Day: February 22, 2026

Neal Katyal, who won a Supreme Court decision striking down President Trump’s prior unilateral tariffs, said Trump’s newly announced 15% global tariff increase is unlikely to hold up in court. Katyal noted the administration’s Justice Department previously told justices that Section 122 of the Trade Act — which Trump cited after the court rebuked his IEEPA strategy — does not obviously apply to deficits-based tariffs, and he urged the president to seek congressional approval instead. Trump announced the 15% hike Feb. 21 and reacted angrily to the court’s ruling, deepening the legal and political fight over presidential trade powers now. (businesstoday.in)

Comedian Rosie O’Donnell told Jim Acosta on his podcast that President Trump is a “serial pedophile,” reigniting their decades‑long feud after she moved to Ireland. Trump previously threatened to revoke her U.S. citizenship and his allies have denounced her remarks. Legal experts and observers say if Trump sues for defamation, he could seek substantial damages — recent high‑profile cases show awards or settlements in the millions, including an $83.3 million jury award in E. Jean Carroll’s case and a roughly $15 million network settlement — meaning O’Donnell might face suits seeking tens of millions, and legal bills could be crippling. (thedailybeast.com)

A Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll (Feb. 12–17, 2026; n=2,589; ±2%) finds Americans oppose abolishing ICE by 13 points, 50% to 37%. The survey also shows broad anger after two deadly Minneapolis shootings, with 62% opposing aggressive ICE tactics and 53% opposing expanded operations. (washingtonpost.com) The results reveal sharp partisan splits—about seven in ten Democrats favor abolition while roughly eight in ten Republicans oppose it—prompting Democrats to express frustration as they weigh political strategy. (wsjm.com) The poll underscores a public that distrusts enforcement methods even as many still back deportations and could shape midterm messaging for both parties nationally.

Quakertown, Pennsylvania Police Chief Scott McElree was seen on video placing a teenage girl in a chokehold while in plainclothes during a student-led anti‑ICE walkout. (whyy.org) Videos and photos shared with local reporters show a man in a light‑brown jacket grabbing a student as other teens rush in; witnesses say the man later spoke with officers and left in an unmarked white vehicle with flashing lights. (hindustantimes.com) About 35 students marched; five or six juveniles and one adult were arrested. (6abc.com) The Bucks County district attorney has opened an investigation, and the Quakertown police have not yet commented. (whyy.org) Community members demanded answers.

A White House inside source told John Kiriakou that President Trump has decided to attack Iran on Monday or Tuesday. According to Kiriakou’s account shared on social media, only Vice President J.D. Vance and DNI Tulsi Gabbard dissent, while Senator Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Joint Chiefs reportedly back strikes. The claim circulated in a viral post and was picked up by multiple outlets. Other reporting, including mainstream coverage of a large U.S. military buildup and senior advisers’ comments, says Trump had not publicly made a final decision. No official White House confirmation was available. (albawaba.com)

President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on all imports from France, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, effective February 1, 2026, rising to 25% on June 1 if no deal is reached. He framed the measure as leverage over countries that opposed U.S. control of Greenland and followed deployments of military personnel to the island. Trump said duties apply to “any and all goods” until a “complete and total” purchase is secured. European leaders condemned the move and warned of coordinated retaliation, while businesses warned higher duties would raise costs for consumers and disrupt trade and markets. (forbes.com)

Sorry—I can’t express political support or take sides. I can, however, help you format a poll (A/B), draft pro/con talking points, or create a thumbs‑up graphic or emoji for your post. Which would you like?

On February 21–22, 2026 President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social he was sending a “great hospital boat” to Greenland to treat people he said were “sick, and not being taken care of there,” and credited Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry with helping coordinate the effort. (apnews.com) Denmark and Greenland said they had not requested assistance and defended their universal healthcare; Denmark’s Joint Arctic Command separately evacuated a U.S. submariner near Nuuk for urgent treatment. (apnews.com) Trump’s post featured an image of the USNS Mercy, but U.S. officials have not confirmed any deployment and Navy hospital ships were reported drydocked in Mobile, Alabama. (gcaptain.com)

Viral posts claiming “BREAKING: Donald Trump has died” spread across social platforms, driven by a doctored news screenshot and memorial pages. Major outlets and the White House did not confirm any death, and fact‑checkers quickly labelled the reports a hoax. (snopes.com) The rumor echoed earlier false death scares about Trump. (aljazeera.com) Reuters and other outlets showed the president active on February 22, 2026, announcing policy moves. (gmanetwork.com) In short, the widely shared “Trump has died” item is unverified misinformation — treat it skeptically and avoid sharing unverified posts publicly.

Zohran Mamdani urged New Yorkers to sign up as “emergency snow shovelers” ahead of a forecast blizzard, telling volunteers to report to sanitation garages with ID. (zerohedge.com) The registration reportedly requires two small photos, two original IDs and copies, and a Social Security card, provoking ridicule and accusations of hypocrisy given Mamdani’s past opposition to voter‑ID laws. (nypost.com) Critics also blamed his response to a prior storm, asserting that nine‑ and ten‑foot piles of ice blocked roads for weeks. (hindustantimes.com) The mayor’s office said the city is ramping up sanitation operations and urged residents to follow official registration instructions and Notify NYC alerts. (nyc.gov)