Sunday, 22 February 2026

JPMorgan Chase acknowledged that it closed accounts associated with Trump following the January 6 Capitol attack, according to newly disclosed information. The bank's action has been a subject of scrutiny regarding financial deplatforming.

Trump announced a 15% global tariff on imports, leading to international concern from trading partners including Australia and the UK about the economic impact of the broad-based duty.

Trump proposed sending a hospital ship to Greenland, claiming islanders were 'not being taken care of,' but both Denmark and Greenlandic leaders rejected the offer, saying the territory did not require such assistance.

Trump warned Netflix of 'consequences' unless it removes Susan Rice from its board as the company pursues a takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, marking an intervention in corporate governance matters.

Trump is considering a targeted strike against Iran followed by a larger attack, with top negotiators scheduled to meet in Geneva for last-ditch talks featuring a new Iranian proposal to dilute uranium stockpiles, as two carrier groups positioned within striking distance.

Secret Service agents fatally shot an armed man in his early 20s carrying a shotgun and gasoline can who breached Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence early Sunday, in an apparent security incident at the president's Florida home.

A Guardian analysis of deportation proceedings found that the vast majority of immigrants targeted for deportation from January to August 2025 had no criminal charges or convictions, raising questions about the scope of administration enforcement actions.

Former CDC workers fired by the Trump administration formed the National Public Health Coalition to combat what they describe as Trump's 'war on science' and advocate for public health following agency cuts.

Trump pulled his endorsement of Representative Jeff Hurd of Colorado after Hurd opposed the administration's tariff policies, a move that may jeopardize Republican efforts to retain the seat during midterm elections.

France announced it will summon the US ambassador over official US social media posts commenting on the death of a far-right activist in France, with posts discussing 'violent radical leftism,' marking a diplomatic dispute over domestic French affairs.