TODAY'S NEWS, February 26-27, 2026

IN POLITICAL NEWS Post-SOTU polling from CNN and CBS showed majority approval for Trump’s address, which highlighted inflation progress, border enforcement, crime reduction, and cultural contrasts with Democrats. The DOJ sued five states over voter roll access. Kash Patel reportedly dismissed FBI agents involved in the Mar-a-Lago raid. In a federal oversight role, J.D. Vance halted $260 million to Minnesota over fraud concerns. Senate leadership has not advanced the SAVE Act amid internal GOP resistance to ending the filibuster. Trump met with tech leaders and secured commitments that new data centers would fund their own power generation. Litigation continues in Georgia related to 2020 election matters. Minnesota officials proposed taxpayer-backed leave for individuals affected during unrest. Allegations surfaced that prior officials accessed communications tied to Trump aides. Greenpeace was ordered to pay $345 million in damages related to the Dakota Access Pipeline. A U.S. military unit mistakenly shot down a Border Patrol drone. California oversight identified $900 million in questionable solar program expenditures, while wildfire response actions face new lawsuits. Target is paying $110 million to exit a Minneapolis lease. Texas AG Ken Paxton is positioned strongly in the GOP primary amid party tensions. A Maryland watchdog agency is suing its own mayor over records access. The Washington Post reported $100 million in losses. IN EPSTEIN FILES NEWS Leaders at Columbia Brain Institute and the World Economic Forum resigned amid Epstein-related scrutiny. Bill Gates acknowledged appearing in the files and apologized to staff. Reports suggest Epstein relocated materials before earlier investigations. Larry Summers reportedly resigned again from Harvard. Closed-door testimony occurred involving Hillary Clinton and lawmakers regarding file mentions. An older Bohemian Grove membership list resurfaced online. A Rothschild banker publicly addressed her mention in disclosures. IN IMMIGRATION NEWS Three Mexican nationals were indicted on agricultural trafficking charges. IN CULTURAL NEWS California wineries report declining sales amid shifting demographics. Legal wins were reported in DEI-related cases in Minnesota. Proposals were made to penalize job ads excluding U.S. applicants. Ongoing cultural debates continue in education and media. IN GENDER POLICY NEWS Maryland parents secured a $1.5 million settlement and opt-out provisions over school gender curriculum. Reports cite over $100 million in Medicaid spending over five years on youth gender-transition procedures. IN ECONOMIC NEWS NVIDIA posted a record quarter. Jelly Belly announced layoffs in California. Block reduced its workforce by roughly 40%, citing AI efficiencies. Core inflation rose 0.8% month-over-month. IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS A deadly maritime firefight occurred near Cuba, with Americans detained. German McDonald’s locations adjusted advertising during Ramadan. Threats in Chinese targeted leaders supporting Shen Yun. Germany scrapped certain renewable mandates. Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged hostilities. Indian media reported a significant Russian battlefield advance in Ukraine. Apple is implementing global age restrictions to comply with child-safety laws. Researchers confirmed geological evidence consistent with a biblical-era earthquake. IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Paramount increased its offer for Warner Bros., while Netflix withdrew its bid. Denise Richards stated financial difficulty regarding child support obligations. IN MEDICAL NEWS Commentary criticized DEI’s influence in scientific institutions. Israeli data reportedly showed a sharp spike in teen heart incidents following vaccination. AND FINALLY . . . Debate continues over legalization of human composting as a burial option. Larry SchweikartRock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes #1 bestselling author A Patriot's History (concept trailer) - https://vimeo.com/40949423Buy Larry a coffee - http://buymeacoffee.com/larrys Want more Larry Schweikart politics, current events, and history? Visit www.wildworldofpolitics.com and become an INSIDER. You'll get exclusive content and ongoing video series. Check out more of Larry Schweikart's take on current events, history, and more on AmazonX: @LarrySchwe94560Truth Social: @CyberneticsLSGettrLinkedInFacebook: @LarrySchweikart Learn more about Wild World of History, the premier site for the nation's top homeschool history curriculum based on the New York Times #1 bestseller, A Patriot's History of the United States, by Larry Schweikart and Michael Allen. www.wildworldofhistory.com