Politics

Judge Aileen Cannon blocks release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago documents, keeping key findings sealed from public view.

Johannes Klaebo sets Winter Olympics history with six golds in cross-country skiing as Norway sweeps the 50K race, breaking long-standing records.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office as police searched properties in Berkshire and Norfolk.

U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner lead Geneva talks on Ukraine conflict and Iran nuclear program amid Russian strikes and Middle East tensions.

On Presidents Day, Feb. 16, USPS suspends mail delivery. Banks, schools, and government offices are closed. Key info on mail service and holiday.

DHS faces shutdown as ICE oversight fight stalls Congress. Lawmakers leave Washington without deal on immigration enforcement reforms.

AG Pam Bondi testifies before House Judiciary Committee over Epstein files, Trump probe, and Minnesota shootings, highlighting DOJ controversies.

Democrats unveil 10 ICE reforms after Minneapolis shootings, demanding judicial warrants, no masks, body cameras, and racial profiling restrictions.

Estonia to close Luhamaa and Koidula crossings overnight due to Russian border incidents, reassigning resources to strengthen security along the 294-km border.

Congressional Democrats push ICE reform amid public backlash, warning of a possible DHS shutdown by Feb. 13 if bipartisan funding deal fails.