US-politikk
Iran threatens retaliation as Trump's Strait of Hormuz ultimatum nears halfway
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Iran warned on Sunday it would target energy and water systems of Gulf neighbors if US President Donald Trump strikes its power plants, following his 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The threat escalates a three-week-old conflict that began on February 28. Markets brace for further turmoil as the deadline approaches.
The Trump administration's Energy Secretary Chris Wright claimed to have overhauled the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office, canceling billions in Biden-era clean energy loans. However, former officials assert that the program persists in supporting emissions-free projects like nuclear plants and transmission upgrades. Wright's revisions have been overstated, with many key loans intact.
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President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that the US is close to meeting its objectives in the conflict with Iran and is considering winding down operations. He listed five key goals, including degrading Iran's missile capabilities and protecting regional allies. The announcement comes as the war enters its third week amid rising oil prices.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed readiness to mitigate risks from US President Donald Trump's hike of global import tariffs to 15%, announced February 21, 2026, one day after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated prior tariffs. Officials affirmed that bilateral trade negotiations continue, highlighting zero-tariff deals for key Indonesian exports.
The Nation column says MAGA’s reaction to Epstein disclosures reflects a hardening political loyalty
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A February 20, 2026 opinion column in The Nation argues that many Trump-aligned conservatives have become less concerned about Jeffrey Epstein-related disclosures involving President Donald Trump, citing polling shifts among Republicans and a series of high-profile comments highlighted in the piece.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested over 100 refugees with no criminal records in Minnesota as part of a fraud investigation, prompting a federal judge to halt the detentions. Families describe traumatic experiences reminiscent of the violence they fled, while advocates call the actions un-American. The Trump administration defends the crackdown as targeting potential fraud in the immigration system.
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Building on earlier endorsements like former FIFA president Sepp Blatter's support for a fan boycott, calls to skip the 2026 World Cup are intensifying from at least 11 nations amid expanded US travel bans affecting fans from 15 participating countries and new controversies including the abduction of Venezuela's president and Middle East military deployments. FIFA warns of sanctions for withdrawals.
Sanders says Little Rock restaurant asked her to leave; employee later posts response
onsdag, 18. mars 2026, 08:25House committee advances HR 7661 to full House
onsdag, 18. mars 2026, 05:26Andrew Walker critiques James Talarico's use of Christianity in politics
fredag, 13. mars 2026, 00:42Oil tops $100 briefly after tanker strikes near Iraq as U.S. plans major SPR release
søndag, 1. mars 2026, 13:53Iranian-American Democrat criticizes party over Iran strike response
fredag, 20. februar 2026, 04:50Trump signs 10% global tariff after supreme court ruling
fredag, 13. februar 2026, 13:41Inflation cools to 2.4% and wages rise in January
lørdag, 7. februar 2026, 14:23Trump shares video with racist depiction of the Obamas, then deletes it after backlash
torsdag, 5. februar 2026, 16:06Japanese drugmakers slump after Trump unveils discount drug website
tirsdag, 3. februar 2026, 18:23Bitcoin and Ethereum deepen crypto sell-off on February 3 amid ongoing market fears