The lawyer Thomas C. Goldstein, who co-founded the SCOTUSblog website, hid millions in gambling income from the government, federal prosecutors said. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/us/thomas-goldstein-supreme-court-poker-tax-evasion.html Author : Neil Vigdor Publish date : 2026-02-27 01:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Family members described the men as poorly trained activists who hoped to make a statement. Cuban forces opened fire on the boat, killing four and wounding six. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/02/26/cuba-speedboat-attack/ Author : Christine Armario, Samantha Schmidt, Aaron Schaffer Publish date : 2026-02-26 23:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett isn’t convinced that the Iranian regime is sincere about ongoing talks with the United States about its nuclear program."I think Iran is going to try and do what they always do, which is buy time until they’re out of the water," Bennett told Fox News host Brian Kilmeade Thursday on "Fox & Friends."Thursday’s talks, mediated by Oman, were held in Geneva and centered around Iran’s nuclear program. They came as the United States has built up a significant amount of military assets in the Middle East.IRAN'S SUPREME LEADER RUNS 'STATE WITHIN A STATE' THROUGH
Safety questions linger since the country is set to host matches in the world’s largest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/world/americas/mexico-world-cup-safety.html Author : James Wagner Publish date : 2026-02-26 22:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The former secretary of state appeared for hours behind closed doors in New York before members of the Republican-led House Oversight Committee. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/26/hillary-clinton-epstein-deposition/ Author : Maegan Vazquez, Yasmeen Abutaleb, Karen Tumulty Publish date : 2026-02-26 22:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., who skipped President Donald Trump's State of the Union to attend Democrat counter-programming, hailed a group of frog-clad protesters as "patriots," crediting them for defeating Trump's anti-crime efforts in Portland, Oregon."Boy, the frogs are rocking this town," Wyden said on Tuesday night. "I'm with the frogs, and I'm with all of you. Because political change starts at the grassroots." "For weeks, social media was flooded with these wonderful patriots. Videos of unicyclers, naked bike riders, the guy in the chicken suit, and a whole lot of frogs," he continued.BARE-BOTTOMED BIKERS ROLL THROUGH RAIN TO SHOUT AT FEDS
Mayor Mike Johnston’s order is a defiant shift from his measured stance and risks drawing attention to Greater Denver after President Trump during the campaign promised a “bloody story” there. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/us/denver-mayor-ice-defiance.html Author : Jack Healy Publish date : 2026-02-26 20:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Readers on the Netflix merger and public health messaging Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/26/netflix-organ-donation-public-health-vaccine-recommendations/ Author : Letters to the Editor Publish date : 2026-02-26 19:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A resolution led by Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's war powers in Iran is getting the blessing of the House of Representatives' top Democrat.House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., released a statement alongside other Democratic leaders Thursday announcing that they will force a vote on Massie's resolution next week."As soon as Congress reconvenes next week, we will compel a vote of the full House of Representatives on the bipartisan Khanna-Massie War Powers resolution," the joint statement read."This legislation would require the President to come to Congress to make the case for
An anonymous donation of $3.6 million worth of gold highlights frustration with Osaka’s aging waterworks. It will only finance repairs to a fraction of the pipes that need to be replaced. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/world/asia/osaka-water-pipes-gold-bars.html Author : Francesca Regalado and Kiuko Notoya Publish date : 2026-02-26 17:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
It should be around 60 Saturday, but snow is in the forecast for Monday. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/02/26/dc-weather-live-updates-showers-mild/ Author : Ian Livingston Publish date : 2026-02-26 17:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A victim of a convicted serial child predator voiced outrage this week after a California parole board approved her attacker's release, saying she does not accept his apology and fears he could harm others if freed."I'm disgusted with the fact that they would even believe anything that he would happen to say…" said Amelia, one of the man’s victims. "I don’t believe that people like that change."The remarks came after the California Board of Parole Hearings found 64-year-old David Allen Funston suitable for parole decades after he was convicted in 1999 of 16 felony counts related to a series of
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/health/obamacare-health-insurance-rollbacks.html Author : Reed Abelson Publish date : 2026-02-26 15:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
This weekend brings celebrations of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, festivals with Irish films and new plays, and a “Twin Peaks”-themed party. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/02/26/best-events-dc-womens-history-month/ Author : Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Thomas Floyd, Adele Chapin, Chris Kelly Publish date : 2026-02-26 14:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
India and Israel declared themselves a "special strategic partnership" on Thursday after signing 16 new agreements, the two countries announced in a joint statement on Thursday.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel this week. Representatives of the two countries held working meetings this week to discuss agreements spanning security, agriculture, water, development and labor."This is an amazing visit. An amazing conclusion to an amazing visit," Netanyahu said alongside Modi. "It was short, but extraordinarily productive and also extraordinarily moving.""The future belongs to those who innovate, and Israel and India are bent on innovation.
Four armed Cubans aboard a Florida-based speedboat died in a gunfight with Cuban border troops on Wednesday, officials said. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/us/cuba-speedboat-florida-shooting-killed.html Author : Patricia Mazzei, Frances Robles, Jack Nicas, Eric Schmitt and Yan Zhuang Publish date : 2026-02-26 12:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Airlines face criticism for separating families on flights, despite efforts to address the issue and implement family-friendly seating policies. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2026/02/26/flight-policies-for-families-with-kids/ Author : Hannah Sampson Publish date : 2026-02-26 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A top Supreme Court litigator and co-founder of the website SCOTUSblog was convicted by a federal jury after being charged with failing to pay taxes on millions of dollars in gambling income stemming from his lifestyle as an ultra-high-stakes poker player. Thomas Goldstein, who once was part of the legal team that represented Al Gore in the Supreme Court litigation over the 2000 election ultimately won by George W. Bush, was found guilty of 12 of 16 counts on Wednesday following a six-week trial in Maryland. "He lied to everyone around him," Justice Department prosecutor Sean Beaty said during the trial’s closing arguments. "It was a textbook tax-evasion scheme,"
Moscow unleashed an extensive drone and missile attack just hours before American officials were set to meet with Kyiv’s chief negotiator. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/world/europe/russia-attack-ukraine-talks.html Author : Kim Barker Publish date : 2026-02-26 10:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Lawmakers have approved nearly $15.5 billion in earmarks for more than 8,000 projects in the 2026 federal funding package. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/26/congress-earmarks-2026-budget/ Author : Riley Beggin, Federica Cocco Publish date : 2026-02-26 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Americans are rightfully concerned about affordability. From healthcare and housing to groceries and utility bills, Americans have been finding these everyday necessities difficult to afford for far too many years. In response, President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are pursuing multiple policies meant to lower costs for the American people. While the President and our former Republican congressional colleagues usually have good economic and regulatory instincts, there are some policies worth reconsidering, as they could exacerbate the affordability crisis.ELIZABETH WARREN SAYS TRUMP CALLED HER AFTER SPEECH CRITICIZING HIS RECORD ON COSTSFor example, as Congress assesses the proposed 10 percent price cap on credit, Republicans should follow their instincts by recognizing price controls
Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party have become more palatable for some Australians after the mass shooting at Bondi Beach. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/world/asia/australia-bondi-one-nation-immigration.html Author : Victoria Kim Publish date : 2026-02-26 07:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The ruling could make it more difficult for the government to send migrants to countries that are not their own. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2026/02/25/federal-judge-migrants-deportations-trump-ruling/ Author : David Nakamura Publish date : 2026-02-26 00:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that the backlog of VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims is "consistently" under 100,000 for the first time since 2020.The last time the backlog was this low was in May 2020, during President Donald Trump's first term in the White House."Under President Trump, VA is providing Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors all of the benefits they have earned as quickly and conveniently as possible," Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins said in a news release.This milestone means the department has now slashed the backlog of veterans waiting for VA benefits by 63% since
President Emmanuel Macron has championed a refurbishment of the museum, but the fallout from a sensational heist has put his plans at risk. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/world/europe/louvre-macron-cultural-legacy.html Author : Mark Landler Publish date : 2026-02-26 05:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.