On February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel struck Iranian targets.

Washington Post announced mass layoffs on February 5, cutting about one-third of staff.

US President Donald Trump warned of possible tariffs on countries not supporting US control over Greenland.

ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good during traffic stop in Minneapolis.

Biden administration proposes Medicare and Medicaid coverage for weight-loss drugs like Wegovy for obese Americans, costing up to $35 billion.

MLB owners unanimously approved the Oakland Athletics' relocation to Las Vegas.

Three AI-generated songs topped Spotify and Billboard charts this week.

Spotify partners with Sony, Universal, Warner to develop AI music products.

TikTok to launch U.S.-only app with unique algorithm for compliance.

Elon Musk creates 'America Party' to challenge deficits.

Trump halted trade talks with Canada over taxes on U.S. tech companies.

U.S. strikes Iran's nuclear facilities Fordow, Natanz, Esfahan to curb nuclear program.

Amazon invests $20 billion in Pennsylvania for AWS data centers, creating jobs.

Trump withdrew Jared Isaacman's NASA nomination.

Homeland Security signed waivers for 36 miles of border wall construction in Arizona, New Mexico.

Elon Musk criticized Trump's spending bill, leading to threats to cut federal contracts.

Elon Musk proposed creating a new political party amid tensions with Trump.

Elon Musk criticized Trump's $2.4 trillion tax and border spending bill.

Trump deployed 4,000 Guardsmen and 700 Marines despite Governor Newsom's opposition.

Court approved Guard deployment in LA and migrant program terminations.

Israel strikes ~100 Iranian nuclear and missile sites, killing senior commanders. Iran declares war; U.S. denies involvement.

27 journalists hit by rubber bullets or pepper spray during protests; police and protesters involved.

Supreme Court affirmed constitutionality of laws banning gender-affirming care for minors.