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20.02.2026

The Day of the Supreme Court Tariff Rebuke

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 20.02.2026.

It displays 275 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.02.2026The Day of the Supreme Court Tariff Rebuke
Morning editorial priorities focused on the escalating military buildup against Iran and the legal fallout of Prince Andrew’s arrest following his release from custody. Media attention also tracked President Trump’s order to declassify UFO and alien files, a move some outlets framed as a distraction from the Epstein investigation.
The narrative shifted entirely at 3:12 PM when the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling striking down the administration’s sweeping global tariffs. Editors highlighted the constitutional limit placed on executive emergency powers, noting that three Trump-appointed justices joined the liberal minority. By evening, headlines centered on the President’s personal fury toward the court and his immediate signature of a new executive order imposing a 10% global levy to circumvent the ruling. This secondary trade maneuver dominated late-night coverage, alongside reports of British officials considering removing Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession.
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Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX), who is seeking to unseat incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in the Republican primary, is launching a new satirical ad highlighting Cornyn’s record of partnering with Democrats on gun control and immigration legislation — arguing that if the senator “votes like a Democrat” and “acts like a Democrat,” then “he must be a Democrat.”
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05:55 (10:55)The Second Carrier's Shadow

The American press is fixated on the escalating confrontation with Iran, as President Trump issues warnings while a second aircraft carrier approaches the Middle East (AP News, Vox, HuffPost, Newsweek, CBS). Concurrently, the legal and social fallout surrounding the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ties to the Jeffrey Epstein case continues to dominate headlines across major outlets (NYTimes, ABC News, The Atlantic, CNN, MSNBC).
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07:21 (12:21)Armada Casts a Long Shadow

U.S. media editors are prioritizing the rapid military buildup against Iran, with a massive armada and aircraft fleet now approaching the Middle East (AP News, The Intercept, Vox, HuffPost, CBS, Jacobin). Simultaneously, the royal crisis deepens as former Prince Andrew faces arrest for allegedly leaking trade secrets to Jeffrey Epstein, threatening the monarchy's moral standing (NYTimes, USA Today, CNN, The Atlantic, NY Post).
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Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday while a second U.S. aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, as both nations signal they are prepared for war if talks on Tehran’s nuclear program fizzle out.
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09:00 (14:00)The Prince in Epstein's Shadow

U.S. editors are prioritizing the dual crises of a looming military confrontation with Iran and the legal downfall of former Prince Andrew. Reports highlight President Trump’s 15-day ultimatum to Tehran alongside a military buildup (AP News, HuffPost, The Intercept, CBS, Jacobin), while concurrently focusing on Andrew’s arrest for allegedly leaking trade secrets to Jeffrey Epstein (NYTimes, USA Today, CNN, The Atlantic, USA Today).
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State lawmakers across the US have moved to shield residents from sky-high interest rates charged by out-of-state banks. Two GOP congressmen, both heavily financed by Wall Street, are pushing federal legislation to override those state protections.
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Prediction market cheerleaders want us to put our money up, invoking the wisdom of crowds to justify betting on everything from sports to elections. But the probabilities are shaped by speculation and market design, not reliable forecasts.
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Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday while a second U.S. aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, as both nations signal they are prepared for war if talks on Tehran’s nuclear program fizzle out.
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10:14 (15:14)The Gavel Crushes the Tariffs

U.S. editors are fixated on the Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, a ruling that invalidates a central pillar of his economic agenda and limits executive emergency powers (AP News, HuffPost, USA Today, Fox News, MSNBC, CBS, ABC News, NY Post, The Epoch Times, Washington Examiner, Boston Globe). Concurrently, coverage continues on the escalating military buildup near Iran and the royal crisis surrounding Prince Andrew (Vox, The Intercept, NYTimes, CNN).
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The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump exceeded his powers with his expansive use of tariffs, punching a giant hole in the centerpiece of the White House’s economic agenda.
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A Nashville comedian’s deportation hotline, set up as a joke, has gone viral among viewers who say it shows the “banality of evil personified” in the U.S. immigration crackdown.
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The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.
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11:21 (16:21)The Gavel Breaks the Border Tax

The American media is monolithically focused on the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling that struck down President Trump’s global tariffs, citing a lack of executive authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Both liberal and conservative outlets emphasize the ruling as a definitive dismantle of his signature economic policy, with right-leaning sources specifically noting that Justices Roberts, Gorsuch, and Barrett joined the liberal minority (AP News, Breitbart, NY Post, The Epoch Times, MSNBC, Fox News).
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Dane less than a year after announcing he was diagnosed with ALS, a fatal disease that affects the nervous system.
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A Nashville comedian’s deportation hotline, set up as a joke, has gone viral among viewers who say it shows the “banality of evil personified” in the U.S. immigration crackdown.
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In a lengthy dissent to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that struck down President Donald Trump's tariffs, Justice Brett Kavanaugh insisted the taxes are "lawful" and could be imposed via other means. [Full Story]
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12:58 (17:58)The Gavel Breaks the Tariff

The American media is monolithically focused on the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision to strike down President Trump's global tariffs, citing a lack of executive authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Conservative and liberal outlets alike emphasize the role of Republican-appointed justices in the majority, while the administration signals it will seek alternative legal pathways to reimpose the trade penalties (AP News, Breitbart, NY Post, NYTimes, Fox News, MSNBC, CNN).
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13:41 (18:41)The President's Broken Gavel

The American media is fixated on the fallout from the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision to invalidate President Trump's global tariffs. Editors are highlighting the President's personal fury and live reactions, with conservative outlets focusing on his 'stronger' upcoming resolve while liberal sources emphasize the constitutional overstep and internal GOP dissent from Justices Roberts, Gorsuch, and Barrett. (AP News, Breitbart, NY Post, USA Today, Fox News, NYTimes, NPR, ABC News, Newsweek, The Daily Beast).
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President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that struck down his sweeping tariffs was "deeply disappointing" and that he was "absolutely ashamed" by the justices who ruled against him in the 6-3 decision. [Full Story]
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A Nashville comedian’s deportation hotline, set up as a joke, has gone viral among viewers who say it shows the “banality of evil personified” in the U.S. immigration crackdown.
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President Trump said Friday he is deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a major swath of his tariff plan, saying it would put the U.S. at a disadvantage as he tries to recalibrate trade.
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President Trump said Friday he is deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a major swath of his tariff plan, saying it would put the U.S. at a disadvantage as he tries to recalibrate trade.
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A Nashville comedian’s deportation hotline, set up as a joke, has gone viral among viewers who say it shows the “banality of evil personified” in the U.S. immigration crackdown.
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President Donald Trump on Friday blasted the Supreme Court's ruling curbing his tariff authority and announced he was imposing a new 10% global tariff beginning today, while keeping existing national security and China-era trade tariffs in place. [Full Story]
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14:31 (19:31)The Executive Branch Strikes Back

The American media is reporting on President Trump’s defiance following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to strike down his global tariffs. While liberal outlets emphasize his attacks on the judiciary, calling justices 'disloyal,' conservative sources highlight his immediate plan to circumvent the ruling via executive order and alternative authorities to impose a 10% global levy. (AP News, Breitbart, NY Post, The Daily Beast, Fox News, NYTimes, MSNBC, The Hill, The Epoch Times, CNN).
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Perspective: Supreme Court decision limits how Trump can act-but it certainly does not eliminate his ability to tax imports.
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16:20 (21:20)The President's New Trade War

American editors are transfixed by President Trump's aggressive pivot following the Supreme Court's rejection of his tariff authority. While liberal-leaning outlets focus on his 'crazed' insults toward the justices and the potential relief for consumers, conservative media emphasizes his optimism and immediate move to impose a new 10% global levy via alternative executive powers. (AP News, Breitbart, NY Post, The Daily Beast, Fox News, NYTimes, MSNBC, The Hill, The Epoch Times, CNN, USA Today, Newsweek, Washington Post, CBS).
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Even after losing at the Supreme Court, Trump has plenty of ways to reconstruct his trade regime.
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18:19 (23:19)The President's Defiant Global Levy

American editors are documenting the immediate constitutional friction following the Supreme Court's rejection of the administration's tariff authority. While conservative outlets highlight the President's prompt bypass through a new 10% global levy, liberal-leaning media focuses on his aggressive rhetoric toward the judiciary. Simultaneously, international interest has pivoted to the potential removal of Prince Andrew from the British line of succession following his arrest. (AP News, Breitbart, NY Post, The Daily Beast, Fox News, NYTimes, MSNBC, The Hill, The Epoch Times, CNN, USA Today, Newsweek, Washington Post, NBC News, The Blaze, The Atlantic, Reason, Vox)
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President Donald Trump said he does not plan to seek additional congressional action on tariffs after Friday's Supreme Court ruling that Congress had not granted him authority under an emergency statute, saying he already has the ability he needs. [Full Story]
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President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has signed an executive order imposing a 10% global tariff on all countries, saying the measure will take effect "almost immediately." [Full Story]
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20:17 (01:17)The Executive Branch Resigned to Trade War

American editors are tracking President Trump's immediate circumvention of the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling against his tariff regime. While liberal outlets like MSNBC and The Daily Beast focus on the judicial rebuke and Justice Gorsuch’s dissent, conservative and mainstream sources highlight the President's swift signing of a new 10% global tariff under alternative executive authorities to maintain his economic agenda. (AP News, NY Post, The Daily Beast, Fox News, NYTimes, MSNBC, The Epoch Times, Reason, CBS, Newsmax, CNN, Breitbart, USA Today, Washington Post)
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