The Guardian - World News
The Guardian - World News
2026-02-24 18:08:32 (4 days ago)
About 30 lawmakers have said they won’t attend Trump’s State of the Union address; top Senate Democrat predicts ‘tedious’ speech after president vows to give long remarks
About 30 members of Congress are planning to attend a Democratic counter-program event tonight instead of the State of the Union, according to the organizers of the “People’s State of the Union,” led by liberal group MoveOn and progressive media outlet MeidasTouch.
Here are the lawmakers who are expected to attend the separate event and skip the Trump speech:
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA)
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT)
Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA)
Senator Tina Smith (D-MN)
Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03)
Representative Becca Balint (D-VT)
Representative Greg Casar (TX-35)
Representative Lizzie Fletcher (TX-7)
Representative Maxwell Frost (FL-10)
Representative Robert Garcia (CA-42)
Representative Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07)
Representative Jim Himes (CT-04)
Representative Sara Jacobs (CA-51)
Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07)
Representative John B. Larson (CT-01)
Representative Summer Lee (PA-12)
Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03)
Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37)
Representative April McClain Delaney (MD-6)
Representative Christian Menefee (TX-18)
Representative Chellie Pingree (ME-01)
Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-7)
Representative Emily Randall (WA-6)
Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05)
Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01)
Representative Delia Ramirez (IL-03)
Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12)
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The Guardian - World News
The Guardian - World News
2026-02-24 18:02:40 (4 days ago)
Football Daily | How CPR on a seagull helped restore moral goodness to Turkish football
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It’s not been the best time for Turkish football in recent months, what with the suspension of 149 match officials and more than 1,000 players relating to a betting scandal. Ouch. But events in a seventh-tier match at the weekend brought some much-needed moral goodness back to the game there when a player revived a seagull that had been struck down by a flying ball. Yep, you read that right. Let’s start at the beginning shall we. Istanbul Yurdum Spor goalkeeper Muhammed Uyanik picked the ball up in the 22nd minute of a fierce battle with Mevlanakapi Guzelhisar, with the winner taking home the league title. Seeing no short options available, he went route one, pinging the ball high into the air only to see his clearance thud against a low-flying gull that spiralled in the air like a downed fighter-jet before dropping to the floor with a sickening thud.
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Le Monde - World News
Le Monde - World News
2026-02-24 18:01:43 (4 days ago)
A subcontractor for the American soft drink giant is facing legal action after hosting a 2024 networking event exclusively for 250 women. The federal equal opportunity commission is now reasserting what Le Monde economy journalist Isabelle Chaperon calls the law of the jungle.
Al Jazeera - Top Stories
Al Jazeera - Top Stories
2026-02-24 18:00:25 (4 days ago)
State of the Union live: Trump to address nation amid tariff, Iran tensions
The US president is expected to use the primetime platform to push his agenda and bolster support before the midterms.
BBC News - Technology
BBC News - Technology
2026-02-24 17:58:46 (4 days ago)
US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards
The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.
Fox News - Top Stories
Fox News - Top Stories
2026-02-24 17:57:58 (4 days ago)
Missing North Carolina mom found alive after 24 years reportedly reveals why she left
Michele Hundley Smith, missing since 2001, was found alive in North Carolina after 24 years and told authorities she left due to “ongoing domestic issues," with no foul play suspected.
Fox News - Video
Fox News - Video
2026-02-24 17:53:43 (4 days ago)
Sadie the service dog attends State of the Union
Rep. Randy Fine brought his father and his father's service dog, Sadie, to the State of the Union. Sadie is wearing a "Don't tread on me" shirt, Fine's response to Democrats outraged over his recent X post about dogs and Muslims.
Fox News - World News
Fox News - World News
2026-02-24 17:52:49 (4 days ago)
CIA urges Iranians to use burner phones, Tor to contact US in Persian-language video
CIA Director John Ratcliffe joins classified Iran briefing as agency releases Farsi video providing digital security guidance for Iranian activists seeking to contact U.S. intelligence.
Times of Israel - World News
Times of Israel - World News
2026-02-24 17:52:36 (4 days ago)
Israel backs United Nations vote voicing support for Ukraine, as US abstains
Israeli ambassador to UN says Jerusalem and Washington 'each have their own calculations'; FM Sa'ar announces 117 power generators will be sent to Kyiv region
The post Israel backs United Nations vote voicing support for Ukraine, as US abstains appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Fox News - Top Stories
Fox News - Top Stories
2026-02-24 17:49:12 (4 days ago)
Trump wears US men's hockey star Matthew Tkachuk's gold medal at White House: 'Not giving it back'
U.S. men's hockey gold medalist Matthew Tkachuk and President Donald Trump shared a lighthearted moment in the Oval Office Tuesday afternoon.
Fox News - Video
Fox News - Video
2026-02-24 17:47:37 (4 days ago)
PGA Tour winner Max Homa dishes on 'lovely' social media detox
PGA Tour winner Max Homa talks to Fox News Digital about the issues he sees with social media, and how taking a step away from it has benefitted his mental health.
Al Jazeera - Top Stories
Al Jazeera - Top Stories
2026-02-24 17:47:13 (4 days ago)
How much power do drug cartels have in Mexico?
The killing of cartel leader 'El Mencho' by Mexican forces triggered a wave of violence in the country.
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