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Democratic Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland and Jared Polis of Colorado were at the White House on Friday after President Trump initially excluded them from a bipartisan governors meeting. CBS News’ Fin Gómez has more.

Hungary Poses Unexpected Hurdle to Europe’s 90-Billion Euro Loan to Ukraine 21/02/2026

While the delay may prove to be procedural, Hungary signaled that it could cause problems as the European Union works to send money to Ukraine.

Jeanna Smialek

Gisèle Pelicot Survived Mass Rape. Now She’s Looking to the Future. 21/02/2026

Gisèle Pelicot stayed silent after dozens of men were convicted of raping her. Now, Ms. Pelicot is finding peace by publicizing her ordeal and explaining how she survived it.

Catherine Porter

Bridge Owner Donated $1 Million to MAGA Group Before Trump Blasted Competitor 21/02/2026

The PAC and the White House say the donation had nothing to do with President Trump’s tirade against a new bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

Kenneth P. Vogel and Matina Stevis-Gridneff

After Supreme Court Loss, Trump Plans to Impose Global Tariffs Using Different Laws 21/02/2026

The administration has been preparing for months for the possibility that the Supreme Court would rule against the president and developed contingency plans.

Tony Romm and Tyler Pager

Whitewashing ‘Wuthering Heights’ 21/02/2026

It’s time to end the era of colorblind casting.

Naveen Kumar

L.G.B.T.Q. Clubs in Some Texas Schools Can’t Be Banned, Judge Says 21/02/2026

A Texas law passed last year was the first in the nation to explicitly ban clubs based on gender identity in K-12 schools. The judge blocked its enforcement in three school districts.

Pooja Salhotra

Police Chief Placed Millions in Bets as He Embezzled, Investigators Say 21/02/2026

Karl R. Jacobson was arrested and accused of stealing from city coffers as he placed $4.5 million in online bets. He resigned in January, when the accusations first surfaced.

Hurubie Meko

Even After Supreme Court Ruling, Trump Insists He Can Do as He Wishes 21/02/2026

President Trump showed open contempt for the court, calling the justices who voted against his tariffs “fools and lap dogs.” He quickly imposed new levies using legal powers still available to him.

Luke Broadwater and Tyler Pager

Longtime Virginia Lawyer Chosen by Judges as U.S. Attorney, and Then Fired 21/02/2026

It was the second time this month that the administration had gotten rid of a top federal prosecutor appointed to his post by federal judges.

Alan Feuer

Court Clears Way for Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms 21/02/2026

A federal appeals court vacated a temporary block on the 2024 law, tossing a previous decision that called it “plainly unconstitutional.”

Rick Rojas

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Democratic governors quick to pounce on Trump after Supreme Court ruling