In Trump’s case for war, a series of false or unproven claims
Key elements of the Trump administration’s arguments this week for another military campaign against Iran do not hold up.
Day: February 28, 2026
Sounders open six-match road swing at Real Salt Lake
After winning their season opener, the Sounders embark on a six-game road swing, in part because of renovations to Lumen Field.
A federal judge issues a preliminary injunction blocking Virginia from enforcing a new law restricting children’s social media use, on First Amendment grounds (Jonathan Stempel/Reuters)
Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A federal judge issues a preliminary injunction blocking Virginia from enforcing a new law restricting children’s social media use, on First Amendment grounds — A federal judge on Friday blocked Virginia …
Haiti police chief says a plan is underway for elections this year despite gang violence
The head of Haiti’s National Police tells The Associated Press that authorities are still working on a plan to safely hold general elections this year as promised by the government despite persistent gang violence
Brazil flooding death toll rises to 64 as search efforts continue
Government agency says more extreme weather expected after rains trigger floods, landslides in Minas Gerais state.
Wisconsin man gets 16½ years in prison for forging threats against Trump in a deportation scheme
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison
Wisconsin man gets 16½ years in prison for forging threats against Trump in a deportation scheme
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison
5 white male police officers accuse Philadelphia of denying them promotions due to race and sex, lawsuit says
A federal class-action lawsuit was filed Wednesday on behalf of the officers who claim they were passed over for advancement in favor of police who were either Black or women
5 white male police officers accuse Philadelphia of denying them promotions due to race and sex, lawsuit says
A federal class-action lawsuit was filed Wednesday on behalf of the officers who claim they were passed over for advancement in favor of police who were either Black or women
Capitol Hill: A hopeful sign
Re: “McDonald’s may be coming to Seattle’s Capitol Hill” (Feb. 24, Business): I am thrilled to hear that the old Rite Aid space on Capitol Hill may finally transform. As a Hill resident since the early ’80s, I’ve seen the ups and downs on Broadway, and…