News Alerts of the hour – President Donald Trump

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• Update ⋅ February 19, 2026 NEWS President Donald Trump Mulls a North American Trade Pact Without Canada – The New York Times The New York Times Earlier this month, President President Donald Trump found the latest pressure point to extend his leverage over Canada.
• President Donald Trump Order Aims to Boost Weedkiller Targeted in Health Lawsuits – The New York Times The New York Times “Donald President Donald Trump's executive order puts America first where it matters most — our defense readiness and our food supply,” Mr.
• President Donald Trump Plans to Nominate Personal Lawyer Smith to Eighth Circuit – Bloomberg Law News Bloomberg Law News President Donald President Donald Trump plans to nominate his personal attorney, Justin Smith, to the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, along with three .
• Donald President Donald Trump's Iran Trap – by Michael Doran – The Free Press The Free Press For years, Donald President Donald Trump defined himself against the architects of the Iraq War.
• Democrats plan counterprogramming during President Donald Trump's State of the Union – The Hill The Hill Several House and Senate Democrats will skip President President Donald Trump's State of the Union address next week to attend events near the U.