News for February 22, 2026

BBC says Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky rejects land concessions and argues that Vladimir Putin must be stopped through more pressure, not a rushed ceasefire.

The European Union is pressing the U.S. for clarity and a promise to honor trade terms after the Supreme Court struck down some Trump tariffs.

Trump is pressing Iran to accept a deal on its nuclear program, while his envoy says the president is still unsure why Tehran has not given in.

An armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, while President Donald Trump was in Washington, and the FBI is helping investigate.

Trump’s sudden tariff hike has deepened uncertainty for Europe and other U.S. trading partners, prompting warnings from Germany and wider calls for a coordinated response.

The European Parliament’s trade chief wants to pause approval of the EU-US trade deal until the US gives clearer legal details and commitments on its trade policy.

Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota has sparked court fights over many Bill of Rights protections, with judges, lawyers, and officials arguing over how far federal power can go.