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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicUS capitol riots

Topic: US capitol riots

US Justice Dept releases Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn 2020 election

Smith's report outlines a four-count indictment against Trump, alleging he plotted to obstruct vote collection and certification after losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden.

Trump vows to pardon Jan 6 Capitol rioters

Trump said there could be “some exceptions” to his pardons if the individuals had acted 'radical' or 'crazy'. The assault had left more than 140 police injured & several dead.

US Judge halts proceedings in 2020 Trump election subversion case after poll victory

Trump pleaded not guilty to four charges of conspiring to obstruct vote certification after his 2020 defeat. His efforts led to the deadly 6 January Capitol attack following a speech.

Donald Trump barred from Colorado’s 2024 presidential ballot — a look at what happens now

The landmark judgment by Colorado Supreme Court makes Trump the first Presidential candidate declared ineligible for White House. He will now move US Supreme Court.

‘First chaos, then tyranny’ — US judge Chutkan’s ruling against Trump’s immunity bid in election case

Donald Trump had moved a motion to dismiss indictment handed down against him in August, which charged him of 'unlawfully attempting' to prevent transfer of power after his loss in 2020.

Ex-US vice president Mike Pence condemns Trump over US Capitol riots at 2024 campaign launch

Pence, who loyally served Donald Trump for 4 years, is placing a high-risk bet that voters in the nominating contest will reward him for backing the Constitution, rather than Trump.

Jan 6 panel report: What US laws Trump ‘broke’ & penalties he could face over Capitol attack

Panel report accuses former US president of trying to obstruct official proceedings, conspiring to defraud, inciting insurrection. If found guilty, he could face 2-20 yrs in jail.

Trump spurned pleas to end lies, call off mob, Capitol attack panel says

The panel opened a televised hearing Thursday with a prime-time presentation that included video testimony from then-Attorney General William Barr.

As evidence piles up, Trump’s impeachment trial to prove if Republicans believe in law & order

New evidence has emerged on how Trump was trying to turn federal agencies into puppets to help him subvert democracy, the Constitution & a fair election that he lost.

The many paths ahead for citizen Trump after he leaves office

There is no clear answer yet on what Donald Trump, who has a love for limelight, plans to do after Joe Biden takes over. Even where he plans to live is potentially up in the air.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.