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Monday, February 23, 2026
TopicWhite House

Topic: White House

Weeks before Maduro’s capture, US set national security goals for Western Hemisphere—‘enlist & expand’

In December, Trump administration released 2025 national security strategy, proposing to reassert & enforce Monroe Doctrine in the Western Hemisphere. Read the text.

US in pursuit of third oil tanker as Trump’s Venezuela blockade intensifies

The Bella 1 tanker, a Panamanian-flagged vessel sanctioned by the US, is being pursued and is flying under a false flag, a US official said.

Wall of rants and say no to MA(hatma) GA(ndhi)

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Beyoncé, Olivia Rodrigo, now Sabrina Carpenter — American pop stars vs Trump

The singer joins a rising list of artists protesting unauthorised use of their music in immigration messaging.

More questions on Trump’s health, White House says President had ‘preventive’ MRI

The MRI of his heart and abdomen showed “normal” organ functions, White House said. It has previously declined to explain why Trump had an MRI during a physical exam.

When Trump met Zohran Mamdani. The Oval Office spectacle that’s become the talk of the town

The 2 New Yorkers struck a surprisingly conciliatory tone, speaking about a common agenda while deftly skirting uncomfortable questions, especially about their opinions of each other.

Jungle, jungle pata chala hai & two sides of the same Trump

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Trump’s $300 million ballroom is being built with cash from crypto, tech allies

Donors so far include some of the largest tech companies in the world — Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet Inc.’s Google, and Meta — as well as major crypto firms like Coinbase, Ripple Labs and Tether Holdings.

Trump demolishes entire East Wing of White House: Can US presidents do that?

Trump has been putting his stamp on White House decor and architecture since he began his second term. He had the Rose Garden paved for a patio and replaced chandeliers & artwork in the complex.

Society to Counter Oppression (SCO) summit & the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad state of affairs

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

India must build its own AI stack. It is now a strategic necessity

In the Indian context, Sarvam and BharatGen’s growing relevance and demonstrated ability can only bring reassurance—and cheer—to the public at large.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

India eyes 6th generation FCAS, looks at tying up with France for possible collaboration

Initial talks held on the possibility of India entering the programme that was started in 2017 between France, Germany and Spain to ensure European sovereignty in defence and security.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.