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Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app

NEW YORK — Polymarket and Kalshi, prediction markets on which users can bet on outcomes as varied as the Super Bowl and the length of the State of the Union address, have been some of the fastest growing destinations on the internet.

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George Santos reportedly investigated by DoJ over suspicious Kalshi bets

Disgraced former congressman said to have put bet on whether he would be at Trump’s State of the Union speech

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Justice Department investigates disgraced former congressman George Santos for alleged Kalshi insider trading: report

Santos’ new alleged scheme reportedly centered around whether he would attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address

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George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, AP source says

A prediction market reported U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he'd be going to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance

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Ecuador's president touts US-backed crime-fighting efforts and vows to keep hunting down criminals

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa uses his State of the Union address to highlight his government's crime-fighting strategies backed by the United States

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‘Trump Wins Gold’? President bizarrely shares very old front page in late-night post after Senate GOP’s ‘slush fund’ revolt

It was unclear what prompted the president to post the three-month-old newspaper clip celebrating his State of the Union back in February, but it came hours after the Senate bolted DC over his planned $1.8B DOJ ‘weaponization’ fund

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What is Benjamin Netanyahu’s end game in the Iran war?

The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is now into its second month. Despite spectacular early successes, the resilience of Iran’s government and military has meant the US and Israel have lost the strategic initiative. This means they are being more reactive than proactive in determining the outcome…

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'Hallucinating' Donald Trump Lambasted: False Claims About Democratic Applause Spark 'Senior Moment' Backlash

Donald Trump faces ridicule after claiming Democrats applauded his State of the Union speech, as footage disputes it and the moment underscores deepening partisan divides ahead of midterms.

International Business Times UK

Nearing Retirement? 5 Takeaways on Social Security, Medicare and 401(k)s From Trump’s State of the Union

Nearing retirement? Key takeaways on Social Security, Medicare, and 401(k)s from Trump's State of the Union and what they could mean for your finances.

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Donald Trump has made some bold claims on the US economy. But how do they stack up against the data?

In the annual State of the Union address in late February, the US president, Donald Trump, declared: “This is the golden age of America.” In a lengthy and wide-ranging address, the president told his fellow Americans that the nation was “bigger, better, richer and stronger” than ever before.

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3 Money Moves To Consider Now That You’ve Heard Trump’s State of the Union and the Democratic Response

Here are three money moves you should consider making based on President Trump's State of the Union speech.

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‘Is he still talking?’: Biden ridicules Trump’s SOTU address for failing to mention key concerns

Biden is confused about how Trump’s long speech failed to address key concerns.

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After announcing airstrikes on Iran, Trump goes back to griping about his 2020 election defeat in late night social media posts

President also brought up supposed cheating in past elections during his State of the Union Address

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State of the Union: How Trump’s Economic Agenda Could Affect 401(k)s, IRAs and Social Security Checks

President Donald Trump has proposed a new savings plan for millions of private-sector workers who have no employer-sponsored retirement plan.

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3 Aspects of Trump’s State of the Union Address That Could Impact Your Wallet

Trump’s 2026 State of the Union hinted at big ideas on taxes, prices and everyday costs. What could they mean for your wallet?

The Independent UK

‘Is he still talking?’ Biden rebukes Trump over lengthy State of the Union and laments there’s ‘something wrong with this guy’

‘These are dark days,’ the 83-year-old former president said. ‘Our future is literally on the line’

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Kamala Harris called Trump’s State of the Union ‘a bunch of lies,’ and the reactions are rolling in faster than fact-checkers

Several people around the United States watched Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech on February 24, 2026. Although he might have thought he performed tremendously, most people who watched it did not hold the same view. One among these individuals is former Vice President of the United States, Kamal…

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Trump revealed a new retirement savings plan - will you benefit from it?

‘We will match your contribution with up to $1,000 each year,’ Trump said during his State of the Union speech this week

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Lip Reader Catches Barron Trump's Insolent Reply to Ivanka During Trump's Longest State of the Union in History

Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, made headlines with a viral exchange at the State of the Union address.

The Independent UK

UK pulls embassy staff from Iran as Trump issues nuclear warning

The UK has withdrawn all staff from its embassy in Iran, citing escalating security concerns. The British government confirmed the temporary withdrawal of its staff, saying that the embassy would operate remotely. Britain's Foreign Office said that its ability to assist British nationals in Iran is now severely limited, with…

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Donald Trump Humiliated: Nielsen Data Brands SOTU Address As A 'Mean-Spirited Flop'

Donald Trump's latest State of the Union drew a smaller TV audience than last year's address, according to preliminary Nielsen data.

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Photos of the week | February 20-26, 2026

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and the "Doggi Gras Pawrade" highlighted the week in Congress.

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Photo Of Trump’s Kids Before His State Of The Union Speech Has Everyone Distracted By One Detail

“Why does it look like Barron is cut off at the hips, and his legs are behind him?” one user asked.

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Ilhan Omar invited a woman injured by ICE agents to the State of the Union, and Capitol police made sure her night ended in handcuffs

Another questionable law enforcement incident

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Mamdani meets with Trump in unannounced trip to Washington

New York mayor proposes 12,000-unit housing project to real estate developer turned president

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