Mo News Historic Blizzard Hits East Coast; Trump’s Tariff Setback; Chaos In Mexico; Armed Intruder Killed At Mar-a-Lago; Team USA Wins Gold
Feb 23, 2026
A massive blizzard shutters the East Coast, stranding travelers and triggering emergency declarations. A Supreme Court ruling blocks emergency tariffs and sparks new legal maneuvering. Cartel violence erupts after the killing of El Mencho, unsettling a Mexican resort area. An armed intruder is shot at Mar-a-Lago, and Team USA wins Olympic hockey gold in dramatic overtime.
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Northeast Storm Comparable To A Category Two Hurricane
- A historic blizzard threatened the Northeast with hurricane-equivalent winds and massive snow totals, prompting states of emergency and school closures.
- New Jersey faced its first statewide blizzard warning in 30 years and NYC expected 12–18 inches plus 70+ mph gusts making travel deadly.
Supreme Court Limits Presidential Tariff Power
- The Supreme Court struck down Trump's use of the 1977 IEPA to impose broad tariffs in a 6–3 decision, saying tariffs are Congress's power.
- Justices Roberts, Barrett, and Gorsuch joined liberals, calling IEPA use a transformative expansion of presidential authority.
Trump Plans New Tariffs Through Different Laws
- After the ruling, Trump announced plans for a 15% global tariff using other statutes, signaling continued aggressive tariff policy despite legal setbacks.
- He aims to use Section 122 and Section 301 but those have limits and procedural hurdles.