CNN 5 Things Trump's New Tariff Plan, Epstein Settlement, Nor'Easter Threat and more
Feb 20, 2026
A presidential plan for a new global tariff and legal fallout from a court ruling. A $35 million settlement tied to Jeffrey Epstein and related investigations. A nor'easter threat bringing blizzard conditions, coastal flooding and power outage risks. A shift toward traditional immigration enforcement tactics. A civil rights leader’s memorial arrangements and related political decisions.
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Tariff Ruling Leaves Money Question Open
- The Supreme Court struck down Trump's sweeping emergency tariffs but left unresolved the fate of collected tariff funds.
- Companies will likely sue to recover tariffs and consumers probably won't see price relief, CNN reported.
Don't Expect Refunds To Lower Prices
- Expect companies to keep prices rather than refund consumers even if tariffs are returned.
- Don't assume refunded government tariffs will translate into lower retail prices, analysts warn.
Epstein Estate Reaches Major Settlement
- Jeffrey Epstein's estate agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle a survivors' class action, while other settlements with banks total $365 million.
- The settlement doesn't admit wrongdoing and further state and federal probes continue.