The Headlines MAHA Moms Turn Against Trump, and More States Rush to Limit Transgender Rights
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Feb 20, 2026 Reports on new state laws aiming to restrict transgender adults and the political momentum behind them. Coverage of a historic 2025 goods trade deficit and what it means for trade policy. A political movement of mothers expresses anger over an administration order on Roundup. Rising heating bills after brutal winter storms and seasonal candy makers swapping milk chocolate for cheaper coatings.
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Wave Of State Bills Target Trans Rights
- Republican-led state legislatures are introducing hundreds of bills that broadly limit transgender rights, shifting focus from minors to adults.
- These measures include bathroom bans, lawsuits against trans people using matching facilities, and invalidating gender changes on IDs.
Tariffs Haven't Shrunk The Goods Deficit
- In 2025 the U.S. goods trade deficit reached a record high despite tariffs intended to shrink it.
- Tariffs sometimes prompted import spikes as companies stockpiled goods and shifted sourcing to other countries.
Maha Moms Feel Betrayed By Trump
- A faction called the Maha Moms backed Trump after Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement and priorities on toxins and pesticides.
- They felt betrayed when Trump signed an order boosting production of a weed killer they oppose, sparking anger among health-focused supporters.