Morning Wire Evening Wire: Cartel Pressure Continues & Mamdani’s Shovel Struggles | 2.24.26
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Feb 24, 2026 A rundown of high-stakes international pressure on Mexico over cartel operations. Coverage of a high-profile murder trial with phone-evidence claims. Discussion of a major tech deal for AI chips and shifts in drug pricing competition. Reports on local political fallout from a blizzard and policy moves affecting universities and legal disclosures.
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U.S. Presses Mexico After Kingpin Operation
- The Trump administration is escalating pressure on Mexico to curb drug cartels at the U.S. southern border.
- Caroline Leavitt said the White House coordinated after an operation killed a cartel kingpin and urged Mexico to do more to stop deadly drugs entering the U.S..
Mother On Trial Over Alleged Fentanyl Poisoning
- Corey Richens stands trial accused of spiking her husband Eric's drink with five times a lethal dose of fentanyl.
- Prosecutors highlighted prior alleged poison attempts and web searches about permanently deleting iPhone data after Eric's phone was seized.
EU Pauses Turnberry Deal Over Tariff Ruling
- The European Union paused the Turnberry trade deal pending legal clarity after a U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling.
- Berndt Lange said clarity and legal certainty are needed before proceeding with the July 2025 agreement.