CNN 5 Things SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs, GDP Snapshot, Massive Plains Fire and more
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Feb 20, 2026 Salma Abdelaziz, a CNN correspondent reporting from outside Buckingham Palace, gives on-the-ground updates about the UK police probe into Prince Andrew. The Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs and its fallout are discussed. The show also covers a slowing GDP snapshot, potential US military options regarding Iran, and a massive Plains megafire stretching across Oklahoma and Kansas.
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Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs
- The Supreme Court ruled President Trump's April tariffs illegal, saying Congress holds primary tariff power.
- The decision leaves unresolved what happens to over $134 billion in collected tariff revenue and may trigger messy lower-court fights.
Economy Growing But Losing Momentum
- U.S. GDP grew at an annualized 1.4% in Q4 2025, a sharp slowdown from 4.4% the prior quarter.
- Consumer spending stalled as inflation hit a 21-month high, incomes were flat, and savings fell.
Prince Andrew Arrested In Misconduct Probe
- Police arrested and held former Prince Andrew for 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
- The probe focuses on alleged abuse of power during his time as a trade envoy, not sexual offenses.