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1. Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs

   Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:08:22 -0000

   Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.

2. U.S. and Iran Gear Up for Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions

   Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:29:35 -0000

   President Trump has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or else face the threat of a possible U.S. attack.

3. Memorials for Iran’s Slain Protesters Wil Test of State Crackdown

   Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:28 -0000

   Ceremonies commemorating the 40 days after protesters were killed are planned this week, challenging the authorities’ ability to restrain them.

4. Ukraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low

   Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:20 -0000

   Both sides described previous U.S.-mediated negotiations as productive, although they did not appear to address sticking points like territory and security guarantees.

5. In First Month as Governor, Abigail Spanberger Kicks Up Heat From the Right

   Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:52:26 -0000

   The new governor of Virginia, who ran as a centrist Democrat and a former intelligence officer, says the attacks are a sign of her success.

6. Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Displays About Slavery at Washington’s House

   Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:50:40 -0000

   The judge said the government did not have the power to erase or alter historical truths after the administration took down displays about slavery at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia.

7. How Much Will Trump’s Approval Rating Matter in the Midterms?

   Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:31:07 -0000

   It’s not too early to consider the connection, and readers also have questions about the economy.

8. Trump Risks Igniting a Nuclear Wildfire

   Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:08:11 -0000

   The president’s approach to the rising nuclear danger is alarming.