The Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, came to a sensational close on Sunday after the United States men’s hockey team defeated Canada, capturing the twelfth and final gold medal for Team USA. But it was after America’s victory in the mixed team aerials freestyle skiing event on Saturday that officially marked the country’s most gold medals in Winter Olympics history. The previous record of ten gold medals was won in the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. This year, the U.S. placed second overall with thirty-three medals — twelve gold, twelve silver, and nine bronze. As predicted, Norway reigned with forty-four medals (eighteen gold), and the host country slightly trailed behind the U.S. with thirty total medals (ten gold). The most notable wins came from the men’s and women’s hockey teams, which both secured first place after suspenseful overtime games against rival Canada. Two gold medals were won in figure skating this season, one in the team event and one by Alysa Liu, the twenty-year-old who returned to the sport after a two-year break and became the first American woman to win a medal in figure skating in two decades. Other significant wins came in alpine skiing with Breezy Johnson in the women’s downhill and Mikaela Shiffrin in women’s slalom. In freestyle skiing, Elizabeth Lemley took first in women’s moguls and Alex Ferreira in the men’s freeski halfpipe. Jordan Stolz won two gold medals in speed skating, as well as a silver. In cross-country skiing, Ben Ogden won silver in the men’s sprint classic. Elana Meyers Taylor finally won her first gold medal in the women’s monobob at her fifth Olympic Games, with teammate Kallie Humphries behind her in bronze. The 41-year-old also became the oldest athlete to win an individual event in the Winter Games. There were some major disappointments, namely Ilia Malinin, the “Quad God,” who delivered a devastating routine in the free skate and finished eighth, despite being heavily favored for gold. Amber Glenn was aiming for the podium as well, but missed a key jump in the short program, which crushed her opportunity for a medal. Ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates just slightly missed first in their event, finishing with the silver. Chock, Bates, and Malinin did, however, play a major role in solidifying the gold for the team event. Snowboarder Chloe Kim was also hoping to earn her third consecutive gold medal in the women’s halfpipe, but was edged out by Korea’s 17-year-old Choi Ga-on and finished with the silver.

The 2028 presidential primaries may have just begun to peek over the horizon, but media personalities are already starting to put their thumbs on the scales as they go about interviewing those who seem likely to throw a hat into the ring. For those who don’t spend their Sunday mornings glued to the television — and their Sunday afternoons attempting to dig through a week’s worth of network and cable news media spin — The Daily Wire has compiled a short summary of what you may have missed. On Sunday, two competing interviews — one with Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) on ABC’s “This Week” and the other with Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on CNN’s “State of the Union” — gave viewers a glimpse of what they might expect from legacy media as the next presidential election approached. Early polling suggests that both Shapiro and Newsom could be considering a 2028 run for the White House, and as is often a precursor to such a campaign, both have published recent memoirs in an effort to test the waters. But the tone of those interviews shed some light on how the legacy media might treat the two governors differently during a presidential campaign. On “This Week,” host Martha Raddatz was conciliatory toward Shapiro as long as he was keeping the attack focused on President Donald Trump. At one point, knowing that Shapiro had been at a meeting with the president at the time, she asked him to describe Trump’s demeanor when he learned that his tariffs had been shot down by the Supreme Court. Shapiro said that Trump had been taking questions from the governors at the meeting when an aide approached and handed him a piece of paper detailing the ruling. “I think he said, ‘we lost?’, as a question, the aide nodded in affirmation.” Gov. Josh Shapiro describes what happened when President Trump found out about the Supreme Court ruling during a meeting at the White House: “I think he said, ‘we lost?’, as a question, the aide nodded in affirmation.” https://t.co/ZpBwNhvycr pic.twitter.com/vimv2UdJcN — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) February 22, 2026 Raddatz went on to ask about Trump’s new plan — to use Section 122 to levy tariffs rather than the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as he had previously — and Shapiro once again condemned Trump. “I wish he would just adhere to the Supreme Court’s ruling and stop the pain for the American people,” he said. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on President Trump’s plan to use Section 122 to levy tariffs: “I wish he would just adhere to the Supreme Court’s ruling and stop the pain for the American people.” https://t.co/oAxlKTXb3i pic.twitter.com/gcKLdxKBFU — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) February 22, 2026 When asked about the possibility of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) surge in Pennsylvania, Shapiro toed the party line: “We do not want that kind of chaos in our communities in Pennsylvania, so don’t come. But if you come, we are prepared to address it.” Gov. Josh Shapiro says Pennsylvania is preparing for a potential ICE surge: “We do not want that kind of chaos in our communities in Pennsylvania, so don’t come. But if you come, we are prepared to address it.” https://t.co/KOQRly9D1A pic.twitter.com/ISi98wnkw2 — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) February 22, 2026 But then Raddatz pointed to a recent New York Times piece about a long-running feud between Shapiro and Senator John Fetterman (D-PA). Shapiro, clearly uncomfortable with the line of questioning, said only that his relationship with Fetterman was “constructive” — and would not commit to supporting the senator if he chose to run for reelection. “I think he needs to decide if he’s running, and then we’ll make a decision from there,” Shapiro said, arguing that the feud was a fabrication on the part of journalists attempting to stir up drama. Gov. Josh Shapiro says he has a “constructive relationship” with Sen. John Fetterman, but did not say if he would support a re-election bid: “I think he needs to decide if he’s running, and then we’ll make a decision from there.” https://t.co/dGjJbpGGuw pic.twitter.com/uxs577D8Oy — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) February 22, 2026 On “State of the Union,” the tone shift was slight but noticeable. Newsom was given a lot of the same opportunities to bash Trump — “he’s flailing,” the California governor said of the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the tariffs. Newsom reacts to Supreme Court ruling striking down most of Trump’s tariffs: “He’s flailing” pic.twitter.com/tI1yiSoZw1 — State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) February 22, 2026 But then Newsom was given far more room to sell himself throughout the interview, from questions about how he dealt with the death of his mother to a detailed explanation about his lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how he now views that as a “superpower.” Gavin Newsom on his lifelong struggle with dyslexia: “I do think it’s a superpower” pic.twitter.com/7Q0J8d0xks — State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) February 22, 2026 The most difficult question posed to Newsom was how he planned to handle it if his career and the career of his old friend — former Vice President Kamala Harris — ended up on a collision course in 2028. When Newsom dismissed the question out of hand as up to “fate,” Bash simply let the matter drop and allowed him to pivot right back to talking about his book. Gavin Newsom on possibly facing Kamala Harris in the 2028 presidential primary: “I’ve never gotten in the way of her ambition” pic.twitter.com/PDm8CmkR96 — State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) February 22, 2026 “That’s — you know, fate will determine that,” Newsom shrugged. “And I’ve never gotten in the way of her ambition, ever. I haven’t. And I don’t imagine I would in the future. But I don’t —” “But if you run against each other for president —” Bash tried again. “That’s fate,” Newsom said again, dismissing the question entirely. “You only can control what you can control. I think this entire book is that fundamental lesson. And this notion of controlling what you control, and taking responsibility for what you control, is a big part of what I try to communicate in this book. That’s the third thing, it’s like how this book will be received. It’s the third thing, I can’t control it. I can’t control whatever decisions she makes.” As the primaries approach, the delineation will get clearer — but it’s already clear that Newsom has the media’s attention, and media outlets want to be sure he has yours too.

Police in London arrested former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson on Monday over accusations that he shared confidential information with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, who was Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ambassador to the United States before he was fired in September 2025, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.  “Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was arrested at an address in Camden on Monday, February 23 and has been taken to a London police station for interview,” a London police spokesman said. “This follows search warrants at two addresses in the Wiltshire and Camden areas.” The arrest comes just days after British police arrested former Prince Andrew in connection with his ties to Epstein. The disgraced ex-royal was also arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a crime that could be punished with life in prison. He was accused of sharing confidential trade secrets with Epstein.  Mandelson has said he regrets his relationship with Epstein, but denies any wrongdoing. The arrests follow the release of emails by the Justice Department that shed further light on Epstein’s relationships with the powerful British political figures. Previous documents released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee appeared to document a close relationship between Mandelson and Epstein. The documents include a note where Mandelson referred to Epstein as his “best pal” and included a photo of him wearing a bathroom and talking with Epstein.  Mandelson also told Epstein, after his 2008 convictions for solicitation of prostitution and solicitation of a minor, that he stood with him.  “I think the world of you and I feel hopeless and furious about what has happened,” Mandelson said. “I can still barely understand it. It just could not happen in Britain.” The fallout from Mandelson’s ties to Epstein has rocked the British political world. Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, resigned after the release of the Epstein files by the Justice Department. McSweeney took responsibility for Starmer’s decision to install Mandelson as the U.K. Ambassador to the United States.  Starmer has also faced calls to resign amid questions about his knowledge of the link between Mandelson and Epstein.

Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he killed his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The 32-year-old is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, with a special circumstance allegation tied to multiple homicides, per The Hollywood Reporter. If convicted, he could face life in prison without parole, and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has said the case is eligible for the death penalty.   Reiner did not address the court beyond responding to routine questions during Monday’s arraignment. It remains unclear what defense strategy he will pursue. Court records and prior reporting have referenced struggles with substance abuse and mental health issues.  The deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, who were discovered in their home on December 14, stunned Hollywood. Their son, Nick, was charged with their murders shortly afterward. Witnesses have alleged he was behaving erratically at a party hosted by Conan O’Brien shortly before the killings.  Nick Reiner’s two siblings, Romy, 28, and Jake, 34, issued a statement after their brother’s first court appearance. “Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day. The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience. They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends.” According to police documents, when Romy discovered her parents’ bodies, she told responding officers that her brother had been living in the home and described him as “dangerous.” Last month, Reiner’s attorney, Alan Jackson, withdrew from the case for undisclosed reasons. Jackson is known for taking on high-profile matters, including cases involving actor Kevin Spacey and disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. He recently represented Karen Read, who was acquitted in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. Jackson told reporters he could not “legally or ethically” disclose what had changed, but said he had spent “literally every waking hour” reviewing the case. 

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood didn’t like the crabby article that HuffPost published over the weekend in the midst of Team USA’s winning streak. After the U.S. men’s hockey team won gold Sunday, the Baltimore-based restaurant told HuffPost to “go f*ck yourself” in response to a piece the outlet published, titled “There’s A Name For The Discomfort You’re Feeling Watching The Olympics Right Now.” The family-owned business sent the message to HuffPost on X, and it already has more than 11 million views. The HuffPost piece detailed how people who hate their country are having to deal with Team USA winning at the Winter Olympics. HuffPost offered great advice to those who can’t stand seeing Team USA on top, like “don’t forget to breathe.” Groundbreaking. Jimmy’s Famous Seafood is an all-American joint that has been a Maryland landmark since the 1970s, and clearly doesn’t have an issue with celebrating the athletic achievements of Americans. Like the Minadakis family, who started Jimmy’s Famous Seafood and turned it into a nationwide staple, the Olympians accomplished their own American dream and should not have to worry about being tolerated instead of celebrated. With lines like this in the HuffPost story — “If waving the American flag or chanting, ‘USA!’ makes us feel grossed out or ashamed, we can cheer for individual athletes” — it’s easy to see how the Team USA-supporting seafood restaurant got ticked off.

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Members of drug cartel Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) killed 25 Mexican National Guard members across six attacks after the country’s special forces killed the cartel’s leader, the Associated Press (AP) reported Monday. The Mexican military killed CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” during an operation Sunday after a shootout at his […]

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