The generation fueling Trump's job growth

Plus, the FBI gives update on glove with DNA recovered near Guthrie's home |

VIEW IN BROWSER MS NOW DAILY Understand today's news Monday, Feb. 16, 2026   THE LATEST Every day is Presidents' Day now By Ryan Teague Beckwith Every day is Presidents' Day now By Ryan Teague Beckwith When was the last time you went a whole day without thinking about the president? Just this month, you may have seen that Donald Trump posted a racist video of Barack and Michelle Obama, demanded Dulles International Airport and Penn Station be renamed for him, falsely claimed that he was "100% exonerated" on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, nominated a man accused of being a white nationalist to the State Department and criticized the Super Bowl halftime show, to name just a few headlines. It's no small irony, then, that Presidents' Day may be one of the few days this year that many Americans won't hear much about Trump. Whether they're using their day off to get outside for a hike or head to the mall (Presidents' Day sales!), they could be blissfully tuned out from the nonstop barrage. A nonstop presidency wasn't supposed to be the norm. The Framers of the Constitution envisioned that Congress would be the rowdy center of American political life, with the president only stepping in during an emergency or to outline a broad goal for the country. They certainly didn't think he would be the constant center of everyone's attention, like your messy friend who is always having a crisis during your birthday party. Yes, I know that I cover national politics and live in Washington, D.C., so I may be more attuned to the drama than the average American. But the data suggests I'm not alone.   This is a preview of Ryan Teague Beckwith's latest column. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES PHILIP BUMP The story of the Trump economy? Old people. All of the job growth since Trump returned to the White House has been in the private sector — mostly in health care and social assistance. Read more. ANTHONY L. FISHER Libertarians warned about the 'imperial presidency' — but far too few warned about Trump A recent New York Times op-ed showed the blind spot many libertarians still have for President Donald Trump. Read more. ANNIE ANDREWS South Carolina's measles outbreak has everything to do with why I'm challenging Sen. Lindsey Graham This was all preventable, and we need to be honest about how we got here. Read more. DAVID ROHDE Rubio says 'no reason' to doubt Navalny was killed by poison dart frog The new finding about the Russian opposition leader's death comes as support grows in the Senate for tougher sanctions on Moscow. Read more. TOP VIDEOS ALEX WITT REPORTS Glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home appears to match gloves of suspect on video WATCH NOW THE WEEKEND 'Shameful': Former second gentleman Doug Emhoff slams weaponization of Trump DOJ WATCH NOW ALEX WITT REPORTS U.S.-Iran nuclear talks enter critical phase ahead of Tuesday meeting WATCH NOW THE WEEKEND 'She needs to go': Rep. Craig vows to 'lead the charge' to impeach Noem WATCH NOW MORE FROM MS NOW This week on "The Best People," Nicolle Wallace speaks with host of "The Prof G Pod" Scott Galloway to break down how consumer spending is a potent weapon for the millions of Americans eager to stand up for our nation's values. Listen now and subscribe to MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access, ad-free listening, and bonus content. Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels are analyzing how culture and politics collide in their new original podcast, "MS NOW Presents: Clock It." In episode one, they discuss how the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show was a love letter to all the Americas, and the latest coming out of the Texas Senate race. Plus, actors Tony Goldwyn and Myles Frost talk about their new play, "Chez Joey," and why artists need to be having hard conversations right now. Watch the full interview on YouTube. 229 West 43rd St. New York, NY 10036 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE