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Editorial: A Week of Policy Turbulence and Trade Turmoil

From CIA revisions to tariff rollbacks, the week’s headlines reveal a nation wrestling with governance, security, and economic direction.

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Sunday, February 22, 2026 · 5 min read

The program that built 533,000 affordable rental homes in rural America issued its last new loans in 2011 and will fully phase out by 2050.

Executives from major airlines urge Congress to fund DHS and protect aviation workers after monthlong shutdown leaves TSA officers without pay.

Candidates in Michigan, Georgia and other states are balancing economic opportunity against concerns over utility costs and environmental impact.

Chris Wright predicts gas could drop below $3 per gallon by summer as U.S. military operations continue against Iran, with current prices at $3.70.

The races were scheduled for April 12 in Bahrain and April 19 in Jeddah; F1 cited safety concerns as Iran escalates regional attacks.