Today’s Facts 02-16-2026

Presidents’ Day originally to honor George Washington closes banks, post offices, federal offices, most courts, and the stock market today.

A Heritage Foundation review found only 99 documented cases of noncitizens voting in US elections between 1982 and 2025.

There is a searchable database of Epstein files. https://jmail.world/wiki

Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer said Trump and Bill Clinton are innocent of wrongdoing.

White House border adviser Tom Homan said immigration agents wear masks for protection against threats and violence.

The astronauts who recently arrived at the International Space Station are the first allowed to bring personal phones.

Ring ended a planned partnership with Flock Safety following public criticism over proposed surveillance integration.

DHS has issued subpoenas to tech companies seeking the identities of anonymous accounts that post about or criticize ICE.

At the Winter Olympics, two fans were asked by venue staff to lower a Greenland flag over “aggressive Americans” safety concerns.

Sexual assaults on commercial flights are increasing and many remain unreported by airlines.

The US is moving to roll back vehicle auto start-stop systems, which reduce fuel use and emissions while idling.

Investigators say a glove found nearby appears consistent with one worn by a suspect in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping. Both are being tested for DNA.

7 US states can’t agree how to share Colorado River water as drought conditions continue.

The European Union will ban companies from destroying unsold textiles and footwear.

Racehorse owners may continue using accelerated depreciation for tax purposes.

A large gold statue of Donald Trump remains in an Ohio foundry amid a payment dispute between the artist and financial backers.

Trump’s Board of Peace is scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss Gaza reconstruction and humanitarian aid.

Texas officials say school funds may be affected by student walkouts and educators who organize protests may face investigations or license reviews.

Larry the cat, Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, marks 15 years at 10 Downing Street.

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