The United States is fielding its largest-ever Winter Olympics team for the 2026 Games, while also facing challenges on the international stage, including warnings about the global order and domestic political developments. The Games, set to be held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, will see 232 American athletes competing, according to CBS News. Meanwhile, the White House unveiled detailed plans for a significant renovation, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is representing the U.S. at the Munich Security Conference.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are shaping up to be a major event, with the U.S. aiming for a strong performance. Breezy Johnson secured America's first gold medal in women's downhill, and U.S. figure skaters also won gold in the team competition, as reported by CBS News. The article noted that the U.S. brought home the most medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics, but Norway led the medal count in the last Winter Games and holds the all-time record.
Simultaneously, the White House is moving forward with plans for a major renovation. CBS News reported that the administration presented detailed plans for the East Wing, including renderings of a neoclassical structure. The East Wing, which will house a ballroom and office space, will be built to roughly the same height as the existing executive residence. The National Capital Planning Commission is scheduled to evaluate the plans in early March.
On the international front, the Munich Security Conference is underway, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio leading the U.S. delegation. Fox News reported that Rubio is stepping into the spotlight as former President Trump leans on him to carry a populist message abroad. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that the "rules-based world order 'no longer exists'," according to BBC World, adding that a "deep divide has opened between Europe and the United States." The conference is taking place against the backdrop of Trump's actions, including threats to Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland and tariffs on European imports.
Domestically, the Trump administration's actions continue to generate controversy. The NY Times reported that an immigration crackdown led to a surge of ICE arrests, overwhelming the federal court system. The article noted that even after federal agents leave, the cases will continue to jam federal courtrooms.
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