This evening: Trump announces new global tariff after Supreme Court setback

Plus a hot spot in one of L.‍A.‍'s tiniest communities.‍ What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT February 20, 2026 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories Trump calls justices 'fools,' announces new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court setback Trump told reporters that his administration will impose new tariffs by using alternative legal means. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Mothers, adventurers, sisters: The victims of Tahoe avalanche disaster The women who were caught in the deadly avalanche Tuesday north of Lake Tahoe were a close group of friends, all mothers, who loved to spend time in the mountains. Read More A fatal avalanche put a spotlight on the risks of backcountry skiing. Here's why people will keep going Dave Miller, owner of International Alpine Guides in June Lake, which also guides backcountry skiing trips to the Frog Lake Huts, said storm skiing isn't as shocking as it might sound to a layperson. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Senators call for investigation into insurance department over handling of L.A. wildfire claims Two California senators have asked for an investigation into the state insurance department's handling of complaints filed by Los Angeles wildfire victims struggling to collect payouts from State Farm. Read More Confidential memo reveals how LAFD tried shielding Mayor Bass from fire fallout The LAFD issued a confidential memo detailing plans to protect Mayor Karen Bass and others from 'reputational harm' in connection with the city's handling of the Palisades fire, records show. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Bondi claims win in ICE mask ban fight — but court ruled on different California case U.S. Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi posted on social media that the Trump administration received a favorable ruling from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which is true — just not in the case she referenced. Read More Stephen Colbert, Trump and what's making broadcasters nervous Federal Communication Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has used an arcane rule to unsettle President Trump's least favorite TV networks. Read More Disneyland Resort relies on local visitors as international tourism dips More than 50% of Disneyland's visitors are California residents, helping offset a decline in international tourists to Disney's U.S. theme parks. Read More UCLA's Mick Cronin apologizes for ejecting player, says he's still 'a good fit' as coach The Bruins leader said he thought Steven Jamerson II tried to take out an opponent, but the coach said he had a poor view and apologized for ejecting the player. Read More A hot spot in one of L.A.'s tiniest communities hones the neighborhood restaurant Head to Hermon's in Montecito Heights for burgers, martinis and a lasagna in disguise. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading This Evening's Big Stories from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com