In today’s episode of the White House Briefing Room, Jon Decker breaks down the major headlines shaping Washington and the world on Monday, February 23rd.
The U.S. Supreme Court delivers a major setback to President Trump’s tariff policy—striking down key trade actions and raising new legal and economic questions. What does the ruling mean for global tariffs, U.S. businesses, and potential refunds? And how is the administration responding with new tariff strategies under the Trade Act?
Plus, the partial government shutdown enters its second week, with growing concerns about travel programs like TSA PreCheck and broader impacts on federal operations.
On the global stage, Iran signals that a new nuclear deal with the United States may still be within reach, even as military tensions rise. Meanwhile, Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine’s power grid as the war approaches its fourth anniversary, with peace talks showing little progress.
Also in today’s briefing: President Trump’s controversial plan to send a hospital ship to Greenland sparks international pushback.

Trump’s State of the Union, Tariff Battle, and Rising Iran Conflict Risks
14:15

Trump Weighs Iran Strike, Shutdown Standoff & Trade Deficit Surge
13:43

US Prepares Iran Strike, Gaza “Board of Peace” Launch & Colbert vs FCC Showdown
14:11