Mexico killed the leader of a powerful drug cartel. Within hours, violent retaliation spread across several states.

Plus, a major winter storm hammers the East Coast, forcing travel bans and grounding thousands of flights.

And an armed man was shot and killed after breaching the perimeter of Mar-a-Lago. Investigators are now detailing what brought him there.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, February 23, 2026.