“This Isn’t Holiday Inn” — DHS Secretary Criticizes Illegal Immigrants for Complaining About Food Choices
Hunger Strike at ICE Facility Draws Condemnation Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullin spoke out on Wednesday against detainees at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in New Jersey, who started a hunger strike over the weekend. The detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark have reportedly been protesting for better conditions. Starting Friday, hundreds […]
Government workers take legal action against USDA regarding religious holiday emails from Trump official.
Federal authorities are taking legal action against the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its Secretary, Brooke Rollins. They claim that during holiday seasons like Christmas and Easter, Trump-era officials sent emails with religious content, seemingly promoting Christianity. The lawsuit, initiated by the National Federation of Federal Employees along with seven USDA employees, accuses Rollins of […]
Tom Hardy and his wife Charlotte Riley take pleasure in a sunny holiday in Barbados.
Tom Hardy Enjoys Family Vacation in Barbados Tom Hardy is taking a break and having a great time with his family on vacation. Recently, the 48-year-old actor, known for his role in Peaky Blinders, was spotted at the beach in Barbados with his wife, Charlotte Riley. In one cheerful photo, Hardy is swimming in the […]
Houston Ridiculed Online for Calling Good Friday ‘Spring Holiday Weekend’
Houston Faces Criticism Over Social Media Post for Easter Houston recently drew criticism after a social media post called Good Friday and Easter Sunday “spring break weekend.” The post, which suggested city offices would close on April 3, didn’t mention the religious significance of the holidays at all. Interestingly, while the Instagram post is still […]
Bitcoin approaches the holiday weekend with ETF and CME activities shutting down.
Bitcoin Market Update Bitcoin is experiencing volatility around the $66,600 mark as the long holiday weekend seems to deter potential buyers, allowing bears to exert more influence over price movements. With CME futures and ETF transactions set to pause on Good Friday, liquidity in the market is dipping just as its usual support mechanisms begin […]
Former police chief and spouse alleged to have taken $33K from holiday gift fund for needy children.
Police Chief and Wife Accused of Stealing from Children’s Christmas Fund A police chief and his wife are facing serious allegations for reportedly stealing over $30,000 from a Christmas fund designated for underprivileged children in their Georgia county. Woodrow “Peewee” Wilson Burkhalter, age 55, along with his 53-year-old wife Angela, are accused of embezzling around […]
Futures for Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Climb on AI and Fed Outlook After Holiday Break: Reasons ZIM, AAPL, TCNNF, DIS Had Traders Anxious Today
Attention is shifting to the upcoming Fed meeting minutes, the core PCE inflation report due on Friday, and key corporate results expected over the week. Nasdaq 100 futures increased by 0.01%, S&P 500 futures by 0.1%, and Dow futures by 0.05%. Investors are considering the recent easing inflation data from January, alongside expectations for potential […]
Stocks and Bonds Vary in Thin Holiday Trading: Market Summary
Market Update: Stocks and Bonds Show Restraint (Bloomberg) – In a quiet trading session influenced by holiday schedules, stocks and bonds displayed a subdued demeanor following a positive inflation report from the U.S. on Friday. The data stirred optimism regarding potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year. Futures for the S&P […]
European FX news summary: Markets steady during US holiday
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Are banks operating today for Presidents Day 2026? Are they shut due to a federal holiday?
Updated February 16, 2026, 8:24 a.m. ET President’s Day is a federal holiday, leading to closures in most banks and stock markets. The United States Postal Service won’t deliver mail today, but UPS and certain FedEx services are still operational. While President’s Day is a federal holiday, Indiana does not recognize it as a state […]