In the heart of the Mediterranean and now shifting toward the Persian Gulf, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is on the move. As of February 13, 2026, the Pentagon has officially ordered this nuclear-powered titan to the Middle East, a decision that significantly escalates the American military footprint in an already volatile region as President Trump issues the 30-day ultimatum regarding Iran`s nuclear program  

Kathy Ruemmler, the influential Chief Legal Officer of Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel under Barack Obama, has stepped down after newly disclosed Justice Department files revealed years of private email exchanges with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents show communication between 2014 and 2019, including messages in which Epstein was referred to in strikingly personal terms, “Uncle Jeffrey” and even an “older brother.” Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon accepted her resignation, praising her contributions but acknowledging the growing controversy. Ruemmler stated that the escalating media attention had become a distraction and that stepping aside was in the firm’s best interest. WATCH