Peter Mandelson, former UK ambassador to the United States, was arrested Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to PA Media as reported by CNN at approximately 5:20 p.m. UTC on February 23, 2026, within the 59-minute reporting window from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. UTC. The arrest occurred on Monday, February 22, with details emerging in the past hour via CNN's coverage citing PA Media. No additional specifics on the allegations or investigation status were provided in the report shared by Kaitlan Collins on X. In related U.S. political developments during the same window, Judd Legum reported on X that Crypto.com donated $5 million to MAGA Inc., President Donald Trump's primary Super PAC, on January 23, 2026, as disclosed in an FEC filing Friday night, followed by the Trump administration's intervention on the company's behalf in a federal lawsuit on February 17. A new internal poll from Herrera's campaign in Texas's 23rd GOP primary, shared by IAPolls2022 on X citing Renzo Downey of the Texas Tribune, showed Brandon Herrera at 45%, incumbent Tony Gonzales at 21%, Francisco Canseco at 4%, Keith Barton at 4%, and 26% not sure, based on a February 18-20 survey of 543 likely voters. Ken Martin posted on X criticizing Kash Patel for taxpayer-funded government jet trips including date nights in Tennessee, a hunting getaway in Texas, a golf trip in Scotland, and partying with the USA Men’s Hockey team in Milan, contrasting it with Patel's 2023 statement against FBI Director Chris Wray's jet use, noting approximately $75,000 charged for the Milan flight. Additional details from the window included a police report on Regina Santos-Aviles, who set herself on fire and stated to officers it was due to her estranged husband's involvement with her best friend, as reported by Bayliss Wagner on X citing the Express-News and Nancy P. Johnson. Steve Witkoff stated on video captured by @atrupar that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been straight with him.
