FCC chair Brendan Carr sets the record straight on Stephen Colbert censorship claims
Fox News 2026-02-19 03:52:19.7015791
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FCC chair Brendan Carr hits back at Stephen Colbert's censorship claims surrounding an interview with a Texas U.S. Senate candidate not airing due to equal-time rule concerns. ... Read full article
Musk cuts Starlink access for Russian forces, giving Ukraine an edge at the front
BBC News 2026-02-19 03:37:20.7793132
Author: BBC News
Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system. ... Read full article
Young Palestinian shot, killed by Israeli settlers northeast of Jerusalem
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-19 03:24:33
Author: Al Jazeera
Attacks by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have intensified recently, backed by Israeli forces. ... Read full article
3rd arrested in violent overnight home invasion, multiple illegal aliens accused of sexual assault, kidnapping
Fox News 2026-02-19 03:22:25.6226125
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Third suspect arrested in alleged brutal North Carolina home invasion involving sexual assault, kidnapping charges. ICE detainers placed on two suspects. ... Read full article
Olympic romance blooms as hockey star Hilary Knight pops the question
Fox News 2026-02-19 03:22:24.9665255Author: ... Read full article
Peru appoints Jose Maria Balcazar as president after Jose Jeri’s removal
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-19 03:09:46
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The new president will serve on an interim basis until a new executive is sworn in after April’s general election. ... Read full article
'Pulp Fiction,' 'Mask' actor Peter Greene's cause of death revealed: report
Fox News 2026-02-19 02:52:21.7018551
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"Pulp Fiction" villain actor Peter Greene died from an accidental gunshot wound to his left armpit, the NYC medical examiner confirmed. The actor had nearly 100 credits before his death. ... Read full article
Venezuela’s Rodriguez, Colombia’s Petro say they will meet ‘soon’
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-19 02:39:06
Author: Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Petro said he had invited Rodriguez to meet in the border city of Cucuta to discuss energy cooperation. ... Read full article
Radical SEND support shake-up risks political backlash
BBC News 2026-02-19 02:37:23.2324668
Author: BBC News
Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools. ... Read full article
Philippines Raises $4.1 Billion in Jumbo Peso Bond Offering
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 02:29:36+00:00
Author: Karl Lester Yap, Ditas B Lopez
The Philippines raised 235 billion pesos ($4.1 billion) of bonds from a large-scale local debt offering targeting institutional investors, lower than what it sold in April. ... Read full article
Kim Jong Un Shows Off Missile Launchers as Party Congress Nears
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 02:27:04+00:00
Author: Soo-hyang Choi
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcased dozens of new rocket launchers designed for a “strategic mission” as the country prepares to hold a rare party congress in the coming days to lay out its key policy agenda for the next five years. ... Read full article
Swanky Michelin-starred restaurant owner questions blue state's affordable housing project
Fox News 2026-02-19 02:22:27.9669978
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Celebrity chef Thomas Keller raises concerns about Yountville, California's 150-unit affordable housing project, calling for a pause on the $11 million development. ... Read full article
Yes there is a right way to stack the dishwasher. Here are the 5 rules
BBC News 2026-02-19 02:22:26.5142373
Author: BBC News
BBC One's Inside the Factory attempted to settle the heated debate in many households. ... Read full article
Carrie Underwood 'American Idol' boos spark firestorm, fans clash over MAGA and 'right side of history' claims
Fox News 2026-02-19 02:22:23.311906
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Carrie Underwood reveals she was booed during "American Idol" Hollywood Week, sparking fierce social media debate over her Trump inauguration performance. ... Read full article
OpenAI Funding on Track to Top $100 Billion With Latest Round
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 02:11:57+00:00
Author: Shirin Ghaffary, Josh Sisco, Edward Ludlow, Natasha Mascarenhas
OpenAI is close to finalizing the first phase of a new funding round that is likely to bring in more than $100 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, a record-breaking financing deal that would give the startup additional capital to build out … ... Read full article
HHS Sec Kennedy, Kid Rock Team Up for 'Rock Out Workout'
Breitbart News 2026-02-19 02:10:24
Author: Jasmyn Jordan
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and musician Kid Rock released a joint fitness-themed video promoting physical activity and whole foods. ... Read full article
US thwarted near-catastrophic prison break of 6,000 ISIS fighters in Syria
Fox News 2026-02-19 02:07:21.387813
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U.S. officials prevented catastrophic ISIS prison break in Syria by secretly moving nearly 6,000 "worst of the worst" detainees to Iraq in major operation. ... Read full article
What Stephen Colbert protects by standing up to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
MS Now 2026-02-19 01:59:36
Author: Adam Bonin
Adam Bonin: The late-night host shows how one can fight back against federal bullying even when your broadcast network won’t. ... Read full article
Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel
BBC News 2026-02-19 01:52:22.4199885
Author: BBC News
Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services. ... Read full article
Family speaks of 'profound pain' after trans dad guns down ex-wife, son at high school hockey game
Fox News 2026-02-19 01:52:20.9516036
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Family of the trans gunman in a deadly Pawtucket hockey game shooting released a statement expressing "profound pain" as the investigation continues into the tragedy. ... Read full article
Mamdani in hot water after NYC boots company with ties to Israel in controversial move
Fox News 2026-02-19 01:52:05.0445289Author: ... Read full article
RBNZ Faces ‘Anathema’ of Growing Economy and Slowing Inflation
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 01:50:16+00:00
Author: Tracy Withers
New Zealand’s central bank is in the unusual position this year of expecting a strong economic recovery without triggering inflation pressures, according to Assistant Governor Karen Silk. ... Read full article
Child poverty figures in the UK expected to be revised down
BBC News 2026-02-19 01:37:26.2962334
Author: BBC News
Official figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account. ... Read full article
Why there's no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights
BBC News 2026-02-19 01:37:20.8576235
Author: BBC News
Road users say headlight glare is an issue - but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward. ... Read full article
LaMelo Ball car crash in Charlotte: What we know
USA Today 2026-02-19 01:33:59+00:00
Author: Andrés Soto
A car crash involving LaMelo Ball left one person with minor injuries. Here's what we know. ... Read full article
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,456
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-19 01:25:50
Author: Lyndal Rowlands
These are the key developments from day 1,456 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. ... Read full article
U.S., Canada each survive white-knuckle OTs, advance to hockey semis
The Washington Post 2026-02-19 01:25:43
Author: Rick Maese
Quinn Hughes’s 3-on-3 winner sends Americans into a clash with Slovakia; Nick Suzuki plays hero for Canada, who will meet Finland. ... Read full article
Mizuho Dropped From Another Yen Bond Deal in Fallout From Probe
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 01:24:40+00:00
Author: Atsuko Fukase, Takahiko Hyuga
More issuers are dropping Mizuho Securities Co. from bond underwriting roles after the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission began investigating the firm following reports of suspected insider trading. ... Read full article
Mamdani Proposes NYPD Budget Cuts, Canceling New Hires
Breitbart News 2026-02-19 01:21:44
Author: Paul Bois
New York City Mayor Zorhan Mamdani has proposed major budget cuts for the NYPD while canceling thousands of new department hires. ... Read full article
Newspaper headlines: 'Trump pulls support for Chagos' and 'Britain faces "1936 moment"'
BBC News 2026-02-19 01:07:21.6542977
Author: BBC News
Donald Trump's reversal on the Chagos Islands deal leads some of the papers today, while Sir Keir Starmer is called to increase military spending. ... Read full article
Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup
The Washington Post 2026-02-19 01:06:22
Author: Jenny Gathright, Dana Hedgpeth
The Bowser administration hopes the move will free up federal funds to reimburse local authorities for repair and recovery costs. ... Read full article
US Military Commander Makes Surprise Visit to Venezuela
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 00:59:54+00:00
Author: Courtney McBride
The general in charge of US Southern Command, charged with overseeing the military buildup in the Western Hemisphere and an ongoing campaign of strikes against alleged drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, made a surprise visit to Ven… ... Read full article
8 Skiers Buried Alive in Lake Tahoe Avalanche: 'Deadliest in U.S. History'
Breitbart News 2026-02-19 00:53:29
Author: Paul Bois
Eight skiers were buried alive in a deadly avalanche just north of California's Lake Tahoe while another remains missing. ... Read full article
Japan’s Regenerative Cell Therapy Push Faces Crucial Review
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 00:43:56+00:00
Author: Kanoko Matsuyama
A Japanese health ministry panel is set to review two regenerative therapies facing regulatory approval, a pivotal test of the country’s long-running push to build a domestic industry around advanced cell-based treatments. ... Read full article
Philippines’ Duterte to Skip ICC Hearing, Says He Is ‘Frail’
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 00:32:19+00:00
Author: Claire Jiao
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte does not plan to attend his pre-trial hearing at the International Criminal Court set for next week, saying he is physically unfit to follow the legal proceedings. ... Read full article
Report: Obama, Susan Rice 'Cried' After Trump Defeated Hillary Clinton
Breitbart News 2026-02-19 00:31:23
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Former President Barack Obama and former White House adviser Susan Rice allegedly "cried" after President Donald Trump's 2016 win. ... Read full article
BBVA Plans to Start Japan Brokerage in First for Spanish Bank
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 00:31:12+00:00
Author: Takashi Nakamichi, Jorge Zuloaga
BBVA SA, Spain’s second-largest bank, plans to start a brokerage business in Japan as part of the firm’s global expansion drive, according to people familiar with the matter. ... Read full article
DC Woman Who Lost Grandson to Violence Praises Trump: 'Keeps It Real'
Breitbart News 2026-02-19 00:29:22
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
A Washington, D.C. resident who lost her grandson due to violence praised President Donald Trump, saying "he keeps it real just like." ... Read full article
Trump’s sons seek to profit off his warmongering ways
MS Now 2026-02-19 00:25:50
Author: Ja'han Jones
Eric Trump’s investment in an Israeli drone company marks the latest chapter in the Trump family’s self-enrichment. ... Read full article
White House says Iran would be ‘wise’ to take deal amid military buildup
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-18 23:44:52
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The latest threats come amid ratcheting tensions between the US and Iran despite second round of indirect nuclear talks. ... Read full article
Blue Owl Loan Sale Raises $1.4 Billion for Investor Payouts
Bloomberg 2026-02-18 23:42:29+00:00
Author: Olivia Fishlow
Three months after Blue Owl Capital Inc. shelved a merger between two private credit funds, it has found a different way to provide investors with promised liquidity - selling loans. ... Read full article
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Sheriff pleads with suspect to ‘just let her go,’ insists case not cold
Fox News 2026-02-18 23:37:17.7956492
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos made a plea Tuesday to the suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, urging the individual to “just let her go.” He added that the investigation continues to be a rescue operation and not a recovery mission. ... Read full article
Gaza death toll exceeds 75,000 as independent data verify loss
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-18 23:30:48
Author: Mohammad Mansour
Gaza death toll passes 75,000 as landmark peer-reviewed studies verify huge undercounts in official data. ... Read full article
Newsom Begs Donors to Dethrone Schweizer’s ‘Invisible Coup’ from NYT
Breitbart News 2026-02-18 23:30:03
Author: Jasmyn Jordan
Governor Gavin Newsom (CA-D) is asking supporters to purchase his upcoming memoir as he seeks to unseat Peter Schweizer’s The Invisible Coup. ... Read full article
Hegseth invited Christian nationalist Doug Wilson to preach at Pentagon
The Washington Post 2026-02-18 23:22:50
Author: Amy B Wang
The self-described “paleo-Confederate” has argued that wives should submit to their husbands, women should be denied the vote and Christian slaveowners were on “firm scriptural ground.” ... Read full article
Meta’s Zuckerberg pushes back on social media youth addiction claims
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-18 22:59:47
Author: Andy Hirschfeld
In a Los Angeles court, the Meta CEO was questioned about whether Instagram’s design contributed to addictive behavior. ... Read full article
DOJ accused of flouting law in Epstein name dump
The Hill 2026-02-18 22:57:41
Author: Rebecca Beitsch, Mike Lillis
The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) latest disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act — a long list of names as disparate as Janis Joplin, Julian Assange and former Vice President Dick Cheney — has sparked an outcry on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are… ... Read full article
Here are the Democrats who plan to skip Trump’s State of the Union address
The Hill 2026-02-18 22:56:24
Author: Sudiksha Kochi
President Trump will deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term on Feb. 24, but several House and Senate Democrats plan to skip the high-profile address in favor of counter-rallies and other forms of protest. Trump’s speech comes as the D… ... Read full article
California mulls a billionaire tax, revealing a deeply divided state
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-18 22:40:34
Author: Saumya Roy
Billionaires threaten to leave the state to avoid paying a tax that would replace the US government’s cuts to Medicaid. ... Read full article
Wes Moore says he wasn't invited to White House, won't attend Trump meeting
USA Today 2026-02-18 22:39:55+00:00
Author: Francesca Chambers
"The president's been very clear on multiple occasions that he does not want to see me," Maryland Gov. Wes. Moore said of his dispute with Trump. ... Read full article
Memo shows White House directing DHS to hunt for voter fraud by naturalized citizens
MS Now 2026-02-18 22:15:57
Author: Carol Leonnig, Laura Barrón-López, Vaughn Hillyard
Agents will be required to turn over names of immigrants who voted before they became citizens — and then explain to the White House why they weren’t charged with a crime. ... Read full article
U.N. Report: Migrants Passing Through Libya Suffer Killings, Torture, Rape, and Slavery
Breitbart News 2026-02-18 22:09:08
Author: John Hayward
A U.N. report finds “human rights violations and abuses perpetrated with impunity against migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Libya." ... Read full article
Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche
BBC News 2026-02-18 22:07:23.9350286
Author: BBC News
Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California's Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead. ... Read full article
Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ with billions pledged for Gaza, but many allies are wary
CNN 2026-02-18 21:51:10
Author: Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood
When President Donald Trump convenes the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday, he is expected to run it like one of his Cabinet meetings, a US official told CNN. ... Read full article
Officials share details on deadly avalanche in California | CNN
CNN 2026-02-18 21:43:15.354
Author: Germain Perez
Eight of nine skiers buried near California’s Lake Tahoe amid heavy snow and “extreme weather conditions” in the deadliest avalanche in the state’s recorded history have died, the Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in a press conference. One is still mis… ... Read full article
Exclusive -- Attack Survival Expert: Sheriff Not Using All the Tools to Solve Guthrie Case
Breitbart News 2026-02-18 21:42:02
Author: Breitbart TV
On Tuesday's "Alex Marlow Show," Jonathan Gilliam discussed Nancy Guthrie. Gilliam said, "I would be using every tool in the toolbox, which the sheriff is | Clips ... Read full article
Trump says UK’s Starmer making ‘a big mistake’ with Chagos Islands deal
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-18 21:40:53
Author: Al Jazeera
The US president warned the military base on Diego Garcia may be needed to respond to possible attack from Iran. ... Read full article
Exclusive -- Attack Survival Expert: TMZ's Guthrie Ransom Emails 'Don't Pass Smell Test,' Looks Like a Scam
Breitbart News 2026-02-18 21:38:47
Author: Breitbart TV
On Tuesday's "Alex Marlow Show," Jonathan Gilliam talked about the Guthrie case. Gilliam stated, "I think when the bureau looks at those ransom emails, | Clips ... Read full article
Trump looms over Texas attorney general race
Politico 2026-02-18 21:30:00+00:00
Author: Liz Crampton
Rep. Chip Roy has long sparred with Trump. His breaks with the president have become a flashpoint in his run to be Texas' top lawman. ... Read full article
Trump has prepared speech on extraterrestrial life, Lara Trump says
The Hill 2026-02-18 21:09:31
Author: Laura Kelly
President Trump is holding onto a speech detailing extraterrestrial life and spaceships, according to his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, who said the president is waiting for the right time to deliver it. Lara Trump, speaking on the Pod Force One podcast, said t… ... Read full article
Mikaela Shiffrin honors her dad after winning Olympic gold | CNN
CNN 2026-02-18 21:07:37.2807239
Author: Janelle Olisea
After winning Olympic gold in the women’s slalom, US alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin fought back tears while speaking about her late father, Jeff Shiffrin, who died in 2020. ... Read full article
Kevin Hassett says Fed researchers should be ‘disciplined’ over report that Americans are paying tariffs
CNN 2026-02-18 20:38:08
Author: Elisabeth Buchwald
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Wednesday that researchers at the New York Federal Reserve who produced a study finding American businesses and consumers are shouldering 90% of the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs should be “disc… ... Read full article
White House eyes punishments for economists who told the truth about tariffs, consumers
MS Now 2026-02-18 20:31:43
Author: Steve Benen
Donald Trump’s top economist didn’t just disagree with consensus economic research, he also suggested he wants to see researchers “disciplined.” ... Read full article
McDonald’s testing high-protein menu options for GLP-1 users
USA Today 2026-02-18 20:23:21+00:00
Author: Saman Shafiq
While McDonald's says it's "pretty protein-forward," the fast food chain is still looking to adapt its menu for GLP-1 users. ... Read full article
We knew ‘America’s Next Top Model’ was cruel. We watched it anyway.
The Washington Post 2026-02-18 20:00:57
Author: Monica Hesse
“Reality Check” is the latest documentary exposing how popular culture failed women 20 years ago. What made Tyra Banks’s “Top Model” acceptable entertainment? ... Read full article
Transportation Department to shut down driving schools for failing to meet safety standards
Associated Press 2026-02-18 19:57:42
Author: Josh Funk
The federal Transportation Department says more than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and other safety… ... Read full article
Do not give away Diego Garcia, says Trump
BBC News 2026-02-18 19:52:24.5149055
Author: BBC News
The US president says "it will be a blight on our great ally" if the islands are handed over to Mauritius. ... Read full article
White House taps Jay Bhattacharya, CDC critic, to lead agency for now
The Washington Post 2026-02-18 19:46:24
Author: Dan Diamond, Lena H. Sun, Lauren Weber, Carolyn Y. Johnson
The co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, which rebuked CDC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, will oversee the nation’s leading public health agency. ... Read full article
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Olympic gold was magnificent. Appreciate her greatness
USA Today 2026-02-18 19:17:41+00:00
Author: Nancy Armour
Mikaela Shiffrin's three Olympic gold medals tie her for second-most among U.S. Winter Olympians. ... Read full article
Mikaela Shiffrin’s golden peace replaces eight years of heartbreak, pressure and grief
CNN 2026-02-18 18:55:56
Author: Dana O’Neil
When she finally crossed the finish line a second-and-a-half faster than anyone else, Mikaela Shiffrin did the strangest thing. ... Read full article
Nicolle Wallace on why the latest MAGA break over the Epstein files is a ‘huge deal’
MS Now 2026-02-18 18:48:52
Author: Allison Detzel
Nicolle Wallace highlights the MAGA backlash against Trump over the Epstein files, after podcaster Shawn Ryan's profanity-filled rant. ... Read full article
Shiffrin wins slalom at Olympics, Klaebo claims 10th gold, Canada wins in OT
Associated Press 2026-02-18 18:33:33
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American superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has put in two dominant runs to win the women’s slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds. It ended a run of eight straight Olympic races without a medal for arguably the greatest Alpine skier of all time. Canada avoided what would … ... Read full article
White House adviser says NY Fed researchers should be punished for paper
USA Today 2026-02-18 18:29:51+00:00
Author: Daniel de Visé
The White House is not pleased with a New York Fed report that says Americans bore most of the costs of President Donald Trump's tariffs. ... Read full article
USA clips Sweden in OT thriller to reach Olympic men's hockey semifinals
USA Today 2026-02-18 18:16:09+00:00
Author: Helene St. James, Mike Brehm
The U.S. men's hockey team defeated Sweden in the quarterfinals and will face Slovakia in the men’s hockey semifinals. ... Read full article
Hassett: Fed researchers should be punished for Trump tariff analysis
The Hill 2026-02-18 17:57:37
Author: Sylvan Lane
President Trump’s top White House economic adviser suggested Thursday that a group of Federal Reserve researchers should be punished for a paper exploring the costs of Trump’s tariffs. In a Thursday interview, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett … ... Read full article
Trump is losing support on immigration. What is his approval rating?
USA Today 2026-02-18 17:54:54+00:00
Author: Kinsey Crowley
President Donald Trump has seen historically low approval ratings. Immigration has been among his best issues, but support for that has slipped too. ... Read full article
Jesse Jackson’s 1988 presidential run inspired generations
Associated Press 2026-02-18 17:52:18
Author: Matt Brown
The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s two presidential runs and his life of activism inspired leaders across generations. Politicians and activists shared tributes after Jackson's death Tuesday and said his message still guides their work. Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock say… ... Read full article
Whoopi Goldberg on being mentioned in Epstein files: 'I wasn't his girlfriend'
USA Today 2026-02-18 17:48:29+00:00
Author: Melina Khan
"Honey, come on," Whoopi Goldberg said about being "dragged" for her name appearing in a 2013 email with Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article
Teenage girls lured into forced sex by gangs in London, BBC finds
BBC News 2026-02-18 17:37:24.7800553
Author: BBC News
Our investigation reveals gangs from a range of ethnic backgrounds are operating widely in the capital, exploiting girls and young women. ... Read full article
Weekend snow storm forecast keeps changing. Here's the latest.
USA Today 2026-02-18 17:24:19+00:00
Author: Doyle Rice
A late weekend nor'easter is in the forecast for the East Coast, but specific details remain uncertain as Feb. 18. ... Read full article
Trump's Air Force One gets new red, white, blue and gold color scheme
USA Today 2026-02-18 17:20:37+00:00
Author: George Petras, Janet Loehrke
No more baby blue, U.S. Air Force is repainting presidential jets with Trump-favored colors of red, white, dark blue and gold ... Read full article
FBI sued for Homan tapes following alleged bribery
The Hill 2026-02-18 17:18:51
Author: Rebecca Beitsch
A government watchdog group is suing the FBI to force the release of a tape that reportedly shows border czar Tom Homan alledgedly accepting a $50,000 bribe. MSNOW reported in September that before President Trump won the election, Homan had been approached b… ... Read full article
‘No meat on its bones’: Judge rejects suit over Buffalo Wild Wings’ ‘boneless wings’
MS Now 2026-02-18 17:12:44
Author: Jordan Rubin
A federal judge in Illinois wrote that the plaintiff “does not plausibly allege that reasonable consumers are deceived by boneless wings.” ... Read full article
Les Wexner testifying before Congress about his Epstein ties
MS Now 2026-02-18 17:04:22
Author: Clarissa-Jan Lim, Julianne McShane
The retail billionaire is widely seen as a key figure who facilitated Epstein’s inroads to the rich and powerful. ... Read full article
Watch live: White House holds press briefing amid DHS funding turmoil
The Hill 2026-02-18 17:00:00
Author: The Hill Staff
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will speak with reporters Wednesday afternoon as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown persists. The funding fight comes as Democrats push for reforms in how the DHS implements President Trump’s deport… ... Read full article
New Coast Guard allegations add to Kristi Noem’s growing list of troubles
MS Now 2026-02-18 16:56:00
Author: Steve Benen
The beleaguered DHS secretary didn’t need another round of damaging allegations, but she’s facing some anyway. ... Read full article
Trump Organization trademark raises suspicions that family could profit from Florida airport name change
CNN 2026-02-18 16:50:00
Author: Kit Maher
A recent trademark filing has some state lawmakers wondering if the Trump family is looking to profit off the renaming of the Palm Beach International Airport. ... Read full article
Trump's Board of Peace to meet as Gaza truce faces challenges
Associated Press 2026-02-18 16:39:09
Author: Sam Metz, Samy Magdy
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is set to meet for the first time on Thursday in Washington. It's an early test of whether one of his marquee foreign policy initiatives can gain broad support or advance the shaky ceasefire agreement in the Gaza S… ... Read full article
White House economic adviser says Fed researchers should be ‘disciplined’
The Washington Post 2026-02-18 16:36:00
Author: Andrew Ackerman
One of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers assailed Fed research into the administration’s tariffs policies, saying the authors deserved to be punished. ... Read full article
Amber Glenn’s dreams were ‘smashed to pieces’ with just one mistake
The Washington Post 2026-02-18 16:12:06
Author: Les Carpenter
The three-time U.S. champion is picking up the pieces after a missed jump in the short program dropped her to 13th place. ... Read full article
Crockett: Pulled Colbert interview probably gave Talarico ‘boost’
The Hill 2026-02-18 15:29:30
Author: Sophie Brams
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) quipped Tuesday that CBS host Stephen Colbert’s interview with fellow Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico — which was allegedly blocked from airing but has since been posted online — likely gave her primary rival a… ... Read full article
Watch live: Trump hosts Black History Month reception
The Hill 2026-02-18 15:11:28
Author: The Hill Staff
President Trump will host a reception at the White House on Wednesday afternoon to honor Black History Month. The president issued a proclamation recognizing Black History Month on Feb. 3. “From the very beginning, our country has been blessed with countless … ... Read full article
New Hampshire’s GOP Gov. Kelly Ayotte draws her first major challenger
Politico 2026-02-18 14:58:12+00:00
Author: Lisa Kashinsky, Kelly Garrity
Democrat Cinde Warmington launched another bid for the governor’s office after running unsuccessfully in 2024. ... Read full article
Watch live: Jeffries gives remarks amid DHS shutdown
The Hill 2026-02-18 14:44:36
Author: The Hill Staff
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak with reporters Wednesday afternoon as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown stretches into its fifth day. Democrats and the White House have been engaged in a back-and-forth over lawmakers… ... Read full article
Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in slalom, emphatically ends Olympic drought
The Washington Post 2026-02-18 13:28:26
Author: Barry Svrluga
The most decorated Alpine skier in World Cup history delivered in her final event of the Milan Cortina Games with a dominant performance. ... Read full article
Trump’s Board of Peace meets: Who’s in, who’s out, what’s on the agenda?
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-18 13:06:41
Author: Yashraj Sharma
Asian and Middle Eastern partners line up in Washington, while Europe tries to keep a distance. ... Read full article
Gorsuch’s ‘told-you-so’ moment on Trump’s tariffs
The Hill 2026-02-18 13:00:00
Author: Ella Lee, Zach Schonfeld
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch is having an I-told-you-so moment when it comes to President Trump’s tariffs. At November’s blockbuster arguments, Gorsuch raised alarm about what he called a “one-way ratchet” of authority from Congress to the president if… ... Read full article
Stephen Colbert mocks CBS statement over late-night show controversy
Associated Press 2026-02-18 12:19:55
Author: David Bauder
Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from his public dispute with CBS bosses over what he can air on his show. He said Tuesday night that he was surprised by a network statement that denied Colbert had been told he couldn't air an interview with… ... Read full article
Many Democrats are still down on the Democrats, new poll shows
Associated Press 2026-02-18 12:08:42
Author: Linley Sanders
Democratic candidates have notched a series of wins in recent special elections — but a new AP-NORC poll finds views of the Democratic Party among rank-and-file Democrats have not bounced back since President Donald Trump’s victory in 2024. Democrats’ favorab… ... Read full article
Brendan Carr defends FCC role in dropped Colbert interview: ‘No censorship’
The Washington Post 2026-02-18 11:49:28
Author: Leo Sands, Scott Nover
The FCC chief blasted the Texas Democrat whose interview with Colbert was allegedly blocked by CBS, while claiming Americans trust “gas station sushi” more than the news media. ... Read full article
