Jeffries wages rare public pressure campaign urging Maryland Democrats to redistrict The House Democratic leader called for an "immediate up-or-down vote" in the state Senate. Axios · Feb 18
Good news for Trump before midterms: he’s still more popular than cockroaches Trump’s disapproval rating indicates he’s less popular with Americans than some insects like ants. Will it mean anything in November? The Guardian - US · Feb 18
States test limits of ICE, CBP agent immunity The Trump administration has suggested federal agents possess "absolute immunity" from state-led prosecutions. Axios · Feb 18
Judge questions Donald Trump daring to erase ‘historical truths,’ orders slavery exhibit restored The administration claims slavery reminders are examples of “anti-American propaganda.” We Got This Covered · Feb 18
Rev. Jamal Bryant: Jackson is "my blueprint" for Black churches in the Trump era For centuries, the Black church has been more than a place of worship — it's been a headquarters for resistance. Axios · Feb 18
House Oversight Committee now investigating how a private meeting made Trump suddenly block a bridge worth billions It’s starting to look a lot less random now. We Got This Covered · Feb 18
Mamdani floats New York City property tax raise if state won’t tax millionaires Threat of 9.5% property tax increase puts pressure on Governor Hochul, who is seeking re-election this year The Guardian - US · Feb 18
Rep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide The San Antonio Express-News reported on a text message from a staffer admitting to having an affair with Gonzales. The staffer died last year after setting herself on fire in Uvalde. The Texas Tribune · Feb 18
Should A Federal Judge Be Remembered For "Champion[ing] the Underdog and the Uncelebrated"? I would think judges should be remembered for treating all parties equally under the law. Reason · Feb 18
Republican Senator says Americans will need to display ‘little yellow star’ to officials to be allowed to vote Something about this seems weirdly familiar... We Got This Covered · Feb 18
‘The horrible truth in our faces’: Marjorie Taylor Greene calls out Dr Oz for Jeffrey Epstein Valentine’s Day drama She's not holding back her judgment of the Trump administration. We Got This Covered · Feb 18
Donald Trump turns Jesse Jackson’s death into a bizarre personal attack, claims he ‘could not stand’ Barack Obama He really can't read a room. We Got This Covered · Feb 18
“Doctors Did A Great Job”: Ivanka Trump’s Transformation Scrutinized After Lunar New Year’s Post Ivanka's Lunar New Year post sparked debate about her image, business ventures, and political ambitions. Bored Panda · Feb 18
Republican decides to become the Donald Trump of Florida, faces avalanche of backlash demanding his resignation He forgot that the title of "president" protects Trump. We Got This Covered · Feb 18
The Independent UK · Feb 18 Man who called MAGA Republican a ‘Racist Jewish’ during road rage incident now suing lawmaker The Ohio doctor admits to “turbulent behaviour” during the incident, in which he shouted that the congressman was “racist Jewish” – but claims that Rep. Max Miller is exaggerating what happened for political gain
We Got This Covered · Feb 18 JD Vance insists ‘violent criminals’ are the real reason you’re struggling to make rent If you believe this, watch out for the Wallet Inspector.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18 First Thing: Obama, Clinton and Biden lead tributes to Jesse Jackson, ‘one of America’s greatest patriots’ Democratic former presidents and Donald Trump respond to the death of the civil rights leader at the age of 84. Plus, how worried should we be about China’s dancing robots?
We Got This Covered · Feb 18 ‘Absolutely insane’: Trump-endorsed Republican facing fury over alleged affair with staffer who poured gasoline over herself and burned to death Strange things are afoot in Uvalde, Texas.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 18 Dan Crenshaw vs. Steve Toth primary is a fight over who’s the real RINO Crenshaw, fighting to remain in his Houston-area congressional seat, has drawn criticism from right-wing media and a challenge from Toth, among the most conservative members of the Texas House.
Bored Panda · Feb 18 “Madness”: RFK Jr.’s “Deranged” New Workout Video With Kid Rock Sparks Wild Reactions Just when netizens thought politics couldn’t get any weirder in 2026, they laid eyes on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kid Rock sitting shirtless in a hot tub.
We Got This Covered · Feb 18 ‘I don’t think I have any choice’: Trump appointed judge shuts down Texas Antifa trial after lawyer wears MLK Jr shirt Argues image of MLK Jr too powerful for jurors.
Axios · Feb 18 Survey: Americans aren't as racially divided as we think Inside America's quieter story of racial cooperation.
Axios · Feb 18 Where Christian nationalism is most dominant in U.S. states A 50-state look at Christian nationalism.
Reason · Feb 18 Trump's Blatantly Unconstitutional Attempt To Punish His Congressional Critics Hits 2 Roadblocks A grand jury and a federal judge rejected the president’s vendetta against legislators who produced a video about the duty to refuse unlawful military orders.
The Times of India · Feb 18 Security breach at Capitol: 18-year-old held after running toward federal building with loaded shotgun The US Capitol police detained an 18-year-old man after he ran toward the west side of the Capitol building, carrying a loaded shotgun, prompting a swift law enforcement response.