How Trump is stacking the deck so his ballroom project sails through DC and comes to fruition Trump said he plans to have the White House ballroom completed within a year and a half The Independent UK · Feb 19
Trump’s New Wall Will Destroy Irreplaceable Border Treasures—Unless Congress Acts The "One Big Beautiful Bill" did not include the provision that spared the La Lomita chapel, the Santa Ana refuge, or any other sensitive location, and a map posted by CBP indicates that Trump’s barrier will tear through them. Texas Observer · Feb 19
Trump changed mind on Chagos deal ‘after UK blocked use of Diego Garcia for Iran strikes’ US president links deal with military strikes against Iran in connection with Tehran’s nuclear ambitions The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
HUD proposes rule that would force noncitizens from public housing The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a rule that would limit public housing mostly to citizens, which advocates fear could lead to tens of thousand of people being evicted The Independent UK · Feb 19
The Epstein files arrest of former ‘Prince’ Andrew makes Trump’s Justice Department look pathetic ANALYSIS: The British police have taken action. Where on Earth is Pam Bondi’s DOJ? asks Holly Baxter The Independent UK · Feb 19
U2 drops surprise track honoring mother killed by ICE, and Bono takes direct aim at Trump’s America U2 said what MAGA wouldn't. We Got This Covered · Feb 19
Trump withdraws support for Chagos deal as four Chagossians land on disputed archipelago saying they plan to settle there US President Donald Trump has reversed his stance, withdrawing support for the UK's deal to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Trump called the agreement a "big mistake" and questioned the validity of claims to the islands, emphasizing the importance of the Diego Garcia military base. The Times of India · Feb 19
Trump asks Board of Peace members about Guns n Roses during photo op This is what Donald Trump asked world leaders whilst standing on stage for a photo opportunity at his inaugural Board of Peace meeting. The Independent UK · Feb 19
Troops for Gaza and money top agenda as Trump’s Board of Peace meets US president vows multinational force and billions of dollars as autocrats and rightwing allies gather in DC The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Benny Johnson’s wife’s posting rampage to prove the MAGA podcaster is straight refuses to go the way she planned The more she says, the louder it gets. We Got This Covered · Feb 19
Indian truck driver Sukhdeep Singh arrested after fatal US crash that killed 64-year-old; was caught and released in 2018 A day after a 64-year-old man was killed in Indiana in a crash caused by a negligent truck driver who ran a red light, reports claimed that the truck driver had been identified as Singh Sukhdeep who received his commercial driver's license from Indiana in May 2025. There has been… The Times of India · Feb 19
Trump Administration May Grant Asylum to Turkish National Who Burned a Quran in the U.K. Like free speech in the U.K., the White House’s interest in this case shows that free speech is for some, but not for all. Reason · Feb 19
The Cornish village where it has rained every day this year Cardinham has experienced 50 consecutive days of rain as the deluge continues to drench Britain The Independent UK · Feb 19
Trump launches his 'Board of Peace' as US-Iran tensions escalate The first meeting of Trump’s new "Board of Peace" took place on Thursday, bringing together some two dozen allies from across the world in Washington. Euronews · Feb 19
Roll Call · Feb 19 At the Races: Sitting tight in Texas Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the endorsements and redistricting.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19 Drinks, darts, DJs and drag queens: the artwork that’s a fully-functioning pub – with the artist pulling pints Young Glasgow artist Trackie McLeod talks us through Utopia, the boozer he built from scratch where punters can sink a beer, throw darts at Thatcher or Trump – and win chocolate coins from one-armed bandits
The Conversation · Feb 19 Trump’s diplomatic blitz exposes a misunderstanding of peacemaking The inaugural meeting of Donald Trump’s board of peace in Washington on February 19 caps a busy week for US diplomacy – though, not necessarily for the country’s professional diplomats. These people have been largely sidelined in the close-knit circle of the US president’s personal envoys, his former real-estate business…
Evening Standard · Feb 19 FTSE 100 pauses rally as Iran tensions escalate Donald Trump urged Tehran to strike a ‘meaningful’ deal.
Roll Call · Feb 19 Cornyn flatlines in the polls ahead of Texas Republican primary With less than two weeks before the March 3 primary, Texas Sen. John Cornyn may be worse shape than he was four months ago.
Roll Call · Feb 19 Virginia judge pauses redistricting referendum Virginia's efforts are part of a Democratic response to redistricting plans in Texas and other states spurred by President Donald Trump.
Roll Call · Feb 19 New York Democrats urge Supreme Court to stay out of redistricting case Filings come after a state judge found that the current map violated the state constitution by minimizing the power of minority voters.
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Oil prices are already starting to jump as threat of war against Iran lingers President Trump said that Iran must make a deal with the U.S. or ‘bad things will happen’
The Independent UK · Feb 19 UK refusing to allow Trump to use RAF bases to attack Iran The US president’s renewed criticism of the Chagos deal is reportedly because he is being blocked from using UK bases for a strike on Iran.
The Times of India · Feb 19 'Someday, I won't be here': Trump says Board of Peace will oversee UN, will ensure it runs properly America will boost the United Nations. President Donald Trump revealed plans to support the global body financially and ensure its proper functioning. This initiative is part of his peace plan for Gaza. Trump believes the UN has great potential and aims to help it achieve it. He also mentioned past…
Reason · Feb 19 Trump Said Tariffs Would Reduce the Trade Deficit. Instead, It Hit a Record High in 2025. It's a good thing that trade deficits aren't actually a national emergency.