96 Percent of People Charged With Human Trafficking Are U.S. Citizens Just 26 undocumented immigrants faced federal trafficking charges in 2023. Reason · Feb 19
Trump threatens ‘bad things will happen’ to Iran... in Board of Peace speech President saber-rattled in his speech to commemorate the next phase of the Gaza peace deal and tout his efforts for peace globally The Independent UK · Feb 19
Airbus posts record year — but Washington still prefers the Boeing 'home' team Strong profits and a record order book underline Airbus’s commercial strength, even as US political backing helps Boeing land massive overseas deals. Euronews · Feb 19
Digital blackface flourishes under Trump and AI: ‘The state is bending reality’ From TikTok deepfakes to smears put out by the White House, fake videos modeled on Black archetypes are running rampant - putting Black users at risk The Guardian - US · Feb 19
'Will know in 10 days': Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make meaningful deal America may take further action regarding Iran within ten days. President Donald Trump stated that if a meaningful deal is not reached, negative consequences will follow. Talks are ongoing, described as constructive but historically difficult. The US has increased military presence in the Middle East amid rising tensions. Iran has… The Times of India · Feb 19
'11 jets shot down': Donald Trump claims '200% tariffs' warning forced India, Pakistan to stop fighting Donald Trump claimed he averted war between India and Pakistan in May 2025 by threatening a 200% tariff on both nations. Speaking at his "Board of Peace" event, Trump cited Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as validating his mediation efforts. India, however, has distanced itself from these claims, with Prime… The Times of India · Feb 19
The Epstein Files Obsessives Keep Lying About Their Critics Tara Palmeri insinuated that Michael Tracey disagrees with her because he's paid by Epstein associates. That's a lie. Reason · Feb 19
British woman jailed for 10 years in Iran describes ‘endurance test’ of detention Speaking before she was sentenced with husband Craig, Lindsay Foreman tells of being on emotional rollercoaster The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
What to know about the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office that is centered on his close relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein The Independent UK · Feb 19
White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive ‘rescreening’ A new DHS memo details plan to allow federal immigration officers to detain legal refugees in the US indefinitely The Guardian - US · Feb 19
U.S. Congress to End Emergency Tax Bill Over $6,000 Senior Deduction and Tip, Overtime Tax Breaks in D.C. Here's how taxpayers can amend their already-filed income tax returns amid a potentially looming legal battle on Capitol Hill. Kiplinger · Feb 19
France says Commission lacks 'mandate' to join Board of Peace meeting as Brussels remains defiant Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the Commission "never should have attended" Thursday's meeting in Washington as Commissioner Šuica lacked a "mandate" from European Union leaders. Euronews · Feb 19
ICE is trying to buy a $70 million luxury jet with a bedroom and showers to shuttle migrants for deportation The luxury jet can hold 18 people and sleep 14, according to the report The Independent UK · Feb 19
U.S. trade deficit slipped to $901 billion last year amid Trump tariffs The U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump upended global commerce by slapping double digit tariffs on imports from most countries The Independent UK · Feb 19
Fortune · Feb 19 Trump’s tariffs are a ‘dirty tax’ that will make the $38.6 trillion national debt crisis even worse over the long term, top analyst says “The idea that this is pro-American is actually just the opposite,” Wharton’s Kent Smetters told Fortune. “It hurts American manufacturers.”
The Guardian - US · Feb 19 Jesse Jackson showed us how love can always be a potent force in public life We can honor my mentor and the late civil rights icon by becoming the America we’ve never yet been
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Couple in the midst of recreating iconic ‘Lady & the Tramp’ spaghetti scene at Disneyland say they were hit by falling tree The pair say they were about to recreate the Spaghetti scene from Lady and the Tramp when the tree fell on them
Reason · Feb 19 War With Iran? Plus: the same ole hawkish lies, a familial connection to Barry Goldwater's nomination, and the future of media is prediction markets on Substack.
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Sharper than expected fall in net migration ‘will add £3bn to UK’s borrowing’ Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to use her spring statement to give an update on the UK economy within weeks
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Trump described as behaving like a ‘drunk uncle’ by CNN panelist after he compliments Nicki Minaj’s ‘beautiful skin’ and nails President Donald Trump’s praise for the rapper did not go down well with panellists on CNN’s NewsNight, who pointed to his long history of divisive rhetoric on race
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Trump’s Chagos U-turn came after UK ‘blocked him from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran’ President Trump hit out at Keir Starmer on Wednesday, branding his deal to hand over islands to Mauritius as a ‘big mistake’
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Stephen Miller’s wife blames his genes for making her sick during pregnancy ‘Why have I been more nauseous this pregnancy? Why have I had more eczema this pregnancy?’ she questioned
We Got This Covered · Feb 19 Donald Trump’s DOJ just admitted to violating over 50 court orders since December 2025 The US legal system is breaking down.
TechRadar · Feb 19 The Trump administration is building a website to help Europeans evade content bans The US government is escalating its feud with the EU over free speech by building a dedicated portal that lets users access banned content.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19 Forget the Board of Peace, Trump may be closer than thought to attacking Iran Tehran may claim it will not negotiate under duress, but that is precisely what it is being required to do