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 The Independent UK · Feb 19
Donald Trump’s DOJ just admitted to violating over 50 court orders since December 2025 The US legal system is breaking down. We Got This Covered · 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. TechRadar · 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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Middle East on boil: 5 reasons why Trump may attack Iran anytime now The United States and Iran are nearing a potential military confrontation as diplomacy falters and military preparations intensify. A significant US military buildup in the Middle East, coupled with Iran's fortification of nuclear sites, raises fears of a major escalation. Despite ongoing talks, key gaps remain, and Washington is weighing… The Times of India · Feb 19
‘Filmmaking is political’: Raoul Peck on ‘Orwell: 2+2=5’, Donald Trump, and the dangers of AI "It’s a problem when you lose your connection with history. The ignorance is really incredible. Even though we had the facilities and instruments all along..." Euronews Culture sits down with Raoul Peck to discuss his new documentary, 'Orwell: 2+2=5' - one of the most urgent and vital films of 2026. Euronews · Feb 19
A headache is already brewing for Kevin Warsh at the Fed, as minutes show some members don’t just resist a cut, but are open to a hike “While Warsh may enter with a perceived dovish bias, he will first need to demonstrate that his views are anchored in economic fundamentals rather than politics.” Fortune · Feb 19
Last nuclear weapons limits expired – pushing world toward new arms race For the first time in more than half a century, there are no binding restraints on the buildup of the largest nuclear forces on Earth. The New START treaty expired on Feb. 5, 2026, ending the last agreed limits on U.S. and Russian nuclear forces. The Conversation · Feb 19
Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new analysis from JPMorganChase Institute shows New research shows midsized U.S. companies pay far more in Trump-era tariffs, and the costs land at home The Independent UK · Feb 19
Why the ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ have echoed with public support – unlike the campus of Kent State in 1970 The president announces an aggressive, controversial policy. Large groups of protesters take to the streets. Government agents open fire and kill protesters. The Conversation · Feb 19
US energy leader slams IEA's net zero agenda, suggests Washington could walk out US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the International Energy Agency should focus on energy security and abandon net zero ideas, but EU leaders have backed the Paris-based agency as a "trusted pillar" of the global energy community. Euronews · Feb 19
My New Dispatch Article, "In Defense of Sanctuary Cities" It explains how sanctuary policies are justified on both constitutional and moral grounds. Reason · Feb 19
Inside Trump’s mega arsenal behind Iran strikes as president claims war can be fought ‘forever’ “The United States Munitions Stockpiles have, at the medium and upper medium grade, never been higher or better - As was stated to me today, we have a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social The Independent UK · Feb 19
Mom of 7-year-old hospitalized with brain swelling from measles: ‘I still wouldn’t have given my son the vaccine’ IN FOCUS: EXCLUSIVE: South Carolina parents living in the state’s measles epicenter tell Rhian Lubin of their devastation after their unvaccinated 7-year-old son, Ethan, developed encephalitis, a complication from the virus that causes swelling and inflammation in the brain The Independent UK · Feb 19
The Independent UK · Feb 19 US fine arts commission is expected to vote to advance Trump’s White House ballroom proposal A federal panel responsible for reviewing President Donald Trump's plans to build a massive ballroom on the site of the former White House East Wing is expected to advance the project
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Walmart reports standout quarter under new CEO as wealthy shoppers flock to stores John Furner took over for Doug McMillon this month
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Transport Secretary Sean Duffy’s daughter demands Team USA athletes be vetted for patriotism Evita Duffy-Alfonso says it is ‘absurd’ to root for Olympians who have dared to call out the Trump administration, a step others have argued demonstrates a true love of country
Euronews · Feb 19 Uzbekistan and US formalise joint investment mechanism in Washington Ahead of the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev travelled to Washington to launch a joint investment mechanism and new sectoral agreements in energy, critical minerals, irrigation and agro-industry.
The Guardian - US · Feb 19 ‘DEI is dead, equality isn’t’: experts chart path forward amid Trump’s culture war Two law professors outline strategies for equality’s survival in a Trumpian post-DEI era in new book How Equality Wins
The Guardian - US · Feb 19 ‘We’re no longer attracting top talent’: the brain drain killing American science As Trump slashes science funding, young researchers flee abroad. Without solid innovation, the US could cease to have the largest biomedical ecosystem in the world
Reason · Feb 19 Judging the Alito Retirement Rumors Is the conservative Supreme Court justice planning to retire this year?
We Got This Covered · Feb 19 Donald Trump ready to unveil existence of aliens ‘at the right time’, explains Lara Trump "Take us to your leader" (meets Trump). "Take us to literally anyone else".
Salon · Feb 19 RFK Jr. is winning MAHA’s vaccine war In choosing a leading vaccine critic to run the CDC, the HHS secretary continues to endanger public health
Salon · Feb 19 Alito could give MAGA another court pick A strategically-timed retirement announcement means the GOP could soon have another seat to fill on the high court
The Times of India · Feb 19 Who is Nick Fuentes, the ‘white nationalist’ provocateur even MAGA won’t touch? Nick Fuentes, 27, has evolved from libertarian teen activist to a prominent white nationalist livestreamer, building a loyal online following through provocation, digital savvy and factional battles within the Right. Deplatformed yet resilient, he has clashed with mainstream conservatives, broken with MAGA, and leveraged controversy to maintain influence disproportionate to…