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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

Why the world hates Erika Kirk as a modern widow: What does society expect from grieving women?

Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, has stepped into the spotlight after her husband's assassination. She now leads Turning Point USA, a conservative organization. Her public persona, marked by resilience and strategic engagement, challenges traditional expectations of grieving widows. This has drawn significant attention and varied reactions from the public…

The Times of India · 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

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

Trump claims his pollution rollback will save Americans money – but climate change is raising household costs

Climate change is usually assessed in scientific terms – rising temperatures, sea levels and carbon emissions. But increasingly, it can also be measured in household bills – higher insurance premiums, steeper energy charges and growing costs to protect homes, travel and health. So when US President Donald Trump said recently…

The Conversation · Feb 18

Why big oil is not interested in Venezuela

After the US captured Venezuela’s president at the start of 2026, Donald Trump promised to “unleash” the country’s oil supply. He wanted companies to invest US$100 billion (£74 billion) to get hold of it.

The Conversation · Feb 18

Ukraine peace talks have been little more than a mafia-style shakedown by the US and Russia

COMMENT: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been powered by lies and backed up by the US. World affairs editor Sam Kiley meets some of Putin’s Russian-speaking victims in Pavlohrad, eastern Ukraine, as Volodymyr Zelensky calls out Trump’s ‘unfair’ treatment of his country

The Independent UK · Feb 18

France leads backlash against Commissioner Šuica's Board of Peace trip

European Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is under fire for attending the first formal gathering of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, whose expansive mandate has raised serious concerns among member states.

Euronews · Feb 18

Stephen Colbert brings the receipts over CBS spat and literally trashes network’s lawyers

Late night host attacks corporation’s statement on his withdrawn interview with Senate candidate James Talarico as ‘crap’ and expresses bafflement over its unwillingness to stand up for itself against political pressure

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Ford Recalibrates EV Strategy While Tesla Pivots To AI: Would the Bet Pay Off?

Ford is recalibrating its EV strategy and doubling down on affordable EVs at a time when Tesla is pivoting to AI. Would Ford's latest bet pay off amid the EV industry slowdown?

Barchart · Feb 18