Colbert on Trump’s Epstein ties: ‘Apparently he does not know the meaning of exonerated’ The late-night host discussed the lack of consequences for Epstein associates and Americans’ record low optimism The Guardian - US · Feb 18
Trump picks his 26-year-old ‘receptionist’ assistant to sit on review panel for his White House ballroom plan Trump fired former members of the commission in October to make room for his appointees The Independent UK · Feb 18
Rubio’s Munich speech was an offer of friendship – but on white, Christian, Maga terms The top US diplomat’s soothing tone masked a familiar message: Europe can remain America’s ally – but at a cost The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Stephen Colbert Says CBS Killed an Interview Because of FCC Equal-Time Rule If anything, the incident just provided further proof that the equal-time rule should be abolished. Reason · Feb 18
Jim Ratcliffe’s shameless comments signal soccer’s turn toward total Trumpism What made the Manchester United co-owner’s anti-immigrant screed so revolting was his brazen willingness to say it all out loud. Remind you of anyone? The Guardian - US · Feb 18
'The regime has to go': Rubio in secret talks with Cuba’s Raul Guillermo Rodriguez, grandson of Castro Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in secret discussions with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, grandson of Cuba's leader, bypassing official channels. These talks focused on Cuba's future amid unprecedented US pressure, with the administration viewing the younger Castro as a key figure for potential rapprochement. The Times of India · Feb 18
US, Israel could launch major military operation against Iran 'very soon': Report Tensions escalate as US officials warn of a massive, weeks-long military operation against Iran, potentially alongside Israel, targeting its nuclear and missile programs. Diplomatic talks are ongoing but face significant hurdles, with a 90% chance of kinetic action predicted by some advisors. Israel also prepares for imminent conflict. The Times of India · Feb 18
Trump has done more than harm the government’s ability to fight global heating By repealing the EPA’s determination that greenhouse gases threaten public health, the president is denying reality itself The Guardian - US · 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
CBS meltdown goes beyond Bari Weiss Anderson Cooper departs and Stephen Colbert goes off-script as the network struggles to define its future Salon · 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
Trump’s tariffs are set to cost the average household an extra $1,300 this year, study finds The sweeping levies amount to the largest tax increase since 1993, the study found The Independent UK · 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
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is flying high thanks to Colbert’s war with CBS over his banned interview Talarico’s interview with Colbert breaks 5 million views as he sees a surge of campaign cash with early voting now underway in Texas The Independent UK · Feb 18
The Conversation · Feb 18 Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and prosperity in their communities Immigration to the U.S. is often framed as a problem to be managed, controlled or punished. Immigrants are often derided for crossing the border without authorization or “taking jobs” from U.S. citizens.
The Conversation · Feb 18 When ICE sweeps a community, public health pays a price – and recovery will likely take years The Trump administration announced on Feb. 12, 2026, that it is ending Operation Metro Surge, its deployment of more than 3,000 federal immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding metro area. Federal officials say some agents will remain in the area and have vowed that similar immigration…
The Conversation · Feb 18 TrumpRx, Trump Kennedy Center, Trump National Parks passes − government free speech allows the president to name things after himself In November 2025 the Trump administration announced a special park pass commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary that featured images of two presidents: George Washington and Donald Trump.
Bored Panda · 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.
The Times of India · Feb 18 'There isn’t any conflict': JD Vance dismisses rift with Marco Rubio amid 2028 election speculation Vice President Vance dismissed speculation of a “conflict” between him and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid reports that both men were considering presidential runs in 2028.
Euronews · Feb 18 Survey says more Americans believe Bad Bunny ‘better represents’ US than Donald Trump A recent survey has revealed that a majority of Americans think Bad Bunny better represents America compared to Donald Trump, who lashed out at the Puerto Rican singer's Super Bowl halftime show - the first sung exclusively in Spanish.
The Independent UK · Feb 18 Lara Trump reveals president has speech pre-written to announce the discovery of alien life after Obama claim The admission comes after former President Barack Obama went viral for claiming aliens are real
The Conversation · Feb 18 ICE arrest shines light on undocumented Irish population in Trump’s America The case of Seamus Culleton – who was detained by US immigration agents in Boston in September 2025 – is proving a diplomatic headache for the Irish government ahead of a visit to the White House on St Patrick’s Day.
The Guardian - US · Feb 18 Conservative Georgia town pushes back against ICE detention center: ‘We are Americans after all’ Social Circle, a mostly Maga town, builds strange bedfellow coalition against plans to convert warehouse
GOBankingRates · Feb 18 How Trump’s Crypto Revolution Became a Revolt — What You Should Be Doing Amid Crash Here's how Trump's crypto revolution became a revolt and what you should be thinking about amid the current downturn.
The Independent UK · Feb 18 Radio Free Asia resumes China broadcasts after Congress restores funding cut by Trump Broadcaster shut down news operations last year after Trump administration’s funding cuts prompted mass layoffs