‘Not on the table’: Donald Trump’s B-2 bomber threats fall flat as Iran digs in ahead of nuclear negotiations Tension remains high. We Got This Covered · Feb 17
Top Trump aide Tricia McLaughlin to leave DHS — Has Trump’s immigration crackdown gone too far? One of the most outspoken faces of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is stepping down, raising questions about internal rift in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Times of India · Feb 17
Body camera reveals chilling moment Texas cops confront British dad who shot his daughter dead ‘after arguing about Trump’ “She said, ‘You got a gun?’ I said, ‘yes,’ I got it out and it just went off and she stood there like, as I pulled it out, it went off,” Harrison told police in the footage. The Independent UK · Feb 17
Trump calls Melania one of the greatest First Ladies ever, citing her ‘movie’ — which, well, flopped at the box office The filmmakers behind her movie have no problem admitting it was propaganda. We Got This Covered · Feb 17
Colbert defies CBS over interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico The network's lawyers told the show it couldn't air the interview, Colbert said. Axios · Feb 17
Morning Mail: aged care algorithm making ‘cruel’ decisions, Jesse Jackson mourned, Australia’s World Cup washout Workers say system to assess care packages is leaving elderly people with inadequate support; US civil rights leader described as ‘great patriot’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 17
Marco Rubio’s warm words to Viktor Orbán reinforce EU fears that US seeks disunity in Europe Secretary of state spoke of ‘golden age’ of US-Hungary relations at time of tense transatlantic relations with traditional allies The Guardian - UK · Feb 17
Jesse Jackson was the living bridge between King and Obama Jackson’s two presidential runs brought the civil rights movement into the heart of the Democratic party and opened doors for others to walk through The Guardian - US · Feb 17
Four Chagossians return to islands in attempt to stop British transfer to Mauritius Group says they intend to establish permanent settlement but Mauritius’s attorney general calls their move a ‘publicity stunt’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 17
‘We really need an intervention’: The Epstein files just exposed what Steve Bannon was secretly plotting against Trump in 2019 He’s now a MAGA champion. We Got This Covered · Feb 17
The Clintons agreed to testify about Epstein, and what Hillary just told makes it clear they’re not going down quietly Shots fired. We Got This Covered · Feb 17
Trump adviser tried to fire his pilot mid-flight for forgetting Kristi Noem’s blanket, but then stupidity met cold hard reality You can’t make this stuff up! We Got This Covered · Feb 17
Iran-US nuclear talks may fail due to both nations’ red lines – but that doesn’t make them futile The latest rounds of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran are going well enough for now, according to the steady drip of public statements from the main parties involved. The Conversation · Feb 17
The Independent UK · Feb 17 Iran’s supreme leader threatens to sink US aircraft carriers sent to the Middle East – as nuclear talks continue Ayatollah issues warning as nuclear talks under way – but president says Tehran will never abandon its enriched uranium programme
Louder · Feb 17 "We are living through dark, disturbing and dangerous times, but do not despair – the cavalry is coming!" Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band announce Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Springsteen's tour will promote the No Kings movement's protests against President Donald Trump
Axios · Feb 17 Zelensky says Ukrainian public won't let him hand Russia territory "Emotionally, people will never forgive this," Zelensky told Axios.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17 Keir Starmer buys personalised silver cufflinks given by Trump on state visit Official rules say government should keep gifts worth more than £140 unless ministers pay the value over that limit
The Independent UK · Feb 17 Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch 'Land of Hope and Dreams' US tour next month Bruce Springsteen brings his political message back to U.S. arenas with a new run of shows
We Got This Covered · Feb 17 Carney is spearheading a 40-nation trade mega-bloc to counter Trump, but the fine print reveals how far it still has to go Trump is bringing nations together.
The Independent UK · Feb 17 Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans Police say actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans
Texas Observer · Feb 17 The ‘Antifa Scare’ Goes on Trial in North Texas As nine of the "Prairieland 19" face their days in court, the broader constitutional rights of left-wing activists may hang in the balance.
Reason · Feb 17 Tom Homan Defends Masked ICE Agents by Claiming Threats Are Up 'Over 8,000 Percent' Homan's numbers are misleading, but even if they weren't, it wouldn't justify allowing an entire federal law enforcement agency to operate in anonymity.
The Guardian - US · Feb 17 Manhattan commuters urged to work from home for weeks amid rail upgrade Extensive works on key bridge in New Jersey – part of $16bn Gateway project – will disrupt rail services into New York
The Independent UK · Feb 17 Driver fleeing ICE officers crashes, killing a Georgia teacher, authorities say Authorities in Georgia say a Guatemalan driver fleeing a Georgia traffic stop by federal immigration officers crashed into another vehicle, killing a teacher who was headed to work