US Navy February 18 World's largest aircraft carrier heads to Middle East as Iran nuclear tensions spike dramatically USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group heads to Middle East as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, joining USS Abraham Lincoln already deployed in region.
Politics February 18 Leavitt scoffs at reporter who questioned when Trump has been 'falsely called racist': 'You're kidding?' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt vows to provide "receipts" after a reporter questions whether President Donald Trump was "falsely called racist."
Media February 18 'The View' hosts agree AOC had major gaffes in European summit, 'just didn't have a recovery' While there was some debate, most of the co-hosts of "The View" agreed that Rep. Ocasio-Cortez had multiple major gaffes on the world stage at the summit in Munich.
VIDEO February 18 Leavitt scoffs at reporter who asks for examples of when Trump believes he's falsely been called racist White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt promised to provide a lengthy list of examples of when President Donald Trump has "falsely" been accused of being a racist.
White House February 18 Trump worries Potomac ‘will still stink’ during America250 celebration after massive sewage spill President Donald Trump blames Maryland Governor Wes Moore for Potomac River sewage disaster, claims incompetence led to the millions of gallons to spill into river.
Politics February 18 Democrats' positivity about the party still in the dumps since Trump victory, poll finds A recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC indicated that only around 7 out of 10 Democrats hold a favorable view of their political party.
VIDEO February 18 White House provides updates on the Potomac River sewage disaster White House press secetary Karoline Leavitt said Feb. 18, 2026, that President Donald Trump is worried the Potomac River might still stink from the sewage leak by the summer during America250 events.
VIDEO February 18 White House responds to Maryland governor telling Trump admin to 'do your job' after Potomac sewage dump Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy asks Karoline Leavitt about the federal response to the massive sewage dump in the Potomac River.
United Nations February 18 UN Security Council moves up session on Gaza, West Bank ahead of Trump’s inaugural Board of Peace meeting The U.N. Security Council will hold a meeting on Gaza’s fragile ceasefire and expanding Israeli operations in the West Bank earlier to avoid clashing with President Trump’s meeting.
Donald Trump February 18 After decade of GOP control, Democrats recruit challenger in key swing state Democrat Cinde Warmington launches gubernatorial campaign against Gov. Kelly Ayotte in New Hampshire, targeting affordability and Trump policies.