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February 18

Rubio announces designation for Nicaraguan prison official tied to alleged human rights violations

U.S. designates Nicaragua prison director Roberto Clemente Guevara Gómez as Secretary of State Marco Rubio demands release of political prisoners.

February 18

Ocasio-Cortez roasted for 'rehab story' in The New York Times after Munich missteps

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's attempt to clean up her missteps in Munich in an interview with The New York Times were mocked by critics on both sides on Tuesday.

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.

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.

February 18

STEVE FORBES: Don't crush homeowners to pay for NYC's out-of-control budget

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes 9.5% property tax increase for New York City as part of $127 billion budget, warning of $5.4 billion shortfall without new revenue from Albany.

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.

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.

February 18

New Ravens OC Declan Doyle: Lamar Jackson Has 'Even Higher Ceiling to His Game'

New Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle asserted that there's "a higher ceiling" to quarterback Lamar Jackson's game.

February 18

Mamdani plan pours millions into ‘racial equity’ offices and six-figure diversity jobs, cuts 5,000 NYPD jobs

NYC Mayor Mamdani's $127 billion budget allocates $10.2 million to racial equity offices while proposing significant property tax hikes and NYPD cuts.

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.