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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

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

Justice Department fights back after federal judge blocks Trump’s wind energy freeze

The Trump administration appealed a federal judge's ruling that blocked his offshore wind pause order, setting up a legal battle over renewable energy policy.

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

Hillary Clinton makes STUNNING pivot on 'destabilizing' migration

Comedian Tom Shillue mocks Hillary Clinton’s recent 'disruptive and destabilizing' comments on mass migration, comparing the former Secretary of State's sudden shift to a late-stage confession from O.J. Simpson.

February 18

Socialist NYC Mayor Mamdani clashes with NY Governor Hochul over tax hikes

Socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani renews his call to tax the rich, a plan Governor Kathy Hochul flatly rejects. Fox News' John Roberts and Wall Street Journal editor-at-large Gerry Baker discuss the proposed hike.

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.