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February 18

Media has largely ignored the mental health crisis in America, argues Gianno Caldwell

Fox News political analyst Gianno Caldwell addresses the country’s ‘mental health crisis’ after a major New York City hospital ends youth gender surgeries on ‘America Reports.’

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."

February 18

Republican lawmaker calls on FEMA amid shutdown to address ice damage in northern Louisiana

Rep. Julia Letlow described hurricane-like aftermath in an area unprepared to deal with the winter storm.

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.

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.