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February 18

Trump says Mike Tyson has defended him against accusations of racism

President Donald Trump said boxer Mike Tyson defended him from racism accusations during a Black History Month speech at White House, praising their decades-long friendship.

February 18

Trump orders complete withdrawal of all troops from Syria within two months: report

U.S. reportedly preparing to withdraw all 1,000 troops from Syria within two months, ending decade-long ISIS mission as Trump reshapes Middle East.

February 18

Mother whose son died by suicide says social media increases risk of ‘online harm,’ platforms are ‘absolutely’ to blame

Maurine Molak, whose son died by suicide in 2016, discusses the landmark social media addiction trial on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

February 18

Missile defense race shifts to space; experts say real battle is in first minutes after launch

America's missile defense strategy shifts from relying on retaliation to building layered space defenses. Former officials say deterrence isn't enough.

February 18

Trump announces Presidential Medal of Freedom for Ben Carson

President says former HUD secretary will receive the nation’s highest civilian honor during White House Black History Month event.

February 18

Leavitt after reporter asks for examples of Trump being called ‘racist’: ‘You’re kidding me, right?’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is asked by a reporter for specific examples of President Donald Trump being called ‘racist.’

February 18

Terror sponsor Iran gets UN leadership overseeing charter principles

Iran's election as vice-chair of U.N. Charter Committee sparks outrage from Israel, which calls it a "moral absurdity" amid ongoing human rights concerns.

February 18

House Republicans threaten to force Russia sanctions vote after giving leadership 'one last chance'

House Republican Reps. Don Bacon and Brian Fitzpatrick plan a possible discharge petition to force a vote on Russia sanctions for the Ukraine war, citing an urgent need for action.

February 18

President Donald Trump celebrates on Black History Month

President Donald Trump looks back on accomplishments in the Black community and more at White House event.

February 18

Heavily redacted audit finds Minnesota Medicaid had widespread vulnerabilities

A Minnesota Medicaid review found vulnerabilities that could save taxpayers more than $1 billion, but key fraud risk details remained redacted from the public.