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Arts commission approves Trump's White House ballroom, clearing key hurdle
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Arts commission approves Trump's White House ballroom, clearing key hurdle
A commission that advises the federal government on architecture and the arts voted to approve President Trump's overhaul of the White House East Wing.
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February 19, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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Washington mayor seeks White House aid on giant sewage spill
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Washington mayor seeks White House aid on giant sewage spill
Washington's mayor declared a public emergency Wednesday over a major sewage leak, seeking aid from the White House after the Trump administration criticized local leaders for their response.Washingto...
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February 19, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in Philadelphia
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Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in Philadelphia
An exhibit detailing the lives of nine people enslaved by President George Washington in Philadelphia is being reinstalled on Thursday, despite an ongoing legal fight between the city and the Trump ad...
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February 19, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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How Trump's election bill is facing push back in the Senate and 6 rescued after California avalanche: Morning Rundown
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How Trump's election bill is facing push back in the Senate and 6 rescued after California avalanche: Morning Rundown
In today’s newsletter: Why some Republicans are not backing Trump's election bill.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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Putin’s shadow war
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Putin’s shadow war
The Kremlin is waging a campaign of sabotage and subversion against Ukraine’s allies in the West
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February 19, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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FCC chair says agency is looking into 'enforcement action' against “The View” over James Talarico appearance
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FCC chair says agency is looking into 'enforcement action' against “The View” over James Talarico appearance
Brendan Carr cited the federal requirement that broadcast stations give equal time to political candidates.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Armed with longer-range missiles, a top Russian fighter jet is posing a bigger threat, analyst says
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Armed with longer-range missiles, a top Russian fighter jet is posing a bigger threat, analyst says
Russia is regularly equipping one of its key fighter jets, its Su-35s, with a longer-range missile, extending its reach against distant targets.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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At least 12 Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott Trump's State of the Union address
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At least 12 Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott Trump's State of the Union address
At least a dozen Democratic members of Congress plan to boycott President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address at the Capitol next Tuesday.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Texas comptroller candidate who bought Epstein ranch plans to turn it into a Christian retreat
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Texas comptroller candidate who bought Epstein ranch plans to turn it into a Christian retreat
Former Texas state Sen. Don Huffines (R), the owner of a New Mexico ranch previously owned by Jeffrey Epstein, said this week he plans on turning the property into a Christian retreat. Huffines, who i...
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February 19, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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Trump administration expands ICE authority to detain refugees
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Trump administration expands ICE authority to detain refugees
By Ted Hesson and Devika Madhusudhanan Nair WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has given immigration officers broader powers to detain legal refugees awaiting a green card to
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February 19, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Democrats make counteroffer on ICE reforms as DHS shutdown continues
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Democrats make counteroffer on ICE reforms as DHS shutdown continues
Democrats made their counteroffer on overhauling immigration enforcement on Monday, the latest step in talks to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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James Talarico's 'Late Show' interview controversy adds even more fireworks to a high-stakes Senate primary race in Texas
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James Talarico's 'Late Show' interview controversy adds even more fireworks to a high-stakes Senate primary race in Texas
Republicans have dominated the Lone Star State for decades, but a national shift toward Democrats has both parties believing that the GOP's unbeaten streak could be at risk.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton Among 81 Names to Sign Open Letter Criticizing Berlin Film Festival for ‘Silence’ on Gaza: ‘We Are Dismayed’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton Among 81 Names to Sign Open Letter Criticizing Berlin Film Festival for ‘Silence’ on Gaza: ‘We Are Dismayed’ (EXCLUSIVE)
UPDATED: More current and former participants of the Berlinale, including Mark Ruffalo, Ken Loach and “Zone of Interest” producer James Wilson, have now signed an open letter to the festival condemnin...
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February 19, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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Bill Gates drops out of landmark India AI summit amid criticism over Epstein
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Bill Gates drops out of landmark India AI summit amid criticism over Epstein
Modi government is receiving flak for inviting Gates to its AI summit despite his Epstein links
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February 19, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says
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Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says
Authorities haven't named a suspect or person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search continued for a third week.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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Andrew arrest - live: Former prince arrested amid Epstein files investigation
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Andrew arrest - live: King issues statement as brother in custody Epstein files investigation
King Charles has shared his 'deepest concern' after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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February 19, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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Alright Texas! Early voting has officially started. It’s time to show this nation exactly what Texas is made of. Make a voting plan—get to the polls and make your voices heard.
February 18, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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We visited the 'Pooptomac' sewer spill. Here's what we found.
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We visited the 'Pooptomac' sewer spill. Here's what we found.
The massive sewage spill has sparked fears among residents in Cabin John, Maryland, about the lasting impacts on the Potomac River.
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February 18, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Billionaire Les Wexner says he was 'duped' by adviser Jeffrey Epstein, 'a world-class con man'
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Billionaire Les Wexner says he was 'duped' by adviser Jeffrey Epstein, 'a world-class con man'
The billionaire behind the retail empire that once blanketed shopping malls with names such as Victoria’s Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch told members of Congress on Wednesday that he was “duped by a w...
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February 18, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Lake Tahoe avalanche leaves 8 backcountry skiers dead, 1 still missing
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Lake Tahoe avalanche leaves 8 backcountry skiers dead, 1 still missing
The skiers were returning from a three-day trek in California's Sierra Nevada mountains when the avalanche struck. Six were rescued.
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February 18, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Opinion - With Trump hitting new lows, the GOP is experiencing a moral reckoning
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Opinion - With Trump hitting new lows, the GOP is experiencing a moral reckoning
It’s a rich irony that after decades warning about how Democrats would corrupt our country with state-sponsored atheism and moral relativism, Republicans can now lay claim to perhaps the most godless ...
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February 18, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Mamdani says if the state won't tax the wealthiest New Yorkers, he'd have to tax the middle class as a 'last resort'
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Mamdani says if the state won't tax the wealthiest New Yorkers, he'd have to tax the middle class as a 'last resort'
Without a tax on the wealthy or big corporations, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani may have to hike property taxes instead.
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February 18, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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RFK Jr. posts workout video with Kid Rock urging Americans to ‘get active’
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‘What the [bleep] did I just watch?’ RFK Jr. posts workout video with Kid Rock urging Americans to ‘get active’
The video features clips of Kid Rock and RFK Jr. exercising, playing pickleball and lounging in a pool
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February 18, 2026 at 8:14 PM