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- Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup The Washington PostPipeline that caused massive sewer spill into the Potomac River has been identified for repairs, DC Water officials say WUSA9Trump fixates on sewage, a favored talking point, in fight with Wes Moore PoliticoPolitical blame game pushes DC-area sewage spill onto national stage WBFFDC Water looks toward long-term cleanup of C&O Canal, Potomac River WTOP Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Trump administration gives ICE broader powers to detain legal refugees, citing security concerns CBS NewsNew DHS memo outlines plan to detain refugees for further vetting The Washington PostTrump administration expands ICE authority to detain refugees ReutersRefugees Disappeared. Churches Prayed and Lawyered Up. Christianity TodayTrump administration expands ICE’s ability to detain legal refugees in latest memo CNN Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Trump’s rationale is still opaque as he slides closer to war with Iran CNNTrump has discussed timeline for Iran strikes — including as soon as this weekend — but no decision yet CBS NewsWhite House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presence BBCU.S. says Tehran would be ‘very wise’ to make a deal as Russia, Iran hold naval drills CNBCTrump meets with top Iran advisers as war threat grows Axios Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Boeing defense headquarters to return to St. Louis after leaving the area in 2017 STLPRTop defense contractor announces major move weeks after Dem governor takes office: 'Win for the heartland' Fox NewsSecretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Missouri for Arsenal of Freedom Tour U.S. Department of War (.gov)Boeing shifts defense headquarters to St. Louis after nearly a decade in Virginia KSDKBoeing Defense, Space & Security headquarters returns to St. Louis The Boeing Company Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
FCC chair Brendan Carr says media were ‘lied to’ over Stephen Colbert controversy The GuardianSenate candidate James Talarico raises $2.5 million after Stephen Colbert interview controversy, campaign says Houston Public MediaTalarico gets burst of momentum from CBS controversy The HillColbert interview exposes flaw in Trump's TV rules AxiosThe FCC Is Using ‘Equal Time’ to Silence Late Night Bloomberg.com Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Bernie Sanders rallies support for wealth tax in California: ‘Enough is enough’ PoliticoBillionaires’ Low Taxes Are Becoming a Problem for the Economy The Wall Street JournalBernie Sanders kicks off billionaires tax campaign with choice words for the ‘oligarchs’ Los Angeles TimesBernie Sanders rails against billionaire ‘greed’ amid California tax battle The GuardianBernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires Associated Press News Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Kansas, Idaho, Utah, Oklahoma in New Push to Restrict Transgender Rights The New York TimesAdvocates monitoring anti-LGBTQ legislation and policies WVXU"You Outlaw It": Heritage Foundation President Announces Intent To Outlaw All Trans Adult Care erininthemorning.comAnti-transgender legislation accelerates in early 2026 prismreports.orgRepublicans push new anti-trans bills to expand restrictions to adults The Oklahoman Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
February 18, 2026 Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | SubstackIllinois Governor Delivers State of the State Address C-SPANPritzker Pitches $56 Billion Budget With New Fees on Social Media, Zoning Law Changes to Address Housing Shortage WTTWIllinois “spending cuts” aren’t from good behavior Illinois PolicyGov. JB Pritzker's affordability-focused $56B budget proposal includes new tax on social media companies Chicago Sun-Times Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Oregon Republicans boycott floor session, delaying action on transportation tax referendum move OregonLive.comRepublicans are a no-show in Oregon Senate as contentious bill vote nears Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPBOregon Republicans stage walkout over Democrat-led transportation package KOIN.comOregon Republicans walk out of Senate ahead of vote on transportation referendum Oregon Capital ChronicleOregon Senate Republicans deny quorum to 'pause the process' KATU Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Public health and green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections Associated Press NewsWhy California could be the big winner as EPA abandons climate policy PoliticoAdvocacy groups sue Trump administration over endangerment finding’s repeal Al JazeeraOpinion | Why the EPA’s emissions reversal is the responsible decision The Washington PostEnvironmental groups sue Trump’s EPA over repeal of landmark climate finding The Guardian Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
José María Balcázar becomes Peru’s eighth president in a decade Associated Press NewsPeru’s leader José Jerí ousted over ‘Chifa-gate’ scandal, as presidential ‘curse’ strikes again CNNJosé María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade NPRPeru’s Congress votes to impeach President Jose Jeri in government shake-up Al JazeeraPeru installs Jose Balcazar as interim president after Jeri ousted in political upheaval Reuters Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026
Cabinet secretary frontrunner faced multiple bullying complaints BBCStarmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of the civil service The GuardianWho is Dame Antonia Romeo - the first ever female cabinet secretary? Sky NewsSecond person contacts Cabinet Office to warn against appointment of Dame Antonia Romeo Channel 4Antonia Romeo to become the UK’s top civil servant politico.eu Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left BBCAfter Activist’s Killing, Tensions Erupt Between France’s Far-Right and Far-Left The New York TimesParliamentary aide among 11 arrested over killing of French far-right activist The GuardianFrance in shock over murder of young convert and pro-life activist Quentin Deranque EWTN NewsFrench far-left political party linked to far-right activist's killing says office evacuated over bomb threat CBS News Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development Associated Press NewsTakaichi Formally Elected PM, Eyes Expedited Budget Deliberation Bloomberg.comThe world’s most powerful woman The EconomistOpinion: After a stunning election, Japan will be unleashed. Or is it already too late? The Globe and MailTime for Takaichi to tackle Japan’s political taboos The Japan Times Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Asia shares buoyed by tech as Iran, rate uncertainty loom over markets ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News Continue Reading »
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