Politics Feb 18 What the Texas primaries could reveal about the midterms By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz
World Feb 18 The Epstein files rattle the age-old foundations of Britain's House of Lords Fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files has landed on the gilded wood and plush red benches of Britain’s House of Lords. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Politics Feb 18 What is the 'equal time' rule that Colbert says led CBS to pull his Talarico interview? Stephen Colbert's comments that network executives pulled his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico over fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration has prompted a conversation about the rules governing how media outlets treat political… By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Politics Feb 18 WATCH: Trump remembers Jesse Jackson at Black History Month event “I knew him well long before becoming president, and he really was special, with lots of personality, grit and street smarts,” President Donald Trump said during a White House event commemorating Black History Month. By Associated Press
Politics Feb 18 Sanders and Newsom clash over proposed tax on California's billionaires As national Democrats search for a unifying theme ahead of the fall's midterm elections, a California proposal to levy a hefty tax on billionaires is turning some of the party’s leading figures into adversaries just when Democrats can least afford… By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press
Feb 18 WATCH: Congress must approve any possible U.S. military action against Iran, Jeffries says By Associated Press President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before any U.S. action against Iran, the nation's top Democrat said Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 18 WATCH: Democratic counterproposal on DHS funding 'very unserious,' Leavitt says By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said White House officials, but not President Donald Trump, have been in contact with Democratic leaders over the impasse, blaming Democrats for forcing some federal employees to work without paychecks. Continue reading
Feb 18 Trump family business files for trademark rights on any airports using the president's name By Bernard Condon, Associated Press Applications filed by the Trump Organization with the federal trademark office are seeking exclusive rights to use the president's name on airports and dozens of related things found there, from buses shuttling passengers to umbrellas and travel bags to flight… Continue reading
Feb 18 Groups sue Trump's EPA over repeal of rule that supported climate protections By Matthew Daly, Associated Press A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. Continue reading
Feb 18 Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from dispute with CBS over what he can air By David Bauder, Associated Press On “The Late Show” Tuesday, Colbert said he was surprised by a statement from CBS denying that its lawyers told him he couldn't show an interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. He then took a copy of the… Continue reading