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Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026
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Washington National Guard Boosts Counter-Drone Preparedness Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
State military leaders convene security summit and simulate unmanned aerial system threats as part of broader readiness planning
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Removes Senior Army Spokesman Amid Pentagon Restructuring
Leadership change reflects continued effort to tighten messaging discipline and align military communications with administration priorities
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Washington Trails National Trend as States Adopt Phone-Free School Laws
While over thirty states enact statewide cellphone bans or restrictions in classrooms, Washington’s legislature and districts lag in formal policy action
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Washington Senate Approves ‘Millionaires Tax’ Targeting Income Above One Million Dollars
Democratic-backed proposal to fund schools, health care and tax relief advances to House after narrow 27 to 22 vote
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USWNT Defender Tara Rudd Commits to Washington Spirit with Contract Extension Through 2028
Reigning NWSL Defender of the Year signs long-term deal as club strengthens core ahead of 2026 season
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Trump and Maryland Governor Wes Moore Clash Over Potomac River Sewage Spill Response
Political dispute erupts as federal and state leaders trade blame over handling of one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history
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Trump Appoints Close White House Aide to Fine Arts Panel Reviewing His White House Ballroom Project
President selects trusted assistant for federal commission expected to review controversial ballroom plans amid legal and preservation challenges
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Iran Nuclear Talks Continue Without Breakthrough as U.S. Military Threat Looms
Diplomatic negotiations move forward amid heightened tensions and warnings of potential American action
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Washington Senate Approves ‘Millionaires Tax,’ Paving Way for First State Income Levy
Senate passes 9.9% tax on annual personal income above $1 million in a historic shift for a state long without an income tax
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Investigation Continues in Centreville as Source of Gas Leak Remains Elusive After House Explosion
More than a day after a residential blast in Virginia, crews still search for the leak amid widespread evacuations and safety concerns
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Portland General Electric Moves to Expand Footprint by Acquiring PacifiCorp Assets in Washington
PGE agrees $1.9 billion deal to take over generation, transmission and distribution operations, adding about 140,000 customers and thousands of miles of infrastructure
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California Deepens Global Climate Alliance with New UK Pact and Major Clean-Tech Investment Drive
State leaders sign expanded partnership with Britain focused on clean energy, zero-emission transport and climate finance cooperation
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Australia, Philippines and United States Complete Fourteenth Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
Joint naval and air forces conclude planned drills in the West Philippine Sea amid heightened regional tensions
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President Trump highlights Nancy Pelosi's stock market corrupted trade with her insider-information.
Questions arise over significant returns connected to Pelosi's dealings.
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‘The only thing illegal is Keir Starmer handing these islands to a country like Mauritius!’
First Minister of the Chagos Islands Misley Mandarin speaks live from the Chagos Islands, as a group of Chagos islanders say they’ve begun a ‘permanent return’.
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JD Vance says Germany is “killing itself” by taking in millions of fake asylum seekers from culturally incompatible nations.
But it’s not killing the politicians that receive bribe from Qatar to allow this policy.
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French President Emmanuel Macron Takes a Morning Jog in Mumbai
Macron's unexpected run delighted residents as he explored the city's streets.
Tom Pritzker resigns as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels amid Epstein ties
Pritzker expresses deep regret and acknowledges poor judgment regarding his association with Epstein.
Hillary Clinton addresses questions about her and Bill's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Clinton claims no links, mentioning a few flights on Epstein's plane and limited interactions with Ghislaine Maxwell. This is very nice that they believe that anybody believe in anything they say.
Wendy's, Hyundai, Walmart, PepsiCo, Amazon, and others implicated in child labor law violations
Major companies reportedly hiring illegal migrant child labor.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni: "The problem is that there is a one person you have to thank and it is neither Greta Thunberg, nor Landini. It's Donald J. Trump."
Nearly 80% of Somalian residents in Minnesota remain on welfare after over a decade.
Primitive: Former Scotland Yard officer critiques robot police officers' effectiveness
Peter Bleksley argues that machines lack the human intuition necessary to combat crime. If so, why he fail to combat crime in UK? Never take advice from primitive people that fail to do what AI do so much better.
Dana White to Meet President Trump to Finalize Historic UFC Event at the White House
UFC CEO says preparations are underway for a June fight card on the White House South Lawn, with final details to be settled in talks with President Trump
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Trump Praises U.S. Troops and Military Strength During Visit to Fort Bragg
President Donald Trump delivers remarks to special forces and military families, underscoring U.S. defence capabilities and recent operations
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Washington State Lawmakers Move to Limit ICE Access to Schools
Proposed legislation would restrict federal immigration enforcement activity on K-12 campuses without judicial warrants
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Trump Criticises Newsom’s UK Climate Pact, Defends Federal Authority Over Foreign Engagements
Former president says California governor’s overseas clean energy agreement is ‘inappropriate’, arguing international policy must remain under national leadership
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Melania Trump’s Office Dismisses Claims of Marital Rift Amid Renewed Speculation
Reports suggesting the First Lady is considering moving out are met with firm denials as aides emphasize family stability and privacy
Trump Invites Los Angeles Dodgers to White House After Dramatic World Series Triumph
President hails team’s comeback victory as ‘incredible champions’ and announces forthcoming White House celebration
White House Presidents’ Day Message Highlights Trump’s ‘Hunted to Hunter’ Narrative
Administration’s holiday post invokes a combative theme from President Donald Trump’s rhetoric, framing his second term as a turning point against critics and opponents
Washington State House Approves Bill to Protect No-Cost Preventive Health Services
Legislation would ensure residents retain access to preventive care without cost-sharing by tying coverage to state and established federal recommendations
Obama Sparks Debate by Saying Aliens ‘Are Real’ Before Clarifying No Evidence of Contact
Former U.S. president’s casual remark about extraterrestrial life draws global attention and underscores shifting attitudes toward unidentified aerial phenomena
Washington City Clarifies There Is No Current Decision to Close License Plate Agency
Local officials affirm ongoing discussions but deny any finalized plan to shutter the city’s vehicle registration office
Columbia to Shut Washington Street Parking Deck in March for Major Structural Repairs
City plans roughly three-month closure as part of multi-year investment to reinforce and modernize aging downtown infrastructure
‘Us Versus Them’: Deep Political and Social Rift Erupts in Small Virginia Town
Purcellville becomes flashpoint of local division as council turmoil, legal battles and recalls reflect broader national polarization
U.S. Childhood Vaccination Policy Faces Global Contrast as Other Nations Expand Shot Recommendations
Health experts note widening gap between American guidance and broader immunization strategies adopted by countries including Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Greece
Trump Urges Continued Negotiations with Iran on Nuclear Programme After White House Meeting with Netanyahu
Following a strategic discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump presses Tehran to engage constructively in renewed diplomatic talks while maintaining firm pressure
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Trump Administration Unveils Most Detailed Renderings Yet of White House Ballroom Expansion
New architectural plans for the $400 million East Wing modernization reveal expansive ballroom design as project advances toward review
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Why Washington Is Facing Growing Calls for a National Robotics Strategy
As global competition accelerates, policymakers debate how the United States can secure leadership in advanced robotics and automation
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Czech Deputy PM criticizes panel for labeling opponents as 'fascist'
Hillary Clinton emphasizes the importance of listening and avoiding divisive rhetoric.
Liuyang City in Hunan Province, China, is one of the world's largest production and export bases for fireworks, with a long history of firework-making that can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty
Hometown of Fireworks.
A massive 17-car crash at NASCAR’s Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Releases 3.5 Million Pages of Jeffrey Epstein Case Files
Documents include numerous references to former President Bill Clinton and details regarding international travel linked to Epstein
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Federal Agents Withdraw From Minnesota as Operation Metro Surge Winds Down, Leaving Limited Security Force
White House border official confirms over one thousand immigration officers have left the Twin Cities, with a modest federal contingent remaining temporarily amid ongoing enforcement and community tensions
US Partial Government Shutdown Persists as Capitol Hill Standoff Over Immigration Oversight Deepens
Funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security continues amid uncompromising negotiations between President Trump’s administration and congressional Democrats over immigration enforcement reforms
Republican Lawmaker Labels Trump White House the 'Epstein Administration' in Escalating Intra-Party Clash
Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie denounces former President Trump’s handling of Epstein files and coins a striking new moniker for his White House tenure
British comedian Pat Smith brilliantly points out the hypocrisy surrounding the subject of mass migration in the UK
But how do we convince politicians who were bribed by Qatar to convert Britain into an Islamic state that this comedian is not joking?
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Art Critic Sebastian Smee Part of Massive Layoffs at The Washington Post
Sebastian Smee, alongside hundreds of colleagues, is laid off as one of the most significant newsroom reductions in the paper’s history unfolds
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Washington National Guard Boosts Counter-Drone Preparedness Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Removes Senior Army Spokesman Amid Pentagon Restructuring
Washington Trails National Trend as States Adopt Phone-Free School Laws
Washington Senate Approves ‘Millionaires Tax’ Targeting Income Above One Million Dollars
USWNT Defender Tara Rudd Commits to Washington Spirit with Contract Extension Through 2028
Trump and Maryland Governor Wes Moore Clash Over Potomac River Sewage Spill Response
Trump Appoints Close White House Aide to Fine Arts Panel Reviewing His White House Ballroom Project
Iran Nuclear Talks Continue Without Breakthrough as U.S. Military Threat Looms
Washington Senate Approves ‘Millionaires Tax,’ Paving Way for First State Income Levy
Investigation Continues in Centreville as Source of Gas Leak Remains Elusive After House Explosion
Portland General Electric Moves to Expand Footprint by Acquiring PacifiCorp Assets in Washington
California Deepens Global Climate Alliance with New UK Pact and Major Clean-Tech Investment Drive
Australia, Philippines and United States Complete Fourteenth Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
President Trump highlights Nancy Pelosi's stock market corrupted trade with her insider-information.
‘The only thing illegal is Keir Starmer handing these islands to a country like Mauritius!’
JD Vance says Germany is “killing itself” by taking in millions of fake asylum seekers from culturally incompatible nations.
Dana White to Meet President Trump to Finalize Historic UFC Event at the White House
Trump Praises U.S. Troops and Military Strength During Visit to Fort Bragg
Washington State Lawmakers Move to Limit ICE Access to Schools
Trump Criticises Newsom’s UK Climate Pact, Defends Federal Authority Over Foreign Engagements
Trump Urges Continued Negotiations with Iran on Nuclear Programme After White House Meeting with Netanyahu
Trump Administration Unveils Most Detailed Renderings Yet of White House Ballroom Expansion
Why Washington Is Facing Growing Calls for a National Robotics Strategy
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Releases 3.5 Million Pages of Jeffrey Epstein Case Files
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Comment on European allies report blaming Russia for killing late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using toxin from poison dart frogs
Eighty-Year-Old Lottery Winner Sentenced to 16.5 Years for Drug Trafficking
UK Quran Burner May Receive Asylum in the US Amid Legal Challenges
Rubio Calls for Sweeping U.N. Reform, Saying It Has Failed to End Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
10,000 Condoms Distributed at Winter Olympics 2026 Athlete Village Depleted Within 72 Hours
Poland's President Advocates for Evaluating Independent Nuclear Weapons Development
Rubio Reaffirms Transatlantic Bond at Munich Despite Strains Over Trump Policies
Viral AI video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt sparks Hollywood panic: 'It's likely over for us'
Mayor of Serdobsk in Russia’s Penza Region Resigns After Housing Certificates Granted to Migrant Family Trigger Public Outcry
Pentagon Reviews Anthropic Partnership After Claude AI Reportedly Used in Operation Targeting Nicolás Maduro
President Donald Trump and Hip-Hop’s Political Realignment: Pardons, Public Endorsements, and the Struggle Over Cultural Influence
China’s EV Makers Face Mandatory Return to Physical Buttons and Door Handles in Driver-Distraction Safety Overhaul
Goldman Sachs and DP World Executive Resignations: Elite-Reputation Risk and Corporate Governance Fallout From the Epstein Disclosures
‘Amelia’: The UK Government’s Anti-Extremism Game Villain Who Became a Protest Symbol
Switzerland Set for Landmark Referendum on Population Cap Proposal
Walmart's Earnings and UK Economic Data Highlight Upcoming Financial Trends
UK Green Party Considering Proposal to Legalize Heroin for an Inclusive Society
SpaceX's New Vision: Lunar City Takes Precedence Over Mars Colonization
OpenAI and DeepCent Superintelligence Race: Artificial General Intelligence and AI Agents as a National Security Arms Race
U.S. House Rebukes Trump Canada Tariffs, Passes SAVE Act, and Border Laser Incident Shuts Airspace in 12-Hour Political Jolt
House GOP Passes Save America Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Federal Voter Registration Amid Debate Over Election Integrity and Access
South Korea’s Births Edge Up After Years of Decline, Raising Hopes — and Doubts
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Secures Historic Supermajority After High-Stakes Snap Election
Emergency Call Reveals Australian Teen’s Composure After Swimming Four Kilometres to Save Family
McDonald's Shortens Breakfast Hours in Australia Due to Egg Shortage
We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
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