Wednesday, February 18, 2026 7:11 AM ET
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Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia -- An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.8 hours ago
Trump blames D.C., Maryland and Virginia for massive Potomac River sewage spill -- President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.14 hours ago
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview -- "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.15 hours ago
Man arrested running toward Capitol with shotgun, police say -- U.S. Capitol Police that the individual was in custody and that there did not appear to be other suspects or an ongoing threat.15 hours ago
Exclusive - U.S. Air Force VIP fleet being repainted in Trump's preferred palette, sources say - The Kennedy-era robin's egg blue that's currently on the planes is being updated to navy, red and gold. 16H ago47 minutes ago
Hillary Clinton alleges Epstein files "cover-up" by Trump administration -- "There's something about this administration's attitude toward this, which I think really leads us to conclude they have something to hide," she told the BBC.17 hours ago
Tricia McLaughlin, top Homeland Security spokeswoman, leaving her post -- Tricia McLaughlin, the Department of Homeland Security's top spokeswoman, is leaving her post next week.12 hours ago
Trump honors Jesse Jackson as "force of nature" -- President Trump and the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, knew each other for decades.21 hours ago
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.21 hours ago
Iran calls talks with U.S. "more constructive" as Trump's threat looms -- Iran and the U.S. traded threats and warnings even as negotiators sat down to discuss a deal to avert a war, but Tehran says "we now have a clearer path ahead."21 hours ago
Jesse Jackson remembered as "a role model for a generation" -- Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter Bernice King shared a photo on social media of Jackson and King and wrote, "Both ancestors now..."22 hours ago
Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for president, dies at age 84 -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.1 day ago
They didn't just ignore audit warnings - California lawmakers quietly killed dozens of audit-backed bills -- State lawmakers are promising accountability after a CBS News California investigation found they failed to enact three out of four state audit recommendations. CBS News California built an audit accountability tracker to help. -- Feb 1616 hours ago
U.S., Hungary sign civil nuclear deal as Trump deepens ties with Orban -- Many of Hungary's neighbors say Prime Minister Viktor Orban is eroding democracy, but President Trump is forging closer relations with the Putin ally. -- Feb 1620 hours ago