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    Fact Check: Did Erika Kirk Order Removal of The Charlie Kirk Show?

    Candace Owens claims Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, had the podcast removed from major platforms, but there's no evidence to support that.

    Former President Bush appears to bash Trump in scathing essay

    Melania Trump Ranks Second Least Popular Among Recent First Ladies

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    Feb. 14, 2026

    Podcast Hosts Fear Trump Will Be Surpassed by More 'Diabolical' Successor

    Co-hosts of 'I've Had It' podcast warn of a younger, more ideologically committed Republican politician on the horizon.

    Feb. 13, 2026

    Trump Amasses Over $1.5B in Political Funds Ahead of Midterms

    The former president's massive war chest could reshape Republican politics for years to come.

    Feb. 13, 2026

    PIMCO Sees 'Peak Trump' Already Passed

    Investment firm says Trump's presidential power has limits as he faces midterm elections and court challenges.

    Feb. 13, 2026

    Trump Amasses $1.5B Political War Chest Ahead of Midterms

    Former president's massive fundraising could reshape Republican politics for years to come

    Feb. 13, 2026

    Trump Boasts of Over $1.5B in Political Funds

    How Trump chooses to spend his massive war chest could reshape the 2022 midterms and 2028 race

    Feb. 13, 2026

    Trump Amasses $1.5B in Political Funds for Midterms and Beyond

    The former president's massive war chest could reshape Republican politics for years to come.

    Feb. 12, 2026

    Trump Lashes Out at Republican Governor Over White House Dinner Invite

    The former president criticized Oklahoma's governor for comments about the upcoming bipartisan governors' event.

    Feb. 12, 2026

    Democratic Party Faces Reckoning as Leftism Declines

    Analyst argues party's refusal to address policy failures has left it in a weakened state

    Feb. 12, 2026

    Rapper Waka Flocka Flame to Host Conservative Valentine's Day Party

    The rapper, who has expressed support for former President Trump, will host an event called 'MAGA Is in the Air' in Washington, D.C.

    Feb. 12, 2026

    Trump's Obama Video Controversy Unlikely to Fade Before Midterms: Analyst

    Republican Party off to 'very bad start' ahead of November elections, says Washington Examiner executive editor

    Feb. 12, 2026

    Trump Claims He's 'Popular' Despite Low Approval Ratings

    Former president touts economic record in Fox interview as polls show his approval in the 30s.

    Feb. 12, 2026

    British Labour Party Rallies Behind Prime Minister

    Even the party's newspaper The Guardian is poking fun at the unwavering support.
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    Feb. 18

    George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Richmond Women's Basketball

    Feb. 18

    Stereophonic (Touring)

    Feb. 18

    Trevor Noah

    Feb. 18

    Georgetown Hoyas Men's Basketball v. Butler
    Holidays today

    Feb. 18

    National Drink Wine Day

    Feb. 18

    Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Day

    Feb. 18

    National Battery Day

    National Battery Day

    Feb. 18

    National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
    More Politics news
    Government

    Trump Blames Democrats for Massive Potomac Sewage Spill

    Trump and Maryland Governor Wes Moore Battle Over Potomac River Sewage Spill Response

    Trump and Maryland Governor Wes Moore Battle Over Potomac River Sewage Spill Response
    Law

    Golfers sue Trump administration over public course takeover in D.C.

    Golfers Challenge Trump Over Plans to Privatize Public Golf Course

    Golfers Sue Trump Administration Over Public Golf Course Takeover
    Civic Engagement

    New Jersey Pregnancy Resource Center Leader Advocates for Women at March for Life

    Visitors Reflect on US at 250 Years

    Trump Announces 'Rededicate 250' Faith Event on National Mall
    Elections

    Voter roll crusade, Epstein files fallout, expert financial advice: Catch up on the day's stories

    Congressman Swalwell's Erotic Poetry Revealed

    Democrats Target Colorado Springs Congressional Seat
    Immigration

    Department of Homeland Security Enters Shutdown Amid Funding Dispute

    Immigration Battle Triggers Another Government Shutdown

    Border Czar Homan Praises DHS Operation in Minnesota
    Legislative Policy

    Senators Demand Probe into DOJ Antitrust Shakeup Before Live Nation Trial

    House Republicans Release New Farm Bill

    Senate Democrats Demand Treasury Probe of Trump Crypto Deal with UAE
    Commentary

    San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

    Bill Maher Says Trump Texts Him 'Yelling'

    Obama Clarifies Alien Comments: 'I Saw No Evidence'
    International Relations

    Europe Faces Challenges in Adapting to Multipolar World After Ukraine War

    Transatlantic Rift Deepens as Europe Prepares for New Crises with US

    Indonesian President Prabowo Visits US
    U.S. Military

    US Military Strikes More ISIS Targets in Syria

    U.S. Military Boards Another Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean

    US Forces Seize Another Venezuelan Oil Tanker In Indian Ocean
    City Hall

    Golfers Sue Trump Administration Over D.C. Public Course Takeover

    Trump Administration Sued Over Attempted Overhaul of Washington D.C. Public Golf Course