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White House economic advisor Hassett calls for discipline of New York Fed researchers whose study found 90% of tariff costs fall on US companies and consumers.
"Worst paper I've ever seen"
Source: CNBC
February 18, 2026
US military prepares to strike Iran as early as this weekend as carrier group and UK-based air assets reposition to the Middle East, one day after indirect Geneva talks end without resolution.
Iran burying nuclear sites with concrete and soil
Source: CNN
February 18, 2026
Trump convenes his Board of Peace at the building he renamed for himself, with Belarus as a member despite US sanctions and most European allies refusing to join.
Countries given 90 seconds to speak
Source: CNN
February 18, 2026
Energy Secretary Wright threatens to withdraw the U.S. from the International Energy Agency unless it stops producing renewable energy scenarios and drops its net-zero work.
Called agency's climate work "leftist fantasies"
Source: Politico
February 17, 2026
Poll finds 53% of Americans believe Trump is trying to cover up Epstein's crimes, with only 24% approving of his handling of the investigation.
Half believe Trump personally involved
Source: The Hill
February 17, 2026
Noem diverted over 750 Coast Guard flights from regular missions to deportation runs, using her authority over the only military branch that reports to DHS.
Rumored boyfriend tried to fire USCG pilot
Source: NBC News
February 17, 2026
