Partial Government Shutdown Drags On As Talks Stall | Balance of Power: Late Edition 2/18/2026

From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. "Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today’s show, Rep. Glenn Ivey (D) of Maryland speaks on the partial government shutdown, the ongoing sewage spill in the Potomac River, along with continued discussions on Maryland’s congressional map. American Enterprise Institute Distinguished Senior…

Ottawa’s goal to be ‘one-stop shopping’ for defence: Procurement secretary | Power & Politics

From CBC News. Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr tells Power & Politics that the government’s new defence industrial strategy has been ‘a long time coming’ and new investment will stimulate the economy. This show is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app: https://link.mgln.ai/A2q4qn »»» Subscribe to CBC News…

Supreme leader says “deterrent weapons” are necessity as US-Iran tensions continue

From Global News. After the second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran ended without a deal to curtail Tehran’s nuclear program Tuesday, Iranian officials have spoken out against U.S. President Donald Trump. Though Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi revealed the nations agreed on “guiding principles” for future talks, he suggested Wednesday that the U.S.…

Stocks Rise as Data Signal Resilient Economy | The Close 2/18/2026

From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today’s guests are Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer, Williams Trading’s Sam Poser, Bank of America’s Wendy Stewart, Wellington Management’s Jean Hynes, Franklin Templeton’s Dina Ting, Travel…

Thousands participate in the annual three-day “Battle of Oranges” food fight in northern Italy

From NBC News. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Subscribe to Here’s the Scoop podcast: https://www.nbcnews.com/heres-the-scoop-daily-podcast Every day, NBC News helps people understand what’s happening and why it matters — through fact-based reporting, meaningful conversations, and powerful…

House Democrats respond to Les Wexner saying he was ‘duped’ by Epstein

From Associated Press. Billionaire Les Wexner told members of Congress Wednesday his former financial adviser Jeffrey Epstein was "a world-class con man” and Wexner denied knowing about the late sex offender’s crimes. (AP video: Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos). Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Former presidents, politicians and historians honor past presidents and first ladies in essay series

From CBS News. In a new series of essays dubbed "In Pursuit," former U.S. presidents, politicians and historians are honoring past presidents and select first ladies to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation. Former National Archivist Colleen Shogan, who started the project, joins "The Takeout" to discuss. CBS News 24/7 is the premier…

France on red alert for flooding

From CNN. Three French regions are on high alert for flooding, as weather service Mateo France declared a red alert, its highest warning. Parts of the Seine in Paris were closed to the public as waters rise, with more rain expected in the coming days.

Jeffries pushes for Maryland redistricting: “When they go low, we strike back”

From CBS News. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is applying pressure on Maryland Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional map. Julia Manchester, White House correspondent for The Hill, and Marianna Sotomayor, congressional reporter for The Washington Post, join to discuss. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations…

Meet the Press NOW — February 18

From NBC News. A growing number of Senate Republicans are supporting President Trump’s SAVE America Act that could overhaul voting in America. During a deposition with lawmakers, billionaire businessman Les Wexner says he was “conned” by Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW to…

Trump says he asked Nicki Minaj if her nails were real: ‘Skin so beautiful’

From Associated Press. President Donald Trump hosted a Black History Month reception at the White House Wednesday, less than two weeks after posting a racist social media video depicting former President and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama as primates, sparking bipartisan outrage. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive…

Eight skiers dead in California avalanche, ninth presumed dead

From Reuters. Eight backcountry skiers were killed and a ninth is presumed dead after a massive avalanche swept over their tour group in a remote section of California’s Sierra Nevada, authorities said. #sierranevada #skiers #avalanche #death #usa #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4tIQbZf 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from…

Italian town holds annual three-day orange throwing battle | DW News

From DW News. Each year, the northern Italian town of Ivrea celebrates a three-day orange battle, with participants hurling tons of citrus. The tradition goes back to a medieval legend of locals rising up against a tyrannical duke. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/…

Wes Moore says ‘God determines my worthiness,’ not Trump

From Associated Press. The Republican leader of the National Governors Association and his Democratic Vice Chair responded to attacks from President Donald Trump as tensions mounted between the White House and the bipartisan group of state leaders ahead of its annual meeting next week. (AP Video: Nathan Ellgren) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video…