NEWSNATIONNOW (Julia Mueller) - Here are the first big midterm primaries to watch
The first contests of the 2026 midterms will kick off in the coming weeks as the fight for control of Congress heats up.
THEFEDERALIST (Jeffrey H. Anderson) - ‘Presidents Day’ Is George Washington Erasure. America 250 Is The Perfect Time To Fix It
Contrary to popular belief, the federal holiday celebrated this Feb. 16 is not 'President’s Day' — the true name of the holiday, per federal law is 'Washington’s Birthday.' Congress should make it clear he is being honored.
NPR (Greg Rosalsky) - How much power does the Fed chair really have?
On paper, the Fed chair is just one vote among many. In practice, the job carries far more influence. We analyze what gives the Fed chair power.
REDSTATE (The Heartland Institute) - Zohran Mamdani's 'Green Schools for a Healthier New York City’ Is a Monumental Waste of Money
REDSTATE (Steve Williams) - Yes, Even in 2026, It’s Still 'the Economy, Stupid'
NYTIMES (Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart and J. David Goodman) - Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions, and Texas Republicans Increase Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
Plus, Olympic medals are falling apart — again.
NEWSNATIONNOW (EMMA BURROWS, Associated Press) - Putin thinks he can outsmart US in Ukraine peace talks, intelligence chief says
Kaupo Rosin, the head of Estonia’s foreign intelligence service, said Moscow is playing for time in the talks with Washington.
NPR (Manoush Zomorodi) - In a world built for sitting, here's how to stay active — even when stuck inside
In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days.
NPR (Jon Hamilton) - This complex brain network may explain many of Parkinson's stranger symptoms
Parkinson's disease appears to disrupt a brain network involved in everything from movement to memory.
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NPR (Rebecca Hersher) - 'Please inform your friends': The quest to make weather warnings universal
People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are changing that, and saving lives.