February 19, 2026: The Colbert/Talarico/FCC/CBS Drama Explained, EPA Repeals "Endangerment Finding," Explaining the SAVE American Act Voter Registration Requirements, and More.

Episode Format:

1. EPA Repeals "Endangerment Finding." Here's What You Should Know (1:47)

2. Stephen Colbert Accuses CBS of Pulling Rep. Talarico Interview Over FCC Rule (10:54)

3. Quick Hitters: Trump May Make Decision Soon on Iran Action, Schumer Proposes Legislation to Protect Pride Flag, ICE Agreements with Local Law Enforcement Up 950%, New DHS Memo Allows Arrest and Detainment of Certain Refugees (~23:15)

4. Rumor Has It: Diving Deep Into the SAVE America Act and Voter Registration Requirements. PLUS Did Two ICE Agents Lie Under Oath About Shooting a Man? Here's What You Should Know. (~26:44)

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EPA Repeals "Endangerment Finding." Here's What You Should Know

https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/final-rule-rescission-greenhouse-gas-endangerment

https://woods.stanford.edu/news/epa-endangerment-finding-explained-5-facts-about-science-and-health-risks

https://www.wri.org/insights/endangerment-finding-repeal-explained

https://www.epa.gov/climate-change/endangerment-and-cause-or-contribute-findings-greenhouse-gases-under-section-202a

https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-clean-air-act

https://www.edf.org/media/epa-sued-over-illegal-repeal-climate-protections

https://www.oyez.org/cases/2006/05-1120

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/climate-change/epa-reverses-endangerment-climate-change-finding-rcna258452

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-18/pdf/2026-03157.pdf

https://cdxapps.epa.gov/oms-substance-registry-services/substance-list-details/144

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5736171-democrats-criticize-epa-repeal/

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/climate/trump-epa-greenhouse-gases-climate-change.html

https://abc3340.com/news/nation-world/environmental-groups-sue-epa-over-illegal-repeal-of-climate-regulations-clean-air-act-greehouse-gases-climate-change-public-health-welfare-2009-endangerment-finding-obama-era-vehicle-emissions-carbon-pollution-lee-zeldin-trump

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/01/withdrawing-the-united-states-from-international-organizations-conventions-and-treaties-that-are-contrary-to-the-interests-of-the-united-states/

https://www.cfr.org/articles/united-states-exits-paris-agreement

Stephen Colbert Accuses CBS of Pulling Rep. Talarico Interview Over FCC Rule

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh7DPSP65JA 

https://apnews.com/article/stephen-colbert-james-talarico-donald-trump-fcc-806845facffd3ab3e30142971be16add

https://www.mlive.com/news/2026/02/cbs-denies-blocking-colbert-interview-host-calls-networks-statement-crap.html

https://www.mlive.com/news/2026/02/cbs-denies-blocking-colbert-interview-host-calls-networks-statement-crap.html

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/315

https://deadline.com/2026/01/fcc-equal-time-rule-trump-fake-news-1236702396/

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/stephen-colbert-says-cbs-pulled-candidate-interview-ahead-of-early-voting-in-texas

https://youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?si=09_3n7muyFnUgAe0

https://youtu.be/OQIljje2B_Q?si=ThGQElr9c91_GIFs&t=186

Quick Hitters

https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/politics/military-strike-trump-us-iran 

https://san.com/media-miss/schumer-files-legislation-for-us-pride-flags-to-have-same-federal-protections/

https://san.com/cc/local-law-enforcement-agreements-with-ice-up-950-noems-relationship-with-coast-guard-strained/

https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IF11898#:~:text=Although%20%C2%A7287(g)%20agreements,%25%2C%20from%2035%20to%20150.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/19/politics/trump-refugees-memo-detain-immigration-hnk

Rumor Has It

https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr22/BILLS-119hr22eh.pdf 

https://www.lgbtmap.org/democracy-maps/proof_of_citizenship_requirements

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/feds-investigate-whether-ice-officers-lied-about-shooting-of-venezuelan-man-in-minneapolis

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ice-officers-face-criminal-probe-alleged-untruthful-statements-under-oath-about-minneapolis-shooting