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Governors arrive in Washington eager to push past Trump’s partisan grip

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By  JOEY CAPPELLETTI and STEVEN SLOANFebruary 19, 2026 at 07:23 AM
Governors arrive in Washington eager to push past Trump’s partisan grip
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Governors have arrived in Washington, D.C., seeking to move beyond the partisan politics associated with Donald Trump's presidency. On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, a Republican and chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), and Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat and vice chair of the NGA, participated in a panel discussion at the Economic Club of Washington. The governors engaged in cordial exchanges, contrasting with the often-divisive political climate. The event highlighted a desire for bipartisan cooperation among state leaders. The NGA aims to address shared challenges and promote effective governance across state lines.

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Oklahoma ×250% Maryland 50% David Rubenstein ×260% Donald Trump 70% Economic Club of Washington ×470% National Governors Association ×580% Wes Moore ×380% Washington ×590% Kevin Stitt ×490%

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