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Pam Bondi throws down with Massie, Raskin, Jayapal in heated Epstein hearing; FAA shuts down El Paso airspace for seven hours over alleged cartel drone; And More | 2.12.26

Feb 12, 2026
A heated congressional clash over withheld Jeffrey Epstein files sparks debate about disclosure and reputational harm. Regulators confront tech bias as the FTC questions Apple News curation. Authorities shut down El Paso airspace amid disputed cartel drone reports. Grand juries decline politically charged indictments. Viral warnings about AI job disruption and Gallup stopping presidential approval tracking round out the news-packed show.
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INSIGHT

Epstein Files Raise Questions, Not Conclusions

  • Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna's push seeks transparency on Epstein files rather than partisan theater.
  • Releasing files reveals associations but does not alone prove criminal involvement.
ANECDOTE

Professor Targeted Over Epstein Emails

  • Mark Tramo, a UCLA adjunct, faced protests after his emails with Epstein surfaced despite no criminal allegations.
  • He denies knowledge of Epstein's crimes and says he never visited the island or flew on Epstein's plane.
INSIGHT

FTC Scrutiny vs. Platform Speech Rights

  • The FTC warned Apple that ideological curation in Apple News could violate consumer protection law if inconsistent with Apple's terms.
  • Robby Soave argues platforms have First Amendment protections and will likely win challenges to compelled neutrality.
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