CNN 5 Things Missing Epstein Docs, Trump’s Surgeon General Pick, Loosening AI Guardrails and more
Feb 25, 2026
Politics and strategy around a record-length congressional address. A contentious hearing about a surgeon general pick and medical policy. A probe finding nearly 100 missing documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The US Embassy offering services in an Israeli settlement and its implications. A major AI company loosening its safety guardrails amid competitive and Pentagon pressure.
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Trump Used Lengthy Address As Political Strategy
- Trump's longest-ever congressional address is a deliberate political tool to reset perceptions on the economy and immigration.
- CNN analyst Alex Thompson frames the speech as part of a broader White House strategy aimed at shoring up slipping approval ahead of midterms.
Surgeon General Nominee Stresses Individualized Vaccine Conversations
- Dr. Casey Means affirmed support for vaccination while stressing individualized conversations and informed consent with doctors.
- At her Senate hearing Senators probed her comments on MMR, autism, and whether she'd personally recommend vaccines to mothers.
Nearly 100 Epstein Investigation Files Appear Missing
- CNN found nearly 100 FBI witness interviews and other documents appear missing from the DOJ's Epstein file release.
- DOJ says no records deleted, citing duplicates, privilege, or ongoing investigations while some files were removed then restored.