Morning Wire Evening Wire: Hillary Testifies & Iran Talks Resume | 2.26.26
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Feb 26, 2026 Closed-door deposition about Jeffrey Epstein surfaces. Harvard ties and a major NGO leader resigns over Epstein contacts. U.S. resumes nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva. U.S. stations fighter jets in Israel amid tensions. New federal moves to withhold Medicaid funds over fraud claims.
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Hillary Clinton Gives Closed Door Deposition
- Hillary Clinton testified under oath to the House Oversight Committee about Jeffrey Epstein amid paused proceedings over a leaked photo.
- The deposition was closed-door, Bill Clinton is set to testify Friday, and Comer said video and transcripts will be released after review.
Epstein Ties Reach Academia And WEF
- Harvard placed Professor Martin Novak on leave after the Boston Globe reported he facilitated over 40 Epstein visits despite Epstein's 2008 conviction.
- WEF CEO Borge Brende resigned after revelations of multiple dinners and friendly texts with Epstein.
US Envoys Resume Iran Nuclear Talks
- New nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran resumed in Geneva involving envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
- The goal is to neuter Iran's military nuclear capacity amid concerns over enrichment and missile capabilities.