CNN 5 Things Hillary Clinton Epstein Deposition, Trump Meets Mamdani, Mortgage Rates Fall and more
Feb 26, 2026
A closed-door interview about Jeffrey Epstein and its fallout is summarized. Progress in US-Iran nuclear talks and follow-up diplomacy in Vienna are highlighted. Neighbors exchange cross-border strikes and regional tensions rise. An unannounced White House visit about city housing policy is noted. Mortgage rates slipping to a multi-year low and its market effects are reported.
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Clinton Says She Had No Epstein Ties
- Hillary Clinton testified behind closed doors to House lawmakers saying she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and never met him, visited his island, or flew on his plane.
- House Oversight's top Democrat Robert Garcia said Clinton is cooperating and may set precedent to depose Donald Trump given Trump's frequent mentions in the Epstein files.
Epstein File Redactions Had Major Errors
- CNN found over 100 redaction errors in Justice Department-released Epstein files, including unredacted nude photos and personal ID data.
- The DOJ re-uploaded corrected files with proper redactions after the mistakes were identified.
Geneva Nuclear Talks Show Progress Not Deal
- A third round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva showed progress but produced no finalized deal, with Iran's foreign minister saying elements are taking shape.
- Both sides plan to meet again in Vienna as mediators aim to avert military escalation.