CNN 5 Things DC's Unresolved ICE Fight, Inflation Update, Winter Olympics Controversies and more
Feb 13, 2026
Claire Duffy, CNN tech reporter known for tech commentary and podcasts, joins to discuss online dating trends and preview a Terms of Service segment. Conversation touches on Hinge CEO perspectives. Other highlights include why a laser test closed El Paso airport, an IOC merch controversy, DHS funding standoff, and recent inflation moves.
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DHS Funding Faces Imminent Lapse
- DHS funding is set to expire at midnight, risking a partial government shutdown during Trump's second term.
- Most DHS staff would keep working but many could go unpaid until a funding bill passes.
Inflation Shows Meaningful Cooling
- January's consumer price index fell to a 2.4% year-over-year increase, an eight-month low.
- Core inflation (excluding food and energy) dropped to 2.5%, the lowest since March 2021, suggesting easing price pressures.
Goldman Legal Chief Resigns After Epstein Files
- Goldman Sachs' chief legal officer Kathy Rumler resigned amid revelations about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Rumler insisted the relationship was professional but announced her resignation effective June 30.