Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — February 26
Feb 26, 2026
They cover Hillary Clinton's deposition in the Epstein probe and the push for transparency. Debate over the Pentagon clashing with Anthropic about AI use in the military. Tense developments in U.S.-Iran indirect talks and the risk that military strikes could derail diplomacy. A deadly speedboat incident near Cuba and its political fallout are also discussed.
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DOJ Withheld Epstein Files Potentially Involving Trump
- NBC News confirmed the Justice Department withheld some Epstein-related files linked to an accuser who made allegations about Donald Trump.
- The withheld material included interviews and an additional allegation tied to Trump when the accuser was 13, raising transparency concerns.
Cuba Describes Armed Infiltration From Florida
- Cuba says a Florida-registered speedboat carried armed anti-government operatives and recovered weapons and night-vision gear.
- Cuban officials stress historical U.S.-linked paramilitary actions from Florida as context while coordinating with U.S. Coast Guard and State Department.
Geneva Talks Show Progress But Military Risk Looms
- Indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva produced positive signals and understandings on sanctions relief and technical issues, with more talks planned.
- Observers warn military action now would likely derail diplomacy and risk wider regional escalation.