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A federal courtroom drama unfolds as a major media figure pleads not guilty and critics claim political motives. Leadership shakeups at a top health agency raise questions about public trust. World leaders debate a shifting global order and transatlantic tensions. The U.S. moves a second carrier near Iran amid negotiations. A favorite figure skater slips up in the Olympics.

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.

A boosted $100,000 reward in the Nancy Guthrie search and new details about the suspect. A judge blocks a Pentagon move tied to Arizona politics. The administration rolls back climate pollution rules and faces legal challenges. A funding standoff risks DHS disruptions. A haunted house is offering Valentine’s Day weddings with spooky twists.

We start with the likely shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Minnesota’s Governor says the federal immigration crackdown caused serious economic damage to the state – and he’s proposed a solution. A federal court has blocked the Defense Secretary’s effort to punish a Democratic senator. The Trump administration delivers a significant blow to longstanding US climate policy. Plus, new details are emerging from the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota wraps up while DHS funding hangs in the balance. Neighbors are asked to check home security footage for a missing person case. Police share updates about the suspect in a deadly Canadian school shooting. A report flags contaminants in common dog foods and suggests safer alternatives. A skeleton slider was disqualified over a helmet tribute at the Olympics.

Investigators sift through thousands of calls and new physical evidence in a high-profile missing person case. Lawmakers break ranks to challenge a presidential tariff on Canada. Conflicting accounts emerge about a mysterious airspace shutdown over a border city. A beloved actor’s sudden cancer death is reported. A Minnesota grandfather builds a 300-foot backyard luge for his grandkids.

A tense congressional showdown over handling of Epstein files. A mysterious ransom note and new developments in the search for a missing mother. The unexpected death of a 90s teen-drama star. Identification of a suspect in a deadly Canadian school shooting. A major food company walking back plans to split amid sliding sales.

Investigation into released home security footage and named persons of interest sparks discussion. A stronger-than-expected jobs report and falling unemployment headline the economy talk. Lawmakers move to challenge tariffs that reshaped trade policy. Airspace around a west Texas airport faces a temporary ban tied to security concerns. Debate erupts after the pride flag is removed at a national monument.

New doorbell video sparked fresh searches and tips in a high-profile missing person case. A small Canadian school reels after a deadly shooting with multiple casualties. Lawmakers and immigration officials clash as DHS funding talks heat up. A Ukrainian athlete plans to defy IOC helmet rules to honor compatriots. Chicago invites pun-filled voting to name a snowplow.

Surveillance footage surfaces in the Nancy Guthrie search, showing a masked person at her door. New details emerge linking a top official to Jeffrey Epstein. Latest economic figures reveal strained consumer spending and rising delinquent debts. A presidential threat targets the Gordie Howe Bridge over sourcing and control. Paramount increases its offer in a corporate takeover battle.