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A marathon State of the Union focused on the economy and tariffs. Democrats staged a mostly silent protest during the address. A $1 million reward spurred new FBI tips in a high-profile missing person case. A congressman resists calls to step down amid an ethics probe. Students raised thousands to help a beloved school custodian.

Preview of a major presidential speech and the political reactions it may provoke. Updates on renewed US-Iran nuclear negotiations and Tehran’s public stance. A Texas lawmaker faces pressure to step down amid scandal. A high-profile death penalty case moves forward in court. An airline wins a last-minute deal to stay afloat.

More snow is on the way for the Northeast after a bomb cyclone. A major presidential address is previewed amid slipping public approval and economic concerns. A large reward is offered in a long-running missing person case. A former ICE lawyer speaks out about training practices. Ukraine marks a grim four-year milestone in its war with Russia.

A roundup of top national headlines and political momentum shifts ahead of a major presidential speech. Reports on tourists stranded in Mexico after cartel violence. Courtroom testimony from a parent tied to a school shooting story. The Northeast battles record snowfall and widespread outages. A quirky cultural moment: a viral Ikea plush selling out around the world.

Miller, CNN lead meteorologist, breaks down a historic Northeast blizzard with record snowfall, hurricane-force gusts, travel bans, and a short-term forecast. The conversation also touches on cartel violence impacting US travelers, Zelenskyy’s urgent appeal to Trump for support, and the high-profile legal case of Nick Reiner.

Blizzard conditions slam the Northeast with heavy snow and hurricane-force gusts. Inside a precision military operation that killed Mexico's most-wanted cartel leader. A new poll shows slipping presidential approval ahead of the State of the Union. Courtroom developments in a high-profile murder arraignment. Widespread shortages of a key menopause treatment.

A fierce blizzard slams the Northeast with whiteouts, power outages and travel chaos. Mexico sees violent fallout after authorities kill a major cartel leader. An armed intruder is shot after breaching a high-profile estate. U.S. gold-medal hockey teams receive a high-profile invitation to Washington. Police officers rescue and adopt abandoned dogs.

MJ Lee, CNN senior national enterprise correspondent who covers political and investigative stories, walks through the fallout from new Jeffrey Epstein documents. She contrasts swift UK action with slower U.S. response. Reporting focuses on survivors' reactions, redaction failures that re-traumatized victims, and what true accountability might look like.

A heartwarming friendship sparked by a simple volunteer act. Llamas played a surprising role in catching a suspect in rural England. A 77-year-old museum curator uses Gen Z slang to make art go viral. Highlights from Milano Cortina and a look at mothers winning medals. A wolf dog interrupts a cross-country ski race and sled dog racing’s Olympic comeback is discussed.

A presidential plan for a new global tariff and legal fallout from a court ruling. A $35 million settlement tied to Jeffrey Epstein and related investigations. A nor'easter threat bringing blizzard conditions, coastal flooding and power outage risks. A shift toward traditional immigration enforcement tactics. A civil rights leader’s memorial arrangements and related political decisions.