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Feb 27, 2026 • 15min
The Clintons’ Epstein Testimony, and the Pentagon’s New Laser Strike
A tense closed-door deposition involving a high-profile political figure and allegations tied to a notorious financier. A college arrest sparks high-level intervention and immigration fallout. The Pentagon tests a laser weapon that downs a drone and triggers airspace closures. A major tech company cites A.I. as the reason for sweeping layoffs. Media merger drama reshuffles the studio bidding landscape.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 11min
The Missing Records From the Epstein Files, and a Gun Battle Off the Coast of Cuba
A review of missing FBI memos tied to a high-profile sexual abuse investigation. Coverage of tense U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and what compromises might look like. Reports on sudden F.B.I. personnel moves linked to a classified documents inquiry. A violent boat attack off Cuba's coast and rising U.S.-Cuba tensions. A shift in the housing market that nudges power back to buyers.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 11min
Key Moments From Trump’s State of the Union, and a $1 Million Reward in the Guthrie Case
A recap of a dramatic presidential address and the political fallout it triggered. New developments from Epstein-related arrests and diplomatic resignations in the U.K. Coverage of Ukrainians resisting trade-for-peace proposals. A high-dollar reward offered to find a missing mother. Students and schools wrestling with creative ways to dodge phone-free classroom rules.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 10min
ICE Whistle-Blower Says Training Is ‘Broken,’ and OpenAI Faces Questions About Mass Shooter
An insider claims immigration agent training was sharply reduced and flawed. Mexican forces traced a cartel leader by tracking a loved one to a remote cabin. Canadian officials press an AI company over its prior contact with a future attacker. Students in Iran keep protesting despite arrests, while authorities ramp up digital surveillance. A pop star’s performance sparks renewed interest in salsa dancing.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 9min
Killing of Cartel Boss Sets Off Chaos in Mexico, and Trump Has a New Plan for Tariffs
Violent reprisals sweep Mexico after the killing of a major cartel leader. A new plan proposes sweeping global tariffs under an old trade law. Officials warn Iran could direct proxies to strike U.S. targets abroad. Confusion swirls around TSA PreCheck during a brief shutdown pause. A shooting at Mar-a-Lago and a crippling Northeast blizzard add to the chaos.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 14min
MAHA Moms Turn Against Trump, and More States Rush to Limit Transgender Rights
Reports on new state laws aiming to restrict transgender adults and the political momentum behind them. Coverage of a historic 2025 goods trade deficit and what it means for trade policy. A political movement of mothers expresses anger over an administration order on Roundup. Rising heating bills after brutal winter storms and seasonal candy makers swapping milk chocolate for cheaper coatings.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 10min
An A.I. Fight at the Pentagon, and Former Prince Andrew Is Arrested Over Epstein Ties
Rapid U.S. military movements and the debates behind possible strikes in Iran. A high-stakes clash over A.I. safety and defense access. An arrest reported in a high-profile legal scandal tied to long-running documents. A deadly Sierra Nevada avalanche and how a phone satellite SOS helped rescues. Russia’s return to the Paralympics and the sports world’s uneasy reaction.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 10min
Colbert Says CBS Barred Interview With Democrat, and Search Teams Scramble After Lake Tahoe Avalanche
Discussion of new Republican bills that could reshape voting access and the Democratic pushback. Report on U.S. strikes against suspected drug boats and questions about legality. Coverage of stalled DHS funding talks and planned counter rallies. Update on nine skiers missing after a Lake Tahoe avalanche and difficult rescue conditions. Exploration of a realistic AI video sparking industry alarm over likeness and copyright.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 8min
The Expanding Fallout From the Epstein Files, and Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
Rising tensions as U.S. and Iranian officials restart high-stakes nuclear talks. A secret deportation of nine migrants sparks legal and human rights questions. Reflections on the life and legacy of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. New fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files prompts resignations and institutional scrutiny. Drones change how the Winter Olympics are filmed and experienced.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 9min
D.H.S. Pushes Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts, and U.S. Troops Land in Nigeria
Ruth Maclean, West Africa bureau chief and reporter for The New York Times, offers on-the-ground context from Nigeria. She discusses the arrival of U.S. troops and the complex landscape of armed groups. The conversation also covers U.S. Homeland Security actions around social media and how platforms respond to subpoenas.
