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A rundown of high‑profile legal testimony tied to the Jeffrey Epstein probe. A tense advisory from the U.S. embassy about potential strike risks in Israel. A presidential order to halt a major AI company’s use across federal agencies. A courtroom moment as a father testifies in his teen’s school shooting trial. Changes to NASA’s lunar return plans and how missions will be altered.

Claire Duffy, a tech reporter covering AI and government apps, and Annie Greyer, a Capitol Hill reporter who covers high-profile probes. They discuss Anthropic’s Pentagon deadline and its limits on weapons and mass surveillance. They cover U.S. measles topping 1,100 and vaccination gaps. They describe Pakistan’s strikes in Afghanistan and Block’s AI-driven mass layoffs.

Lawmakers prepare to question Bill Clinton about ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Paramount outbids Netflix in the Warner Bros. Discovery takeover. Jurors review surveillance of Colt Grey’s movements before a school shooting. Columbia accuses DHS of using false pretenses to detain a student and tensions over visa termination rise. A governor intervenes to restore a humorous vanity license plate.

Closed-door testimony linked to the Jeffrey Epstein probe is discussed. Progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and fresh Ukraine negotiations are highlighted. Cross-border strikes between neighboring countries and related casualties are reported. An unannounced White House meeting about housing and a released detained student is covered. Mortgage rates slipping below a key threshold and its impact on buying power are noted.

A tense closed-door testimony over alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. High-stakes U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations in Switzerland. A deadly shootout involving Cuban forces and a Florida-registered speedboat. Leadership shakeup over investigators tied to the Mar-a-Lago documents probe. A study linking PFAS exposure to faster aging and lower testosterone in men in their 50s.

Lawmakers plan to depose the Clintons about Epstein-related inquiries. The FBI conducted raids linked to LA’s school superintendent. A Surgeon General nominee faced tough questioning on vaccines and pesticides. A mother-daughter duo discovered the world’s largest coral colony and created 3D models for tracking. The U.S. women’s hockey team reacted to a presidential joke.

Sanctions target Iran’s shadow fleet and missile production ahead of high-stakes nuclear talks. Airport security procedures face possible cuts as the partial government shutdown drags on. A prominent economist announces retirement amid ties to the Jeffrey Epstein controversy. FBI searches in Los Angeles grab attention. An astronaut’s medical issue led to NASA’s first early return from the space station.

Politics and strategy around a record-length congressional address. A contentious hearing about a surgeon general pick and medical policy. A probe finding nearly 100 missing documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The US Embassy offering services in an Israeli settlement and its implications. A major AI company loosening its safety guardrails amid competitive and Pentagon pressure.

A marathon State of the Union focused on the economy and notable omissions. Democrats staged silent protests and vocal interruptions drew attention. A $1 million reward sparked a surge of FBI tips in a missing person probe. A lawmaker resists calls to resign amid an ethics investigation. High school students raised thousands to help a beloved custodian.

Preview of a major presidential address and what to expect from competing political reactions. Updates on tense Iran nuclear negotiations ahead of talks in Geneva. A Texas lawmaker facing calls to step down amid personal scandal. Court rulings that keep a high-profile death penalty case moving forward. A struggling airline lands a deal that could pull it out of bankruptcy.