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The news to know for Wednesday, February 25, 2026! We have some of the biggest takeaways from last night's State of the Union Address- from the economy to immigration to the few moments of bipartisan agreement. Also: why an air safety bill that passed in the Senate unanimously still failed to become law. Plus: the ultimatum Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a major AI company, why American busin...

The news to know for Tuesday, February 24, 2026! We'll tell you what to expect from President Trump's State of the Union address tonight. And what a former ICE instructor is saying about new training standards. Also, new progress in Mexico's efforts to handle cartel violence that shut down cities and stranded American tourists. Plus: another high-profile arrest in response to the Epstein Files, an...

The news to know for Monday, February 23, 2026! We'll tell you about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down most of President Trump's tariffs, and what action the president has taken in response. Also, what to know about the unrest in Mexico after the country's most powerful cartel leader was killed — and what it means for American travelers. Plus: a life-threatening winter storm that co...

As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine is about to enter its fourth year, we're asking: What are the stakes right now? Is a peace deal actually possible? And what would a just and lasting end to this war really look like? Dr. Kristina Hook, an expert on Ukrainian-Russian relations and conflict management professor at Kennesaw State University, joins us to unpack what's happening behind the sce...

The news to know for Friday, February 20, 2026! We'll tell you about authorities arresting a member of the royal family in a case linked to the Epstein Files. Also, why some refugees living in the U.S. could be at risk of arrest. And new details about funding for the "Board of Peace" for Gaza. Plus: why President Trump is now promoting a type of pesticide that so-called "MAHA" supporters are not o...

The news to know for Thursday, February 19, 2026! Here it is with only capitalization and punctuation corrected: We're talking about a high-stakes decision for the Trump administration, as news reports say the U.S. is on the brink of war with Iran. Also, the deadliest snow disaster in modern California history. And what could turn into another major snowstorm that forecasters are tracking now. Plu...

The news to know for Wednesday, February 18, 2026! We'll tell you about a whirlwind of diplomacy as the U.S. works to strike a peace deal for Ukraine and a nuclear deal for Iran all at once. Also: how Americans, including presidents, are paying tribute to a civil rights icon. Plus, why a historic sewage spill has leaders pointing fingers, what a new clinical trial found out about a psychedelic dru...

The news to know for Tuesday, February 17, 2026! We'll tell you who's impacted by another partial government shutdown and why it's not expected to end anytime soon. Also, why investigators are now working with Walmart in hopes of finding Savannah Guthrie's mother. Plus, what former President Obama says he really meant when he said aliens are real, how immigration officers are working to unmask cer...

With awards season in full swing, we're breaking down the films and shows getting the most buzz — and what else is still worth your time. Entertainment critic Nick Schager from The Daily Beast joins us to weigh in on this year's Best Picture race, the surprises (and snubs) of awards season, and the streaming trends shaping how, and what, we watch. Consider this your weekend watch guide and pop cul...

The news to know for Friday, February 13, 2026! We're talking about the unprecedented and controversial immigration enforcement operation coming to an end in Minnesota. And how you could be impacted by a Homeland Security shutdown, expected to kick in at midnight. Also, another key development in the search for Nancy Guthrie — and more fallout from revelations in the Epstein Files. Plus, the most...

The news to know for Thursday, February 12, 2026! We'll tell you about the airspace suddenly closing over a part of Texas, possibly because of U.S. military action. Also, the congressional hearing that descended into shouting, interruptions, and personal insults — all over the Epstein Files. And why half a dozen Republicans are breaking with President Trump over one of his signature policies. Plus...

The news to know for Wednesday, February 11, 2026! We'll tell you about the major turning point in the investigation into Savannah Guthrie's mother's disappearance. Also: the names now appearing in the Epstein Files as potential accomplices. And the ICE leader's first testimony before Congress since two Americans were shot and killed by immigration officers. Plus: a new change to the symbolic cent...

The news to know for Tuesday, February 10, 2026! We'll tell you what lawmakers now say about what wasn't included in the version of the Epstein Files released to the public. And the ultimatum from Ghislaine Maxwell. Also- why A.I. experts are now getting involved in the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother. Plus, which game has been found to protect aging brains, why Olympians are being told to us...

The news to know for Monday, February 9, 2026! We'll recap all the most talked-about moments from last night's Super Bowl — from the game to the halftime show. Also, what's known so far about a specific demand as the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother enters the second week. And another tense weekend for some protesters in Minnesota. Plus: we're talking about the Winter Olympics so far — from Am...

As the 2026 Winter Olympics begin, we're going behind the scenes with a former bobsledder. Lauren Gibbs is an Olympic silver medalist who tried out for the U.S. bobsled team on a whim at age 30, with no background in the sport. Just four years later, she was standing on the Olympic podium at the 2018 Games. Lauren takes us inside what the Olympics are really like — from the pressure of qualifying,...

The news to know for Friday, February 6, 2026! We're talking about what could be a big change to the Alex Pretti shooting investigation, and what Democrats say are "dramatic changes" they're demanding from ICE. Also, a new timeline in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, and details from the ransom notes left behind. Plus: President Trump's discount drug website just launched, part of t...

The news to know for Thursday, February 5, 2026! We'll tell you why the federal government is pulling hundreds of agents out of Minnesota and what local leaders want to see next. Also, the Supreme Court just weighed in on a case that could reshape the midterms—we'll explain. And: "Today Show" anchor Savannah Guthrie is pleading with whoever may be holding her missing mother. Plus: possible new and...

The news to know for Wednesday, February 4, 2026! We'll tell you how the expected changes in the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis are actually being noticed on the ground now. And the type of negotiations happening next in D.C. when it comes to funding for ICE. Also: measles cases are rising all over the U.S., and the popular places where crowds may have been exposed to it. Plus—how college en...

The news to know for Tuesday, February 3, 2026! We'll tell you what's changing for immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis. And the unusual phone call between President Trump and the FBI agents who searched the Georgia elections office. Also: why authorities think the mother of a "Today Show" host could be in grave danger. Plus, a deal between the U.S. and one of America's top trading partne...

The news to know for Monday, February 2, 2026! We're talking about the FBI's reversal on Alex Pretti's killing, and what's next for the five-year-old boy who was detained by ICE in Minnesota. Also, a few of the famous, powerful men mentioned in the new batch of Epstein Files. And when a partial government shutdown is expected to come to an end. Plus, where nearly two feet of snow fell over the wee...

This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics released its updated vaccine schedule for children, and for the first time in decades, it does not fully align with the CDC's recommendations. All of this comes as the U.S. faces one of the worst flu seasons in recent years. In this Special Edition, we turn to Dr. Céline Gounder, a leading public health expert, physician, and epidemiologist, to help ma...

The news to know for Friday, January 30, 2026! We're talking about a new direction for immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and how activists are still planning a nationwide show of resistance today. Also — why President Trump is suing his own Treasury. And where blizzard conditions are expected in the U.S. Plus — a new study identified the main factor in longevity — and it's not just a healthy...

The news to know for Thursday, January 29, 2026! We'll tell you about the ongoing confrontations between activists and federal agents in Minnesota — Stephen Miller's change of tone about the Alex Pretti shooting, and a new video of Pretti officials say is now part of the investigation. Also: what FBI agents were looking for when they raided an elections hub in Georgia yesterday. And where America'...

The news to know for Wednesday, January 28, 2026! We're talking about two members of Congress who say they were violently confronted over immigration. A government watchdog's version of the shooting of Alex Pretti that tells things differently than some top officials. And how the immigration crackdown in the U.S. has started to stir opposition overseas. Plus: what new data on the U.S. population s...

The news to know for Tuesday, January 27, 2026! We'll tell you how the Trump administration is shaking up its immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Also: what records have been broken as millions of Americans dig out from extreme winter weather. And what's being called the "tobacco trials" of our generation, putting big tech executives in front of a jury in a courtroom. Plus, how doctors' new vacc...