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Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 24, 2026
This episode details a series of high-profile arrests and investigations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, exposes alleged government cover-ups, and reports on ongoing global conflicts and humanitarian crises.
Aided by U.S. Intelligence, Mexican Army Kills Top Cartel Leader After Threat of Trump Intervention
A US intelligence-aided Mexican military raid killed powerful drug lord 'El Mencho,' triggering widespread cartel retaliation and highlighting the escalating, militarized 'war on drugs' under pressure from the Trump administration.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 18, 2026
Global tensions escalate with US military strikes in Latin America, Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, and political turmoil in Peru, while domestic US news highlights controversial immigration policies and media censorship concerns.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 16, 2026
This report details escalating US-Iran tensions, ongoing Israeli-Palestinian violence, controversial US immigration policies, and the use of AI in military operations, alongside domestic political and health agency controversies.
"This Is Our Hemisphere": Report from Colombia on Trump's Escalating Threats to the Region
Donald Trump escalated threats against Venezuela and Colombia, claiming the right to Venezuelan oil and accusing Colombian President Gustavo Petro of drug trafficking, prompting a strong defense from a Colombian activist.
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