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Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 10, 2026
President Trump sent mixed messages on the Iran war amidst escalating regional conflict, environmental disaster in Tehran, and significant domestic developments including election integrity investigations and an ICE shooting controversy.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 5, 2026
The US Senate rejected a resolution to withdraw forces from Iran amidst escalating US-Israeli attacks on Iranian civilian sites and military responses, while other global and domestic crises unfold.

Missing DOJ Files: As Clintons Testify About Epstein, Where Are FBI Interviews with Trump Accuser?
As Bill and Hillary Clinton testified regarding Jeffrey Epstein, an NPR investigation revealed 53 pages of FBI interviews with a Donald Trump accuser are missing from DOJ files, sparking demands for transparency amidst a wave of high-profile resignations.

U.S. Olympians Take on the Trump Administration
The 2024 Winter Olympics were heavily politicized by the Trump administration and saw athletes pushing back against policies and the IOC's selective 'neutrality'.

As U.K. Arrests Ex-Prince Andrew, Will U.S. Authorities Hold Anyone Accountable over Epstein Ties?
The UK's unprecedented arrest of former Prince Andrew for misconduct related to Jeffrey Epstein highlights a stark contrast with the perceived lack of accountability for powerful figures in the US connected to the same scandal.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 11, 2026
This episode details a range of critical global and domestic events, from federal immigration agency actions and Epstein file revelations to international conflicts and challenges to democratic processes.

Protecting Pedophile Predators: Carole Cadwalladr on Jeffrey Epstein & the Elite's Veil of Silence
Investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr exposes the stark contrast in accountability for associates of Jeffrey Epstein, with European figures facing consequences while US elites and media maintain a 'veil of silence' and 'normalization'.

"Billionaire Boys Club": What the Latest Epstein Files Reveal About Elite Impunity
The latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files exposes widespread elite complicity and severe Department of Justice failures, including the re-traumatization of survivors through unredacted names and the protection of powerful individuals.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 8, 2026
This episode details a series of escalating domestic and international crises, including a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, US military intervention in Venezuela, and widespread human rights abuses in Sudan and Gaza, all framed by a critical lens on US government actions.
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