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Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 25, 2026
A comprehensive news roundup details President Trump's contentious State of the Union, the Pentagon's aggressive stance on AI access, a growing measles outbreak amid altered vaccine policies, and several international flashpoints.
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.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 28, 2026
This Democracy Now report covers a series of escalating domestic and international incidents, including attacks on U.S. Congress members, federal agency misconduct, and aggressive U.S. foreign policy actions in Venezuela and Cuba.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 21, 2026
Federal investigations, international tensions, and domestic protests mark a turbulent global landscape, with the Trump administration at the center of multiple controversies ranging from immigration enforcement to alleged financial misconduct.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 6, 2026
The US faces international condemnation and domestic unrest following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, while simultaneously facing a controversial new vaccine schedule and a political standoff over a January 6th plaque.
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