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Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 26, 2026
This episode covers a rapid-fire series of global and domestic headlines, from escalating US-Iran tensions and the Cuban humanitarian crisis to Israeli actions in Gaza, the Epstein scandal's fallout, and controversial Trump administration policies.
Jeremy Scahill: Despite Ongoing Talks, Trump Admin Is "Obsessed" with Destroying Iran
Jeremy Scahill reveals the Trump administration's alleged obsession with ending Iran's Islamic Revolution, detailing a massive military buildup and two potential US attack scenarios, despite ongoing negotiations.
"Extremely Dangerous Situation": Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict
Expert Trita Parsi warns of an 'extremely dangerous situation' where both the US and Iran are incentivized to escalate conflict, driven by contradictory calculations and a shifting regional dynamic where Iran serves as a de facto buffer against an unrestrained Israel.
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