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President Trump calls on the GOP to “Nationalize” future elections. Authorities are investigating the disappearance of the mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie as a crime.  Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to appear for in-person depositions in Washington, DC. Elon Musk merged two of his companies, xAI and SpaceX. Plus, trailblazing women set to make history at the Winter Olympics.

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We start with major changes to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a key hurdle to reopen parts of the federal government. President Donald Trump struck a deal to lower tariffs on a US trading partner. We have an update from authorities investigating the disappearance of a “Today” show anchor’s mother. We’ll explain why Trump is threatening to sue Grammy host Trevor Noah. Plus, a man on trial for a high-profile double-murder case learns his fate.

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President Donald Trump is frustrated with Department of Justice officials tasked with reviewing “politicized justice.” The House is preparing to vote on a deal aimed at averting a full government shutdown. Target’s new CEO is stepping in as the company navigates economic and political strain. The US and Iran are working toward a new nuclear deal.  Plus, police and rescue teams are searching for the mother of an NBC "Today" anchor

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The DOJ says they may appeal a ruling that allowed a 5-year-old and his father to go back to Minneapolis. Deputy AG Todd Blanche says there will be no new charges stemming from the latest release of the Epstein files. The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington will close for roughly two years to allow for extensive renovations. Bad Bunny won Album of the Year and a steakhouse chain is launching a limited edition “steak commitment ring” in time for Valentine’s Day.

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TikTok was on the verge of being banned in the US as President Donald Trump took office last year. Now, its US operations are in the hands of new owners after a deal backed by the Trump administration. Since those owners took control, some users on the left claim they’ve been having trouble posting about sensitive topics like ICE or Jeffrey Epstein. So is this a tech hiccup, or a possible sign of political censorship? 

For more: The Trump-approved US TikTok is off to a rough start 

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Guest: Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Tech Editor 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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This album started as a family project and turned into a Grammy nomination. The internet rallied behind a 92-year-old woman still working to make ends meet. An FDA-cleared brain treatment is offering hope to people with depression who’ve tried everything else. Meet the crew tasked with fighting and preventing wildfire disasters in Los Angeles. Plus, these divers rescued a ray and what happened next shocked them. 

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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

Showrunner: Faiz Jamil 

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Dan Bloom, Cindy Von Quednow, Hyan de Freitas

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We start with new details on the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released today. Nationwide demonstrations against ICE patrols are underway, as we follow updates on two journalists taken into custody. The federal government may be barreling toward a brief shutdown over the weekend. Parts of the US are bracing for another round of snow and freezing temperatures. Plus, sad news about a legendary actress who brought some of the most memorable moms to life.

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The Department of Justice is releasing more of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein. A former CNN news anchor has been taken into custody after covering an anti-ICE demonstration. Protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown are being organized nationwide. President Donald Trump has named who he wants to be the next Federal Reserve Chair. And, a judge has made a key ruling in Luigi Mangione’s federal case. 

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A deal is in place to avoid a government shutdown but lawmakers still need to clear the final hurdle. President Donald Trump says there will be no federal law enforcement drawdown in Minnesota. Venezuela has made it easier for oil companies to operate there. A Panama Supreme Court ruling could curb China’s influence over the Panama Canal. Plus, why President Trump is suing the IRS in a personal capacity.

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The Senate blocked a massive funding bill as a partial government shutdown looms. We’ll tell you where President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota stands. A former Illinois deputy convicted of fatally shooting a Black woman has been sentenced. Trump updated reporters on issues including Venezuela and Ukraine during his Cabinet meeting today. Plus, how a man who tried to free Luigi Mangione ended up in police custody. 

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