Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secures a landslide election victory and parliamentary supermajority.  Skier Lindsay Vonn is helicoptered to a hospital after crashing out of the Olympic downhill in Cortina. U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard rejects accusations that she improperly delayed congressional access to a whistleblower complaint. Plus, India's wealthy embrace a new luxury symbol: water.

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U.S. President Donald Trump condemns a racist video of former President Barack Obama posted on his social media account, but refuses to apologize. Russia launches a massive air assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as temperatures drop. U.S. stocks rebound, with the Dow Jones topping 50,000 as investors return to AI chipmakers. Plus, ski mountaineering, the oldest winter sport, finally joins the Games. 

*The video for this podcast has been updated to correct the location noted from Tyrol, Australia to Tyrol, Austria

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This podcast was updated for the latest news on the White House’s removal of a racist video posted by Trump, the Olympic opening ceremony and a blast in Pakistan.

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The Trump administration pulls 700 ICE agents out of Minnesota. A software sell-off over AI fears raises questions about the risk to the job market. Savannah Guthrie releases an emotional video plea for her mother’s safe return. And the New START U.S.-Russia nuclear pact expires, risking an arms race. 

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The U.S. shoots down an Iranian drone that approached its aircraft carrier. French police raid X offices in Paris and order Elon Musk to face questions. A Reuters investigation shows that Musk’s Grok produces sexualized images, even when told subjects didn’t consent. Spain and Greece weigh teen social media bans as social media companies face backlash in Europe. And Arizona police believe Savannah Guthrie’s mother has been abducted. Plus, Disney names Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO.    

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Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The U.S. will slash tariffs on India after New Delhi agrees to stop buying Russian oil. Only a trickle of Palestinians successfully travel through the reopened Rafah crossing. And the son of Norway’s crown princess stands trial on charges of rape and domestic violence while she faces criticism over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein. 

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Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos is back home in Minneapolis after his ICE detention. Texas Democrats flip a red seat and give the Republicans a "wake-up call." Pakistan's military retaliates against militants in Balochistan. Bad Bunny makes Grammys history. Plus, the reviews are in for "Melania."   

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A federal judge orders the release of a five-year-old boy detained during immigration raids in Minnesota. Iran warns of a regional conflict if the U.S. attacks the country, with President Donald Trump saying Tehran is negotiating. Preparations are underway to reopen Gaza's main border crossing in Rafah. Plus, the music world prepares for the Grammys and Carlos Alcaraz makes history at the Australian Open. 

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Thousands protest nationwide after deadly U.S. immigration actions, putting ICE under scrutiny. Congress slips into a brief partial shutdown after immigration funding talks stall. Plus Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleads not guilty to federal charges tied to protest coverage.

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President Donald Trump says he's chosen former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to head the U.S. central bank. Trump and Senate Democrats say they've reached a deal to dodge a government shutdown. SpaceX mulls mergers with other companies helmed by Elon Musk. And we sit down with New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen to talk Iran and Venezuela. Plus, a bizarre attempt to free Luigi Mangione from prison.   

*This episode has been updated to reflect that former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh has been named as successor to Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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