00:00 Olympic Hockey Gold

00:59 Jack Hughes Interview

03:34 Hughes Family Backstory

05:38 Gaudreau Tribute

07:52 Drunk Driving Reminder

09:34 From Olympics to Politics

12:24 Mar-a-Lago Security Shooting

16:15 DHS Funding Shutdown

17:56 Cartel Boss Killed

21:54 Epstein and Prince Andrew

24:24 GDP and Tariffs Tease

24:52 GDP Growth Slows

26:04 Tariffs Explained

27:59 Supreme Court Blocks IEEPA

31:31 Trump Reacts and Pivots

37:36 What Happens Next

39:00 Refunds and Economic Fallout

45:00 Washington Farewell Address Tradition In the Senate

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From an arrest on Capitol Hill to an ongoing partial government shutdown to a big speech on center stage overseas, what you need to know in the week ahead. 

00:00 Welcome Back: Why a Wednesday Scoop + What’s Ahead

02:21 Capitol Security Scare: 18-Year-Old Arrested Near the U.S. Capitol

03:54 Missing Nancy Guthrie: Reward Raised, Leads Still Thin

05:05 DHS Funding Lapse: Partial Shutdown and What It Means for Travelers

06:53 U.S.–Iran Tensions: Negotiations, Military Posture & the Strait of Hormuz

10:20 Colbert vs. CBS vs. FCC: The ‘Equal Time’ Debate (and Why It Matters)

17:19 Rubio in Munich: Why This Speech Sets the Trump Admin ‘Paradigm’

20:08 One Western Civilization: Rubio’s Reassurance to Europe

23:27 From Praise to Policy: Re-Industrialization, Migration, and a ‘New Western Century’

27:12 Reforming the Global Order: UN Critique and the Case for American Leadership

34:18 What the Speech Signals: Applying the Paradigm to Borders, Ukraine, Iran & More

38:28 Wrap-Up: Severe Weather, Safety Notes, and How to Follow Along

Sec. Rubio's full speech in Munich

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Jenna Lee marks the federal holiday of George Washington's birthday by examining the history of the celebration and his enduring Farewell Address warnings about political parties and regionalism. The report features unique historical insights, including Washington's 'Rules of Civility' and his personal connection to Betsy Ross. Jenna also shares lighthearted facts about the first president’s life at Mount Vernon, from interior decorating to custom shoe shopping for his wife, Martha.

*Timestamps*
00:00 George Washington's Holiday History
01:19 The Farewell Address Tradition
02:58 Three Surprising Personal Facts
05:13 George Washington's Enduring Legacy

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Jenna Lee explains the legal context behind Ghislaine Maxwell’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment during her House Oversight Committee deposition and her request for presidential clemency. This report provides a deep dive into the historical origins of the Bill of Rights and the complex political implications of using presidential pardons to uncover the truth in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Jenna examines the difficult balance between seeking transparency for the public and achieving justice for more than 1,200 victims.

00:00 The Jeffrey Epstein Case
02:20 Maxwell's Congressional Deposition
07:18 Context Of Maxwell's Conviction
08:24 History Of The Fifth Amendment
13:40 Presidential Clemency And Pardons
17:51 Justice And The National Interest

Jenna Lee is joined by cybersecurity and law enforcement expert Morgan Wright to discuss a potential breakthrough in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. This report covers the recovery of unexpected doorbell camera footage and explains how investigators are using pacemaker data to narrow the timeline of the case. Morgan provides an in-depth analysis of the suspect’s behavior and the sophisticated technology used to retrieve digital evidence.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:47 Nancy Guthrie Case Overview
02:48 Pacemaker Data as Witness
05:22 Doorbell Video Breakdown
06:49 Timing of Footage Release
12:20 Behavior and Abduction Theory
16:41 Egress Analysis and Topography
23:30 Guarding Investigative Information
29:17 Probability of Survival
33:50 Suspect Profile and Tradecraft
44:21 Vetting Family and Cooperation
53:53 Home Cybersecurity Best Practices
57:43 The Gift of Fear
01:00:21 Final Advice

Morgan Wright: Website & Substack

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Jenna discusses the mysterious kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie (and what we know about a ransom), updates on the Jeffrey Epstein case, and the Super Bowl interview with President Trump, addressing his stance on immigration enforcement, election security, and technological advancements like AI.

00:00 Intro
00:34 Community Job Market Success
07:08 New Shop Merchandise Launch
12:56 Weekly News Briefing Begins
16:07 Super Bowl Highlights and Stories
19:55 Olympic Safety Technology Advancements
25:18 Savannah Guthrie Family Mystery
32:54 Social Media Platform Lawsuits
37:53 Epstein Files and Maxwell Update
42:06 Justice System and Evidence Bar
52:00 President Trump on Immigration
57:57 Election Security and Common Ground
59:32 Artificial Intelligence and Employment
01:03:45 National Prestige and Glamour

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"We weren't earning money so we had to have a job in the off season."

From earning less money than a public school teacher his first season, to getting ready for games in nearby college classrooms, NFL Quarterback Bob Lee takes us on a short trip down memory lane to what the National Football League really was like 50 years ago in its infancy. A truly unique conversation with a SmartHER connection that may surprise you!

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Why is there such a clash over immigration enforcement in a America?

With breaking news delivered by the Border Czar Wednesday morning, we decided to take a moment to step back to provide an explainer on sanctuary jurisdictions -  and why the varying degrees of cooperation between law enforcement officers creates such a conflict. Plus ~ What the location of the Super Bowl has to do with it!

00:00 Introduction: Connecting the Dots

00:29 Sanctuary Cities Explained

01:20 Super Bowl and Immigration Billboards

05:31 Federalism and Immigration Law

08:47 Sanctuary Policies in Practice

12:45 Recent Developments in Minneapolis

23:12 Conclusion: Reflecting on Liberty

Yes, it's true. 

SmartHER News founder and journalist Jenna Lee appears amongst the 3.5 million pieces of investigatory material related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The why, and how tells us something about this story:

00:00 Introduction and Groundhog Day Fun

00:33 Government Shutdown and International News

01:35 Weather Woes and PETA's Proposal

06:52 Domestic News Highlights

15:57 International Affairs and Key Updates

21:36 Jeffrey Epstein Investigation Insights

30:16 Reviewing Jeffrey Epstein's Past

32:57 The 2018 Miami Herald Investigation

33:26 New Federal Charges and Epstein's Death

33:58 The Public's Questions and Conspiracies

36:13 The Justice Department's Response

42:37 Navigating the Epstein Files

51:09 Personal Reflections and Broader Implications

53:23 Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook

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Sec. Rubio testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the first time - since the U.S. operation in Venezuela, and provides a behind the scenes perspective on one of the biggest stories of 2026.

00:00 Introduction: Are We at War in Venezuela?

00:09 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing Highlights

00:47 The Importance of the Hearing and Secretary Rubio's Role

02:25 US Operations in Venezuela: Goals and Challenges

03:22 Secretary Rubio's Explanation and Gangster's Paradise

04:07 Economic Mechanism and US-Venezuela Relations

06:43 Senator Murphy's Questions on Defining Success

07:29 CIA Director's Meeting in Caracas and Embassy Plans

10:59 Congressional Concerns: War Powers and Consultation

18:06 Senator Duckworth's Perspective on Military Options

21:17 Conclusion: What Does Winning Look Like?

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