Plus, the hidden cost of a Valentine’s bouquet. 

On Today’s Episode:

Trump Says Call With Putin Is Beginning of Ukraine Peace Negotiations, by Maggie Haberman, Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Anton Troianovski

Some Migrants Sent by Trump to Guantánamo Are Being Held by Military Guards, by Carol Rosenberg and Charlie Savage

Family of Venezuelan Migrant Sent to Guantánamo: ‘My Brother Is Not a Criminal,’ by Julie Turkewitz and Hamed Aleaziz

Gabbard Sworn In as Top Intelligence Official, by Julian E. Barnes and Robert Jimison

Trump’s Federal Resignation Program Moves Ahead After Court Win, by Chris Cameron, Karoun Demirjian and Madeleine Ngo

State Dept. Plans $400 Million Purchase of Armored Tesla Cybertrucks, by Jack Ewing

Republicans Love Trump’s Spending Cuts. Just Not in Their States, by Maya C. Miller and Catie Edmondson

Ozempic Can Curb Drinking, New Research Shows, by Dani Blum

How Can My Valentine’s Flowers Show the Earth Love, Too?, by Selena Ross

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