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Trump Touts Economy, $1m Reward in Guthrie Case, Students Raise Money for Custodian and more Feb 25, 2026

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Trump touts record and slams Democrats in marathon State of the Union speech, while Democrats protested by staying mostly silent in the room. The FBI says that new tips have been generated since Nancy Guthrie’s family raised the reward to $1 million. GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales tells CNN that he will not resign amid allegations of an affair with a senior staffer who later died by suicide. Plus, a high school swim team raised $17,000 for a beloved custodian.

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Trump’s Big Speech, US-Iran Tensions, GOP Lawmaker Pressured to Resign and more Feb 24, 2026

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We start with what to expect from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address tonight. Iranian officials weigh in on nuclear talks with the US ahead of a third round of negotiations this week. A Texas lawmaker is responding to calls to step down amid an alleged affair. We’ll tell you why the death penalty case against Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter will continue. Plus, an airline in danger of going out of business just got a new lifeline.

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More Snow for NE, ICE Whistleblower, Guthrie Reward and more Feb 24, 2026

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More snow is expected after the Bomb Cyclone that struck the Northeast. President Donald Trump will address the country as polling shows he's struggling to stay in Americans' good graces. Savannah Guthrie offers a new reward for information on her mother’s disappearance. A former ICE lawyer turned whistleblower speaks out on Capitol Hill. Plus, Ukraine marks a grim milestone in its war with Russia.

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Trump’s Approval Dips, Tourists Trapped in Mexico, School Shooter's Mom Testifies and more Feb 24, 2026

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Trump’s approval rating drops to 36%, ahead of tonight’s State of the Union Address. Tourists are still trapped in Mexico after a cartel leader was killed. The mother of a school shooter testifies in the Colin Gray trial. The Northeast is digging out of as much as three feet of snow. Plus, Punch the Monkey’s Ikea plushie is selling out globally.

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Blizzard Buries Northeast, Zelensky Appeals to Trump, Nick Reiner's Plea and more Feb 23, 2026

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We start with the latest on a deadly, powerful snowstorm slamming the Northeast. We’ll tell you how US citizens are navigating the aftermath of cartel violence in Mexico. Four years into the war with Russia, Ukraine’s leader makes a pointed plea. The son of a famed Hollywood couple has pleaded not guilty to killing his parents. Plus, why House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging a Republican congressmanto speak up, not step down over a brewing scandal.

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'Snowicane,' New Details on ‘El Mencho’ Operation, Nick Reiner Arraignment and more Feb 23, 2026

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Millions are under blizzard conditions, as snow and wind continues to batter the northeastern US. We take you inside the military operation that killed Mexico’s most-wanted cartel drug lord. A new CNN poll shows a dip in approval ratings for President Donald Trump, ahead of tomorrow’s State of the Union address. Nick Reiner will be back in court today for his arraignment on first-degree murder charges in the deaths his famous parents.Plus, why a key menopause treatment remains in short supply.

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Blizzard Blankets Northeast, Mexico Kills Cartel Boss, Trump Invites USA Hockey Team to SOTU and more Feb 23, 2026

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A blizzard whips through the Northeast with whiteout conditions and high winds. Violent clashes after a Mexican cartel leader was killed. An armed man was killed after entering perimeter around Mar-A-Lago. Trump invites gold medal hockey teams to State of the Union. Plus, police officers come to the rescue of abandoned dogs.

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One Thing: Will Epstein Accountability Ever Come to the US? Feb 22, 2026

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Victims of Jeffrey Epstein say the historic arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, is a step in the right direction. But high-profile figures in the US still have not faced similar consequences, weeks after the Justice Department released more than 3 million documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender. We hear from a group of survivors who say this feels like the beginning of the story, not the end.

For more: ‘This is not over.’ Corporate America’s Epstein reckoning gathers steam

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Guest: MJ Lee, CNN Senior National Enterprise Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Senior Producer: Faiz Jamil

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Nicky Robertson

Photo: Kent Nishimura/Reuters

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5 Good Things: The Farm Animals That Can Fight Crime, No Prob-llama Feb 21, 2026

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A simple act of kindness led to a friendship between a Nigerian immigrant and a 92-year-old veteran. Police in rural England caught their suspect, thanks to a herd of llamas. This 77-year-old museum curator learned a new language to reach young art lovers. We’ll break down some of the Olympic greatness you might have missed this week from Milano Cortina. Plus, could this fun winter sport make an Olympic comeback?

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson

Showrunner: Faiz Jamil

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Liberty Smith

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Trump's New Tariff Plan, Epstein Settlement, Nor'Easter Threat and more Feb 20, 2026

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President Donald Trump railed against the Supreme Court justices who ruled against his sweeping tariffs and announced a backup plan. Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit brought by survivors. Parts of the northeast are bracing for a winter storm this weekend. The Trump administration is adopting a more traditional approach to immigration enforcement. Plus, a civil right icon and two-time presidential candidate won’t lie in state in the US Capitol.

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