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Homeland Security a Hotbed of Chaos and Infighting Under Kristi Noem, Paper Says Feb 13, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the Trump Administration moving to strip the Environmental Protection Agency of its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions tied to climate change, Kathryn Ruemmler resigning as top attorney at Goldman Sachs over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and the ongoing FBI-led search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother.

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No Apology for Epstein Victims as House Hearing with Pam Bondi Turns Into a Shoutfest Feb 12, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the recent congressional hearing with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, the “looming” government shutdown related to funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and discussions around potential negotiations and military action against Iran.

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Grand Jury, in Rare Move, Rejects Trump DOJ’s Attempt to Indict Mark Kelly and Five Other Dems for Video on Illegal Military Orders Feb 11, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the latest in the investigation into the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, newly released Epstein files showing President Trump reportedly contacted Palm Beach Police to support their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, and the FDA’s refusing to review Moderna’s application for a new mRNA flu vaccine.

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Trump Told Police Chief Everyone Knew About Epstein and Underage Girls, Called Ghislaine Maxwell ‘Evil’ and Urged Investigation Feb 10, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump reportedly telling a Florida police chief 'everyone' knew what Epstein was doing, Howard Lutnick facing bipartisan calls to resign after being named in Epstein files and Savannah Guthrie issuing a new plea to the public to help find her mother.

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White House Shifting Stories on Trump Post Portraying Barack and Michelle Obama as Apes Slammed Even by Some Republicans Feb 09, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on Jeff Bezos' ownership and management of the Washington Post newspaper, the White House removing a social media video depicting the Obamas as apes, and new details about Ghislaine Maxwell's involvement with the Clinton Global Initiative.

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Trump Says He’ll Release Billions for Derailed New York Tunnel Project—If His Name is Slapped on Penn Station Feb 06, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump willing to release federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project in New York if Penn Station is named after him, the ongoing disappearance case of TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, and The Trump administration's new policy making it easier to remove or discipline up to 50,000 federal workers.

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How Jeff Bezos is Slowly Strangling the Washington Post, Staying Silent While Massive Layoffs Cripple a Once-Great Paper Feb 05, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the arrest of former CNN commentator Don Lemon for storming a church with anti-ICE protestors, the withdrawal of 700 federal immigration and border agents from the Minneapolis area, and the emotional video of TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie discussing her mother's disappearance and the family's demand for 'proof of life' before addressing ransom demands.

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Trump Keeps Pushing to Nationalize Elections in Democratic States, Even After Strong Denials from the White House Feb 04, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump's comments about nationalizing elections and claims of voter fraud, the testimony of the siblings of Rene Gainger, who was killed by an ICE agent, and the DOJ's release of 3 million Epstein files containing new allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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Clintons Cave, Agree to Testify Before Republican James Comer’s Panel to Avoid Contempt of Congress Charge Feb 03, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the disappearance of TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, the arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon, and the decision by Hillary Clinton to testify before a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein.

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Trump Taunts Don Lemon Over Arrest, Plans to Shutter Kennedy Center for Two Years Feb 02, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on Don Lemon reveling in his own arrest, Howard Lutnick and Elon Musk named in latest Epstein file release and President Trump announcing a two-year closure of the Kennedy Center for renovations.

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