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Iranians Feel the War Is ‘Closing In,’ and Bondi Is Said to Move Because of ThreatsThe episode covers (1) new details on the Trump administration’s miscalculation of Iran’s response to a U.S.-Israeli attack, including Strait of Hormuz oil disruptions; (2) Iranian civilians’ fear…11 Mar 2026 · 10 min · 7 chapters
Trump Zigzags on When War Will End, and Investigators Search Epstein’s Ranch in New MexicoContradictory Trump messaging on how long the Iran war will last; Israel’s escalation in Lebanon against Hezbollah; U.S.10 Mar 2026 · 10 min · 8 chapters
Iran’s Next Supreme Leader, and the New Lucrative Pardon Industry for Rich OffendersIran’s new Supreme Leader, attacks affecting Gulf water supplies, and rising oil/gas prices; U.S.9 Mar 2026 · 11 min · 6 chapters
Kristi Noem’s Firing, and the Boom of American BillionairesThe Daily headlines cover escalating Israel-Iran conflict (Lebanon/Hezbollah strikes, fears of a ground invasion, Iran drone/missile retaliation, U.S. claims of decisive progress), a disputed U.S.6 Mar 2026 · 16 min · 11 chapters
Hegseth Says War Will Go On ‘Until We Decide,’ and a Tariff Refund UpdateU.S. and allies’ response to Iran after early strikes; Senate vote on limiting Trump’s war powers; regional escalation involving NATO and Gulf countries; other Trump administration updates (Ecuador…5 Mar 2026 · 10 min · 7 chapters
Trump’s ‘Worst Case’ Scenario in Iran, and the Most Expensive Primary in U.S. HistoryIran leadership succession after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death; U.S.-Israel strikes and “worst case” risks; Israel’s operational advantage; Texas Senate primaries; end of daylight saving time in…4 Mar 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
Iran’s Escalating Retaliation, and Takeaways From the Clintons’ Epstein TestimonyThe episode covers three areas: U.S. retaliation against Iran, domestic politics and agencies, and the Clintons’ Epstein testimony.3 Mar 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Trump Says More U.S. Casualties Are ‘Likely’ in War With Iran, and Oil Prices Jump After AttackU.S.-Israel strikes on Iran after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed; Trump warns more U.S.2 Mar 2026 · 11 min · 8 chapters
The Clintons’ Epstein Testimony, and the Pentagon’s New Laser StrikeThe episode covers three main news stories. First, Hillary Clinton’s six-plus-hour closed-door deposition before a Republican-led House Oversight Committee about Jeffrey Epstein.27 Feb 2026 · 15 min · 5 chapters
The Missing Records From the Epstein Files, and a Gun Battle Off the Coast of CubaMissing documents from the Epstein files; U.S.-Iran nuclear talks; Trump Surgeon General nominee; FBI firings tied to Trump classified-docs probe; a Cuba speedboat gun battle; U.S.26 Feb 2026 · 11 min · 5 chapters
Key Moments From Trump’s State of the Union, and a $1 Million Reward in the Guthrie CaseThis episode of The New York Times’ “The Headlines” covers: Trump’s record-length State of the Union (1:47), where he portrays the U.S.25 Feb 2026 · 11 min · 8 chapters
ICE Whistle-Blower Says Training Is ‘Broken,’ and OpenAI Faces Questions About Mass ShooterThe episode covers four main stories. First, an ICE whistleblower, Ryan Schwenk (hired in 2021; taught legal courses at a federal law enforcement academy), alleges ICE training for new agents is…24 Feb 2026 · 10 min · 8 chapters
Killing of Cartel Boss Sets Off Chaos in Mexico, and Trump Has a New Plan for TariffsMexico’s chaos after the government killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (“El Mencho”) in an operation.23 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
MAHA Moms Turn Against Trump, and More States Rush to Limit Transgender RightsThis New York Times “Headlines” episode (Feb. 20) covers: Republican state efforts to restrict transgender rights, including Kansas’s new law letting people sue over transgender people using…20 Feb 2026 · 14 min · 8 chapters
An A.I. Fight at the Pentagon, and Former Prince Andrew Is Arrested Over Epstein TiesThe New York Times “Headlines” covers: possible imminent U.S. strike on Iran; a Pentagon dispute over Anthropic’s AI use; Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest over alleged Epstein ties; South Korea’s…19 Feb 2026 · 10 min · 8 chapters
Colbert Says CBS Barred Interview With Democrat, and Search Teams Scramble After Lake Tahoe AvalancheU.S. voting restrictions debate; immigration and DHS funding standoff; Pentagon drug-boat strikes; Democrats’ “People’s State of the Union”; FCC equal-time rules affecting late-night politics; Lake…18 Feb 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
The Expanding Fallout From the Epstein Files, and Jesse Jackson Dies at 84U.S.-Iran nuclear talks amid rising military tensions, including Trump’s threatened airstrikes and Iran’s Strait of Hormuz exercises; the Trump administration’s alleged secret “third-country”…17 Feb 2026 · 8 min · 6 chapters
D.H.S. Pushes Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts, and U.S. Troops Land in NigeriaDHS subpoenas social media to identify critics of ICE; ICE shooting narrative collapse; Texas student deportation protest crackdowns; U.S.16 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 7 chapters
A Surge of Children in ICE Detention, and Meta’s Plans for Facial Recognition(1) ICE “surge” immigration enforcement, including a claimed drawdown in Minnesota after thousands of officers were deployed, while mass deportation continues elsewhere; (2) The New York Times…13 Feb 2026 · 15 min · 6 chapters
Anti-Drone Laser Is Said to Have Caused El Paso Airport Chaos, and Bondi Refuses to Apologize to Epstein VictimsA New York Times “Headlines” roundup covering: (1) Brown University shooting suspect found dead after Reddit tip; (2) Trump moves to end gender-related care for minors by threatening hospital…12 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 6 chapters
A Deadly Mass Shooting in Canada, and the Latest on the Search for Nancy GuthrieThis episode covers four main news areas. First, a deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, western Canada: a suspected shooter (described as a female in a dress with brown hair) killed nine and…11 Feb 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions, and Texas Republicans Increase Anti-Muslim RhetoricGhislaine Maxwell's deposition and her refusal to answer questions.10 Feb 2026 · 10 min · 7 chapters
The New Way Trump Allies Are Offering Access to the President, and the Flood of U.S. Ammo to Mexican CartelsThis episode discusses the latest political developments regarding President Trump's fundraising efforts, immigration enforcement standoffs, and the troubling flow of U.S.9 Feb 2026 · 10 min · 4 chapters
The Growing List of Names in the Epstein Files, and the Federal Investigation into D.E.I. at NikeA daily recap of top news stories with insights and analysis from New York Times reporters.6 Feb 2026 · 14 min · 5 chapters