The extraordinary ban of the three news outletsâ reporters, which began over the weekend, represented a clear escalation of Trumpâs long-running efforts â in the courts and through administrative action â to restrict news coverage he finds objectionable or, in his words, âfake news.â They were also the latest test of First Amendment protections in the United States, where the government is constitutionally forbidden from restricting the press.
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House Dems to grill Bondi on Epstein files: âWhy didnât they follow the law?â
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to a give closed-door testimony later today over her handling of the Federal governmentâs investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend and co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell. Democratic Congressman James Walkinshaw of Virginia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins Way Too early to discuss what he plans on asking Bondi and more.
Iranâs top diplomat expected in Pakistan on Friday night to discuss peace plans: MS NOW
Iranâs foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, is expected to head to Islamabad on Friday night to discuss the next steps in stalled peace negotiations with the U.S., a Pakistani official involved in the matter told MS NOW.
Araghchi and a small team are expected to talk with Pakistani mediators about a potential second round of negotiations with the U.S., said the official, who spoke anonymously due to sensitivities around the topic, according to MS NOW.
Iran war live updates: Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will last âas long as it takesâ
What to know
– Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States will continue its blockade of Iranian ports and ships near theStrait of Hormuz for âas long as it takesâ during a press conference at the Pentagon this morning. Iran and the U.S. have seized vessels along the key oil route in recent days amid a ceasefire extension announced earlier this week.
– President Donald Trump said Lebanon and Israel agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following negotiations at the White House yesterday. Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia Israel is at war with in Lebanon, was not represented at the talks. A Hezbollah politician called the ceasefire extension âmeaninglessâ this morning as Israel continued its strikes in southern Lebanon.
– Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to travel to Islamabad tonight with a small team to discuss next steps in peace negotiations with the U.S., a Pakistani government official told MS NOW. A second round of peace talks is expected to take place after discussions with the Pakistani mediating team, the official said.
‚Hard to believe‘ Epstein accountant didn‘t know anything wrong was going on: Oversight Dem
Richard Kahn, Jeffrey Epstein‘s accountant and a co-executor of his estate, is testifying before the House Oversight Committee today. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), a member of the committee, joins Chris Jansing to share more on the deposition.
Trumpâs attack on Iran âwonât make Epstein files go away,â GOP Rep. Massie says
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) joins MS NOWâs Lawrence OâDonnell to discuss a resolution he co-sponsored with Republican Rep. Thomas Massie that would limit Donald Trump‘s ability to wage war in Iran without congressional approval. Rep. Khanna says of Trump who campaigned against forever wars: âNever in the modern history of this country has someone lied as blatantly in one office on such a false pretense.â
‚So shameful‘: Rep. Khanna slams FBI, DOJ for not interviewing Les Wexner
Feb 20, 2026 #LesWexner #PrinceAndrew #EpsteinFiles
Lawmakers are calling for justice against alleged associates of Jeffrey Epstein in the U.S. after the arrest of former Prince Andrew in Britain. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., discusses.