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A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.

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A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.

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The Guthries’ Ransom Response

2/6/2026
The family of Nancy Guthrie have begun publicly pleading with would-be kidnappers to clarify any demands. The release of Jeffrey Epstein emails upend public life in the United Kingdom, with pressure building on Prime Minister Keir Starmer. And the Olympic opening ceremonies are about to get underway in Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:26

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ICE is Retreating. Now What?

2/5/2026
The White House announces 700 of its nearly 3,000 agents will be leaving Minneapolis, while Congress begins debating conditions for DHS funding. Ukrainians are desperately trying to rescue what they describe as children “stolen” by Russia. And a booming “prediction market” volunteers, unprompted, to offer free groceries in the backyard of its potential regulators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:12

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Mind Your Drone Business: Shots Fired Near Iran

2/4/2026
An American fighter jet shoots down an Iranian drone. Arizona authorities examine a slew of tips in the apparent abduction of Savannah Guthrie’s mother. And more federal prosecutors resign in protest near Minneapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:24

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Trump: GOP Should ‘Take Over the Voting’

2/3/2026
As President Trump calls for Republicans to “nationalize” voting processes, sources say the president was actively involved in an FBI raid on election offices. The Rafah border crossing opens to some Gazans desperate to flee. And inside a Las Vegas home, authorities discover what they say might be a dangerous biological lab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:25:09

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Epstein’s Inbox: What We Learned from New Docs

2/2/2026
An avalanche of Jeffrey Epstein documents raises new questions about his relationships with the world’s elite. A 5-year-old boy has been sent back to Minneapolis with his father after spending days in a migrant detention center. And reports of a $500 billion investment in a Trump-backed crypto fund prompt concerns about conflicts of interest at the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:54

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Is DHS Funding on Ice?

1/30/2026
A potential shutdown looms as Democrats pressure the Department of Homeland Security for reforms. President Trump cites debunked conspiracy theories over the 2020 election, sparking concerns over more election office raids. And Ukrainians find themselves in freezing conditions after an attack on energy infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:25

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“Pallets of Ballots”: Election Office Raid in GA

1/29/2026
Federal agents carry out a search warrant on Fulton County election offices in Georgia, leaving with ballots from the 2020 election. The Department of Homeland Security claims the border agents who shot Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave, contradicting claims from a Border Patrol commander that they’re still in the field. And more American colleges are realizing they’ve been scammed by “ghost students.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:57

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What DHS Says Happened in Minneapolis

1/28/2026
An initial report from the Department of Homeland Security claims that two different agents fired their weapons in the shooting that killed Alex Pretti. Death estimates in Iran skyrocket, with American military assets now lingering nearby. And while TikTok has settled ahead of a massive tech trial, many users do not seem happy with a recent American takeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:26

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Trump’s Sudden Shift on Minneapolis

1/27/2026
In the face of bipartisan backlash, President Trump recalls Border Patrol commander-at-large Greg Bovino from Minneapolis. Minnesota officials mount a court challenge to the Trump administration’s presence on the streets. And dozens of states are recovering from an icy winter storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:11

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The Killing of Alex Pretti

1/26/2026
Another demonstrator has been killed by federal agents in Minneapolis - and several videos seem to contradict the Trump administration’s initial claims. Revelations about Alex Pretti’s concealed carry permit spark a debate over Second Amendment rights at protests. And congressional Democrats threaten a potential government shutdown over ICE funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:42

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You Don’t Know Jack: Smith Testifies to Congress

1/23/2026
Former Special Prosecutor Jack Smith defends his investigation into President Trump to Congress. “Sinners” sets a new record for Oscar nominations. And a code-breaker claims he’s solved the Zodiac case – and that it’s connected to another famous murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:25:50

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Trump Backs Down on Greenland

1/22/2026
Speaking to leaders in Switzerland, President Trump gives up on a military takeover of Greenland. Jurors acquit a Uvalde, Texas police officer on all charges of child endangerment. And the Supreme Court seems likely to rule against President Trump's attempt to oust Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:51

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Amid Tariff Threats, Trump Heads to Davos

1/21/2026
President Trump is set to speak at the World Economic Forum after threatening European allies who have defended Greenland. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are subpoenaed by the DOJ. And closing arguments begin in the trial of a former Uvalde school officer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:58

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Prize Fighter: Trump’s Shocking Greenland Text

1/20/2026
President Trump sends a late-night text to the Norwegian prime minister, suggesting his Nobel Peace Prize snub justifies military action in Greenland. One year after a measles outbreak in Texas, the U.S. could lose its “elimination status” from the World Health Organization. And China reveals data showing its birth rate plummeted last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:22:46

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Sources: Soldiers on Standby to Deploy to Minneapolis

1/19/2026
The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 active duty troops to be ready to potentially deploy to Minneapolis, sources tell ABC News. President Trump threatens tariffs against European countries who oppose his plans for Greenland. And Prince Harry heads to the U.K. to testify in his lawsuit against the publishers of the Daily Mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:22:19

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Trump's Insurrection Act Threat in Minnesota

1/16/2026
President Trump threatens to send in federal troops through the Insurrection Act amid heated clashes between protesters and ICE. Venezuela’s opposition leader offers up her Nobel Peace Prize in an Oval Office meeting. And more than a dozen college basketball players are charged in an alleged point-shaving scheme to fix games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:26:14

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Did Iran Just Flinch?

1/15/2026
After evacuating a military base over concerns of violence, President Trump backs down on military threats to Iran. Diplomats from Denmark and Greenland describe disagreements with the White House. And the FBI raids a reporter’s home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:06

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Iran Protest Deaths Skyrocket

1/14/2026
A human rights group estimates more than 2,000 Iranians have been killed since protests began sweeping the nation. Federal prosecutors resign rather than investigate the victim of a shooting that sparked escalating protests. And Hollywood star Timothy Busfield is booked on child sex abuse charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:26:25

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Fed Man Walking: Washington Ponders Powell’s Future

1/13/2026
Several GOP lawmakers express skepticism about a federal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Thousands of nurses go on strike in New York City. And the futures of transgender athletes hang in the balance in today’s Supreme Court hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:46

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Fed Chair Under Criminal Investigation

1/12/2026
In a stunning escalation, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he’s facing a criminal investigation by a vindictive Trump administration. Anti-ICE protests sweep across hundreds of American cities. And President Trump openly considers military action against Iran amid violent crackdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:23