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They unpack the Justice Department’s release of 3.5 million Jeffrey Epstein files and why the timing matters. She explains how names can appear in innocuous documents and the limits of quantity versus quality. Discussion touches on transparency, redaction errors, and the tension between public scrutiny and victims’ privacy. Brief domestic and international headlines weave through the conversation.

Sec. Rubio testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the first time - since the U.S. operation in Venezuela, and provides a behind the scenes perspective on one of the biggest stories of 2026.00:00 Introduction: Are We at War in Venezuela?00:09 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing Highlights00:47 The Importance of the Hearing and Secretary Rubio's Role02:25 US Operations in Venezuela: Goals and Challenges03:22 Secretary Rubio's Explanation and Gangster's Paradise04:07 Economic Mechanism and US-Venezuela Relations06:43 Senator Murphy's Questions on Defining Success07:29 CIA Director's Meeting in Caracas and Embassy Plans10:59 Congressional Concerns: War Powers and Consultation18:06 Senator Duckworth's Perspective on Military Options21:17 Conclusion: What Does Winning Look Like?SUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest! Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Jenna provides a comprehensive overview of the news events over the last 48 hours. This report covers the shooting of 37 year-old Alex Pretti, eyewitness accounts, federal and local government on-the-record comments, and public perception. Jenna discusses the importance of nonpartisan journalism in today's media environment.00:00 The biggest story in the nation.00:37 Details of the Minneapolis Shooting03:08 Government and Law Enforcement Response06:32 Eyewitness Accounts and Media Coverage17:25 Legal and Political Repercussions25:45 Statements from Officials and Family34:37 Outrage Over 35:02 Debate on Gun Possession and Law Enforcement36:30 Political Reactions and Investigations37:31 Media's Role in Reporting41:36 Federal vs. State Law Conflicts46:25 SmartHER News' Mission and challenges when confronting critique about being on "the right side of history" and picking a side.52:10 The Importance of Nonpartisan Journalism01:00:33 Concluding Thoughts and Viewer EngagementSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our Weekend Digest!Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Cheat sheet on the President's remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland - from secret weapons to the American housing market.00:15 President Trump's Speech at Davos02:12 Secret Weapon in Venezuela05:08 Greenland: Strategic Importance08:41 US Military and Greenland "Acquisition"14:39 A potentially impactful announcement on the U.S. Real Estate Market21:51 SmartHER Travel to Greenland?

We mark one year of the Trump administration while we take stakes of the most significant solar radiation storms in more than 20 years!  All the news you need to know - from the U.S. border to Minneapolis, Congress to Greenland.00:00 Introduction and Reflection on January 20th00:37 Understanding Geomagnetic Storms02:21 Reflecting on a Year of News05:52 The Ready First Combat Team Reunion - A special personal story.13:33 What's Congress up to? 16:50 Border Encounters and Immigration Policies19:54 Davos and the World Economic Forum22:06 Minneapolis and ICE Operations30:55 Questions About ICE and Law Enforcement Practices32:27 Understanding Probable Cause and Detention: Who can get arrested or detained by ICE?35:26 Debating ICE Statistics and Public Perception41:07 What to note about the Insurrection Act?46:56 Trump Administration's Greenland Ambitions57:46 Unexpected Stories from the Trump AdministrationSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our Weekend Digest!Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Space journalist Kristen Fisher from The Endless Void shares invaluable insights into the first ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station, taking place Wednesday evening. Kristin also shares unique perspective as the daughter of two NASA astronauts (her mother made history as the first mom in space!).00:00 Historic Space Event00:54 Introducing Space Journalist Kristen Fisher, founder "The Endless Void Studios" and YouTube channel.02:44 Breaking Down the Medical Evacuation05:55 NASA's Press Conference and Speculations09:18 Astronaut Health and Spacewalk Preparations22:50 The Risks of Space Travel and Reentry35:15 Astronauts' Return to Earth36:48 Family and Career Reflections39:26 Life in Space and UFOs43:58 Artemis Mission and Lunar Exploration53:48 Personal Reflections on Journalism01:06:22 Concluding Thoughts and Future ProjectsFollow Kristin's work: on YouTube, on X, on Instagram

The SCOOP on what you need to know:A potential 'jobs recession,' the largest nursing strike in New York City history, and an unprecedented criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve ~ and the latest on a controversial investigation into the ICE shooting in Minneapolis.The intensifying protests in Iran, significant U.S. actions in Venezuela, and the potential geopolitical implications of Greenland. Plus ~ the first EVER emergency medical evacuation from the International Space Station. 00:00 News & Facts02:45 The jobs data: the toughest job market in non-recession years since 2003.07:08 Historic Nursing Strike in New York City09:34 Federal Reserve Under Investigation15:24 Minneapolis Shooting and Federal Law Enforcement29:23 Wall Street Journal's Perspective on the ICE Shooting (BTW - Here's the link to the editorial).31:45 The Complexity of Legal and Ethical Issues35:59 A historic drop in Iran's currency coincides with protests.44:09 Did you know about Venezuela's connection to ... Venice?47:44 The world's largest island: Greenland.49:50 A historic medical evacuation from the International Space Station52:11 Conclusion and Upcoming EventsLove nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest! Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Dr. Mindy Pelz, a New York Times bestselling author and expert on women's health, discusses transformative insights in aging and health. She delves into the concept of menopause as a leadership shift, emphasizing its role in rewiring female brains for independence. Mindy tackles hormone replacement therapy nuances while urging lifestyle changes for better health outcomes. With a focus on neurochemicals like dopamine and serotonin, she highlights the importance of new experiences and connections for emotional well-being during this transition.

00:00 Introduction and Overview00:58 The Seizing of Ghost Ships01:38 Unpacking the Significance03:23 Russia's Involvement and Reactions06:26 Venezuela's International Relations08:30 Margarita Island and Criminal Activities10:18 The Importance of Reporting13:27 Conclusion and Viewer EngagementSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest! Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Tune in for intriguing insights on the intersection of AI and real-world applications, highlighted by a misfire in ChatGPT's attempt to emulate Edgar Allan Poe. Explore the complexities of recent U.S. military operations in Venezuela and the legal maneuvers surrounding Maduro's indictment. The discussion also touches on fraud issues in Minnesota, Congress's funding dilemmas, and the evolving threat from ISIS. With global perspectives and political reactions, this conversation unpacks what the future holds for Venezuela and beyond.