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A string of major moves in U.S. economic leadership and a Washington deal to avert a government shutdown make headlines. Shifts in immigration enforcement and a troubling verification of an agent confrontation are discussed. Ambitious merger talks aim to link space ventures with AI for orbital data centers. A lawmaker shares perspectives on Iran and Venezuela, and a bizarre jail break plot surprises listeners.

Tense U.S.-Iran brinkmanship and pressure on Venezuela over its international ties. New ICE guidance reshapes local enforcement tactics and sparks political standoffs in Congress. The Federal Reserve holds rates while defending central bank independence. Airport thermal screenings and global concern over the Nipah virus round out the headlines.

U.S. ICE agents to support the Winter Olympics in Italy and the Italian public backlash. A lawmaker is sprayed with a foul-smelling liquid during a town hall. Political fallout after federal agents fatally shot a nurse and talks about scaling back agents. TikTok reaches a settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit. Hamas seeks to fold thousands of police into Gaza administration.

Reuters reporters round up big headlines with quick, sharp reporting. They cover President Trump’s conciliatory call with Minnesota’s governor and fallout over a Border Patrol demotion. They preview a major trial alleging social media harmed teen mental health. They unpack Xi Jinping’s inner-circle purge and investor worries about succession at LVMH.

A controversial Minneapolis shooting and frame-by-frame video analysis that challenges the official account. Community mourning and protests following the death of an ICU nurse. A massive U.S. winter storm causing outages and travel chaos. A look ahead to the Seahawks versus Patriots Super Bowl matchup.

A federal law enforcement shooting in Minneapolis sparks protests and political fallout. A crippling winter storm slams the southern U.S., causing outages and travel chaos. Trade tensions heat up with threats of a 100% tariff over a Canada-China deal. Tech and defense moves surface with massive Amazon layoffs and Blue Origin's huge satellite plan. Tokyo holds a tearful farewell as pandas return to China.

A massive winter storm slams two thirds of the U.S., knocking out travel and prompting state emergencies. Large cold-weather protests at a Minnesota airport lead to clergy arrests over immigration raids. A former Olympic snowboarder is arrested and extradited to face suspected international drug charges. Power outages in Kyiv leave thousands without heat amid stalled peace talks.

The podcast dives into the controversial detention of minors by ICE in Minnesota, sparking community outrage. Trump makes headlines from Davos with claims of a Greenland deal and a new peace initiative. Amid rising tensions, the U.S. is deploying naval forces toward Iran. TikTok avoids a ban with a new joint venture, while Victoria Beckham's viral campaign revives her music career. Finally, the record-breaking nominations for the vampire thriller ‘Sinners’ highlight notable trends in the film industry.

Various Reuters reporters, including Dave Graham, Max Hunder, and Ted Hessen, provide frontline insights on critical global issues. They discuss Trump's dramatic shift away from military threats over Greenland and his backtrack on European tariffs, positively impacting Wall Street. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, residents face a harsh winter filled with power cuts. The U.S. Supreme Court navigates concerns over presidential power regarding the Federal Reserve, while ICE's crackdown on Somali communities in Maine raises local tensions.

U.S. President Donald Trump's anticipated appearance in Davos sparks heated discussions among global elites. Netflix surprises investors with solid revenue but faces stock struggles. The Supreme Court's deliberation on Trump’s firing of Fed's Lisa Cook raises critical legal questions. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department is probing Minnesota Democrats over immigration issues. Tensions mount in international relations, highlighted by Trump's evolving stance on Venezuelan leadership.