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Patrick Rievel, ABC foreign correspondent covering Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian energy and winter humanitarian crises. Jonathan Karl, ABC Washington correspondent analyzing the Georgia raid and election conspiracy promotions. Allie Pekorin, Capitol Hill/ABC reporter on DHS funding fights and proposed ICE reforms. They discuss DHS funding standoffs, election office raids and conspiracy claims, and Ukraine’s energy-strike fallout.

Steve Osunsami, ABC News reporter on higher education fraud. Matt Rivers, ABC field correspondent covering Homeland Security incidents. Olivia Rubin, ABC investigative reporter on legal and election probes. They discuss the Fulton County FBI search and seized 2020 ballots. They cover questions about chain of custody and possible legal fallout. They examine DHS statements after the Alex Preddy shooting and the rise of college “ghost student” identity scams.

Colonel Stephen Ganyard, a former Marine and State Department official-turned-analyst, Elizabeth Schulze, an ABC tech and business reporter, and Matt Rivers, an on-the-ground Minneapolis correspondent. They discuss DHS findings about two federal agents firing, local distrust and federal-state tensions in Minneapolis. They also cover rising Iran death estimates and nearby U.S. military movements, plus TikTok’s U.S. takeover and moderation worries.

Trevor Ault, an ABC reporter in Minneapolis covering local reactions and legal fights. Mary Bruce, ABC White House correspondent tracking tone and personnel shifts. They discuss the sudden federal deployment and leadership changes in Minnesota. They cover state court moves to challenge federal actions and how communications between national and local officials shifted in response.

Trevor Ault, an ABC News reporter who covered Minneapolis on the ground, gives a close look at the shooting and local reactions. He outlines the minute-by-minute footage, discusses Pretti’s background as a VA ICU nurse and activist, and reports on the clash between state and federal officials. The conversation also covers the debate over concealed-carry permits and the political fallout around ICE funding.

Pierre Thomas, ABC News chief justice correspondent, shares insights on Jack Smith's congressional testimony, revealing the heated opposition and support surrounding his investigation into President Trump. Chris Connolly, ABC entertainment contributor, delves into the record-setting 16 Oscar nominations for 'Sinners,' highlighting key films and nominees. The conversation also shifts to a remarkable claim by a codebreaker who believes he’s solved the Zodiac case, linking it intriguingly to the Black Dahlia murder, stirring both excitement and skepticism in the investigative community.

Rachel Scott, ABC's senior political correspondent, shares insights from Davos, where Trump abandoned his military ambitions for Greenland while challenging NATO. Peter Harlombus provides courtroom context on the acquittal of a Uvalde officer, highlighting jurors' doubts about systemic failures. Devin Dwyer discusses a Supreme Court battle over presidential powers regarding the Federal Reserve, predicting a win for board member Lisa Cook. Together, they unravel the intricate relationship between politics, law, and global affairs.

Rachel Scott, ABC News senior political correspondent, provides on-the-ground insights from Davos, highlighting President Trump's controversial remarks and their impact on global leaders. Matt Rivers discusses the fallout from subpoenas issued to Minnesota officials regarding ICE operations, revealing local tensions. Peter Haralambos covers the Uvalde trial, detailing courtroom drama and crucial witness testimonies as the case nears jury deliberation. A mix of international politics and local crises makes for a captivating discussion.

In this discussion, Jonathan Karl, ABC News' chief Washington correspondent, delves into President Trump's provocative late-night text to Norway regarding Greenland, linking it to his Nobel Peace Prize snub. He addresses the potential diplomatic fallout and NATO implications. Meanwhile, Mary Kikados, a health and science reporter, highlights the alarming rise in measles outbreaks in the U.S. and the threat to its elimination status as vaccination rates decline. They also touch on China's drastic birth rate drop and the long-term implications of its family planning policies.