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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 13 MIN

Shutdown Standoff, Iran Talks Escalate & Ukraine War Update

from The White House Briefing Room with Jon Decker · host iHeartPodcasts

In today’s White House Briefing, John Decker breaks down the biggest political and global developments shaping the headlines beginning with a partial government shutdown which drags on with no resolution in sight as Congress remains out of session, leaving critical agencies like DHS, TSA, and FEMA in limbo. What’s behind the stalemate—and how long could it last? On the world stage, high-stakes U.S.-Iran nuclear talks kick off in Geneva amid rising military tensions and a major U.S. buildup in the Middle East. Is diplomacy still possible, or are we heading toward conflict? Meanwhile, new U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine show little promise of progress as the war grinds on. We break down the latest battlefield developments, diplomatic pressure, and what President Trump is demanding from both sides. Plus: Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland, growing international resistance, and what it could mean for U.S. national security and global alliances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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