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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Epstein files trigger a political crisis — but not in the U.S.

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The Epstein documents are causing political crises abroad, with the British prime minister fighting for his political life. Politico unpacks why. The sheer number of court cases tied to President Trump’s immigration crackdown is  putting a heavy strain on lawyers representing the government. The Wall Street Journal’s Sadie Gurman explains the immense pressure U.S. attorney’s offices are under. So-called forever chemicals, or PFAS, are increasingly contaminating private-drinking-water wells. Michael Phillis of the Associated Press joins to talk about how the issue is spreading and why it’s so difficult to stop. Plus, U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn breaks her leg in a crash at the Winter Olympics,  Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in jail, and the Seattle Seahawks are this year’s Super Bowl champions. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

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