Politics2:48Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to sailors aboard the USS Lincoln on Wednesday, ahead of their return to the United States after 320 days at sea.
Politics2:48Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to sailors aboard the USS Lincoln on Wednesday, ahead of their return to the United States after 320 days at sea.
Society3:30A judge granted a motion to preserve evidence related to Christa Pike’s botched execution. ABC News’ Morgan Norwood and contributor Bernarda Villalona discuss the next steps in her case.
PoliticsThe White House promoted “Trump TV” with an AI-modified image of aircraft passengers. The original photo, posted in February 2023, showed them watching the Super Bowl, with one passenger viewing the film “Hitch.” The altered version made it look as if they were watching Trump’s YouTube channel, without disclosing the change.
EconomyBloomberg Television’s weekly midday program examines major corporate transactions shaping global markets. Guests include Permira Co-CEO Brian Ruder, Jefferies senior equity research analyst Shelia Kahyaoglu and Citi North America investment banking co-head David Friedland.
TechBose, Sony, Beats, and other headphone makers have recently launched new headphones and earbuds. The Verge’s John Higgins discusses why the market has become so strong, how companies are competing, and which new pair may suit buyers.
WorldThe US issued a new security warning to its citizens in Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threats against airports and airspace nationwide. The US Mission urged Americans to stay especially alert and advised travelers with flights to or from the kingdom to check with airlines and prepare for disruptions. Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh were targeted in attacks.
Society1:02A lawyer said Wednesday that Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike “woke up and began talking” after the state’s failed lethal-injection execution left her unconscious and on a ventilator, prompting further questions about her medical and legal future.
PoliticsFollow the daily debates in Canada’s House of Commons, where elected officials discuss pressing issues. Questions are put through the Speaker, with the Opposition leader asking first.
EconomyAs affordability remains a priority for Americans, Carhartt CEO Linda Hubbard discussed changes the company is seeing in retail. Demand for skilled tradespeople such as electricians, carpenters and mechanics is expected to grow faster over the next decade.
Society5:08At an emergency hearing, a Tennessee judge ordered the state to preserve evidence related to Christa Pike’s failed execution. Her attorneys said she has pneumonia and no function in her arms, after the execution attempt left her unconscious and on life support for six days.
World11:09Fox News reporter Jeff Paul reports on escalating riots in France. Heritage Foundation senior fellow Mike Gonzalez and New York Post columnist Miranda Devine discuss factors driving the unrest.
WorldPublic Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree explained why Canada has not identified the firearm used to kill eight people in the Tumbler Ridge shooting in British Columbia earlier this year. He denied the decision was political, saying it was made out of respect for those killed and their families.
HealthArtificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare, from speeding up cures to creating 3D organs. Researchers in medical labs hope it could add decades to people’s lives. Carmel Crimmins speaks with experts at the World Summit AI in Amsterdam.
World4:41US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the death of a Russian plague laboratory worker did not appear linked to a biological weapon. He said officials would find out soon, but added, “We don’t think so.” Russia had warned against “false” information as reports of a second suspected case emerged, while the US and UN urged greater transparency.
World1:05Israelis held a vigil at the Nova music festival site to mark three years since Hamas attacks killed 1,200 people and took 251 hostages. The site was where 348 people were killed.
WorldThe US Justice Department released 3 million documents on January 30, 2026, including photos, videos, emails, text messages and court records connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Eight months later, France 24 journalist Ava Luquet examines what the disclosures show about Epstein’s network and how it operated.
Health5:33The World Health Organization is looking into reports of a second infection linked to an anti-plague institute in Siberia. A researcher from the same lab, which studies pneumonic plague, died earlier this month.
PoliticsCanada’s federal government plans to introduce legislation this fall to indefinitely extend the ban on medically assisted death for people whose only condition is a mental illness.
WorldAugust Hanning, former head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service, is in pre-trial custody on accusations of treason and espionage. He is alleged to have sold classified information to “other state services,” with his former chief of staff identified as the source; that aide later worked for Hanning’s successors.
SportsDisney confirmed that Disney+ will stream the 2027 Super Bowl. Bloomberg’s Geetha Ranganathan said the announcement was not necessarily a surprise.
OtherThe program reports that the Gulf Coast is bracing for a direct hit from Tropical Storm Isaias, Cornell students are planning a seven-hour sit-in in support of Jane Doe, and more than 500 French schools have closed amid violent student protests.
EconomyThe Ring travels to Poland’s capital for a political discussion about the country’s economic transformation and the challenges ahead.
World1:02Trump said he does not believe the suspected plague case in Russia is connected to a possible bioweapon, and said Russia has described the situation as under control.
WorldSecretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks in San Diego to welcome the USS Abraham Lincoln as it returns to the United States after deployment in the Middle East.