“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert accused CBS of blocking him from airing a taped interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat running in Texas’ Senate primary, on Monday. He said there were concerns it would violate the Federal Communications Commission’s equal-time rule. CBS pushed back Tuesday.
“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert accused CBS of blocking him from airing a taped interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat running in Texas’ Senate primary, on Monday. He said there were concerns it would violate the Federal Communications Commission’s equal-time rule. CBS pushed back Tuesday.
The Guthrie family continues to plead with the public for information on their mother Nancy’s disappearance, as the search enters its third week. “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie made another video Sunday, saying it’s not too late to return her 84-year-old mother.
We’re halfway through the 2026 Winter Olympics, and Norway continues to dominate with eight gold medals and 18 medals total. Italy is trailing close behind with six gold medals, then the U.S. with four.
The federal government appears headed toward its third shutdown in four months tonight at midnight. This one will be the smallest yet, impacting only part of the Department of Homeland Security, but will still effect tens of millions of Americans.
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Speed Read
Tuesday, February 17
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say (FOX 10)
Tricia McLaughlin, top Homeland Security spokeswoman, leaving her post (CBS)
Democrats send Trump DHS funding counteroffer as agency shutdown grinds on (CNBC)
Two dead after parent opens fire at son’s Rhode Island hockey game (MO NEWS)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Iran says “clearer path ahead” to nuclear deal with U.S. after talks in Geneva under shadow of Trump’s threats (CBS)
U.S. plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China’s opposition (PBS)
Russia threatens to deploy navy to protect vessels from ‘western piracy’ (GUARDIAN)
Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors (AP)
Peru’s President José Jerí ousted, marking eighth change in leader in less than a decade (CNN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Netflix grants Warner Bros. Discovery 7-day waiver to reopen deal talks with Paramount Skydance (CNBC)
Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties (CNN)
Ford’s new electric truck was inspired by F1, LEGO (NEWSWEEK)
CFTC chief sides with prediction markets over state regulators in a legal battle with big implications (NBC)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans after brawl during Mardi Gras (NBC)
Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath loses gold medal in slalom, then loses control of emotions (AP)
The U.S. women’s hockey team is dominating the Olympics, will play for gold against Canada on Thursday (NPR)
Anderson Cooper to leave 60 Minutes amid turmoil at CBS News (GUARDIAN)
