00:00Good morning, America. It is Friday, February 13, 2026, and the news cycle is moving at breakneck speed.
00:07Topping our headlines, government funding drama intensifies as homeland security faces a critical shutdown deadline.
00:16Meanwhile, the immigration debate heats up as Congress struggles to reach an agreement.
00:22In space, NASA and SpaceX are preparing for a major crew mission launch, with all eyes on the stars once
00:29again.
00:30Over at the Winter Olympics, Team USA shines as metal dreams take center stage.
00:36In the courts, federal courts back tough immigration policies, sparking nationwide reaction.
00:43We're also tracking a new passport crackdown plan that could affect thousands.
00:48On the global stage, U.S. foreign policy talks spark attention over Iran and Middle East tensions, while military and
00:55defense talks expand with our allies.
00:58Back home, a massive drug and crime crackdown has led to multiple arrests, with authorities seizing thousands of counterfeit pills.
01:06Federal sentences have also been announced in major firearms and drug trafficking cases.
01:11In the legal system, immigration courts are fast-tracking asylum cases, raising concerns among advocates.
01:18In industry news, the rare-earth sector is gaining attention as investors watch new U.S. mining moves.
01:26On campus, major speakers and political activists are drawing massive crowds.
01:32In sports, American athletes enter international wrestling competitions as a huge sports weekend begins, featuring NASCAR and All-Star events.
01:41In entertainment, the music scene buzzes as stars announce big 2026 tours.
01:48And finally, it is Friday the 13th, sparking superstition buzz across the country as global political tensions keep America in
01:57the spotlight of international diplomacy.
02:00I'm Step Ben, and this is your daily update.
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