In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
WEEKEND RECAP: A review of Valentine’s Day and the President’s Day holiday weekend.
EPSTEIN FILES: Newly released messages between Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein regarding opposition to Pope Francis.
IMMIGRATION: Hakeem Jeffries dismisses concerns regarding the 1,300% increase in assaults against ICE officers.
VOTER FRAUD: The Colorado Secretary of State faces criticism for sending 30,000 voter registration mailers to non-citizens.
IRAN PROTESTS: Massive rallies in Toronto and Los Angeles calling for a free Iran.
NAVY MOVEMENT: The Pentagon sends the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate.
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Episode: Monday, February 16, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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