Hillary Clinton testified under oath for nearly seven hours in a closed congressional deposition tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Clinton denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, said she never visited his island or properties, and acknowledged past interactions with Ghislaine Maxwell. She criticized Republican behavior during the session — including photos later released by Rep. Lauren Boebert — as efforts to distract. House Republicans disclosed images taken inside the closed proceeding, drawing rebukes from Democrats. Former President Bill Clinton is expected to testify next as survivors continue urging investigators to question anyone with possible ties to Epstein.
Off the coast of Cuba, a firefight involving a Florida-registered vessel left multiple men dead and others captured or injured, Cuban authorities said, calling the group heavily armed and alleging they fired on Cuban border guards. U.S. officials indicated some aboard were U.S. citizens or legal residents, and at least one U.S. citizen is reportedly in Cuban custody. Local law enforcement said the vessel had been reported stolen. Cuba released the names of the deceased; families are seeking information and repatriation of remains as U.S. diplomats press for answers and an independent inquiry.
At the White House, President Trump met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani amid attention on a Columbia University student, Elmina “Eli” Aghayeva, who was detained early that morning by ICE. The Department of Homeland Security said Aghayeva’s visa had been revoked in 2016; the student and university officials alleged agents misidentified themselves to enter her dormitory. Protests followed on campus; the mayor raised concerns with the president, and the student was later released and returned to campus.
In media business news, Netflix announced it will not increase its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to match a higher offer from Paramount/Skydance, saying the board determined the Paramount proposal was superior. The decision leaves a potential consolidation of major studios unsettled.
In Georgia, the trial of Colin Gray, accused of enabling his son’s deadly school shooting, moved forward as prosecutors showed school security video appearing to show his son, Colt Gray, carrying the AR-style rifle his father purchased shortly before the attack. Witnesses, first responders and victims recounted the violence and its aftermath; the defense has indicated it will call Colin Gray to testify.
Investigators in Tucson returned the Guthrie family home after nearly a month of processing the scene in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie. Authorities said they have collected the evidence they believe remains at the residence and have shifted long-term command operations to Phoenix, with the FBI saying it is not ruling out multiple accomplices. Experts noted possible use of devices or tactics—such as Wi-Fi jammers—that could explain surveillance gaps. Low-level DNA recovered from the home is being analyzed in Florida. Law enforcement has received nearly 24,000 tips; a $1 million reward offered by the family generated thousands more leads.
Diplomatic talks between U.S. and Iranian delegations took place face-to-face in Geneva, described by U.S. officials as productive but fragile. Envoys continued shuttle diplomacy as both sides weighed the chance for progress against the possibility of escalation. Meanwhile, the U.S. has increased its military posture in the region, moving carriers and fighter aircraft as deterrence and contingency measures while negotiations proceed.
The Pentagon issued an ultimatum to Anthropic, the maker of the AI system Claude, seeking expanded access for certain lawful military uses and pressing the company to accept specific operational limits by a deadline. Anthropic’s CEO said the company could not comply as written, citing ethical concerns about enabling mass surveillance or autonomous weaponry without human oversight. The Defense Department said it offered concessions and warned it could revoke contracts or invoke the Defense Production Act if risks are not resolved. The dispute highlights broader tensions over how advanced AI should be governed for national security purposes.
A dramatic rescue in the Bay Area was captured on video when a mother, confronted by an intruder in a burning home, threw her toddler and the family dog from a second-story balcony; a responding officer caught both the child and the pet. The rest of the family escaped by ladder and were treated; police released no further suspect details.
In Colorado, two skiers discovered a buried skier with a pair of skis protruding from deep snow. They cleared snow from his face and helped revive him, underscoring avalanche danger and the critical importance of rapid bystander response.
A human-interest note closed the broadcast: seven-year-old Reed, who lost his Pokémon binder at Denver Airport last fall, received an outpouring of support after a United Airlines employee saw a social media appeal and asked coworkers to contribute. More than 15,000 cards arrived for Reed, many with handwritten messages; he plans to share the cards with other children.
Takeaways and ongoing threads: survivors in the Epstein case continue to press for broad questioning of anyone with potential knowledge; new photos and video remain central evidence in the Georgia school-shooting trial; and the Pentagon’s standoff with AI firms spotlights the challenge of balancing national security needs with privacy and safety safeguards. The broadcast closed with a reminder that accountability and community response involve institutions and individuals alike—from Congress and companies to airlines and everyday citizens.