The Epstein files trigger a political crisis — but not in the U.S.

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<p>The Epstein documents are causing political crises abroad, with the British prime minister fighting for his political life. <a href="https://apple.news/A21HA7aLFS1WeACykNcYyfw">Politico</a> unpacks why.</p> <p>The sheer number of court cases tied to President Trump&rsquo;s immigration crackdown is<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>putting a heavy strain on lawyers representing the government. <a href="https://apple.news/A68cCgXwPRIu50Ilzpbzb-g">The Wall Street Journal</a>&rsquo;s Sadie Gurman explains the immense pressure U.S. attorney’s offices are under.</p> <p>So-called forever chemicals, or PFAS, are increasingly contaminating private-drinking-water wells. Michael Phillis of <a href="https://apple.news/AZULBCs8GRFOe80477xwi-g">the Associated Press</a> joins to talk about how the issue is spreading and why it’s so difficult to stop.</p> <p>Plus, U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn breaks her leg in a <a href="https://apple.news/AruFfeRkJSwGj-pI0xAnKdg">crash</a> at the Winter Olympics,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai is <a href="https://apple.news/AeyF7Qy4HSzeg6gTEnRsWZw">sentenced</a> to 20 years in jail, and the Seattle Seahawks are this year&rsquo;s Super Bowl <a href="https://apple.news/Aqtkgo62lSY-AYF4yMisF8g">champions</a>.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.</p>