Tucker Carlson Denied Detention in Israel, U.S. Troops Deploy to Middle East, Global Leaders Pledge Gaza Reconstruction

February 23
6 mins

Episode Description

Top headlines for Monday, February 23, 2026

We break down Tucker Carlson’s claim that he was detained by Israeli authorities—an allegation denied by both Israel and the U.S. embassy. Meanwhile, U.S. military presence in the Middle East grows as the USS Gerald Ford heads toward the Mediterranean. Plus, world leaders convene in Washington, pledging up to $1 billion to shape the future of Gaza.

00:11 Tucker Carlson alleges mistreatment, detention in Israel
01:00 Trump briefed on multiple Iran strike options; US forces mobilize
01:43 Students warned Satan uses phones to 'separate us...from God'
02:30 Babylon Bee CEO urges Christians to produce 'more good books'
03:20 Trump endorses GOP rival of Texas pastor who ran against him
04:05 Trump's Board of Peace members pledge billions to rebuild Gaza
04:59 Martha Green, Connecticut church founder, dies at 102

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