Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Today’s headlines:
- A Republican running for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat says he supports ICE agents using face coverings to hide their identities and keep themselves safe.
- Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi says he has many questions for Ghislaine Maxwell, and her connection to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
In today’s deep dive, the film creators behind ‘BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions’ discuss crafting a visual album to showcase a Black perspective.
217 Today is produced by Giuliana Means. Reporting today contributed by Kimberly Schofield, Christine Herman, Mawa Iqbal, and Sam Naftzger.