WEEKEND RECAP - VALENTINE’S DAY / PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND, LATEST BANNON/EPSTEIN TEXTS ARE INSANE, IMMIGRATION NEWS, IRANIAN MARCHES IN TORONTO, LA

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

• Bethany's daughter performing at the Trump-Kennedy Center
• Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis
• JEFFRIES SHOWS NO CONCERN OVER DANGER TO ICE AGENTS
• An estimated 350,000 people rally in Toronto in support of Iran protests, police say
• Large group of demonstrators descend upon downtown LA to support protesters in Iran

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Episode: Monday, February 16, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

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