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The White House is defending a controversial decision from President Donald Trump. We’ll tell you why Texas House Democrats physically left the state yesterday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing more pressure after the release of a propaganda video. Boeing is dealing with its second strike this year. Plus, authorities are searching for a suspect after a bar shooting that left four people dead in Montana.

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Climate scientists are sounding the alarm after the Trump administration proposed to repeal a landmark finding that human-caused climate change endangers human health and safety, which has been the basis for several federal rules limiting greenhouse gas pollution. We hear from a former EPA administrator who is worried the move could end up empowering bad actors in the business world. 

Guest: Christine Todd Whitman, former EPA administrator 

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Host/Producer: David Rind 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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A pilot surprises his grandmother with the flight of a lifetime. The rivers in this nation are so clean, locals utilize them for their commute. This group helps visually impaired people ride bikes through New York City. Creative writing classes are helping incarcerated people process their pasts and imagine new futures. Plus, this remote surgery didn’t just connect two countries – it could close healthcare gaps worldwide.

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President Donald Trump makes an abrupt change over weak jobs numbers. Trump escalated his online spat with a Russian official. We have new developments on Republicans’ effort to defund public media. A deadly shooting at a Montana bar is under investigation. Plus, it’s the end of an era for “Sex and the City” fans.

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Markets are rattled by President Donald Trump’s new tariff policy and weak jobs growth. Palestinians say violent scenes erupted at an aid site a Trump official visited today. We have an update on where Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice is now serving her prison sentence. There’s a notable change to a museum exhibit on the American presidency. And, experts are warning of risks associated with a common allergy drug.

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Key government officials are visiting Gaza to get a "clear understanding" of the humanitarian crisis there. We’ll tell you why President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement might move some countries to make deals with China. Trump’s super PAC has already raised an unprecedented amount this year. Construction on a new lavish White House ballroom has gotten a green light. Plus, an expert weighs in on the benefits of a viral wellness hack.

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World leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump’s new sweeping tariff announcement. We’ll have the latest jobs report and what it means for the American economy. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Gaza is being described as a "photo opportunity." There are plans to test Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defense system before the next Presidential election. Plus, we’ll tell you why Boeing is being sued by four flight attendants.

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President Donald Trump announces new tariffs across the world, just hours before his trade deadline. The death toll of Russia’s bombardment of Kyiv yesterday has risen, as Trump plans sanctions. The mid-Atlantic and Northeast have been hit by torrential rain and flooding. The family of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers wants documents on him made public. Plus, a surge of kindergartners are missing required vaccinations.

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Key US trading partners are at risk of facing higher tariffs by President Donald Trump’s midnight deadline. We have details on the trip two Trump administration officials are expected to make to Gaza. We’re tracking dangerous storms and flash flooding in the eastern US. Texas lawmakers grilled local officials on the response to deadly flash flooding in the hardest hit county. Plus, details on the new book former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to release.

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We begin with key developments in President Donald Trump's tariff negotiations as a deadline looms. Trump proposed a way to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. An NYPD officer killed in a deadly mass shooting is being laid to rest today. The Trump administration struck its second major deal with an elite university. Plus, how a night of fun turned into chaos at a theme park.

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We begin with a new spending report on the state of the US economy. Eight million borrowers are about to see their student loan balances balloon. We explain why Iran’s capital is on the verge of drying out. We reveal the second company set to reach a four trillion dollar valuation. Plus, how a wasp nest turned radioactive.

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There’s just one day left for US trade partners to get a deal or face steeper tariffs, but the duties are facing a legal challenge. American support for Israel's military actions in Gaza is declining. We'll tell you what we’ve learned so far at NTSB hearings investigating January’s mid-air collision that killed 67 people. Police have arrested a man after a married couple were found dead on a hiking trail. And, President Donald Trump has helped boost a TV show’s ratings, but he’s probably not happy about it.

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It’s the final day before President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline kicks in, but one country has secured an 11th hour deal. The crisis in Ukraine is only getting worse as Russia’s gains start adding up. Hamas is being told by Arab nations to hand over power in Gaza to the Palestinian Authority. Turbulence has sent dozens of Delta Airline passengers to the hospital. Plus, the energy drinks with too much kick.

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The Justice Department is making new arguments in its long-shot bid to unseal Jeffrey Epstein transcripts. We have new developments on former Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for California governor. A Colorado dentist on trial for his wife’s murder has been sentenced. We explain President Donald Trump’s latest tariff policies on two US trading partners. Plus, ESPN has parted ways with one of its most recognizable faces. 

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We begin with the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates despite pressure from President Donald Trump. We have an update on tsunami warnings in the US. Some flights were disrupted in the UK today. Senate Democrats are using a 1920s-era law to force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Plus, thousands of fans pay their respects to The Prince of Darkness.

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We’ll tell you the latest on the tsunami warnings in the US. The US and India launched a first-of-its-kind satellite that could change the way we see Earth. The latest GDP numbers are out, as President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline looms closer. The CDC has a new leader. Plus, two iconic snacks are joining forces to make new sweet treats.

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We’ll tell you which areas and countries are still under tsunami alerts after the powerful earthquake off Russia’s coast. New data shows how strong the US economy was last quarter. The EPA wants to reverse a major climate policy. Former President Joe Biden aides are set to testify as part of a congressional probe into his alleged mental decline. Plus, we’ll tell you who’s finding “Ozempic face” good for business.

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Tsunami waves have started reaching US shores after a powerful earthquake off Russia’s east coast. President Donald Trump has made new comments about why he fell out with Jeffrey Epstein. We’re learning more about the victims of the New York City mass shooting. Senate Republicans have approved a controversial Justice Department official for a lifetime judgeship. Plus, Australia is taking on YouTube.

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President Donald Trump has responded to the UK’s plan to recognize Palestine under certain conditions. Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell has offered to testify in Congress but has given a set of conditions. We have new details about the Manhattan gunman. We explain why tariffs might surge after a two-day trade meeting between China and the US. Plus, why a town in France is setting a dress code for tourists.

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We start with yesterday’s shooting in Manhattan as authorities continue the search for a motive. The UK has said it will recognize a Palestinian state in September, unless certain conditions are met. We explain why there’s been an upturn in consumer confidence. We reveal why the government is set to burn $9.7 million dollars in US-purchased USAID contraceptives. Plus, an update in the trial of a Colorado dentist accused of murdering his wife.

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Authorities believe the gunman in the New York City mass shooting went to the wrong floor. Israel says more aid packages have been air dropped into Gaza. The US is sitting out of what could be one of the most significant climate summits in decades. It’s about to get cooler in the US – we'll tell you why that could bring its own problems. Plus, two American railway giants want to merge. 

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A UN backed food security initiative says a worst-case scenario of famine is unfolding in Gaza. The NYPD has paid tribute to the officer killed in yesterday’s mass shooting. Flooding near Beijing has killed dozens of people. India says it’s killed militants responsible for a massacre that triggered a dangerous conflict. And, a Chicago Hall of Famer has died.

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Four people have been killed in a shooting in New York City, including an NYPD officer. Pressure is mounting on Israel as children die from hunger in Gaza. As part of the US deals with extreme heat, another is experiencing a rare and violent line of storms. Lawmakers are praising President Donald Trump for his latest comments on Russia. Plus, some bad news for Spirit Airlines pilots.

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Severe malnutrition is hitting the most vulnerable in Gaza amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis. The Trump administration is making another attempt at gaining access to Americans’ personal data. A shooting at a resort and casino in Reno, Nevada is under investigation. A popular tourist destination reported its first mass shooting in recent history. Plus, a pro football Hall of Famer sheds light on his latest health struggles.  

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We start with genocide accusations from two leading Israeli human rights groups. We'll explain why Jeffrey Epstein’s associate is appealing to the Supreme Court. We’re tracking powerful thunderstorms in parts of the US today. We have an update on an Illinois landlord responsible for the death of a Palestinian American boy. Plus, can you actually die of a broken heart?

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We’ll tell you what President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke about in their meeting today. Plus, Trump once again didn't rule out a pardon for Jeffrey Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. The Trump administration says sweeping changes are on the horizon at the Federal Reserve. "Tesla Takedown" protestors have a new target. And, the daily habit that could cut down the risk of Alzheimer’s.

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As more aid trickles into Gaza, there are concerns it won’t be enough to save people dying right now. It’s a big week for the US economy – we'll tell you why. Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to a ceasefire. A couple was killed on a hiking trail while they were out with their two young daughters. Plus, we’ll tell you why Bubba Wallace made history yesterday.

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The US and European Union have agreed on a framework for a trade deal. More aid is getting into Gaza, but there are concerns it could be too little too late. 150 million people are under US heat warnings. We’ll tell you about the bystander who helped stop an attacker with a shopping cart. Plus, President Donald Trump is calling for Beyoncé to be prosecuted.

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Former Texas governor and US Energy Secretary Rick Perry is not someone you’d think would be advocating for controversial psychedelic therapies to treat mental illness and PTSD. Yet he is one of a growing number of prominent Republican voices stepping forward to push for more research. In part two of our series, we trace why the politics of psychedelics have shifted over the decades, and whether HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will hurt or help the cause.

Guest: Jane C. Hu, science journalist and writer, The Microdose newsletter 

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The newest member of the Philadelphia Phillies is training to save a veteran's life. This century’s old tradition helps protect one of the world’s most beautiful birds. A documentarian broke a Guinness World Record and captured moments of happiness worldwide. Indigenous youth kayak 310 miles to honor the restoration of a beloved river.  Plus, meet the real-life superhero who has helped thousands of people in need of a pick-me-up.

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A US government review contradicts claims of widespread Hamas aid thefts in Gaza. President Donald Trump is once again denying he was briefed about his inclusion in the Jeffrey Epstein files. The sentencing of a mother with doomsday religious beliefs marks an end to her winding legal saga. Two top NOAA officials who led an investigation into a political scandal have been put on leave. Plus, we’ll explain why more than 100 NFL players and about two dozen team employees are in the hot seat. 

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President Donald Trump didn’t rule out pardoning Jeffrey Epstein’s associate. Deportation flights from the makeshift immigration detention center in South Florida have begun. State and local vaccination programs are experiencing a funding shortfall. We’ll tell you about the latest deadly shooting on a US college campus. And, authorities are investigating a tragic incident at an amusement park. 

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Israel says it will allow countries to airdrop aid into Gaza, as starvation and malnutrition continues to claim lives in the region. We tell you why the Fed chair won’t resign, despite unprecedented critique from President Donald Trump. Removing homeless people from public spaces is now easier because of a newly signed executive order. Iran is meeting with Western leaders for the first time since it was bombed last month. Plus, new research shows how extreme heat expedites aging.

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UN workers are describing harrowing scenes from the hunger crisis in Gaza, as both Israel and US negotiators walk away from ceasefire talks. There's flash flooding in the Kansas City area. Meanwhile, FEMA is looking to cut $1 billion in grant money. President Donald Trump is off to Scotland, as the Epstein saga continues. Plus, a prominent businessman’s social media posts are sparking outrage.

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France will recognize a Palestinian state in September, as the US removes its team from ceasefire talks in Doha. A top Justice Department official is set to meet Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell again today. Thousands of people have been displaced as clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continue. Plus, we'll tell you what the White House has to say about the "South Park" episode featuring President Donald Trump. 

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We start with details on the Justice Department’s meeting with Jeffrey Epstein’s associate. President Donald Trump and the Federal Reserve chairman clashed today at the central bank's renovation site. A major western power plans to recognize a Palestinian state. Authorities reveal Anne Burrell’s cause of death. Plus, we’ll tell you why families are on an early back-to-school shopping spree. 

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The UN describes the desperate humanitarian crisis in Gaza as mass starvation spreads. Wrestling fans are mourning the loss of Hulk Hogan. We’ll explain why UnitedHealth is under federal investigation. Authorities have released new documents on the Idaho college student killings. Plus, a long-awaited option will soon be available for Uber’s female riders.

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A top Justice Department official is set to meet former Jeffrey Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, today. Starvation is climbing in Gaza, as potential ceasefire talks are held in Italy. President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship has hit another snag. Military attacks between Thailand and Cambodia continue. Plus, experts want to get rid of an FDA safety mandate for some menopause therapies.  

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Republicans joined Democrats on a House subcommittee to vote to subpoena the Justice Department’s files on Jeffrey Epstein. A standoff is brewing over who will be New Jersey's next US attorney. A plane with nearly 50 people on board has crashed in Russia. The Pentagon’s watchdog has evidence that classified information was in the Defense Secretary’s Signal messages. Plus, some Air India plane crash victims’ families have been sent the wrong remains.

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Sources tell CNN that the Attorney General told President Donald Trump his name was in the Epstein files. Columbia University has agreed to a 9-figure settlement with the Trump administration. Three Ohio police officers have been wounded after a gunman opened fire in what officials call an "ambush." We'll tell you why Thailand launched airstrikes against targets in Cambodia today. Plus, Candace Owens is being sued for claiming the French First Lady is a man.

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We begin with a conversation between the US attorney general and President Donald Trump over the Jeffrey Epstein files. The head of the World Health Organization weighs in on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Law enforcement officials offered more details about the investigation into the Idaho college student murders. There’s a new federal health policy to remove a controversial ingredient from flu shots. Plus, new developments in a case tied to Matthew Perry’s death.

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We begin with the sentencing of Bryan Kohberger, the man who admitted to killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022. We’ll tell you about the latest battle between the Trump administration and Harvard University. The world’s highest court has offered a landmark advisory opinion on the climate crisis. Another round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is underway. Plus, the Trump administration unveiled its plan to win in AI.

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The head of the UN is issuing a stark warning about Gaza, as more people die of starvation. We’ll tell you what President Donald Trump had to say about newly-discovered photos and video of him with Jeffrey Epstein. Cell phone footage of a White police officer hitting a Black man in Florida has sparked outrage. The House is boosting security funding for lawmakers. Plus, the first CNN Hero of 2025 has been named.

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A humanitarian group says it’s running out of ways to help people in Gaza. We’ll tell you what you need to know about the halt to some student loan forgiveness. Columbia University is sanctioning students to restore funding. The man who admitted to killing four University of Idaho students is due to be sentenced. Plus, we’ll tell you which country has the most powerful passport.

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Humanitarian groups are warning that their workers are facing starvation in Gaza. Newly discovered photos and footage are shedding light on President Donald Trump’s ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, Trump says he’s made a "massive" trade deal with Japan. Texas officials will start their investigation into the July 4 floods, but there’s already a split. Plus, transgender women athletes are facing another blow.

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House Republican leadership is hoping to sap momentum behind a bipartisan push to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. A move to mobilize National Guard troops for immigration crackdowns could come as soon as this week. We’re tracking new developments on trade negotiations in Southeast Asia. Investigators outlined some potential factors that possibly played a role in a deadly fire at a Massachusetts's assisted-living facility. Plus, a big change for Target shoppers looking for bargains.

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We begin with President Donald Trump’s reaction to a proposed meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate. The US is pulling out of a widely recognized UN organization – again. We’ll explain why Trump is accusing a former US president of treason. Protesters confronted police in Bangladesh after a deadly military jet crash. Plus, the godfather of heavy metal has died at 76.

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The Justice Department says it wants a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. Israel ramps up its offensive in Gaza as the UN warns people are starving to death. We’ll tell you what prompted FEMA’s search and rescue chief to resign. Several companies are on the hunt for a new and nearly unlimited clean energy source. Plus, Coca-Cola is releasing a new Trump-approved Coke.

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The Palestinian health ministry says 15 people have died from starvation in Gaza in the past 24 hours. An American citizen was one of the eight family members executed by masked men in Syria. Millions will be feeling the summer heat in the US this week. The Trump administration has released surveillance records on Martin Luther King Jr., but his family aren’t happy about it. Plus, we’ll tell you about the new fee for some US visitors.

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GOP lawmakers are still calling for more transparency over the Epstein case, despite House Speaker Mike Johnson blocking a vote on it. A former police officer has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison over the Breonna Taylor raid. The organ donation system is being reformed after a worrying investigation. Millions of swimming pools are being recalled after nine children drowned. And, “The Daily Show” host, Jon Stewart, isn't holding back.

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