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The Atlantic has released more messages from that Trump administration group chat, but officials are still playing it down. The Supreme Court has made a decision on whether to uphold ghost gun laws. Tesla shares are moving back up, but it’s not clear if it’ll last. The report card on US infrastructure is in, as Baltimore marks a sad anniversary. Plus, a new UTI treatment has been approved.

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We’ll take a closer look at the message app at the center of the Trump administration’s group chat controversy. US Intelligence says drug cartels are one of the biggest threats to the US. South Korean wildfires have killed dozens of people. The University of Pennsylvania says lifesaving research is in jeopardy after its funding was cut. Plus, it’s been a record bonus season for Wall Street.

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Intel officials are pointing the finger at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a journalist was added to a group chat about Yemen strikes. President Donald Trump says Russia could be “dragging their feet.” NPR and PBS will be grilled by lawmakers today over their funding. Vice President JD Vance is joining a controversial trip to Greenland. Plus, new details have been released about the death of the teenage son of a former New York Yankees player.

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The White House is doing damage control after a group chat about US military strikes on Yemen leaked. We'll tell you why US measles cases are still rising. Columbia University's faculty is fighting to restore millions in federal funding. We take you to the largest protest against Hamas since the start of the war in Gaza. Plus, President Trump isn't a fan of his self-portrait.

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Tense exchanges erupted at a key hearing with the nation’s top intelligence officials over leaked military plans. Ukraine and Russia reached an agreement in separate talks with the US. We have details on an Israeli strike that killed two Palestinian journalists in Gaza. Americans are growing more pessimistic about the economy. Plus, one of Pope Francis’ doctors reveals how close the 88-year-old pontiff came to death.

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Top US national security officials are being questioned by lawmakers about a leaked group chat discussing war plans. Some of the evidence the Trump administration is using to try and deport migrants from the US is sparking criticism. We'll tell you which state is debating a bill that would loosen child labor laws. 23andMe users are being urged to delete their accounts. Plus, the world’s longest-serving death row prisoner is receiving compensation

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There are calls for a probe after a journalist was reportedly accidentally added to a group chat with messages about US plans to strike Yemen. The FBI has created a team to look into the recent Tesla attacks. The Trump administration is cutting dozens of grants for LGBTQ health research. A couple who’ve been in the US for 35 years have been deported back to Colombia. Plus, parts of the US are heating up this week.

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A journalist spoke to CNN after he says he was added to a text chat on highly sensitive US strike attack plans. The Trump Administration is trying to use the state secrets privilege to avoid handing over details about deportation flights. A Columbia University student and permanent US resident says she’s being targeted for deportation. The head of the US Postal Service has stepped down. Plus, a former UFC champion has been sentenced to five years in prison.

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Trump officials accidentally texted military strike plans to a journalist. We have key takeaways from a federal court hearing on the deportation flights case. Turkey has detained thousands of protestors after the arrest of Istanbul's mayor. The Trump administration is making a new justification for attempting to deport a pro-Palestinian activist. Plus, Trump has a new pick to lead the CDC. 

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An appeals court is hearing the federal government’s request to lift a block on deportation flights. The Trump administration is taking efforts to downsize the federal government to the Supreme Court. Israel is moving forward with a controversial proposal that critics warn could amount to ethnic cleansing. A member of President Donald Trump’s legal team is taking on a new role. Plus, we’ll tell you which US industry is getting a big financial boost.

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We start with the latest updates on President Donald Trump’s tariff wars. The US has dropped charges against an alleged MS-13 gang leader as part of a deal with El-Salvador. The US and Russia are conducting high-stakes ceasefire talks today. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over Louisiana’s congressional map. Plus, we’ll tell you why the White House’s Easter Egg Roll plans are raising eyebrows this year.

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The IRS could soon help the Department of Homeland Security in their search for people suspected of being in the US illegally. There are concerns the US is heading towards defaulting on its loans. Wildfires are forcing evacuations in areas recovering from Hurricane Helene. We’ll bring you the weekend highlights from March Madness. Plus, genetic testing firm 23andMe is having some trouble.

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Russia, Ukraine and the US are in Saudia Arabia to discuss ending the war. Greenland’s leader is slamming a trip by US officials as “highly aggressive.” The Gaza death toll has reached a grim milestone. Pope Francis has been released from the hospital. Plus, the first Black woman to be elected to Congress as a Republican has died.

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Since Inauguration Day, Tesla has seen its stock price drop amid declining consumer interest and occasionally violent protests pushing back against CEO Elon Musk. We hear from drivers who have (and haven’t) ditched their cars and explore why it’s not just DOGE giving the company reason to worry.

Guest: Allison Morrow, CNN Business Senior Writer

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A world-first in Sydney could offer a lifeline for those waiting for a heart transplant. A high school teacher in Pennsylvania created a kindness challenge for her students. The Sports Bra bar is attracting major attention as March Madness kicks off. A New Jersey woman returned a library book that’s nearly a century overdue. Plus, local police and a four-year-old struck a plea deal in Wisconsin after his mom ate his ice cream.

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A federal judge raised concerns in a hearing today about the Trump administration's recent deportation flights. Israel gave Hamas a new warning since their Gaza ceasefire collapsed this week. We'll explain what cuts to the National Weather Service could mean for forecasts. We have the latest aviation episode involving a Southwest Airlines flight. Plus, a US judge records an unusual video dissent.

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President Donald Trump announced his plans for the Education Department after dismantling the key agency. Some flights are resuming at London Heathrow airport after a major power outage. New York's top court blocked NYC from letting noncitizens vote. A major victory for the Sudanese army in its fight against rival paramilitary forces. Plus, Buy Now, Pay Later services may soon be part of your takeout options.

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The dispute between the DOJ and a federal judge over migrant deportations may be settled at a hearing today. Hamas is considering the US’ latest ceasefire proposal. We give an update on the fire at London Heathrow which has caused travel chaos worldwide. Former UFC fighter Conor McGregor announces run for the Irish presidency this year. Plus, we’ll tell you which nation just qualified for the 2026 men’s soccer World Cup. 

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Airlines are rushing to cancel hundreds of flights, as London’s Heathrow airport shut-down impacts travel around the world. We break down how President Donald Trump’s order to dismantle the Department of Education could affect schools and students. Democrats have come face to face with frustrated voters at Town Hall’s this week. New details have been revealed into the crash that caused a plane to flip at Toronto airport. Plus, a judge has made a ruling on whether a popular Christmas hit was stolen.

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One of the world’s busiest international airports has been shut down, causing global travel chaos. The Trump administration’s deportation attempts are facing more legal fallout. Elon Musk is set to visit the Pentagon today. A Ukrainian port city is up in flames, just days before peace talks resume. Plus, we’ll tell you why transport officials have an urgent warning about dozens of bridges across the US.

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President Donald Trump is looking to fulfill a campaign promise with his latest dismantling attempt. We have have an update on the back-and-forth between a judge and the Justice Department on deportation flights. A third American has been released under the Trump administration. Fed-up voters are airing out their frustrations at lawmakers during heated town halls. Plus, an NBA team sold for a record price.

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Europe has a new timeline to rollout tariffs on US goods, including whiskey. There’s escalating violence in the Middle East since a Gaza ceasefire collapsed. We have two major findings about a Delta plane’s crash landing in Toronto. The newest president of the International Olympic Committee makes history. And, we’ll explain why Tesla is recalling most of its Cybertrucks in the US.

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Hamas has fired rockets at Israel in response to the renewed ground offensive in Gaza. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are sparking “stagflation” concerns. Venezuela's leader is calling the deportation of mostly Venezuelan migrants from the US to El Salvador a “kidnapping.” The man who was last seen with a missing US college student has left the Dominican Republic. Plus, we explain why there may be more kindness in the world than you think.

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We’ll tell you the latest on President Donald Trump’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education. Trump has shrugged off criticism by Chief Justice John Roberts over his attacks on a federal judge. China has been accused of executing Canadian citizens on drug smuggling charges. There are new details in the trial of the man charged with killing four University of Idaho students. Plus, we'll explain why France is set to give all its citizens a survival manual.

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President Donald Trump is planning to sign an order to start dismantling the Department of Education. Israeli airstrikes have killed dozens in Gaza overnight, as the Houthis launched a missile at Israel. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says he believes a partial ceasefire with Russia could be within reach. Tens of thousands of articles may have been removed or flagged from Pentagon websites. Plus, we’ll tell you which country is the happiest in the world.

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President Donald Trump agreed to help Ukraine during a call with the country's president. The Trump administration has placed one university's federal funding on hold. We're following new developments on a Palestinian activist detained by immigration authorities. A key rival to Turkey's president has been detained. Plus, a major shakeup at Amtrak. 

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We start with the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates as concerns grow about President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. We have details on Trump’s call with Ukraine’s president one day after his call with Russia’s. Israel launched its first ground offensive in Gaza since its ceasefire with Hamas collapsed. The Justice Department claims a judge is “continuing to beat a dead horse” by seeking more information about deportations. And, authorities announced charges in a Super Bowl reporter’s death investigation.

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President Donald Trump spoke with Ukraine's president this morning a day after Trump's call with Russia's president about the war in Ukraine. Tensions within the Democratic party have hit a boiling point. The man who was last seen with the US college student missing in the Dominican Republic has won his request for freedom. Previously classified records on the JFK assassination have been released by the Trump administration. Plus, we’ll tell you why Drake’s record label says he lost his rap battle with Kendrick Lamar.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is questioning whether Russia is serious about stopping strikes. It was another deadly night in Gaza and people in Israel are protesting. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady. ICE has detained a woman once named as one of Time’s 100 most influential people. Plus, we’ll bring you the highlights from the exciting start to March Madness.

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Russia and Ukraine have exchanged attacks overnight, despite the Kremlin agreeing to stop striking energy infrastructure targets. The Trump administration is fighting a lot of legal battles this week. Two NASA astronauts have splashed back down to Earth after unexpectedly spending nine months in space. The world just experienced its hottest decade. Plus, we’ll tell you why a Hollywood director has been arrested over a Netflix show that never aired.

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Ukraine's president says Russia isn't ready to end the war after high-stakes talks between Trump and Putin. Israel's prime minister addressed his country's renewed military actions in Gaza. Elon Musk's DOGE has been dealt a huge blow after a federal judge's ruling on USAID. A deadly plane crash in Honduras killed several people, including a popular music artist. Plus, we'll tell you where a measles outbreak in the US stands. 

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We start with details on a call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin about the future of the Ukraine war. Israeli officials are doubling down on a decision to restart the war in Gaza. Chief Justice John Roberts is pushing back on Trump's call to impeach a federal judge. We'll tell you about a notable change on the Health and Human Services website. And, a tech giant's mega merger is making the record books.

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Gaza has experienced its deadliest day in over 15 months as Israel pounds the enclave with deadly strikes. Presidents Donald Trump and Vladmir Putin are on the phone discussing terms to try to end the war in Ukraine. NASA astronauts are on their way home – what happens to the body after being in space for so long? Another mighty storm is putting millions in harm's way again in parts of the US. Plus, Americans are cutting back on snacks.

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People in Gaza are describing pulling bodies from the rubble as a ceasefire breaks down. We’ll take a look at what President Donald Trump is hoping to get out of a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump is cutting down Hunter and Ashley Biden’s Secret Service details. The parents of a missing student want authorities to declare her dead. And, Mexico says it’s arrested one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives.

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The ceasefire in Gaza has ended and there are reports Israeli strikes have already killed hundreds of people. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to hold a call today. A federal judge has scolded the Trump administration over deportations. Two NASA astronauts are finally on their way home. Plus, we’ll tell you which Ivy League college is expanding free tuition.

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A hearing is underway over President Donald Trump's controversial deportation flights and a judge's race to stop them. Then, we'll tell you about a deported Brown University doctor's legal fight. President Donald Trump has a warning for Iran about attacks from Houthi rebels. The Trump administration sidelined a key pandemic preparedness office as bird flu continues to spread. Plus, calls for the Senate minority leader to step down are growing louder.

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We begin with the latest reactions to the Trump administration. Communities are picking up the pieces following a deadly cross-country storm. Tensions are growing at the Lebanon-Syria border. New details are emerging about the man last known to have seen a missing college student in the Dominican Republic. Plus, Pepsi strikes a nearly $2 billion deal in the healthy soda wars.

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Retailers are sounding the alarm on the economy. A judge scheduled a hearing today after the Trump administration invoked wartime powers to deport hundreds of migrants against court orders. Layoffs at NOAA are taking expert eyes off the oceans at the worst possible time. Time to start filling your brackets for the men’s and women’s NCAA college basketball tournaments. Plus, is Guinness actually good for you? 

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The Trump Administration has deported hundreds of people using an 18th century law. A devastating and deadly US storm is now moving offshore. Canada’s new prime minister is in Europe to make some alliances. At least 59 people have been killed in a fire at a night club in North Macedonia. Plus, we’ll tell you which fast fashion retailer has filed for bankruptcy.

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Several states are starting to clear away the devastation after a weekend of deadly storms. The White House is denying that some of its deportations ignored an order from a judge. President Donald Trump says he’ll speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin this week. Democrats’ overall favorability has dropped to a record low. Plus, the Vatican has released a photo of Pope Francis in the hospital.

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A Trump administration effort to deport prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has sparked fear on college campuses across the country that other international students could be targeted for their views. A year after student protests unsettled the nation, we look at the new administration’s moves on college campuses and hear from someone worried even US citizens could soon be caught up in the crackdown.

Guests: Belinda Davis, Rutgers University Professor of History

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A three-year-old boy conquered his fears and saved his great-grandmother. The Montana Bar Fairies are turning grief into action in a state plagued by drunk driving. A college student in Boston helps women in need feel seen and beautiful. Actor Michael Sheen paid off $1.3 million worth of debt for his neighbors. Plus, this guy has been diving for lost golf balls for 30 years.

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A stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown cleared a key hurdle in the Senate. President Donald Trump lashed out at his political foes in a campaign-style speech at the DOJ. Ukraine's president is urging the US to put pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war. Parts of the US could see wildfires and possible tornadoes this weekend. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs answered to additional allegations in his federal criminal case.

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Congressional Democrats are torn over Chuck Schumer’s support for the GOP’s government funding bill ahead of a midnight deadline. We have new developments on a Palestinian activist’s deportation case. New CDC data shows how big of an impact a large measles outbreak is having in the US. Canada has a new prime minister amid a US trade war. And, new details are emerging in the desperate search for a missing college student.

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The Senate is set to vote on a stopgap spending bill before government funding runs out at midnight. President Donald Trump is set to give “law-and-order" speech. We’ll tell you why gold prices have reached record highs. Hamas says it’s willing to release an American Israeli soldier. Plus, a pro-golfer had a surprising reaction after he was heckled this week.

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Senate Democrats have hours left to decide whether they’ll vote for a Republican stopgap bill, or let the government shut down. We'll tell you why President Donald Trump wants to invoke a wartime authority. Americans are skeptical that Trump’s approach to the war in Ukraine will bring peace. A cross-country storm is expected to explode in strength today. Plus, some acne creams are being pulled from shelves.

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Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer has stunned some of his colleagues with his decision on the Republican stopgap spending bill. Another federal judge has ruled that fired probationary workers should be reinstated. Passengers had to evacuate onto an American Airlines plane wing last night. The official death toll from the Columbine School Shooting has risen to 14. Plus, we’ll tell you how Steph Curry once again made history.

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We start with the arrests of nearly 100 protesters at Trump Tower. President Donald Trump is appealing to the Supreme Court to let him end birthright citizenship. Trump and Ukraine's president are weighing in on Russia's response to a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine. US stocks slid as Trump's trade war escalates. Plus, we'll tell you what an American tourist did that may cost her visa.

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Some fired federal employees are getting their jobs back. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed “reservations” about a temporary ceasefire proposal in Ukraine. Senate Democrats are at odds over a last-ditch protest to oppose a Republican-led funding bill. A former Barclays and JPMorgan executive testified about his links to Jeffrey Epstein. And, a former Biden official may be running for president.

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President Donald Trump is threatening new tariffs on European alcohol. Trump is meeting NATO’s chief today, as a Kremlin official casts doubt on temporary ceasefire plans with Ukraine. Dr. Dave Weldon’s controversial nomination to become the new CDC director has been withdrawn. A new bill passed in Utah will change how minors can make downloads from app stores. Plus, we’ll tell you why two astronauts who have been in space for months will have to stay longer.

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