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Maxwell-DOJ interview, US trade deficit, Titan submersible report & more Aug 05, 2025

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The Trump administration is weighing a decision involving Jeffrey Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The Texas House is set to reconvene, despite the absence of some Democratic lawmakers. President Donald Trump has hinted who might replace a key post, while new data shows how higher tariffs impacted the trade deficit. The US Coast Guard has released its report into the Titan submersible deaths in 2023. Plus, this disease could be more common due to climate change.

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Texas arrest warrants, Trump's big decisions, Olympics task force & more Aug 05, 2025

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We’ll look at what happens next as the standoff between Texas Republican lawmakers and absent Democrats continues. President Donald Trump will be filling two key economic leadership roles soon. Hundreds of wildfires are scorching Canada, and many are out of control. A grand jury has decided not to indict a former Atlanta officer after the death of a church deacon. Plus, a new task force will focus on Los Angeles 2028.

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Gaza ‘full conquest’, $15,000 visa bonds, zoo’s unexpected request & more Aug 05, 2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to call for a “full conquest” of Gaza. Texas Democrats are refusing to back down after civil arrest warrants were signed. We’ll tell you why the Attorney General wants a grand jury to investigate Obama administration officials. It could get a lot more expensive to visit the US on a business or tourist visa. Plus, the controversial reason a zoo in Denmark is asking for people’s unwanted pets.

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Abbott orders arrests, Witkoff’s Russia trip, manhunts underway & more Aug 04, 2025

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Texas Democrats who fled the state are at risk of being arrested amid a redistricting showdown. A Trump official heads to Russia as the deadline for a peace deal draws close. Canadian wildfire smoke is wreaking havoc in parts of the US. We’ll break down the searches for suspects in two separate homicides. Plus, researchers published new findings on the surge in colon cancer diagnoses.

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TX redistricting drama, Gaza ceasefire impasse, hurricane season forecast & more Aug 04, 2025

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Texas Democrats are making a desperate bid to prevent the GOP’s aggressive redrawing of the state’s congressional map. We’ll tell you what stalled ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas could mean for the war in Gaza. We explain what’s on tap for the most active stretch of the Atlantic hurricane season. United Airlines tells CNN about an incident that took place on a flight shortly after takeoff. Plus, the Trump administration is touting another win on the health front, but experts aren’t buying the hype.

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Trump teases new hire, Musk's pay package, SC governor hopeful & more Aug 04, 2025

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President Donald Trump says a new BLS commissioner will be announced soon. It’s going to be another big week for trade in the US. We’ll tell you how much Tesla's board agreed to pay its CEO. CNN gained rare access to a Taliban-approved, all-girls’ school in Afghanistan. Plus, a House Republican is running for governor in South Carolina.

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Democrats leave Texas, Social Security checks, '80s actor dies & more Aug 04, 2025

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Texas House Democrats are trying to stop a new congressional map being passed by leaving the state. One month on, Texas flooding survivors are still waiting for funding. Social Security will stop sending physical checks next month. Another death has been confirmed after part of a mine collapsed in Chile. Plus, tributes are being paid to a popular '80s actor.

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TX Dems leave state, Boeing workers strike, bar shooting manhunt & more Aug 04, 2025

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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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One Thing: Why Trump’s EPA Wants to Ditch Its Most Powerful Pollution Tool Aug 03, 2025

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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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5 Good Things: The Groundbreaking Surgery That Spanned Continents Aug 02, 2025

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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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