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Trump’s bill race, Andrew Cuomo investigation, ‘Golden Dome’ plans & more May 21, 2025

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House Republicans are rushing to get President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill passed. South Africa’s president is in the US to try to mend frosty relations. We’ll tell you why the Justice Department is investigating former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Multiple tornadoes were reported in the Southeastern US yesterday, and the threat isn’t over. Plus, Trump wants to build a “Golden Dome.”

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Covid vaccine shakeup, battle over Trump agenda, Israel trade suspensions & more May 20, 2025

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We’ll tell you what changes to the way the FDA approves Covid-19 vaccines could mean for Americans. House GOP members are still divided over President Donald Trump’s agenda after his personal pitch. Israel is facing pressure from other countries amid its new offensive in Gaza. The added costs of Trump’s tariffs have started to hurt Home Depot. Plus, there’s been another arrest in the New Orleans jail break case – but it’s not an inmate

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Trump meets with House GOP, Earth sciences cuts, Mexican Navy ship crash & more May 20, 2025

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President Donald Trump met with House Republicans to try to get his legislative agenda over the finish line. One of the sticking points for House GOP members is the state and local tax deduction – we’ll explain. Federal agencies that track and monitor earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis face serious cuts. We break down what we know and don’t know about former President Biden’s cancer diagnosis. Plus, new details emerge about the Mexican Navy training ship that crashed into New York’s Brooklyn Bridge.

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GOP at odds, Qatar jet narrative, thousands of chicks abandoned & more May 20, 2025

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President Donald Trump is trying to bring two groups of House Republicans in line. Severe weather is bringing a tornado risk to areas already badly hit. There are questions about whether Qatar offered the US a jet, or if the Trump administration asked for it. We’ll tell you why a Democratic congresswoman has been charged. Plus, 12,000 chicks were left in a postal truck.

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Trump on Capitol Hill, inmate escape fallout, safe sunscreens & more May 20, 2025

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President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin had different takes on yesterday’s call. Meanwhile, Trump is trying to convince GOP hardliners to back his “big, beautiful bill.” Israel is facing international pressure over its new offensive in Gaza. Four out of 10 escaped New Orleans inmates have been captured. Plus, a lot of sunscreens being sold in the US reportedly aren’t safe and effective.

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Brooklyn Bridge collision latest, Israel’s new offensive, CBS exec resigns & more May 19, 2025

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Federal investigators are on the site of a deadly collision at New York’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Israel faces intensive pressure from allies after a new ground offensive over the weekend. Three witnesses testified in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial. Organizations are pushing back on a bill by House Republicans on AI regulation. Plus, another executive is leaving CBS News.

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High-stakes call, SCOTUS ruling, post-Brexit deal & more May 19, 2025

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We start with key points on a notably long phone conversation between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Supreme Court has ruled on an immigration case that could lead to deportations. We have details on the UK and EU’s landmark deal “resetting" their post-Brexit relationship. Former President Joe Biden addressed his cancer diagnosis for the first time on social media. And, the WNBA investigates alleged racial comments made against Angel Reese.

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Trump and Putin talk, explicit deepfakes law, rail strike over & more May 19, 2025

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President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are on the phone. Trump has warned companies against raising prices because of the global trade war. Week 2 of the federal criminal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs begins. A new law is being signed today to help victims of deepfake images. Plus, New Jersey’s trains are about to get back on track.

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'Big, beautiful' bill advances, Biden treatment options, severe weather update & more May 19, 2025

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Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts bill has cleared a key hurdle. Former President Joe Biden and his family are reviewing treatment options for his prostate cancer diagnosis. Severe storms and tornados are set to hit parts of the US today. Police have identified the suspect from the Palm Springs fertility clinic explosion. Plus, a manhunt is underway in New Orleans for seven escaped prisoners.

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Trump-Putin call, Biden cancer diagnosis, Pope Leo’s first mass & more May 19, 2025

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President Donald Trump is set to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin today. Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Israel has launched a major ground offensive in Gaza, alongside deadly airstrikes. There’s an update on how a Mexican ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. Plus, what Pope Leo XIV said in his first mass.

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