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Trump agenda vs. courts, Ukraine’s NATO bid, inflation heats up & more Feb 12, 2025

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We break down what federal judges could do if their orders are ignored by the Trump administration. The US defense secretary has some bad news for Ukraine. The first inflation picture for 2025 isn’t pretty. A rainy forecast renews debris slide fears in Southern California, as winter storms hit parts of the eastern US. Plus, how is congestion pricing doing in New York City?

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AP's Oval Office block, Gaza ceasefire threat, ice sheet rescue & more Feb 12, 2025

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An AP reporter was reportedly barred from an event at the Oval Office, because the news agency is still using the name “Gulf of Mexico.” We’ll explain why Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening to end the ceasefire in Gaza. NASA may be able to bring back two stranded astronauts earlier than expected. Plus, more than a hundred fishermen have been rescued from a giant sheet of ice.

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Musk + Trump Q&A, Hegseth’s Europe push, Congresswoman’s allegations & more Feb 12, 2025

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Elon Musk and President Donald Trump held a Q and A in the Oval Office, defending their moves to overhaul the federal government. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is meeting his European counterparts today to talk about Ukraine and European security. We’ll hear from the American who was freed from Russian detention after more than three years. A congresswoman has accused several men of sexual abuse during a speech on the House floor. Plus, some cans of tuna have been recalled because of a botulism risk.

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire dispute, Russia releases American teacher, Vance on AI & more Feb 11, 2025

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Israel’s prime minister is threatening an end to the ceasefire agreement if Hamas doesn’t release more hostages on schedule. An American teacher wrongfully detained in Moscow has been released back to the US. The second in a trio of storms will likely send snow and ice to the Midwest and parts of the Northeast. We’ll tell you why the Department of Homeland Security says it’s fired four FEMA employees. Plus, Vice President JD Vance advocates for artificial intelligence.

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Musk targets CFPB, a notable flu season, JFK assassination records discovered & more Feb 11, 2025

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Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk has been granted access to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s systems. We’ll tell you how Steve Bannon pleaded to a second criminal conviction. This flu season has been the most intense in 15 years. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on Capitol Hill today. Plus, the FBI says it’s found thousands of new records related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

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Trump’s Middle East deal, AZ plane crash, Super Bowl ratings & more Feb 11, 2025

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President Donald Trump is meeting with Jordan’s King, as he adds pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan. We’ll talk through some of the legal challenges the Trump administration is juggling. Retaliation tariffs could cost Americans. A small jet owned by the lead singer of Mötley Crüe has crashed in Arizona. Plus, it was another big ratings year for the Super Bowl.

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Trump wants watchdog shut down, hair straightening products, Super Bowl protestor & more Feb 11, 2025

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President Donald Trump says he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Trump has also been raising concerns with his comments about Ukraine’s future. Winter weather is bringing a significant ice storm to parts of the US. We’ll look at what could happen next as the FDA considers banning a chemical used in hair straightening products. Plus, an artists says he’s responsible for the protest at the Super Bowl halftime show.

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'Let hell break out,’ Musk’s OpenAI offer, egg buying cap & more Feb 11, 2025

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President Donald Trump has told Israel to say “all bets are off” if Hamas doesn’t release hostages on Saturday. The Justice Department wants all charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped. Google Maps has changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for US users. Elon Musk is looking to buy OpenAI. Plus, we’ll tell you which major stores are limiting the number of eggs you can buy.

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‘Buyout’ pause extended, NIH research funding cap, trio of storms & more Feb 10, 2025

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A federal judge has temporarily extended a pause on President Donald Trump’s so-called federal buyout plan. More than a dozen states are suing to block federal cuts to research funding. A new bird flu variant has scientists on high alert. Trump’s deportation plan may be facing a steep challenge. Plus, rain, snow and ice are on the way to parts of the US this week.

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Ceasefire in jeopardy, egg crisis, WWII playground discovery & more Feb 10, 2025

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We start by breaking down Hamas’ latest accusations that Israel violated the ceasefire and hostage release deal. The federal government may be hindering commercial real estate’s recovery. Farmers and agricultural groups are weighing in on America’s egg crisis. A fiery explosion rocked a large chemical plant facility in Pennsylvania. And, we’ll tell you what surprising artifacts caused a children’s park to temporarily close.

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