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Netanyahu at the White House, Trump’s plan to dismantle DOE, DeepSeek bans & more Feb 04, 2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to meet with President Donald Trump since the inauguration. The Trump administration has a plan to start the process of eliminating the Department of Education. A Neo-Nazi was convicted yesterday of conspiring to damage Maryland’s power grid. We’ll tell you what’s so exciting about the newest pain reliever to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Plus, some countries are getting ahead of AI concerns.

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FBI employees sue DOJ, air traffic controller shortage, “Instagram Island” empties & more Feb 04, 2025

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Several anonymous FBI employees have accused the Justice Department of violating the Constitution. President Donald Trump’s dismantling of the US Agency for International Development could cost thousands of Americans their jobs. Job openings shrank at the end of last year. It could be years before the shortage of US air traffic controllers is rectified. Plus, we’ll tell you why people are fleeing this popular tourist destination.

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RFK Jr. advances, China’s tariff reaction, egg surcharge & more Feb 04, 2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to becoming Health and Human Services Secretary. China is slapping retaliatory tariffs on US imports, ahead of a potential call between President Donald Trump and his Chinese-counterpart Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today. There’s been a shooting at a school in Sweden. Plus, we’ll tell you which restaurant chain is charging more for eggs.

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RFK Jr’s big test, possible TikTok buyer, Super Bowl ticket prices drop & more Feb 04, 2025

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Two of President Donald Trump’s nominees are facing big votes today. Tariffs could hit lower income families harder. Trump says TikTok could be bought by a newly proposed US sovereign wealth fund. 2.2 billion gallons of water have flowed out of California’s reservoirs. Plus, we’ll look at why people are paying less to see this year’s Super Bowl.

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China tariffs retaliation, El Salvador’s offer, teething sticks recall & more Feb 04, 2025

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China is introducing new duties on US goods as President Donald Trump's 10% tariff comes into effect. El Salvador has offered to house US criminals and people of any nationality who’ve been deported. Two of Trump’s nominees are facing uncertain votes today. The New Orleans Saints are coming under scrutiny over advising Catholic officials. Plus, a baby food company is recalling its teething sticks.

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Canada tariffs paused, Trump targets USAID, Congo ceasefire & more Feb 03, 2025

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Tariffs imposed on two of America’s biggest trading partners are on hold for now. President Donald Trump is making moves to shut down an agency that Democratic lawmakers say is critical to national security. We break down how much of Trump’s agenda aligns with the conservative blueprint Project 2025. We’ll tell you what experts say has led to a rapid decline in US drug overdose deaths. Plus, we’re tracking the latest development in heavy clashes between a rebel alliance and Congolese soldiers.

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Funding freeze pushback, tariff price increases, frog daddies ‘give birth’ & more Feb 03, 2025

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We start with the first sign that House Democrats will fight President Donald Trump’s dramatic changes within the federal government. We’ll tell you which items could get more expensive from Trump’s tariffs on some of America’s top trading partners. A new lawsuit has been filed two years since a toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The Ukrainian military weighs in on the impact of a potential ceasefire with Russia. And, some endangered frogs traveled halfway across the world to save their species from extinction.

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Mexico tariff paused, Greek earthquakes, shark birth mystery & more Feb 03, 2025

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President Donald Trump has paused tariffs for Mexico for one month. The Justice Department is putting pressure on FBI officials involved in January 6th investigations. Investigators are still searching for answers as crews start work to clear the wreckage of the DC plane collision. A popular tourist island in Greece has been hit by dozens of earthquakes. Plus, a baby shark is causing confusion at an aquarium in Louisiana.

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USAID office closed, Trump’s Panama threat, Oscar nominee won’t drop out & more Feb 03, 2025

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The main office of the US Agency for International Development in Washington was unexpectedly closed this morning. Tariffs are coming tomorrow, we’ll tell you what Americans think about them. President Donald Trump is making threats about the Panama Canal. The sexual assault trial in underway for former Spanish football executive Luis Rubiales. Plus, we’ll tell you which Oscar nominee is refusing to drop out of the race.

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Tariff retaliation threats, Netanyahu’s US trip, Beyoncé’s big night & more Feb 03, 2025

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Mexico, Canada and China are threatening to retaliate as US tariffs are set to start tomorrow. Elon Musk says President Donald Trump has agreed that USAID should be “shut down”. Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the US as a deadline passes to start talks on extending the ceasefire in Gaza. Salvage efforts are starting today to clear up the wreckage from last week’s midair plane collision near Reagan National Airport. Plus, Beyoncé’s wait is finally over.

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