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Intelligence Sharing Rift, 50-Year Mortgages, Islamabad Bombing and more Nov 11, 2025

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The government shutdown may be ending, but air travel is likely to be impacted for months. The UK is pausing some intelligence sharing with the US over its military strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats. President Donald Trump’s is floating 50-year mortgages. Pakistan’s capital has suffered its deadliest attack in almost 20 years. Plus, why China has removed two of its most popular gay dating apps.

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Senate Deal Passes, Camp Mystic Lawsuit, Arctic Blast and more Nov 11, 2025

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The Senate has passed a deal to end the government shutdown. President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the verdict that he sexually assaulted and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll. Families of campers and counselors who died in the Texas floods are suing Camp Mystic’s owners. Trump has ramped up his attacks on the BBC. Plus, millions of Americans are facing freezing cold temperatures and snow.

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Funding deal vote, Tariff Rebate Checks, Buffett’s Farewell Letter and more Nov 10, 2025

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The Senate is expected to vote on a short-term funding bill to reopen the government. President Donald Trump is floating tariff rebate checks again, but could they become reality? The FDA made a pivotal move for women with menopause symptoms. A car explosion in India is under investigation. Plus, Warren Buffett on his future plans.

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Democrats Fractured, Same-Sex Marriage Decision, MLB Stars Indicted and more Nov 10, 2025

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Senior Democrats are fuming after several Senators broke ranks to reach a shutdown deal. There’s ongoing confusion over government funding for SNAP benefits. The Supreme Court has decided on whether to revisit its same-sex marriage precedent. Syria’s President Ahmad Al-Sharaa is set to visit the White House today. Plus, we explain why two Cleveland Guardians pitchers have been indicted.

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Shutdown Deal, Trump Pardons, BBC Scandal and more Nov 10, 2025

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The longest government shutdown in US history could be ending soon. President Donald Trump has pardoned a long list of allies allegedly involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The Philippines has been hit by a second deadly typhoon in a week. We explain why the editing of a Trump speech led to the resignation of top BBC leaders. Plus, an arctic blast could be on the way to parts of the US today.

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One Thing: How a Holocaust Denier Sparked a MAGA Civil War Nov 09, 2025

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Ever since Tucker Carlson interviewed White nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, Republicans have been at odds over how to deal with what some see as a growing embrace of hateful voices like Fuentes’ within the party. But experts say voices like his might hold too much sway with young, disaffected Republicans to easily remove from the picture.

For more: Fierce backlash within GOP after Tucker Carlson gives White nationalist Nick Fuentes a platform

The world according to Candace Owens

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Guest: Will Sommer, Senior Reporter, The Bulwark

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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5 Good Things: How a Boat Full of Goats Saved an Island Nov 08, 2025

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People step up nationwide to help feed their neighbors who rely on SNAP benefits. New research shows why you should go on walks more often. A forbidden book changed this former prisoner's life – now he's on a mission to bring libraries to prisons nationwide. Find out how goats are helping restore a Tennessee island. Plus, the 2025 Hero Dog of the Year was a stray three years ago.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson

Showrunner: Faiz Jamil

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

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Travel Nightmare, ICE’s Recruitment Message, Grammy Nominations and more Nov 07, 2025

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Congress remains gridlocked over a deal to end the government shutdown as travelers navigate flight cancellations. We’ll tell you the latest Ivy League university to settle with the Trump administration. A controversial Trump ally visited the White House to discuss the war in Ukraine. We explain why ICE is attempting to recruit NYPD officers. Plus, a superstar’s noteworthy absence from the 2026 Grammy nominations.

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Mass Flight Cancellations, Kremlin Rift Rumors, Suspicious Package and more Nov 07, 2025

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Hundreds of flight cancellations are impacting airports across the country. The Supreme Court is considering a long shot bid to overturn its same-sex marriage precedent. We explain why Israel has launched strikes on Lebanon. There are rumors of a leadership shake-up at the top of the Kremlin. Plus, multiple people are ill after a suspicious package was sent to an army base.

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Flights Cancelled, $1T Pay Package, DC Sandwich Thrower and more Nov 07, 2025

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Hundreds of flights have already been cancelled as the shutdown travel chaos continues. Hungary’s Prime Minister is at the White House for what’s set to be a high stakes meeting on Russian oil. The US has carried out another strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean. Elon Musk’s is one step closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire. Plus, a court has ruled on the Washington, DC, sandwich thrower.

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