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SNAP Fully Covered, Passport Policy Ruling, Obesity Drug Prices and more Nov 06, 2025

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We start with a federal judge’s ruling on coverage for food stamp benefits this month amid a government shutdown. The Supreme Court clears way for President Donald Trump’s transgender passport policy. A verdict has been reached in a lawsuit filed by a former Virginia teacher shot by her student. We’ll break down the White House’s deals that promise to lower prices for some weight loss drugs. Plus, the latest on a case challenging federal agents’ crackdown tactics in Chicago.

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Travel Chaos, AI Job Cuts, Nancy Pelosi Retires and more Nov 06, 2025

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The US is set to face significant travel disruption. A new report shows the worrying effect AI is having on the job market. Nancy Pelosi, the first ever female House Speaker, will not stand for re-election. President Donald Trump won’t be at COP30 next week, but a presidential hopeful will be. Plus, how the FDA is cracking down on unlicensed Botox.

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Flight Cuts, Asia Typhoon, Hostage Abuse and more Nov 06, 2025

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The FAA is set to cut flights at dozens of airports, as the government shutdown continues. We have the latest on the investigation into the UPS plane crash in Kentucky. The Philippines has been devastated by the deadliest storm to hit Asia this year, with another one on the way. A male Israeli hostage has described being sexually assaulted while being held in Gaza. Plus, a major hockey milestone has been reached.

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SCOTUS on Tariffs, Reactions to Mamdani’s Win, FAA Flight Cuts and more Nov 05, 2025

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We start with the key takeaways on a Supreme Court hearing about President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Federal authorities gave an update on a deadly UPS plane crash investigation. Trump broke his silence on Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC’s mayoral race. We’ll tell you about the changes that could impact major airports this week if no deal to end the shutdown is reached. Plus, new arrests in connection to a second alleged terror plot.

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Record-Breaking Shutdown, Election Night Highlights, Winter Blast and more Nov 05, 2025

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The government shutdown is now the longest in American history. We have the key takeaways from last night’s sweep of election wins for Democrats. There’s some good news about the US economy. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs. Plus, why winter is coming early for parts of the US.

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Mamdani Wins, VA and NJ Elections, Louisville Plane Crash and more Nov 05, 2025

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We start with Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in New York City’s mayoral race. It was also a big night for Democrats with governor races in Virginia and New Jersey. Meanwhile, California held a critical vote on the state’s congressional map. A plane crash in Kentucky has killed at least seven people. Plus, a new study links melatonin to a serious health problem.

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High-stakes Races, Airport Delays, Jeep SUVs Recalled and more Nov 04, 2025

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We start with the final hours of voting in key races across the country. Anxiety around travel spikes as the government barrels towards its longest shutdown. Authorities made arrests in connection with a blast at Harvard Medical School. There’s a major recall impacting some Jeep SUVs worldwide. Plus, a new hurdle in the fight against climate change.

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Dick Cheney Dies, Polls Open, Sudan Crisis and more Nov 04, 2025

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Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died aged 84. Americans are heading out to voting booths in the first major elections of President Trump’s second term. Another state could join the congressional re-districting battle. The head of the UN has issued a dire warning about Sudan. Plus, there are big changes on the menu for two major restaurant chains.

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Election Day, Longest Shutdown, Israeli Military Scandal and more Nov 04, 2025

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Millions of Americans are heading to the voting booths for elections in New York, New Jersey and Virginia. This government shutdown is set to become the longest in history. We explain why Israel’s former top military lawyer has been arrested. A key political figure in North Korea has died. Plus, a multi-billion-dollar Starbucks deal in China.

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SNAP Half Covered, Alleged Terror Plot Charges, Trump’s Pardon Comments and more Nov 03, 2025

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We start with the Trump administration’s response to federal rulings ordering coverage for food stamp benefits. We have new developments on the suspects accused of planning a Halloween terror attack. We’ll tell you where President Donald Trump is contemplating sending US troops and why. A Fed governor Trump said he had fired spoke publicly for the first time. Plus, Trump draws scrutiny over one of his most controversial, recent pardons.

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