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'No Crazy War’, Jeffries Endorses Mamdani, East Ballroom Donors and more Oct 24, 2025

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Venezuela’s president is pleading for peace, as President Donald Trump announced possible targets in Venezuela. An anonymous friend of President Trump has made an unusual donation. Zohran Mamdani has secured the support of a top House Democrat. We have an update on the legal dispute over National Guard deployment in Portland, Oregon. Plus, we’ll tell you who is paying for Trump’s new ballroom.

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Leticia James Plea, Inflation Report, Trump’s Trip and more Oct 24, 2025

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New York Attorney General Leticia James appeared in federal court in Virginia today in the mortgage fraud case against her. Hear how the government shutdown is financially impacting more than a million federal workers. We'll break down the latest inflation figures. President Donald Trump is heading to Asia today, ahead of a crucial meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Plus, why the Louvre heist is giving this company a publicity boost.

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Ad Stops Trade Talks, Virginia Congressional Maps, Alaska Airline Outage and more Oct 24, 2025

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President Donald Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over a TV ad. Virginia's Democrat lawmakers are looking to redraw the state’s US House districts. Passengers around the country were left stranded after Alaska Airlines' flights were temporarily grounded by an IT outage. The Trump administration is turning to the Navy to ramp up construction of migrant detention centers. Plus, tropical storm Melissa is rapidly strengthening over the Caribbean.

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NBA Scandal Fallout, Mortgage Rates, Binance Founder Pardoned and more Oct 23, 2025

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The head coach of the Portland Trailblazer’s has been placed on leave, as the FBI’s probe into the league continues. We tell you why President Donald Trump called off his plan to send federal agents to this city. A federal food assistance program is the latest casualty of the government shutdown. Some welcome news for American homebuyers. Plus, Trump opens a door for the world’s largest crypto exchange in the US.

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Russia Sanctions Reaction, Rebuilding Gaza, NBA Arrests and more Oct 23, 2025

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World leaders and markets have responded to the US’ fresh sanctions on Russian oil companies. Senate Republicans are trying a new tactic to pressure Democrats into ending the government funding stalemate. Vice President JD Vance has weighed in on the rebuilding of Rafah in Gaza. Pregnant women have reported mistreatment in ICE detention. Plus, an NBA player and a coach have been arrested.

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Russian Oil Sanctions, SF Federal Crackdown, Ballroom Donors and more Oct 23, 2025

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The Trump administration is hitting Russia’s two largest oil companies with sanctions. San Francisco’s leaders are getting ready to respond to a federal crackdown. The last debate in the race to be New York City’s mayor got heated last night. We tell you why more than 2,500 Starlink devices have been disabled. Plus, the list of donors is out for President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom.

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NC’s New Map, 8th US Strike, a Controversial Tattoo and more Oct 22, 2025

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We begin with the winner of the battle to redraw North Carolina’s congressional map. Federal judges are ruling on National troop deployment, but the Supreme Court may intervene. The US military has expanded its alleged drug-trafficking combat to the Pacific. We’ll tell you how the government shutdown impacts flu season. Plus, a controversial tattoo on the chest of a senate candidate.

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Democrat Shutdown Demands, Economy Warning, Gaza Aid Ruling and more Oct 22, 2025

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House Minority leader Chuck Schumer wants a meeting with President Donald Trump before he heads overseas. Some Americans are falling behind on this particular payment, and it’s a bad sign for the economy. The Pentagon has barred nearly all defense personnel from talking to lawmakers. The UN’s top court has criticized Israel’s aid restrictions into Gaza. Plus, cases of this type of cancer are rapidly rising in the US.

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Trump-Putin Meeting Fizzles, Trump’s Potential DOJ Payout, ICE Shooting and more Oct 22, 2025

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A planned meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin looks to have stalled out. Trump says he could be looking to get $230 million from his own Justice Department. A new poll suggests the message of the “No Kings” protest is resonating with a large swath of Americans. The body of the oldest hostage taken by Hamas has been returned to Israel. Plus, two people have been shot during an ICE operation in Los Angeles.

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Trump-Putin summit stalled, Vance in Israel, Giuffre’s memoir & more Oct 21, 2025

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We begin with President Donald Trump and why won't be meeting with his Russian counterpart anytime soon. Vice President JD Vance is in Israel today and says he’s optimistic about the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Two people were injured during an ICE operation in Los Angeles. A pardoned capitol rioter has been arrested and charged with threatening a Democratic leader. Plus, new details from Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir.

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