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Comey indictment, imported drugs tariffs, Hamas interview & more Sep 26, 2025

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Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted by the DOJ. President Donald Trump is slapping a huge levy on some medicines made outside the US. CNN has interviewed a senior Hamas official. A mysterious gathering of US military personnel is being called by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Plus, the reason why Russia is banning fuel exports.

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ICE shooter’s note, Amazon’s historic settlement, ‘Diddy’ in court & more Sep 25, 2025

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Authorities gave new findings in their Dallas ICE field office shooting investigation. President Donald Trump weighed in on the pressure campaign to indict former FBI Director James Comey. We’ll explain why the defense secretary’s sudden move to meet military officers next week is highly unusual. We have details about Amazon’s settlement with the FTC over Prime subscriptions. Plus, Sean “Diddy” Combs makes his latest court appearance ahead of his sentencing.

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US economy’s comeback, struggling Starbucks, abortion drug questions & more Sep 25, 2025

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We’ll break down new, promising economic data. Starbucks announces store closures and another round of layoffs. The FDA says it will study the safety and efficacy of the widely-used abortion drug mifepristone. We’re a step closer to a US TikTok deal. Plus, a Paris court has ruled a former French President must go to prison.

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Federal layoffs threat, James Comey indictment, Jimmy Kimmel ratings & more Sep 25, 2025

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With a government shutdown looming, the White House is threatening more federal firings. We have the latest on the shooting at an ICE detention facility in Dallas. Federal prosecutors are weighing up an indictment for former FBI director James Comey. The UN General Assembly is set to hear from the Palestinian Authority president today. Plus, how Jimmy Kimmel fared on his return to his late-night show.

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ICE detainee killed, Joe Rogan defends Kimmel, fed workers rehired & more Sep 24, 2025

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We start with an update on a deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas. Joe Rogan weighs in on Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. A DOJ official is walking back a recent threat to investigate an FBI agent. The Trump administration is offering purged federal workers a chance. Plus, a noteworthy forecast in the final months of hurricane season.

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Texas ICE shooting, ‘real bear’ Russia, Rapture Tok & more Sep 24, 2025

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Multiple people have been shot at an ICE facility in Dallas. Russia has pushed back on President Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine can take back territory occupied by Russia. A survey of business leaders reveals how much tariffs are affecting US inflation. International health agencies are reacting to Trump’s claims linking Tylenol to autism. Plus, why a group of TikTokers think a religious rapture could happen today.

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Kimmel monologue, Trump’s ‘big shift’ on Russia, AZ special election & more Sep 24, 2025

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An emotional Jimmy Kimmel returned to ABC and attacked attempts to curb free speech. Ukraine’s president is hailing a “big shift” from President Donald Trump on Russia. We have the results of Arizona’s special election. A powerful typhoon has led to more than two million evacuations in China. Plus, an update on the summer camp where girls and counselors were killed in July’s Texas flooding.

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Trump’s UN speech, Trump’s would-be assassin guilty, UCLA’s funding restored & more Sep 23, 2025

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We begin with President Donald Trump’s highlights at the United Nations General Assembly this afternoon. The trial of the man accused of attempting to kill Trump has ended dramatically. Some ABC affiliates won’t show Jimmy Kimmel’s return tonight. We’ll tell you why the Federal Reserve Chairman suggests no further rate cuts for now. Plus, a judge’s ruling on UCLA’s federal grant funding.

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Trump’s UN speech, NYC mayor endorsement, world's best soccer players & more Sep 23, 2025

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First, we’ll tell you what President Donald Trump had to say to world leaders at the UN General Assembly. Israel is pushing deeper into Gaza City. Zohran Mamdani has received an endorsement from a major Democrat figure. European allies have put out a warning to Russia if it violates NATO airspace again. Plus, the winners of the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

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Kimmel back tonight, Tylenol warning pushback, record-breaking astronauts & more Sep 23, 2025

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Jimmy Kimmel is set to address his suspension when he returns to air tonight, but it won’t be aired everywhere. Experts say expectant mothers can take Tylenol, despite President Donald Trump’s claims. Meanwhile, Trump is set to address the UN General Assembly today, as calls grow louder for a two-state solution in the Middle East. Hurricane Gabrielle is gaining force in the Atlantic. Plus, why NASA's newest astronauts are making history. (edited)

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