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Doubling Down Feb 20, 2025

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President Trump continues to repeat Russian talking points, falsely labeling the Ukrainian president a "dictator." Plus, Hamas is handing over the remains of four Israeli hostages, including its two youngest victims of the October 7 attacks. And New York's governor vows not to back down after Trump kills congestion pricing in New York City and proclaims, "Long live the king."

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A Budding Buddy Bromance Feb 19, 2025

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President Trump holds the first joint interview of his second term not with his vice president, but first buddy, Elon Musk. Plus, Trump blames Ukraine for the full- scale invasion of their own country. Also: Passengers recount the moment their plane flipped upside down during landing. And top New York officials weigh removing Eric Adams from his post as a judge prepares to consider a motion to dismiss his corruption charges.

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'We Were Hanging Like Bats' Feb 18, 2025

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First, we bring you the latest on a plane that crashed and flipped upside down during landing. Then, senior US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia about ending the war in Ukraine ... without Ukraine. Plus, President Trump has directed Elon Musk and the DOGE team to identify fraud at the Social Security Administration.

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Peace Talks Without Ukraine? Feb 17, 2025

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The US Secretary of State lands in Saudi Arabia to begin negotiations with Russia about ending its war with Ukraine. Notably absent? Ukraine. Plus, President Trump appeals to the Supreme Court to let him fire a top government watchdog. And another human case of bird flu pops up as a vaccine receives conditional approval.

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Calling it Quits Feb 14, 2025

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A top prosecutor and DOJ officials step down over orders to drop the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. President Trump believes Vladimir Putin when he says he wants peace. Thousands of federal workers, many of them with families, are shown the door as the White House widens its blitz to slash the federal government. Trump doubles, triples, quadruples down on tariffs.

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More Government Workers Get Pink Slips Feb 13, 2025

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Terminations are now underway at the Department of Education and the Small Business Administration. Presidents Trump and Putin discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Hamas now says it will release hostages as planned this weekend. Senators start voting on the nation's health and human services secretary in about an hour.

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'The Luckiest Man on Earth' Feb 12, 2025

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We begin this morning with the end of a personal nightmare. An American teacher back on American soil after spending more than three years in a Russian prison echoes Lou Gehrig in expressing his gratitude. Plus, Elon Musk faces questions from inside the White House defending the administration's sweeping overhaul of the federal government. Also: President Trump is standing firm on his plan to take over Gaza and relocate two million Palestinians who call it home.

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Storming the Court? Feb 11, 2025

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With President Trump's blitz to overhaul the federal government roadblocked by federal judges, his top allies are now suggesting he could defy the courts. Meanwhile, Trump says he may cut aid to US allies Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to back his plans to expel two million Palestinians from Gaza. Plus, Elon Musk leads a nearly $100 billion charge to acquire control of OpenAI.

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Fly Eagles Fly Feb 10, 2025

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Sweet revenge for the city of brotherly love, as Philadelphia routs the Chiefs, denying Kansas City what would have been a historic third consecutive Super Bowl victory. Plus, President Trump announces his plans to unveil more tariffs this week. We also look at the legal battles Team Trump faces as they push to overhaul the federal government.

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Trump's Buyout Plan Paused Feb 07, 2025

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A judge temporarily halts President Trump's offer of incentives for federal workers to quit. Republicans in the House and Senate are at odds over the best way to get Trump's agenda through Congress. Why Israel's prime minister gave Donald Trump a gold-plated pager.

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