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Anita Dunn’s return brings Amazon ties under scrutiny May 31, 2022

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As the White House this month weighed how hard to engage Amazon founder Jeff Bezos over his criticism of its economic policies, it brought back senior advisor Anita Dunn, whose former firm does work for Amazon. Hailey Fuchs reports.

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Inside FEMA’s biased flood program May 27, 2022

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A new investigation from Politico’s E&E News has pulled back the curtain on FEMA’s unfair flood grant programs, which for years have favored wealthy and white areas. Tom Frank reports.

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How big of a threat is monkeypox? May 26, 2022

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Governments warn against panicking, but they are planning for the worst outcome. Carmen Paun reports.

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How 'Made in America' worsened the formula crisis May 25, 2022

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Due to a combination of Food and Drug Administration regulations and trade policy, 98% of the infant formula consumed in the United States is made here. But the current nationwide shortage of infant formula is proving a cautionary tale. Doug Palmer reports.

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The big midterm questions answered today May 24, 2022

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What’s next for Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp? Will the national fight over abortion lead to Rep. Henry Cuellar’s (D-Texas) defeat in the primary? Scott Bland shares his burning questions ahead of tonight's primaries.

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McConnell takes on MAGA over Ukraine aid May 23, 2022

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is determined to stamp out an isolationist, pro-Trump wing of his party that has pushed back on $40 billion in aid to Ukraine — and U.S. support more broadly. Andrew Desiderio reports.

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Kamala Harris wants to get out of D.C. May 20, 2022

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The Vice President has cast more tie-breaking votes than all but two predecessors. It’s starting to frustrate some staff. Eugene Daniels reports.

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How Fetterman could shake up cannabis policy on Capitol Hill May 19, 2022

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Legalizing weed isn’t the top priority for most voters, but Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman — who clinched the Dem nom for Senate — is betting that it could help draw people to the polls. Natalie Fertig reports.

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Ghana finally has enough Covid shots. But many still won't take it May 18, 2022

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When friends and family got sick last year, people across Ghana scrambled to get shots. But there weren’t enough. Now, many say they don’t want the jab. Local volunteers are struggling to change their minds. Erin Banco reports.

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Is this the end for Madison Cawthorn? May 17, 2022

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Today, primary voters in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District will decide whether their representative has become more trouble than he's worth. Once a rising conservative star, Cawthorn is now mired in controversy, facing the very real possibility his electoral career might end as quickly as it began. Michael Kruse reports.

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