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Get context, not just headlines. Every weekday The Excerpt brings USA TODAY’s award-winning journalists from across the nation together to unpack America’s most pressing stories — from politics and culture to sports and entertainment — with host Dana Taylor.

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Why DOGE is back at the Supreme Court Oct 14, 2026

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Why is DOGE back before the Supreme Court? USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe explains the fight over government transparency, what records watchdog groups want to see, and why the ruling could affect how future administrations shield information from public view.

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ICE said it wasn't tracking protesters. Then we got records. Oct 13, 2026

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USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler explains how reporters fought for months to obtain ICE records and what they uncovered inside an "agitator" tracking system. He also breaks down why the findings are fueling new questions about protest surveillance and government transparency.

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Why 5 million Americans lost SNAP benefits Oct 12, 2026

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Five million Americans have already fallen off SNAP rolls, and experts say that may be just the beginning. Sarah D. Wire, senior national news reporter for USA TODAY, explains how new federal requirements are reshaping food assistance programs and what the changes mean for families who rely on SNAP.

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Christa Pike's lawyers warned of issues before her botched execution Oct 09, 2026

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Convicted murderer Christa Pike was sentenced to death by lethal injection on September 30th, but somehow survived. Her situation has surprised many, but new reporting suggests there were warning signs something could go wrong.

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The warning signs Nicole Brown Simpson’s family missed Oct 08, 2026

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Author and domestic violence advocate Denise Brown reflects on the warning signs her family missed before Nicole Brown Simpson’s death. She explains what she later learned about power, control and the cycle of abuse, and what families need to understand when someone they love may be at risk.

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America needs tradespeople. Why can’t they find jobs? Oct 07, 2026

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America needs electricians, plumbers and other tradespeople. So why are newly trained workers still struggling to get hired? Rachel Barber, USA TODAY money reporter, explains the contradiction behind the skilled-worker shortage and what it could mean for repairs, infrastructure and essential services.

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Data centers made this county rich. Then came the backlash Oct 06, 2026

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For years, Loudoun County, Virginia, treated data centers as an economic success story. Fast-track approvals attracted major developers, and the tax windfall paid for public services across the county. Now residents say the growth has gone too far. USA TODAY National Reporter Christopher Cann examines the backlash and what other communities can learn from Loudoun’s experience.

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Hakeem Jeffries on the Democratic Party's agenda if they win the House Oct 05, 2026

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With just over a month to go before the midterm elections, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins The Excerpt to discuss the rise of the DSA within the Democratic party, his private meeting with Trump adviser Jared Kushner, and why he believes the U.S. is in the midst of an "AI safety crisis."

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Cornell received 1,200 sexual violence reports. Few led to expulsion Oct 02, 2026

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Cornell University received more than 1,200 reports of sexual violence between 2018 and 2024, but only a fraction resulted in formal investigations and disciplinary action. Kenny Jacoby, investigative reporter for USA TODAY, joins The Excerpt to break down the numbers, the limits of campus misconduct systems and what experts say these outcomes can mean for student trust.

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Cancer is falling nationwide. Except in Iowa. Oct 01, 2026

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Cancer rates are declining across most of the United States. But Iowa is moving in the opposite direction. Iowa now has one of the nation's highest cancer incidence rates and is one of only three states where rates continue to rise. So what's different about Iowa? Nick El Hajj, reporter for the Des Moines Register, joins The Excerpt to discuss the theories researchers are investigating, from drinking water and nitrate pollution to radon exposure and other environmental factors. He also shares the stories of Iowa families searching for answers.

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