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Judge Calls Emergency Hearing Over Trump Deportation Apr 19, 2025

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We are learning new details about the condition of the undocumented migrant deported in error to El Salvador from the Democratic senator from Maryland who sat down with him face to face. Plus, reports reveal a clash between two of Trump’s money men, Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Police: Suspect In FSU Mass Shooting Is Son Of Sheriff’s Deputy Apr 18, 2025

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Two individuals were killed and six were hospitalized after a mass shooting in Tallahassee, Florida at Florida State University. Officers shot the suspected gunman, who is now hospitalized. Our experts join to react with the latest.

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Senator Goes To El Salvador To Push For Deported Man’s Return Apr 17, 2025

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A Pentagon source has described a purge at the Pentagon after a third Pentagon employee has been placed on administrative leave in the past 24 hours. Plus, a federal judge is threatening to hold the Trump administration in contempt of court over recent deportations.

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Palestinian Student Detained By ICE At U.S. Citizenship Interview Apr 16, 2025

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A look at President Trump’s new threat to Harvard University and the White House’s demand for an apology. Plus, in his first television interview, a government whistleblower sounds the alarm about why he believes DOGE has taken sensitive data from his agency.

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Trump: Open To Sending “Homegrown” Criminals To El Salvador Apr 15, 2025

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Despite admitting their own mistake and an order from the Supreme Court, the Trump administration says it will not bring back a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Plus, with students and teachers facing unsafe lead levels in public schools, the city of Milwaukee asked the Trump administration for help. We examine why they said no.

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Trade War Escalates As China Raises Tariffs On U.S. To 125% Apr 12, 2025

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Markets are currently closed at the end of a tumultuous week for the United States economy. China fired back today starting a new chapter in the trade war. Plus, an inside look at one of the world’s hottest car companies that happens to be a major rival to Tesla.

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Five People Pulled From Hudson River After Helicopter Crash Apr 11, 2025

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A helicopter tragically crashed into the Hudson River in New York. Officials just announced that all six people onboard, including three children, were killed. Also, President Trump admits there may be some transition problems as his trade war leads to another brutal day on Wall Street.

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Markets Rebound But Not To Pre-Tariff Announcement Levels Apr 10, 2025

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President Trump announces he is putting a 90-day pause on most of his tariffs after Wall Street loses nearly 6 trillion dollars in one week. He is, however, upping the ante on China. Is there any strategy here? Plus, a look at an upcoming Senate race which could become the most expensive in Senate history.

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Trump’s Tariffs Expected To Send Coffee, Produce Prices Soaring Apr 09, 2025

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President Trump just took his trade war with China up a notch by hitting Beijing with a tariff rate at a staggering 104%. As American consumers and companies brace for impact, we tell you where you’ll likely see prices rise first.

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Trump Remains Defiant After Volatile Day For U.S. Stocks Apr 08, 2025

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A mixed finish on Wall Street after the ups and downs jolted by Trump’s tariffs. How will this wild ride end? Today, new recession warnings from JP Morgan’s CEO. We check in with folks on all sides of this debate.

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