Trump’s diagnosis, FDA approves Juul e-cigarettes, midterm motivation & more
We start with President Trump’s medical diagnosis for leg swelling. Juul’s tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes can go back on the market. The Trump administration paused research that could improve flood preparedness. The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously voted to advance the nomination of a controversial appointee. Plus, which political party is more motivated for the midterms?
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‘Good Trouble’ protests, Trump officials visit Alcatraz, landmark voting age reform & more
We begin with massive protests nationwide against President Donald Trump’s controversial policies. Former and current State Department officials warn last week’s mass firings could be dangerous. The US attorney general is touring the former notorious Alcatraz prison after Trump called for its reopening. Pope Leo the XIV is reacting to a strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church. And, we’ll tell you where the national voting age could be lowered to 16.Â
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Summer of storms, UCB professor murder update, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer dies & more
Democrats are pushing back on an executive order to end collective bargaining rights for federal workers. Water rescues are underway in Kansas City, MO after a month's worth of rain fell in just 12 hours. Suspects have been charged in the murder of a UC Berkeley professor. Americans are still opening their wallets despite President Donald Trump's tariffs. Plus, a 60s pop star who found recent TikTok fame has died.Â
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Gulf coast prepares, 500 tons of food waste, liquids in carry-ons & more
Millions of people living along the Gulf Coast are getting ready for severe flooding as a tropical storm approaches. Republicans are racing to get DOGE cuts approved. We'll tell you why the US is set to destroy 500 metric tons of food meant to go to starving people. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing his fifth lawsuit in 2 weeks. Plus, rules could be changing around how much liquid you can take on a flight.
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Senate approves DOGE cuts, states sue FEMA, Epstein prosecutor fired & more
The Senate has passed $9 billion in cuts for foreign aid and public broadcasting. We’ll tell you why 20 Democratic led states are suing FEMA. A federal prosecutor who’s worked on high profile cases has been fired. A huge fire has killed dozens of people at a commercial building in Iraq. Plus, a debate about cryptocurrency has broken a record.
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