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The House is set to vote on bills that would impose harsher penalties on people under 18 in D.C. The Washington Post’s Meagan Flynn discusses the widespread ramifications these proposed laws might have.

ProPublica’s Hannah Allam breaks down how the administration is attempting to use sweeping 9/11 anti-terrorism laws as a boost for its deportation efforts.

Kentucky became the first state in the country to make 50-50 custody of children the default in any divorce. Rachel Wolfe, economics reporter at the Wall Street Journal, joins to talk about how the law has helped and hurt some families.

Plus, Israel launched its ground invasion of Gaza City, JD Vance vowed a crackdown on left-wing organizations in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, and the surgeons who put a man’s tooth into his eye to save his vision.

And finally, 100 unforgettable stories from the publishers that power Apple News, which is turning 10 years old today.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates this week. The Wall Street Journal’s Nick Timiraos joins to discuss the challenges facing the Fed’s decision and the uncertainty over Trump’s attempts to fire one of its governors.

The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk is not cooperating with authorities, Utah’s governor says. CBS has the latest. And The Atlantic’s Ali Breland, who profiled Kirk last year, reflects on his political evolution.

President Trump wants to disqualify transgender troops from the U.S. military. NPR’s Lauren Hodges breaks down how the administration is using medical records to do it.

Plus, Marco Rubio is meeting with Netanyahu in Israel to discuss the war in Gaza, Pope Leo criticized executive pay in his first interview as pontiff, and everything you should know about last night’s Emmy Awards.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Authorities have arrested a suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk. CBS News has more, while Politico explores the fears over political violence in the U.S.

A group of common chemicals known as phthalates, used in everything from medical devices to garden hoses and food packaging, has been linked to adverse health outcomes. The Washington Post’s Shannon Osaka joins to discuss their link to to pregnancy problems.

Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico generated an estimated $196 million in economic activity for the island. The Wall Street Journal’s Elias Leight breaks down the financial and cultural impact of the concerts — and explains why Bad Bunny’s global tour is skipping the mainland U.S.

Plus, Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro, U.S. mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in a year, and a look ahead at the WNBA playoffs.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

The conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk died after being shot in the neck at an event in Utah. NBC News has live updates.

Russian drones violated Poland’s airspace late on Tuesday while going after targets in Ukraine, and were shot down. The Polish military said the incident posed a real threat to citizens, the Washington Post reports.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released his anticipated chronic-disease-fighting plan this week. Stat’s Sarah Todd explains how the report stirred backlash on both sides of the aisle.

Plus, the former acting FBI director sued the bureau and the attorney general, Elon Musk briefly lost his title as the world’s richest person, and newly discovered signs of ancient life on Mars.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Correction: Charlie Kirk worked with the Trump family on social-media outreach during the 2016 presidential election. A previous version of this episode said that Kirk was Donald Trump’s social-media coordinator during the 2016 election.

New Mexico will become the first state in the country to offer its residents free universal childcare. Source New Mexico reports the move could save some families in the state $12,000 a year.

Israel carried out air strikes aimed at Hamas leaders in Qatar. Bloomberg reports that the attack could upend Gaza ceasefire talks, with Qatar suspending its role as mediator.

More people are using beta blockers, typically prescribed for cardiovascular disease, to treat anxiety. The Wall Street Journal’s Sara O’Brien discusses how the drugs got so popular and the risks associated with taking them outside of their intended purpose.

Plus, a federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, violent protests in Nepal forced the prime minister to resign, why the U.S. jobs market is getting bleaker, and why scoring a World Cup ticket might be tougher than expected.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Federal authorities began increased immigration-enforcement operations in Chicago, targeting people with criminal records. Time reports. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled that immigration stops in Los Angeles can continue. The Wall Street Journal’s Jess Bravin tells us how the decision is part of a bigger pattern.

A key piece of Trump’s law-enforcement takeover in Washington, D.C., is clearing homeless encampments. Marissa Lang, an enterprise reporter at the Washington Post, explains why the administration’s promise of shelter and services to affected people is going largely unfulfilled.

KFF Health News reporter Arielle Zionts joins to discuss how rural hospitals are pooling their resources to save money and provide better care.

Plus, a birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein with what appears to be Trump’s signature on it was handed over to Congress, Lachlan Murdoch won his family’s succession battle, and how tossing baby puffins off of a cliff can be a good thing.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Hyundai has invested billions in American manufacturing. Now the immigration arrests of hundreds of workers at one of its plants in Georgia have shaken its confidence, Business Insider says. Meanwhile, Reuters reports that the Trump administration is planning more workplace enforcement operations.

Axios economics reporter Courtenay Brown joins to discuss what a recent disappointing jobs report tells us about the U.S. economy.

A patchwork legal group is standing up to Trump in court and winning. The Atlantic’s Michael Scherer explains their strategy and why it’s working.

Plus, Russia struck a government building in Kyiv, thousands marched in D.C. and Chicago in protest against Trump’s use of federal agents for state law enforcement, and the men’s and women’s winners from the U.S. Open.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

U.S. warships killed 11 people on a suspected Venezuelan smuggling craft on Tuesday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested they had drugs bound for the U.S., and said Trump planned to “wage war” on drug cartels. Idrees Ali, a Pentagon correspondent for Reuters, has been exploring whether the administration’s moves are legal.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparred with Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill yesterday in a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. Stat has the key takeaways.

Democrats are looking to regroup and make a plan for the midterms as Congress returns. The Washington Post’s Marianna Sotomayor details the party’s efforts to redefine itself.

Plus, Portugal is in mourning after 16 people died in a cable-car tragedy, Trump’s nominee for a role on the Federal Reserve board pledged to be independent, and how to buy Darth Vader’s lightsaber.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Vaccine policy is changing at a rapid rate as Florida and some Western states take drastically different paths on access and recommendations. Bloomberg’s Jessica Nix joins to discuss how the situation has become so confusing.

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein spoke at a press conference on Capitol Hill yesterday in support of a bill in the House that would require the release of documents related to the case. NBC News interviews one of the victims. 

CNN reporter Holmes Lybrand breaks down why courts in Washington, D.C., are struggling with increased caseloads as a result of Trump’s crime crackdown.

Plus, a court ordered Trump to unfreeze grants for Harvard, what presidents Xi and Putin talk about when they think no one is listening, and the 2025 NFL season is about to kick off.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Congress is back from summer recess with a list of big priorities — and some come with tight deadlines. NBC’s Sahil Kapur tells us more.

The landmark trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is approaching its conclusion. Manuela Andreoni, chief correspondent for Reuters in Brazil, speaks with us about the stakes of the case.

The Trump administration has issued more than $6 billion in fines to immigrants that it says have ignored deportation orders. Now it’s coming to collect. Wall Street Journal reporter Jack Morphet has the story.

Plus, the world’s leading professional association of genocide scholars said Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of the crime, a federal judge ruled that Trump’s deployment of troops to L.A. was illegal, and the White House policy threatening fall’s favorite flavor.

Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.