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On today’s show: NPR’s David Folkenflik explains why CBS stands at the epicenter of Trump’s assault on the media.

Immigration arrests in churches? Some clergy say not so fast. Andrea Castillo, federal-immigration reporter for the L.A. Times, has details on the pushback.

Trump says minting the 1-cent coin is “wasteful.” Time has what to know about the yearslong debate over whether to stop.

Plus, federal authorities appealed an order to unfreeze certain federal spending, Hamas said it will delay the release of the next round of Israeli hostages, and the DOJ ordered prosecutors to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. 

On today’s show: The speed at which Trump and Elon Musk have dismantled USAID has shocked people on both sides of the aisle. The Atlantic’s Russell Berman explains why. 

Trump’s new budget chief was previously one of the architects of Project 2025. Politico White House reporter Megan Messerly discusses how, despite Trump’s repeated disavowal of the controversial policy plan during the campaign, we’re already seeing much of it unfolding.

Worries over bird flu are growing after the deaths of several birds at New York City zoos. NBC News reports on the precautions being taken. NPR also reports on why bird flu is affecting prices of eggs but not, for example, chicken wings. 

Plus, Trump announced new tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl LIX champions, and Kendrick Lamar’s triumphant halftime performance.

On today’s show: Bloomberg’s Annie Massa looks at the potential for conflicts of interest for Trump and those he’s tapped to join his administration.

The White House says Elon Musk will regulate his own conflicts of interest. Bloomberg has more.

NPR explains why Venezuelans in Florida feel betrayed by Trump.

The path to winning at this weekend’s Super Bowl is simple for both the Eagles and the Chiefs. The Athletic’s Nate Tayor explains.

Plus, a federal judge halted the administration’s deadline for government workers to decide if they want to resign, and authorities are investigating the theft of 100,000 eggs from a trailer in Pennsylvania.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: Trump walked back his comments on a U.S. takeover of Gaza. The Wall Street Journal’s Dov Lieber discusses local reaction to his proposals.

Trump signed an executive order to create an American sovereign-wealth fund, and the first thing he says it could do is bid to buy TikTok. Axios has the details. 

Kendrick Lamar is set to perform at the Super Bowl, and many people are wondering if he’ll bring his beef with Drake to the stage. The Los Angeles Times’s August Brown lays out what that might mean for both sides.

Plus, a church in D.C. vandalized by the Proud Boys now owns the group’s name, why some Google employees blasted the company’s latest AI guidelines, and how parents are keeping up with the latest slang.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: Trump proposed a permanent displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Reuters has more.

Meanwhile, Trump and Elon Musk are waging a two-front war as Musk does the president’s “dirty work.” Isaac Arnsdorf from the Washington Post has the story.

Kate Sosin from The 19th looks at the Trump administration’s moves to restrict the rights of transgender people.

Plus, Darren Beattie, who has made past controversial statements, has been named acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy. The trial of the man accused in Salman Rushdie’s stabbing has begun. And the NFL plans to remove “End Racism” messaging in the end zone ahead of the Super Bowl.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: What is USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development? And why do Trump and Elon Musk want to gut it? NPR has more. 

Trump says President McKinley made the U.S. prosperous through tariffs and cites him as inspiration for his own tariff plan. Historians told the Washington Post that Trump has an incomplete understanding of our 25th president.

How worried should you be about bird flu, and what could it mean for your health? Vox’s Jess Craig explains.

Plus, the future of the Gaza ceasefire deal hinges on Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting today, former Spain football chief Luis Rubiales is on trial for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent after the team won the 2023 World Cup, and how a former NBA coach could cash in big if the Chiefs win the Super Bowl. 

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: Reuters reports that the world is on the brink of a trade war. USA Today explains what it all means for our wallets. 

Is flying less safe right now? Zach Wichter with USA Today answers the key questions. 

Semafor’s David Weigel unpacks what the selection of a new Democratic National Committee chair means for the future of the party.

Plus, Elon Musk now has access to a crucial Treasury Department payment system, the NBA trade that shocked the entire league, and the Grammy Awards’ biggest winners.

Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

On today’s show: What we know about the figure skaters who were on board the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C. USA Today reports on the reaction to the crash from the skating world.

CNN has a look at how Trump’s Cabinet nominees faced their sharpest bipartisan grilling to date, along with other takeaways from Thursday’s confirmation hearings. 

Juan Forero with the Wall Street Journal describes what recently deported migrants say about how they were treated by U.S. officials.

Plus, tips on how to follow the news in a chaotic time, the force in women’s sports that’s even more powerful than Caitlin Clark, and why people are asking if this could be the year Beyoncé finally wins the Grammy for Album of the Year.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: The latest on the crash between an army helicopter and passenger plane in Washington, D.C. ABC News has live updates.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing for HHS secretary. CNN breaks down what happened.

Alex Ward with the Wall Street Journal describes the rush for exemption waivers after the Trump administration temporarily paused funding for foreign aid.

Plus, Trump signs the first piece of legislation of his second term, former Sen. Bob Menendez is sentenced for bribery, and how a massive concert to benefit L.A. fire recovery came together in 48 hours.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.