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Authorities are scrambling to enact President Donald Trump’s takeover of the Washington DC’s police force. We explain why millions are set to lose out on food stamps. Two people have died after an explosion at a Pittsburgh steel plant, yesterday. Trump has announced his pick for the new head of the Bureau of Labour Statistics. Plus, we’ll tell you what we know about Taylor Swift’s new album.

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We begin with the mayor of Washington, DC addressing President Donald Trump’s federal takeover decision. We’ll tell you about a deadly explosion at an industrial plant in Pennsylvania. A deadly shooting outside of a Target in Austin, Texas is under investigation. We have an update on Trump’s tariff hikes against China that were set to go into effect at midnight. Plus, a standoff between Texas Democrats and Republicans enters its second week.  

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Funerals are being held for Al Jazeera journalists killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza. CNN fact checks President Donald Trump’s claims on crime in the nation’s capital. Two leading AI chip companies struck a deal that could benefit the US. We’re tracking what could be the first hurricane of the Atlantic season. Plus, how safe is your morning coffee? 

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President Donald Trump has announced his plan to address crime in the nation's capital. A judge has ruled on the unsealing of evidence related to Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. US officials are racing to finalize details on a meeting between Trump and Russia’s leader. Trump is considering a change to federal marijuana policy. Plus, AOL is hanging up on dial-up connection.

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The UN has condemned the killing of Palestinian journalists by Israeli airstrikes. We reveal how President Donald Trump plans to curb crime in the nation’s capital. Computer chips are proving to be a sticking point in trade negotiations between the US and China. Wildfires in Colorado have led to a prison evacuation. Plus, we explain how the celebrations of a NASCAR driver took a turn for the worse.

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An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed four journalists from a major news network. Millions are under flood alerts in the Midwest. New details have emerged about the shooter responsible for the attack on CDC offices in Atlanta. Ukraine's president may be involved in the meeting between President Donald Trump and Russia's leader later this week. Plus, a legal battle is set to unfold between Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom today. (edited) 

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As schools start to reopen across the country, new CDC data shows that a record share of US kindergartners missed required vaccinations last school year. It comes as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to downplay vaccine efficacy and slash funding for research and development. We hear from a county health administrator in Texas who is concerned an ongoing measles outbreak could soon arrive on his doorstep. 

Guest: Dr. Philip Huang, Dallas County Health & Human Services director 

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Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Deirdre McPhillips, Jamie Gumbrecht

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This club is going viral and helping members relieve stress, one scream at a time. A veteran umpire is making history on the pro baseball field. Meet the world-class chef that’s running a plastic-free restaurant in hopes others will do the same. Thousands in Michigan play their library’s reading game that goes way beyond books. Plus, this isn’t your average summer camp – it’s where wisdom meets curiosity.

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We begin with new details on President Donald Trump’s meeting with his Russian counterpart. The families of hostages held in Gaza continue to protest Israel’s takeover plans. Trump’s IRS commissioner is taking on a new role. The weather may be worsening wildfire conditions in parts of California. We’ll break down new 401(k) investment options that could be coming your way.  Plus, a legendary NASA astronaut has died. 

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The Justice Department is investigating President Donald Trump’s long-time adversary. We have the latest on the standoff between Texas House Democrats and Republicans over redistricting. A lower court judge was dealt a significant setback in a high-stakes immigration case against two Trump officials. One of Israel’s staunchest allies took a major stand against its decision to expand the war in Gaza. And, a university in the US is facing a billion-dollar hurdle. 

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