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President Donald Trump says a new BLS commissioner will be announced soon. It’s going to be another big week for trade in the US. We’ll tell you how much Tesla's board agreed to pay its CEO. CNN gained rare access to a Taliban-approved, all-girls’ school in Afghanistan. Plus, a House Republican is running for governor in South Carolina.

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Texas House Democrats are trying to stop a new congressional map being passed by leaving the state. One month on, Texas flooding survivors are still waiting for funding. Social Security will stop sending physical checks next month. Another death has been confirmed after part of a mine collapsed in Chile. Plus, tributes are being paid to a popular '80s actor. 

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The White House is defending a controversial decision from President Donald Trump. We’ll tell you why Texas House Democrats physically left the state yesterday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing more pressure after the release of a propaganda video. Boeing is dealing with its second strike this year. Plus, authorities are searching for a suspect after a bar shooting that left four people dead in Montana.

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Climate scientists are sounding the alarm after the Trump administration proposed to repeal a landmark finding that human-caused climate change endangers human health and safety, which has been the basis for several federal rules limiting greenhouse gas pollution. We hear from a former EPA administrator who is worried the move could end up empowering bad actors in the business world. 

Guest: Christine Todd Whitman, former EPA administrator 

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Host/Producer: David Rind 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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A pilot surprises his grandmother with the flight of a lifetime. The rivers in this nation are so clean, locals utilize them for their commute. This group helps visually impaired people ride bikes through New York City. Creative writing classes are helping incarcerated people process their pasts and imagine new futures. Plus, this remote surgery didn’t just connect two countries – it could close healthcare gaps worldwide.

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President Donald Trump makes an abrupt change over weak jobs numbers. Trump escalated his online spat with a Russian official. We have new developments on Republicans’ effort to defund public media. A deadly shooting at a Montana bar is under investigation. Plus, it’s the end of an era for “Sex and the City” fans.

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Markets are rattled by President Donald Trump’s new tariff policy and weak jobs growth. Palestinians say violent scenes erupted at an aid site a Trump official visited today. We have an update on where Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice is now serving her prison sentence. There’s a notable change to a museum exhibit on the American presidency. And, experts are warning of risks associated with a common allergy drug.

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Key government officials are visiting Gaza to get a "clear understanding" of the humanitarian crisis there. We’ll tell you why President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement might move some countries to make deals with China. Trump’s super PAC has already raised an unprecedented amount this year. Construction on a new lavish White House ballroom has gotten a green light. Plus, an expert weighs in on the benefits of a viral wellness hack.

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World leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump’s new sweeping tariff announcement. We’ll have the latest jobs report and what it means for the American economy. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Gaza is being described as a "photo opportunity." There are plans to test Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defense system before the next Presidential election. Plus, we’ll tell you why Boeing is being sued by four flight attendants.

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President Donald Trump announces new tariffs across the world, just hours before his trade deadline. The death toll of Russia’s bombardment of Kyiv yesterday has risen, as Trump plans sanctions. The mid-Atlantic and Northeast have been hit by torrential rain and flooding. The family of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers wants documents on him made public. Plus, a surge of kindergartners are missing required vaccinations.

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