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Hundreds of Marines and an additional 2,000 National Guardsmen have been activated as protests in LA continue. Some GOP lawmakers are raising concerns about a DOGE cuts package. Many US workers say they have unpredictable and inflexible work hours. The family of an Israeli soldier being held hostage has released a video of his capture. Plus, we’ll tell you the Apple upgrades coming in the fall.

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We begin with the lawsuit California is bringing against President Donald Trump. Trump has announced a key feature of his “big, beautiful bill” for newborns. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. has dismissed top vaccine experts. A potential presidential candidate in Colombia is in critical condition after he was allegedly shot by a teenager. Plus, a judge has ruled on Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit.

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We start with the latest reactions to the LA protests. The US Department has ordered consulates to resume processing Harvard visas. A new survey says consumer sentiment is in the black. Israel is preparing to deport the activists aboard the ‘Madleen’ ship. Plus, we explain why a number of prisoners are set to be executed this week.

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Dozens of people were arrested in Los Angeles yesterday after anti-immigration enforcement protests turned violent. The US and China are talking trade in London today – we’ll break down what’s on the table. Russia and Ukraine began a new prisoner swap. The Trump administration wants to disrupt the mortgage lending industry. Plus, a pet zebra that ran away from home has been captured.

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President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send in the National Guard as protestors clash with law enforcement in Los Angeles. China and the US are holding trade talks in London. Today marks the start of a week of celebrations for the US Army’s 250th birthday. Apple is set to announce changes to its devices, and the company needs a win. Plus, after a mighty comeback during a game that lasted five and a half hours, we'll tell you who won the French Open men’s finals.

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Dozens of protestors have been arrested in Los Angeles as the Downtown area was declared an unlawful assembly area. A US travel ban for citizens of 12 countries comes into effect today. Israel has intercepted an aid ship heading for Gaza and detained the activists onboard. There’s concern about young girls taking skin care advice from TikTok influencers. Plus, we’ll tell you the big winners from Broadway’s biggest night.

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President Donald Trump wants coal to be king again – but what about the people who have risked everything to extract it? A CNN investigation has revealed how the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency have slashed protections for vulnerable coal miners. 

Guest: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent 

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We tell you how a hiker in Alaska survived a 700-pound boulder falling on his back. This café in a war-torn country serves cuteness with its coffee. Clownfish are learning how to survive climate change, one centimeter at a time. The horses in this program are helping men struggling with addiction get back on their feet. Plus, how a Little Mermaid-loving toddler healed as a baby with help from under the sea  

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The Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador faces federal criminal charges in the US. The Supreme Court’s ruling on DOGE data access is a win for the Trump administration. The US and China are gearing up for their next round of trade negotiations. A large chunk of California’s federal funding is on the chopping block. Plus, the new measures Israel is taking to defeat Hamas.

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The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court over its plans to dismantle the Department of Education. We have the latest on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s public feud. A government decision to keep a coal plant open may cost Midwest energy customers millions. We’ll tell you how authorities thwarted an alleged mass shooting plot in Washington state. Plus, why North Korea’s revival of a downed destroyer is surprising naval analysts.

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