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The stock market has had a positive reaction to the US and China's tariff rollback. The Supreme Court will hear a case over birthright citizenship this week. House Republicans have unveiled their plans for Medicaid, and it appears to be a compromise. More technical issues have caused problems at Newark Airport. Plus, we’ll tell you why the jockey who won this year’s Kentucky Derby has been fined and suspended.

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There’s hope the trade war is thawing between the US and China as a tariff roll-back has been announced. President Donald Trump is heading to the Middle East. Trump says he’ll cut the price of medicines, but he could face some opposition. US oil production is predicted to drop next year. Plus, opening statements are expected today in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial.

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The US and China have agreed to dramatically roll back tariffs. Hamas says it will release the last known living American hostage in Gaza. Ukraine’s president says he’s prepared to meet with Russia’s leader this week for peace talks. We’ll bring you the latest from the ceasefire in India and Pakistan. Plus, Air Force One could be getting a controversial glow up.

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The Department of Transportation announced it will build a “brand new air traffic control system” by 2029. It follows more than a week of massive delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport sparked by a frightening communications blackout. We look at the plan for the new system and hear from a former air traffic controller who says government funding is at the heart of the problem.

Guest: Michael McCormick, Air Traffic Management Program Coordinator at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University & Alexandra Skores, CNN Transportation Reporter

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 The world met the first American pope this week, but a second-grade conclave in Georgia stole hearts first. Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world – CNN National Correspondent Erica Hill shares how engineers plan to keep it that way. An abandoned Shih Tzu became the star of a senior center in Texas. Meet the 2025 National Teacher of the Year. Plus, in honor of Mother’s Day, we collected some of your favorite “mom advice.” 

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Interest in the 2024 Oscar-winning film “Conclave” skyrocketed as Cardinals gathered in Rome this week and elected Pope Leo XIV. We talk with the author of the book that inspired the movie, who shares why he thinks the story has resonated with Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

Guest: “Conclave” author Robert Harris

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US and Chinese officials are meeting in person for the first time since their tit-for-tat trade war began. Blackouts have been reported in several cities in India amid escalating clashes with Pakistan. We have new developments on the high-profile arrest of a Tufts University student from Turkey. President Donald Trump made a notable change for one position after pushback from Republicans. Plus, the first cervical screening device that can be used at home.

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We start with the latest troubling technical problem that impacted Newark airport today. A Russian politician is pouring cold water on President Donald Trump’s ceasefire demand. Some Trump administration officials have privately turned to a familiar face for the President’s upcoming Middle East trip. Milwaukee is taking steps to address a lead crisis. And, the prosecution’s star witness could take the stand soon in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial.

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President Donald Trump says he wants tariffs on Chinese goods to drop to 80%. Pope Leo XIV warns about “practical atheism.” Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter has died. US troops diagnosed with gender dysphoria have just months to resign. Plus, we’ll tell you how a man who was killed in a shooting has given a statement in court. 

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First, we breakdown who the new pope is and what he could bring to the role. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are about to impact how Americans shop. An FAA report downplayed the risks of a data outage affecting Newark air traffic controllers. We’ll tell you what faster rising global sea levels means for coastal towns and cities. And, the founder of a cryptocurrency lending platform has received a lengthy jail sentence.

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