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The US’ seizing of a Venezuelan oil tanker is escalating tensions between the two countries. Millions of people are under flood alerts after dangerous heavy rain in Washington state. We reveal how Ukraine and European leaders have made changes to a US-drafted peace deal. President Donald Trump has weighed in on the potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery and CNN. Plus, the eye-watering price tags for Trump’s new “gold card” visas.

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President Donald Trump announced a move that risks escalating tensions with Venezuela. The Federal Reserve made its final decision on interest rates for the year. A massive defense policy bill is making its way through Congress. GOP lawmakers are struggling to agree on a health care plan amid a looming deadline. Plus, Denmark’s warning relating to the US.

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The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates to shore up a shaky job market. Another federal judge has just ruled on releasing records relating to Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case. There are more instances of US strikes on alleged drug boats that have initially left survivors. A pro-AI super PAC is launching its first candidate ads. Plus, why this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner wasn’t there to collect the award.

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Despite calling it a “hoax” President Donald Trump gave a speech on how he’ll address the affordability crisis. Miami elects its first Democrat mayor in nearly 30 years. We have more details on the shooting at Kentucky State University. Ukraine’s president has responded to Trump's comments about the country's lack of elections. Plus, a study sheds light on how many teenagers are using AI chatbots. 

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We start with a preview of President Donald Trump’s speech on the cost of living. The Justice Department’s efforts to release the Jeffrey Epstein files took an important step forward. We’ll tell you where the Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations now stand. A shooting on a Kentucky campus is under investigation. Plus, an update on the Tufts University student whose visa was revoked after criticizing Israel.

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President Donald Trump has graded his economic performance in a new interview. Trump has also addressed the deadly double-tap strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean. The Supreme Court is hearing a GOP-led effort to lift campaign spending caps. Trump has some scathing words for the US’ European allies. Plus, a country has banned children under 16 from using social media.

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A Supreme Court ruling backing President Donald Trump’s federal firings could have major implications for the president’s power. Ukraine’s leader is doubling down on his refusal to give up territory to Russia. The State Department has released figures on how many visas have been revoked in the last year. Trump is easing export controls on a key piece of AI technology. Plus, ABC executives have decided the fate of Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show.  

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We start with key takeaways on a separation of powers case involving a fired FTC commissioner. President Donald Trump unveiled a bailout plan for farmers hit hard by the trade war. Trump’s former personal lawyer stepped down from a top job. We’ll tell you why former FBI agents are suing Director Kash Patel. Plus, parts of Japan are reeling from a powerful earthquake.

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Paramount is launching a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to rival Netflix's. President Donald Trump is facing a major test of his presidential influence at the Supreme Court today. Trump plans to sign an executive order blocking AI regulations at the state level. Ukraine’s President has met with the leaders of several major European countries. Plus, we have this year’s Golden Globe nominations

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New figures show many of those arrested by ICE do not have criminal records. President Donald Trump is accusing Ukraine’s President of not reading the US-backed peace deal. Meanwhile, Trump could be dealt a major political blow in Indiana this week. Thailand has launched airstrikes against Cambodia. Plus, the celebrities Trump awarded at last night’s Kennedy Center Honors.

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