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DEA head named DC police chief; Trump to meet Putin in Alaska

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  • On today's episode: A fourth person dies after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York City; Attorney General Pam Bondi has named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration to be Washington’s emergency police commissioner; U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska; L.A. Olympics organizers are selling naming rights to some venues; Rapper Sean Kingston to be sentenced for $1 million fraud scheme.
  • Police chief orders more cooperation with immigration agents as federal activity takes root in DC.
  • Pam Bondi fires Justice Department employee accused of throwing sandwich at federal agent.
  • Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges.
  • Putin praises Trump's efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Friday summit in Alaska.
  • DC's homeless pack up as sweeps are expected. What we know about Trump's plan to clear encampments.
  • Plastic pollution treaty talks in Geneva end without an agreement.
  • California is moving forward with a partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas' move.
  • New York allowed pot shops to open too close to schools. Now they might have to move.
  • Most US stocks fall after a disappointing inflation update, but Big Tech keeps Wall Street steady.
  • Average rate on a 30-year mortgage drops to lowest level since October.
  • Taylor Swift's chat with the Kelces on 'New Heights' marks a milestone moment for podcasts.
  • A two-time national champion headlines the AP’s All-Time All-America team, a career-low round sets the tone at the BMW Championship, an NFL rookie running back avoids prosecution, the NBA releases its full schedule for the 2025-26 season and the 2028 LA Games will pursue venue sponsorship deals.
  • The AP All-America honor still resonates for some of college football's all-time greats.
  • Appeals court agrees NFL can be put on trial over claims Black coaches face discrimination.
  • Lakers to honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley with statue unveiling against Celtics.
  • Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender as concern grows about fading memory.
  • French authorities vow justice after unknown attackers chop down tree honoring murdered Jew.
  • Israel announces a settlement project that critics say will effectively cut the West Bank in two.
  • Torrential rains trigger deadly flash floods in Kashmir, killing at least 37.

    • —The Associated Press

    About this program

    Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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