Text released of $1.2 trillion FY'24 federal gov't spending package. Friday is the deadline for a shutdown; interview with Axios' Ashley Gold on Justice Deprtment antitrust lawsuit against Apple (29); House committee hearing on DC crime impact on Members of Congress and staff; Secretary of State Blinken discusses Israel-Hamas war in Egypt; Congressional Gold Medal awarded to WWII Ghost Army.
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Final FY2024 spending package unveiled with gov't shutdown deadline looming

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Hamas says it has accepted a ceasefire deal with Israel proposed by Egypt & Qatar, Donald Trump fined again and threatened with jail time for hush-money trial gag order violation, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is running for reelection, Wall Street Journal's Natalie Andrews on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) push for a vote to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Vice President Kamala Harris in Detroit on the economy, President Biden awards Commander-in-Chief's trophy to Army Black Knights.
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Hamas says it accepts a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt & Qatar; Israel says it falls short

First - as campus protests continue across the country, a discussion about the history of student activism with Angus Johnston -- a history professor at Hostos Community College in the City University of New York  
Then – a conversation with former Labor Secretary Marty Walsh about addiction in the U.S. - his own journey through addiction and recovery - and policy approaches to address this public health issue.
Plus – TIME magazine national political reporter Eric Cortellessa talks about his cover story on former President Trump's plans for a second term, if elected.
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Weekend Edition: Campus Protests, Addiction, Time Magazine

Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife are indicted for alleging accepting bribes, May jobs report, former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on campus protests, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on upcoming launch of crewed Boeing Starliner, President Biden awards Presidential Medals of Freedom.
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Rep. Cuellar & his wife are indicted for bribery; May jobs report lower than expected

President Biden says pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses have a right to protest peacefully, but have no “right to cause chaos”, Gov. Hobbs (D-AZ) signs bill repealing 19th century abortion law, Senate work on FAA bill expected to go into next week, late Rep. Payne, Jr (D-NJ) remembered at funeral as dedicated public servant.
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President Biden says there is a 'right to protest but not the right to cause chaos'

Interview with The Hill's Al Weaver on Senate starting on an FAA reauthorization bill (5), House passes a bill to prosecute antisemitism on college campuses under anti-discrimination laws, Federal Reserve Chair Powell announces no change in interest rates, UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty apologizes at House and Senate Committees for handling of massive cyberattack.
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Final FY2024 spending package unveiled with gov't shutdown deadline looming

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