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Iran praises foreign aid cuts; Trump offers to take over Gaza

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  • In today's episode: Iran’s government seems to be welcoming decisions by the United States, federal workers plan protests, Palestinians push back on President Donald Trump's offer to take over Gaza, and an organizst celebrates Bach.
  • Elon Musk tightens grip on federal government as Democrats raise alarms.
  • USAID direct hires put on leave worldwide, except those deemed essential.
  • FBI agents sue over Justice Dept. effort to ID employees involved in Trump-related investigations.
  • First military flight to send migrants to Guantanamo Bay is set to depart, official says.
  • Trump says he's exploring option to send jailed US criminals to other countries.
  • Trump says he's given advisers instructions for Iran to be 'obliterated' if it assassinates him.
  • RFK Jr. appears on track to become US health secretary as he wins key Republican senator's support.
  • Designs unveiled for replacement of Baltimore bridge almost a year after deadly collapse.
  • Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin mimics the moon's gravity for NASA experiments during spaceflight.
  • Stock market today Calm returns to Wall Street, and tech stocks lead US indexes higher.
  • US job openings fall to 7.6 million in December, suggesting the job market is slowing but healthy.
  • The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie is going on trial. The author will take the stand.
  • Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get a reality check from federal judge.
  • Joel Embiid dominates for the 76ers in a return from injury, Luka Doncic speaks for first time since his trade to Lakers, Chiefs coach Andy Reid plans to stick around after Super Bowl LIX, a multi-time major winner in tennis retires, the mother of an iconic golfer dies and more. 
  • Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves at least 11 dead, 5 seriously wounded at adult education center;
  • The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88;
  • As quakes rattle Greek islands, a few brave tourists enjoy having Santorini to themselves;

    • —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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