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Trump signs government funding bill; Starbucks workers strike


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On today's episode:

  • At a government bill signing ceremony Wednesday night, President Trump said it was the Democrats who caused the 43-day government shutdown.
  • MSNBC's name being replaced, but mission remains the same
  • Judge to hear arguments challenging appointment of prosecutor who charged James Comey, Letitia James
  • Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company's busy Red Cup Day
  • Hundreds detained in Chicago-area immigration crackdown might be released on bond, judge signals.
  • Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote.
  • Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear.
  • These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroom.
  • The U.S. Mint has ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and in recognition of the growing irrelevance of the 1-cent coin.
  • What Americans think about Trump's management of the government, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
  • Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu, sparking concerns over US influence.
  • All 14 victims identified from fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville.
  • Bagpipers claim world record with ACDC's 'It's a Long Way to the Top'.
  • The Dow sets a record even as drops in tech weigh on the rest of the market.
  • A big night for Stephen Curry in San Antonio and OKC routs L.A., a three-time All-Star is sidelined for the season, a second-year pitcher and a veteran arm claim MLB’s top pitching honors, a not-guilty plea in baseball’s gambling scandal, a new starting QB for New York and an NFL star is indicted.
  • Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back.
  • Jameis Winston to start at QB for the Giants in interim coach Mike Kafka's first big decision.
  • NCAA puts Michigan State football on 3 years of probation for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker.
  • Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown gets $25K bail and GPS monitor on Miami attempted murder charge.
  • UN watchdog says Iran's weapons-grade uranium status unclear post-conflict.
  • —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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