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9:13

Minneapolis mourns after Catholic school shooting,...

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2025/08/28

A gunman killed two children and wounded 17 others through the stained glass windows of Annunciation Catholic School during a church service. What we’re learning this morning.Plus, the CDC director has refused to resign despite pressure from the Trump administration and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And the Department of Homeland Security works to clear the controversial immigrant detention facility deep in the Florida Everglades — nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” — after a federal judge

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7:23

Trump hikes India tariffs to 50%, FEMA workers...

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2025/08/27

President Donald Trump is escalating his tariff war, doubling duties on imports from India to 50% starting Wednesday. The move is punishment for New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, but critics warned it will raise prices for American consumers.In Arizona, a monster dust storm swallowed Phoenix, Arizona, grounding flights, cutting power to thousands and leaving drivers stranded in near-zero visibility. And Cracker Barrel just learned the hard way: don’t mess with “Uncle Herschel.” After a week

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8:23

Cook refuses to quit, conservatives split on Trump’s...

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2025/08/26

A standoff is brewing at the Federal Reserve on Tuesday. President Donald Trump claims Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook is out, but she refuses to step down, setting up a legal showdown that could test the limits of presidential power over the central bank.Plus, Trump is moving to expand the National Guard’s domestic role with new specialized units. But Illinois’ governor said the president has gone too far, warning Trump to keep his troops out of Chicago. Also, Trump wants to imprison anyone who

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8:22

National Guard now armed in DC, Abrego Garcia faces...

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2025/08/25

With National Guard troops already patrolling Washington, D.C., attention has turned to Chicago. President Donald Trump has hinted it could be next, but the Windy City’s mayor has warned him to stay away. Plus, Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s freedom may be short-lived. The Maryland construction worker at the center of a national immigration battle faces an ultimatum Monday morning that could make his deportation imminent. Also, are you waiting for an overseas package? Don’t hold your breath. Global mail

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8:59

California counters Texas with new maps, Epstein...

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2025/08/22

A cross-country redistricting battle: California Democrats push new maps to counter Texas Republicans. Control of Congress still hangs in the balance.Plus, a judge blocks the expansion of Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility and bans new detainees. And President Donald Trump thanks National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., with burgers and pizza. He hints at which city could be next. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.

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8:43

Texas House passes controversial map, JD Vance...

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2025/08/21

With Democrats back in Austin, Republicans approved their new redistricting map. The plan passed late Wednesday night, and now the political and legal battles begin. Plus, Hurricane Erin — now a Category 2 storm — lashes the Carolina coast with dangerous surf and flood warnings. Now, millions brace for the storm as it tracks north. And Vice President JD Vance faced a chorus of boos in Washington, D.C. However, he pressed ahead with his message, telling supporters he’s not backing down. These

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8:13

Hurricane Erin churns offshore, Noem paints border...

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2025/08/20

Dangerous rip currents and high waves are hitting beaches from the Carolinas to New York. Hurricane Erin is expected to grow stronger as it moves along the coast.Plus, President Donald Trump argues that American museums should emphasize the positives of today rather than focusing on historical sins, calling for a significant overhaul of how the Smithsonian presents history. Also, Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem applies a fresh coat of black paint to Trump’s border wall. These stories and more

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8:57

Trump eyes Putin-Zelenskyy summit, Hurricane Erin’s...

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2025/08/19

Monday was a pivotal day in Washington: President Donald Trump met face-to-face with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and then spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone. The big question now is whether a three-way summit is finally on the horizon.Plus, Hurricane Erin barrels up the East Coast, leaving rip currents and rescues in its wake. Dozens of swimmers have already been pulled from the water in North Carolina, and now a state of emergency is in place for the Outer Banks. And back

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8:48

Zelenskyy in Washington as Trump claims quick end to...

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2025/08/18

A high-stakes meeting at the White House could shape the future of the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could “end the war almost immediately.” His latest post on Truth Social could set the tone for Monday’s talks. Plus, after weeks of walking out to block a redistricting vote, Texas Democrats are finally heading home. But their return doesn’t mean the fight over a new congressional map is over. And Air Canada’s flight attendants stand

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9:47

Ceasefire on the line at today’s Alaska Trump-Putin...

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2025/08/15

A high-stakes summit in Anchorage — Putin’s first meeting with a president on U.S. soil in nearly two decades. President Donald Trump says he’ll know “within minutes” if talks to end the war in Ukraine are worth continuing.Plus, Attorney General Pam Bondi puts the DEA chief in charge of the Metropolitan Police Department, stripping the current chief’s authority. D.C.’s attorney general calls the move “unlawful.” And the former president backs California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas Democrats in

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8:39

Federal grip on DC police may tighten as Trump seeks...

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2025/08/14

President Donald Trump says he wants to maintain control of D.C.’s police long past the initial 30-day order, and he’s prepared to urge Congress to make it happen.Plus, Trump has warned Russia there will be “severe consequences” if Friday’s meeting with President Vladimir Putin doesn’t go his way. Here’s what to expect from the high-stakes sit-down that could shape the Kremlin’s next move. And a melting glacier has caused dangerous flooding before. Now, the Army Corps of Engineers says they can

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7:02

National Guard now patrolling DC streets under...

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2025/08/13

The National Guard is now patrolling Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump activated 800 troops and temporarily took control of the city’s police department. The White House has called it a crime crackdown, but critics say it’s a dangerous power grab.Plus, the countdown is on for Friday’s high-stakes Trump–Putin summit. The White House has confirmed the meeting will occur at a military base in Anchorage, Alaska — and Trump says he’ll know “within the first two minutes” whether a deal is

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8:03

Trump takes over DC police, National Guard deployed...

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2025/08/12

President Donald Trump has taken control of Washington, D.C., ordering National Guard troops into the city and placing police under federal command. The move comes even as violent crime in the capital remains at its lowest level in 30 years.Trump also paused his trade dispute with China, extending the current truce for another 90 days. Both sides now have until early November to reach a deal or face tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese goods. And in Pennsylvania, an explosion tore through a steel

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8:56

Trump to outline DC crime plan, homeless removal...

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2025/08/11

President Donald Trump threatens to clear homeless camps and send more federal law enforcement into Washington, D.C., ahead of a press conference at the White House on Monday morning. In Gaza, a prominent Al Jazeera journalist is among seven people killed in an Israeli strike, as Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to expand the war into crowded refugee camps. And in the Midwest, record rainfall has flooded streets, cut power to thousands, and forced the Wisconsin State Fair to cancel its final

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9:05

Israel greenlights Gaza takeover, defying allies:...

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2025/08/08

Israel presses forward with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial plan to take control of the Gaza Strip. Lawmakers voted overnight to advance the strategy, even as world leaders warn it could backfire. Plus, a President Donald Trump-imposed deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire has come and gone. Will the Russian leader show up to peace talks? Or escalate the war even further? And Florida’s so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” hits a wall. A federal

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8:45

From clothes to cars, what Trump’s new tariffs could...

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2025/08/07

After months of delays, President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are now in place, hitting thousands of everyday goods. What’s affected, what’s exempt and how much more could Americans end up paying?Plus, the Kremlin said it was the U.S. who asked for the summit. The White House said it was Moscow. Either way, a meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is now in the works, possibly as soon as next week. Will Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy be invited to join? And

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9:16

Abbott targets ‘ringleader’ Democrat in high-stakes...

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2025/08/06

The Texas Supreme Court is now involved in a political showdown. Gov. Greg Abbott wants more than 50 Democratic lawmakers who fled the state hauled back and arrested. Now, one legislator has been singled out as the “ringleader.”Plus, President DonaldTrump insists his deputy attorney general’s recent interview with Ghislaine Maxwell was “totally above board.” But why was she moved to a lower-security prison just days later, and where’s the transcript? And a major vaccine shake-up. HHS Secretary

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9:14

Texas Dems call redistricting a ‘heist,’ Abbott seeks...

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2025/08/05

Texas Democrats have left the state, fleeing to Illinois to block a controversial redistricting vote. Gov. Greg Abbott has now ordered their civil arrest, claiming they’ve abandoned “the job they were elected to do.”Plus, did former President Barack Obama’s intelligence team stage the Russia collusion story? That’s the claim now fueling a push for a grand jury investigation. But Democrats say it’s pure political theater. And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it’s time to finish the

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8:14

Lone Star standoff: Democrats exit, governor...

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2025/08/04

They boarded planes, flew north and triggered a political standoff. More than 50 Texas Democrats are now holed up in Illinois after walking out to block a Trump-backed redistricting vote. Plus, four people were shot and killed inside a Montana bar. The suspect vanished, and now, law enforcement fear he may strike again. This morning, a manhunt is underway. And President Donald Trump said it was rigged — a jobs report designed to hurt him. Now, the head of the Labor Bureau is out. So, what comes

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9:43

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs hit dozens of...

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2025/08/01

The clock has run out, and the tariffs are in. President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” deadline has officially hit, slapping dozens of countries with steep new trade rates overnight. Meanwhile, in Texas, local leaders face tough questions about their response to the deadly July 4 flood in Hill Country. A tense meeting in Kerr County revealed new details, and one surprising admission that’s sparking even more anger. And over at the White House, get ready for the East Wing to expand. A new

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