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8:11

Trump appears in fresh Epstein records, Chicago ICE...

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2025/09/09

The House Oversight Committee releases new documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including a so-called “birthday book” with pages Democrats say contain Donald Trump’s name. The president insists the notes are fake.Plus, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launches “Operation Midway Blitz” — a federal crackdown targeting undocumented immigrants in Chicago. Officials said it’s aimed at “criminal illegal aliens,” but Illinois leaders call the move political theater. And the Supreme

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8:39

ICE launches raids in Boston, Chicago braces for...

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2025/09/08

The White House announces Patriot 2.0, a major Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation targeting undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts. However, Boston’s mayor and the state’s governor have already pushed back. Plus, President Donald Trump’s fiery post about Chicago sparked outrage over the weekend, with images of helicopters and flames superimposed over the skyline. He insists it’s not about “war,” but residents don’t feel convinced. Also, the Vatican canonized Carlo Acutis, a

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8:27

RFK Jr. faces Senate showdown, Venezuela jets...

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2025/09/05

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced combative questioning on Capitol Hill. Senators pressed him on vaccines, CDC firings and COVID-19 data. Plus, two Venezuelan fighter jets confronted a U.S. Navy destroyer in international waters, showing force after American warships shot down a suspected cartel drug boat. Also, a federal appeals court ruled that the controversial migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, otherwise known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” can remain

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8:50

Trump takes tariff fight to SCOTUS, Portugal mourns...

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2025/09/04

President Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court to intervene in his global tariff dispute. At stake are billions of dollars and his authority to implement broad trade measures under emergency powers.Plus, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring are warning that they’ll publish their own list of clients if Congress doesn’t take action. Also, at least 16 people have died after Lisbon’s iconic funicular derailed and crashed into a building, marking the city’s worst accident in

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9:38

Xi, Putin and Kim showcase power in Beijing, 33,000...

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2025/09/03

In Beijing, three of the world’s most controversial leaders stood shoulder to shoulder at China’s biggest military parade in decades. President Donald Trump fired back, accusing the trio of conspiring against the United States.Plus, the U.S. military confirms it blew up a suspected Venezuelan cartel vessel in the Caribbean. The administration is calling it a strike against narcoterrorists, but Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro says it’s a dangerous escalation. And the clash over violent crime in

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8:01

Xi, Putin, Kim show military might; Maduro pushes...

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2025/09/02

It’s a parade like no other. Beijing displays thousands of troops — and three of the world’s most controversial leaders — in a message directed straight at Washington, D.C.Plus, Venezuela’s Maduro says the U.S. military buildup off his coast is nothing short of a push for regime change. He warned Tuesday morning that any conflict could trigger the biggest regional crisis in decades. Also, President Donald Trump now demands Pfizer and other drug companies prove their COVID-19 shots really

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6:09

Over 800 killed by 6.0 earthquake in Afghanistan,...

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2025/09/01

A killer earthquake shocked Afghanistan. This morning, hundreds are dead, and a desperate search for survivors is underway. Plus, some deportation flights to Guatemala were stopped after a last-minute court order involving unaccompanied children. And Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping partake in what they’re calling a security summit in China. We look at what the Chinese leader said in a message seemingly directed at the Trump administration. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for

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7:49

Minneapolis gunman’s hate-filled manifesto, Border...

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2025/08/29

New details have emerged about the gunman who opened fire inside a Minneapolis Catholic school. Investigators said 23-year-old Robin Westman was “obsessed” with the idea of killing children and idolized some of the country’s most notorious mass murderers.Plus, at the CDC, the confusion continues. The White House has named Jim O’Neill as acting director, but Susan Monarez — the leader they claimed to have fired — insists she’s still in charge. And in Washington state, U.S. Border Patrol agents

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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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