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Trump faces difficult choices in support for Israel’s war on Iran

President Trump convened his national security team today to discuss Iran as Israel’s airstrikes continued. The meeting came after Mr. Trump left the G7 Summit early and as the U.S. sent fighter jets and a second carrier strike group to

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News Wrap: Court considers Trump’s California National Guard deployment

In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal appeals court heard arguments over Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in California without coordinating with state officials. In Gaza, at least 51 people were killed while waiting for aid trucks, while in

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Can Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ make it through the Senate?

It’s crunch time in Congress as Republican Senate leaders try to shape the president’s so-called “big beautiful bill” into a compromise that can pass. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz to unpack the latest proposed changes to health care, tax, and

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Pastors share how immigration crackdowns are affecting their communities

Two pastors share how the Trump administration’s hardline immigration enforcement is affecting the communities they serve. Geoffrey Bennet speaks with Rev. Sam Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference and Rev. Carlos Malave, president of the Latino Christian

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Understanding the root causes and possible solutions for rising political violence

Violence has become an unwelcome reality in American politics – from this weekend’s murders in Minnesota to the congressional baseball practice shooting to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. To better understand violence and its root causes and potential solutions,

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Why Fullbright board members resigned in mass last week

A week ago, 11 of the 12 members of the board overseeing the prestigious Fulbright Program, which promotes international educational exchanges, resigned, citing political interference by the Trump administration. Geoffrey Bennett speaks with David Price, one of the former members

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Can AI help solve India’s food and water insecurity?

One of the largest challenges facing India: how to sustain food production for 1.4 billion people amid deteriorating soil quality, diminishing water supplies and climate change. For some, including hundreds of artificial intelligence startup companies, the challenge represents a business

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US spies said Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment – AP News

US spies said Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment  AP News Trump blows off Gabbard downplaying Iran nuke threat, but WH still says president and intel chief are in sync  Fox News Trump dismisses Gabbard’s testimony on Iran

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Toy maker challenges Trump’s tariffs before the Supreme Court for quick decision in long shot bid

The company argues the president illegally imposed tariffs under an emergency powers law rather than getting approval from Congress.

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America’s spies say Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment

Trump’s national intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard, told Congress in March that Iran’s supreme leader had not reauthorized the dormant program.

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