Trump and Maduro Diplomacy, NC Immigration Crackdown, Cambridge Word of the Year and more
President Donald Trump is considering diplomacy as well as military options in his response to his claims of Venezuela's president’s alleged drug trafficking. A second city in North Carolina is now a target for ICE raids. The UN has voted on the US-drafted Gaza peace resolution. The cost of rebuilding the Baltimore bridge is going to be much more expensive than initially thought. Plus, Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year describes a growing modern phenomenon.
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Trump on Epstein Files, SCOTUS Asylum Case, Controversial Auction Canceled and more
We start with President Donald Trump’s latest comments on the drama surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. We’ll break down two big stories on asylum policies in the US and UK. We hear from a business owner about the Trump administration’s immigration blitz in North Carolina. Another Trump official is leaving the administration. Plus, the backlash from Holocaust survivors that called off an auction.
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Charlotte ICE raids, Grocery Prices, California Storms and more
We explore what’s behind President Donald Trump’s reversal on the Jeffrey Epstein files House vote. Charlotte, North Carolina has become the next target for immigration raids. We look at whether the White House’s plan to pull back some tariffs will lower grocery prices. Bangladesh’s former prime minister has been sentenced to death. Plus, Southern California is facing dangerous flooding and mudslides.
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Epstein Files U-Turn, UN Gaza Vote, Marjorie Taylor Greene-Trump Rift and more
In a major shift, President Donald Trump is now calling for the release of the Epstein files. The US has designated a Venezuelan cartel as a terrorist organization. The UN is set for a crucial vote on the US-backed peace proposal for Gaza. We explain why China is warning its citizens against traveling to Japan. Plus, why a staunch Trump ally has turned against the President.Â
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One Thing: Unpacking Trump’s Second Term Pardon Spree
President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1,600 people who played significant roles in matters involving him personally across his two terms, including dozens who worked to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Presidents always flex pardon power, so what makes these so unusual? We hear from a constitutional law expert who says part of the answer lies in the man in charge of the review process.Â
For more: Trump’s pardons aren’t just political; more importantly, they’re transactionalÂ
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Guest: Kim Wehle, former Assistant US AttorneyÂ
Host: David RindÂ
Producer: Paola OrtizÂ
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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