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Israel claims finding a tunnel shaft in Gaza hospital. Damning report on Rep. George Santos. President Biden announces new initiatives. CNN poll shows Trump leading NH primary. Conviction in Pelosi attack case.

GOP Congressman George Santos announces he won't seek reelection after a damning ethics report. US debt interest is soaring, causing funding problems. Families of hostages march from Israel to Tel Aviv. Starbucks workers hold their biggest strike. Florida experiences wet and windy weather.

Accusations of war crimes at Gaza's largest hospital. Significant increase in threats since October terrorist attack. Senators kept up all night confirming military nominees. Mother of a six-year-old shooter sentenced. Hope for 'panda diplomacy'.

China's President Xi Jinping seeks to improve US-China relations by appealing to American business leaders. Senate passes stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown. President Biden accuses Hamas of war crimes. Conflicting reports on clashes at protests in Washington, DC. America's most popular car, Toyota Camry, goes hybrid-only.

Israeli raid concerns, Biden's speech, government funding bill, flooding in Florida, and SpaceX starship launch are discussed in this episode.

The podcast discusses the uncovering of 'military equipment used by Hamas' at Gaza's largest hospital, the high-stakes summit between Biden and Xi, the UK's Supreme Court blocking the plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, possible lawsuits against tech giants for social media's impact on teen mental health, and the discovery of how microplastics could affect weather.

President Biden and President Xi Jinping meet to improve relations and discuss military communication. Israeli forces raid a hospital in Gaza. Data suggests the economy is slowing down. WHO establishes a commission to tackle loneliness. New report encourages parents to consider more than just grades for academic success.

China-US tensions high for meeting between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden. Israeli raid on Gaza hospital. Controversial border laws passed in Texas. Arrest made in relation to hockey player's death. Cast of Friends pay tribute to Matthew Perry.

President Biden's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, report of Israeli forces entering Gaza's biggest hospital, Republicans reacting to House Speaker Mike Johnson passing a spending bill with Democrat support, experts warning of rising heat-related deaths, and Senator Bernie Sanders intervening to prevent a fight at a Senate hearing.

The podcast discusses the Israeli military's operation in Gaza's hospital, the House passing a stopgap measure to fund the government, a legal challenge against Trump's ballot removal in Michigan, the ongoing election subversion case in Georgia, and potential trouble for the UAW's tentative deals with automakers.