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Several states are starting to clear away the devastation after a weekend of deadly storms. The White House is denying that some of its deportations ignored an order from a judge. President Donald Trump says he’ll speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin this week. Democrats’ overall favorability has dropped to a record low. Plus, the Vatican has released a photo of Pope Francis in the hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Belinda Davis, a Rutgers University historian focused on social movements, joins the discussion on the alarming deportation efforts against Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. She sheds light on how this action has instilled fear among students, raising concerns about free speech and dissent on college campuses. The conversation navigates the intersection of activism, geopolitical narratives, and the chilling effects on marginalized voices, revealing a culture of fear that threatens academic freedom and discourse.

A three-year-old boy conquered his fears and saved his great-grandmother. The Montana Bar Fairies are turning grief into action in a state plagued by drunk driving. A college student in Boston helps women in need feel seen and beautiful. Actor Michael Sheen paid off $1.3 million worth of debt for his neighbors. Plus, this guy has been diving for lost golf balls for 30 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown cleared a key hurdle in the Senate. President Donald Trump lashed out at his political foes in a campaign-style speech at the DOJ. Ukraine's president is urging the US to put pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war. Parts of the US could see wildfires and possible tornadoes this weekend. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs answered to additional allegations in his federal criminal case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressional Democrats are torn over Chuck Schumer’s support for the GOP’s government funding bill ahead of a midnight deadline. We have new developments on a Palestinian activist’s deportation case. New CDC data shows how big of an impact a large measles outbreak is having in the US. Canada has a new prime minister amid a US trade war. And, new details are emerging in the desperate search for a missing college student. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate is set to vote on a stopgap spending bill before government funding runs out at midnight. President Donald Trump is set to give “law-and-order" speech. We’ll tell you why gold prices have reached record highs. Hamas says it’s willing to release an American Israeli soldier. Plus, a pro-golfer had a surprising reaction after he was heckled this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Democrats have hours left to decide whether they’ll vote for a Republican stopgap bill, or let the government shut down. We'll tell you why President Donald Trump wants to invoke a wartime authority. Americans are skeptical that Trump’s approach to the war in Ukraine will bring peace. A cross-country storm is expected to explode in strength today. Plus, some acne creams are being pulled from shelves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer has stunned some of his colleagues with his decision on the Republican stopgap spending bill. Another federal judge has ruled that fired probationary workers should be reinstated. Passengers had to evacuate onto an American Airlines plane wing last night. The official death toll from the Columbine School Shooting has risen to 14. Plus, we’ll tell you how Steph Curry once again made history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly 100 protesters were arrested at Trump Tower in a demonstration linked to Trump's controversial policies. The former president is appealing to the Supreme Court over birthright citizenship, stirring up further political discourse. Meanwhile, US stocks took a hit amid escalating trade tensions. Additionally, a peculiar incident involving an American tourist and a baby wombat raises eyebrows and prompts a stern response from Australia’s Prime Minister. Political drama and wildlife antics make for a riveting discussion!

Some fired federal employees are getting their jobs back, stirring up legal and political debates. Meanwhile, Putin shares his reservations about a temporary ceasefire proposal in Ukraine. Tensions rise as Senate Democrats clash over a Republican-led funding bill. In a shocking twist, a former Barclays and JPMorgan executive testifies about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. On the presidential front, a former Biden official might be gearing up for a bid, adding to the political excitement.