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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to call for a “full conquest” of Gaza. Texas Democrats are refusing to back down after civil arrest warrants were signed. We’ll tell you why the Attorney General wants a grand jury to investigate Obama administration officials. It could get a lot more expensive to visit the US on a business or tourist visa. Plus, the controversial reason a zoo in Denmark is asking for people’s unwanted pets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Democrats face potential arrests amid a tense redistricting battle with Governor Abbott. Meanwhile, a Trump official's trip to Russia raises eyebrows as peace negotiations loom. The podcast also covers alarming air quality issues in Detroit linked to Canadian wildfire smoke. In addition, updates on ongoing manhunts related to two separate homicides keep listeners on the edge of their seats. Finally, researchers delve into rising colon cancer cases among younger adults, highlighting the need for earlier screenings and the complexities of this troubling trend.

Texas Democrats are making a desperate bid to prevent the GOP’s aggressive redrawing of the state’s congressional map. We’ll tell you what stalled ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas could mean for the war in Gaza. We explain what’s on tap for the most active stretch of the Atlantic hurricane season. United Airlines tells CNN about an incident that took place on a flight shortly after takeoff. Plus, the Trump administration is touting another win on the health front, but experts aren’t buying the hype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump says a new BLS commissioner will be announced soon. It’s going to be another big week for trade in the US. We’ll tell you how much Tesla's board agreed to pay its CEO. CNN gained rare access to a Taliban-approved, all-girls’ school in Afghanistan. Plus, a House Republican is running for governor in South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas House Democrats are trying to stop a new congressional map being passed by leaving the state. One month on, Texas flooding survivors are still waiting for funding. Social Security will stop sending physical checks next month. Another death has been confirmed after part of a mine collapsed in Chile. Plus, tributes are being paid to a popular '80s actor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is defending a controversial decision from President Donald Trump. We’ll tell you why Texas House Democrats physically left the state yesterday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing more pressure after the release of a propaganda video. Boeing is dealing with its second strike this year. Plus, authorities are searching for a suspect after a bar shooting that left four people dead in Montana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Climate scientists are sounding the alarm after the Trump administration proposed to repeal a landmark finding that human-caused climate change endangers human health and safety, which has been the basis for several federal rules limiting greenhouse gas pollution. We hear from a former EPA administrator who is worried the move could end up empowering bad actors in the business world.  Guest: Christine Todd Whitman, former EPA administrator  Have a question about the news? Have a story you think we should cover? Call us at 202-240-2895.  Host/Producer: David Rind  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A pilot surprises his grandmother with the flight of a lifetime. The rivers in this nation are so clean, locals utilize them for their commute. This group helps visually impaired people ride bikes through New York City. Creative writing classes are helping incarcerated people process their pasts and imagine new futures. Plus, this remote surgery didn’t just connect two countries – it could close healthcare gaps worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump makes an abrupt change over weak jobs numbers. Trump escalated his online spat with a Russian official. We have new developments on Republicans’ effort to defund public media. A deadly shooting at a Montana bar is under investigation. Plus, it’s the end of an era for “Sex and the City” fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Markets are rattled by President Donald Trump’s new tariff policy and weak jobs growth. Palestinians say violent scenes erupted at an aid site a Trump official visited today. We have an update on where Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice is now serving her prison sentence. There’s a notable change to a museum exhibit on the American presidency. And, experts are warning of risks associated with a common allergy drug. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices