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Humanitarian groups are warning that their workers are facing starvation in Gaza. Newly discovered photos and footage are shedding light on President Donald Trump’s ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, Trump says he’s made a "massive" trade deal with Japan. Texas officials will start their investigation into the July 4 floods, but there’s already a split. Plus, transgender women athletes are facing another blow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republican leadership is hoping to sap momentum behind a bipartisan push to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. A move to mobilize National Guard troops for immigration crackdowns could come as soon as this week. We’re tracking new developments on trade negotiations in Southeast Asia. Investigators outlined some potential factors that possibly played a role in a deadly fire at a Massachusetts's assisted-living facility. Plus, a big change for Target shoppers looking for bargains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with President Donald Trump’s reaction to a proposed meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate. The US is pulling out of a widely recognized UN organization – again. We’ll explain why Trump is accusing a former US president of treason. Protesters confronted police in Bangladesh after a deadly military jet crash. Plus, the godfather of heavy metal has died at 76. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Justice Department says it wants a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. Israel ramps up its offensive in Gaza as the UN warns people are starving to death. We’ll tell you what prompted FEMA’s search and rescue chief to resign. Several companies are on the hunt for a new and nearly unlimited clean energy source. Plus, Coca-Cola is releasing a new Trump-approved Coke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Palestinian health ministry says 15 people have died from starvation in Gaza in the past 24 hours. An American citizen was one of the eight family members executed by masked men in Syria. Millions will be feeling the summer heat in the US this week. The Trump administration has released surveillance records on Martin Luther King Jr., but his family aren’t happy about it. Plus, we’ll tell you about the new fee for some US visitors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP lawmakers are still calling for more transparency over the Epstein case, despite House Speaker Mike Johnson blocking a vote on it. A former police officer has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison over the Breonna Taylor raid. The organ donation system is being reformed after a worrying investigation. Millions of swimming pools are being recalled after nine children drowned. And, “The Daily Show” host, Jon Stewart, isn't holding back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We reveal how a hearing played out between Harvard University and the Trump administration. Ten GOP lawmakers have signed onto a bipartisan bill pushing for the release of the Epstein files. The White House has removed a press seat for the WSJ on President Donald Trump's upcoming Scotland trip. A federal appeals court has ordered a new trial in the 1979 Etan Patz case. Plus, the acclaimed actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at 54.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with how Americans are viewing key issues in President Donald Trump’s second term so far. Over 1000 people have been killed seeking aid in Gaza. The Federal Aviation Agency is investigating the close call between a passenger flight and a B-52 bomber. We explain why international food prices are rising. Plus, Barcelona’s new method for tackling its tourism problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine’s president wants peace talks with Russia to restart next week. House Democrats are considering redrawing congressional maps in certain states before the midterms. First it was eggs, now it’s beef prices that are soaring. A notorious drug kingpin from South America has been extradited to the US. Plus, a Massachusetts man became a millionaire twice in one day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump wants to celebrate six months in office, but he’s still dealing with the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein case. We’ll look at why flooding has been so bad in the US this summer. Harvard is fighting the Trump administration in court today. A Bangladesh Airforce aircraft has crashed into a school campus. Plus, a study says parents shouldn’t give their kids smartphones before they turn 13 – we'll tell you why Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices