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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy discusses a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul the Department of Health and Human Services.Israel readies a plan to seize all of Gaza.The Department of Homeland Security is offering $1,000 stipends and free airfare to immigrants who deport themselves.Trump says he knew 'nothing' about an AI image of him as the pope.USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee takes a look at new data showing seriously delinquent student loans jumped just as involuntary collections resume.Check out how dandyism looked at the Met Gala.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.Episode Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We received so many responses about President Trump's first 100 days in office that we created a second episode on what Americans are really thinking about Trump and his administration. Forum is a series from USA TODAY's Opinion team, dedicated to showcasing views from across the political spectrum on issues that Americans are starkly divided on. If you'd like to weigh in on a different topic, you can find more questions at usatoday.com/forum. And if your submission is selected for print, we might invite you to add your voice to a future special bonus episode like this one. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.Episode Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty whether he must uphold the Constitution to carry out his deportation agenda and said he's not looking at running for a third White House term during an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press."USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry discusses what activists are saying about Trump's first 100 days in office setting back civil rights protections.The new Trump budget proposal would reduce money for the nation's national parks, monuments, historic sites, seashores and trails by nearly 25%.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise talks through new findings on the dangers of plastic.In our latest installment of Kind Time, hear about a dog who became a hero. Plus, find more stories like this on Humankind.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.Episode Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since its inception, baseball has always had a place for female athletes. In fact, colleges and universities had women’s teams as far back as the 1860's. But at some point, women were shuffled into softball and opportunities to play hardball disappeared. Until now. Associate Professor of sports leadership and management at Miami University Callie Batts Maddox joins The Excerpt to talk about the launch of the Women's Pro Baseball League next year and what it will mean for women and girls who are passionate for the sport.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.Episode Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Donald Trump unveiled a budget blueprint on Friday. Plus, despite additions, some GOP senators slammed his defense budget for being too stingy.USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey talks about Stephen A. Smith as Democrats grapple with celebrity populism.A new policy means zero tolerance for visa holders.President Trump says he's revoking Harvard's tax-exempt status.USA TODAY Sports Columnist Dan Wolken discusses a renewed interest in aftercare for retired racehorses.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.Episode Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Demonstrators rallied against the Trump administration in nationwide May Day protests.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison discusses President Donald Trump's shakeup of his national security team.A judge rules Trump cannot use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants. Plus, the Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to intervene in its bid to strip temporary protected status for more than 300,000 Venezuelans.President Trump signs an order that aims to cut funding for PBS and NPR.USA TODAY Movie Critic Brian Truitt discusses the movie release of 'Rust' years after the on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.Episode Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happened to feminism in the twenty-first century? This is the foundational question at the heart of cultural critic Sophie Gilbert’s new book, “Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves.” In it, she argues that porn’s long cultural shadow has resulted in the hyper-objectification of women, presenting them as spectacles. What can a critical look at the postfeminist era teach us about how women can view themselves in a more empowered and healthy way? Sophie Gilbert is a staff writer at The Atlantic.Episode Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. and Ukraine have signed a mineral deal after weeks of tense negotiations.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé takes a look at some rough news for the country's GDP.The Supreme Court's conservative majority in oral arguments seemed open to allowing the Catholic Church in Oklahoma to run the nation's first religious charter school.House Republicans propose new immigration fees.USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer takes a closer look at President Donald Trump's personal wealth and conflicts of interest created by his crypto deals.Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is pushing curbs on fluoride.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.Episode Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As of today, President Donald Trump has been in office for 100 days. In that short span of time, he has transformed American government. From public health to the economy, immigration to education, the second Trump Administration has affected changes that are singular in their scope and the speed at which they were made. While some Americans are pleased with Trump’s policies and executive orders, they’ve also thrust many Americans into uncertainty, anxiety and in some cases, detention. Listeners and viewers of The Excerpt should be very familiar with what Trump’s done in the past 100 days because The Excerpt has been breathlessly covering every executive order, every firing, every cut. But what’s been the impact to ordinary Americans? How are they feeling at Day 100? USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes joins The Excerpt to share reporting from across the network on how Americans are feeling.Episode Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Senior Congress Reporter Riley Beggin breaks down what to know as the GOP starts work on a sweeping Trump priorities bill.Trump provides automakers some relief from 25% tariffs.Republicans propose a massive overhaul of student loans and Pell Grants.Congress passes a bill to outlaw deepfake pornography.USA TODAY National Correspondent Chris Kenning explains how President Trump’s coal push stirs hopes and worries in Appalachia.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.Episode Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.