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The Senate has passed a deal to end the government shutdown. President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the verdict that he sexually assaulted and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll. Families of campers and counselors who died in the Texas floods are suing Camp Mystic’s owners. Trump has ramped up his attacks on the BBC. Plus, millions of Americans are facing freezing cold temperatures and snow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Senate is expected to vote on a short-term funding bill to reopen the government. President Donald Trump is floating tariff rebate checks again, but could they become reality? The FDA made a pivotal move for women with menopause symptoms. A car explosion in India is under investigation. Plus, Warren Buffett on his future plans.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Senior Democrats are fuming after several Senators broke ranks to reach a shutdown deal. There’s ongoing confusion over government funding for SNAP benefits. The Supreme Court has decided on whether to revisit its same-sex marriage precedent. Syria’s President Ahmad Al-Sharaa is set to visit the White House today. Plus, we explain why two Cleveland Guardians pitchers have been indicted.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The longest government shutdown in US history could be ending soon. President Donald Trump has pardoned a long list of allies allegedly involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The Philippines has been hit by a second deadly typhoon in a week. We explain why the editing of a Trump speech led to the resignation of top BBC leaders. Plus, an arctic blast could be on the way to parts of the US today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ever since Tucker Carlson interviewed White nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, Republicans have been at odds over how to deal with what some see as a growing embrace of hateful voices like Fuentes’ within the party. But experts say voices like his might hold too much sway with young, disaffected Republicans to easily remove from the picture. For more: Fierce backlash within GOP after Tucker Carlson gives White nationalist Nick Fuentes a platform The world according to Candace Owens --- Guest: Will Sommer, Senior Reporter, The Bulwark Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia PatinkinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices