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Police say they’ve arrested dozens of protestors as a curfew started in parts of LA overnight. The US and China have agreed to a framework to end their trade war. President Donald Trump has given a timeline for shutting down FEMA. The stage is set for New Jersey’s gubernatorial race. Plus, Southern Baptists have overwhelmingly endorsed a ban on gay marriage.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start with a legal move from California to try to block President Trump’s military mobilization in Los Angeles. We’ll tell you what’s in a new package of EU sanctions against Russia. Western allies also announced sanctions on two hardline Israeli ministers. A top RFK Jr. aide hasn't disclosed financial details of his wellness company despite attacking the US health system. Plus, Mark Zuckerburg is making a big AI push.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pentagon officials have been grilled on the cost of deploying the military during the LA protests. We’ll tell you why a global economics report predicts slow growth this year. We explain Trump's plan to give newborns an investment account. Greta Thunberg has spoken after she was deported from Israel. Plus, the key reasons behind what the UN is calling a global “fertility crisis”.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send more troops to Los Angeles following anti-ICE protests. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces questions from lawmakers in a series of hearings this week. An expert describes the consequences for the auto industry if US-China trade talks fall apart. We’ll bring you the latest from Sean Combs’ trial. Plus, a K-pop supergroup is a step closer to reuniting.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We’ll hear from protestors about why they’re facing off with law enforcement in LA. President Donald Trump is heading to Fort Bragg to celebrate the US Army, but the timing isn’t great. Authorities say nine people have been killed in a high school shooting in Austria. We’ll tell you what to look out for in today’s primaries in New Jersey. And, the world of funk music says goodbye to a pioneer.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices