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Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband Bill Gates being mentioned in Epstein files
Melinda French Gates on Tuesday said that her ex-husband, Bill Gates, needs to answer for the behavior alleged in the latest trove of private communications released in connection with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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House Minority Whip on partial government shutdown and DHS funding
Amid the partial government shutdown, we hear from House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., about funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
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Morning news brief
Debate over DHS funding continues amid partial government shutdown, judge allows immigration enforcement surge to continue in Minnesota, Trump says Kennedy Center will close for construction.
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Trump says Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovation
President Trump announced he plans to close the Kennedy Center for two years for remodeling, following massive backlash after his name was added to the building.
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After Trump's threats, Iran's supreme leader warns attack would spark 'regional war'
The U.S. is continuing its military buildup in the Middle East, with President Trump hinting at a possible attack. Iran struck back this weekend, warning of a regional war if the U.S. attacks.
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Former Homeland secretary on Kristi Noem's responsibility in deadly shootings
NPR's Michel Martin talks to former Homeland Secretary Jeh Johnson about DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's culpability in the deadly shootings by federal agents.
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Morning news brief
Trump says the economy is "booming" in Iowa message, the NTSB releases finding in DCA midair crash, Trump administration quietly rewrites nuclear safety directives.
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Minnesota Gov. Walz says Trump agreed to 'consider' reducing number of ICE agents
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says President Trump has agreed to "consider" reducing the number of federal agents in the state, following the killing of Alex Pretti.
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Morning news brief
Trump will "consider" reducing number of ICE agents in Minnesota, governor says, Trump hopes to turn attention back to the economy in Iowa Tuesday, social media apps on trial over effects on children.
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Conservative news outlets start to break from government's narrative on ICE incidents
Conservative news outlets and commentators have been, until now, resolutely defending the use of lethal force by ICE and Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis and elsewhere. That's starting to change.