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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

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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.
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Funding deal vote, Tariff Rebate Checks, Buffett’s Farewell Letter and more

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.
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Democrats Fractured, Same-Sex Marriage Decision, MLB Stars Indicted and more

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. 
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Shutdown Deal, Trump Pardons, BBC Scandal and more

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 

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Guest: Will Sommer, Senior Reporter, The Bulwark 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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One Thing: How a Holocaust Denier Sparked a MAGA Civil War

People step up nationwide to help feed their neighbors who rely on SNAP benefits. New research shows why you should go on walks more often. A forbidden book changed this former prisoner's life – now he's on a mission to bring libraries to prisons nationwide. Find out how goats are helping restore a Tennessee island. Plus, the 2025 Hero Dog of the Year was a stray three years ago. 

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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

Producer: Eryn Mathewson 

Showrunner: Faiz Jamil 

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin
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5 Good Things: How a Boat Full of Goats Saved an Island

Congress remains gridlocked over a deal to end the government shutdown as travelers navigate flight cancellations. We’ll tell you the latest Ivy League university to settle with the Trump administration. A controversial Trump ally visited the White House to discuss the war in Ukraine. We explain why ICE is attempting to recruit NYPD officers. Plus, a superstar’s noteworthy absence from the 2026 Grammy nominations. 
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Travel Nightmare, ICE’s Recruitment Message, Grammy Nominations and more

Hundreds of flight cancellations are impacting airports across the country. The Supreme Court is considering a long shot bid to overturn its same-sex marriage precedent. We explain why Israel has launched strikes on Lebanon. There are rumors of a leadership shake-up at the top of the Kremlin. Plus, multiple people are ill after a suspicious package was sent to an army base.
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Mass Flight Cancellations, Kremlin Rift Rumors, Suspicious Package and more

Hundreds of flights have already been cancelled as the shutdown travel chaos continues. Hungary’s Prime Minister is at the White House for what’s set to be a high stakes meeting on Russian oil. The US has carried out another strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean. Elon Musk’s is one step closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire. Plus, a court has ruled on the Washington, DC, sandwich thrower. 
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Flights Cancelled, $1T Pay Package, DC Sandwich Thrower and more

We start with a federal judge’s ruling on coverage for food stamp benefits this month amid a government shutdown. The Supreme Court clears way for President Donald Trump’s transgender passport policy. A verdict has been reached in a lawsuit filed by a former Virginia teacher shot by her student. We’ll break down the White House’s deals that promise to lower prices for some weight loss drugs. Plus, the latest on a case challenging federal agents’ crackdown tactics in Chicago.
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SNAP Fully Covered, Passport Policy Ruling, Obesity Drug Prices and more

The US is set to face significant travel disruption. A new report shows the worrying effect AI is having on the job market. Nancy Pelosi, the first ever female House Speaker, will not stand for re-election. President Donald Trump won’t be at COP30 next week, but a presidential hopeful will be. Plus, how the FDA is cracking down on unlicensed Botox.
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Travel Chaos, AI Job Cuts, Nancy Pelosi Retires and more

President Donald Trump is threatening Hamas to fulfill its end of a Gaza ceasefire deal. A country at risk of financial collapse is receiving a huge lifeline from the US. We’ll tell you about the latest US strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat. Trump awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor of his second term. Plus, a legendary R&B singer gone too soon.
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Trump warns Hamas, Charlie Kirk honored, D'Angelo dies & more

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