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News Wrap: Israel considering ‘alternative options’ to ceasefire with Hamas 4:54

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In our news wrap Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he's considering "alternative options" to ceasefire talks with Hamas, European diplomats attempted to restart negotiations over limiting Iran's nuclear program and Ghislaine Maxwell wrapped up questioning as the Justice Department pushes back on criticism it's concealing aspects of Jeff…

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The politics behind the $8B Paramount-Skydance merger 7:35

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The FCC approved Skydance Media's $8 billion bid to acquire Paramount, the parent company of CBS. The green light from the FCC comes after Paramount agreed to a $16 million settlement with President Trump over his lawsuit accusing “60 Minutes” of deceptively editing an interview with then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Geoff Bennett discusse…

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What Trump’s order on clearing encampments, forced hospitalization means for the unhoused 5:54

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President Trump signed an executive order that makes it easier for states to remove homeless encampments and force unhoused people into mental health or addiction treatment programs. Homeless rates have been steadily rising since 2017. A federal count found that more than 770,000 people are living in shelters or outside on a single night. Lisa Desj…

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How private companies could cash in on Trump’s mass deportations 5:49

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The ramifications of President Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending law are beginning to play out. That includes cuts to several federal programs, while significantly increasing spending in other areas, like immigration enforcement. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Kagan criticizes fellow justices over lack of explanation in recent Supreme Court rulings 6:47

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The Supreme Court has handled a flood of appeals from the Trump administration on its emergency docket, also known as the shadow docket. In the first six months of Trump’s term, the conservatives on the court have sided with him on several key policies, but the decisions have come with little to no explanation for their rationale. Geoff Bennett dis…

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Brooks and Capehart on the Epstein files fracturing Trump’s base 13:38

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the debate over the Epstein files continues to cause a rift for Republicans, the Trump administration settles its fight with Columbia University and if Democrats can form a vision to fight back a…

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Ruth Asawa exhibition celebrates her influential art and extraordinary life 7:43

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The work of artist Ruth Asawa, who died in 2013, is back in the spotlight with a major traveling exhibition. It’s a celebration of not only her work, but also an extraordinary life. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Inside Gaza’s neonatal wards where babies born into a war zone battle the odds 8:01

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President Trump’s Middle East envoy announced that he was bringing his team home from Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Steve Witkoff said he was withdrawing from talks where Israel, Hamas and mediators had been discussing a deal. As Nick Schifrin reports, it comes as nearly all of Gaza’s two million people are hungry. A warning, images in this story ar…

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Trump ramps up pressure on Powell to cut interest rates during visit to Federal Reserve 8:36

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President Trump continued to dial up the pressure on Jerome Powell during a visit to the Fed. The president's public remarks and personal insults about Powell are a major departure from past presidents, and his approach has sparked questions about whether the Fed's independence could be undermined in the months ahead. Geoff Bennett discussed more w…

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News Wrap: Trump pushes cities to remove homeless people from streets 6:01

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In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order pushing cities and states to remove homeless people from the streets, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a plan to move most of the agency's staff out of Washington, two women were killed and more than a dozen people were injured in eastern Ukraine following Russian st…

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What Columbia’s settlement with the Trump administration means for higher education 8:13

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Columbia University and the Trump administration reached a deal that restores federal funding and research grant money to the university. As part of the agreement, Columbia will pay $200 million to the federal government. Amna Nawaz discussed the agreement and what it means for higher education with Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University. P…

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Why the DOJ met with Ghislaine Maxwell amid backlash over Trump’s Epstein ties 4:43

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The Jeffrey Epstein scandal surrounding President Trump is intensifying, fueled by growing Republican defiance even as the administration deploys efforts at distracting public attention. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest developments with Carrie Johnson, the national justice correspondent for NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/new…

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‘We kept our promises’: Rep. Haridopolos touts GOP victories in Trump’s first 6 months 8:24

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The House of Representatives is headed for the August recess after Speaker Johnson cut business short amid the political furor related to Jeffrey Epstein. House Democrats spent this week introducing amendments to force a vote on releasing documents related to the Epstein investigation. To discuss the political battle and GOP priorities, Amna Nawaz …

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How the government’s crackdown on unpaid student loans could impact millions 8:22

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The Trump administration is making significant changes to how it deals with student debt. It has resumed loan collections from past borrowers, and these changes could have a significant impact on weekly paychecks and credit ratings for many people. This month, two million overdue borrowers could be facing those penalties. Economics correspondent Pa…

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News Wrap: Aid groups warn of ‘chaos, starvation and death’ in Gaza 7:39

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In our news wrap Wednesday, more than 100 aid groups are warning of an increasingly dire situation in Gaza as Palestinians face mass starvation, Volodymyr Zelensky says he's reversing course on a bill that aimed to limit the powers of two anti-corruption agencies in Ukraine and reports say Attorney General Bondi told Donald Trump that his name appe…

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What’s in Trump’s new AI policy and why it matters 6:38

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President Trump unveiled his approach to the development of AI. Surrounded by some of the biggest names in tech, he signed three executive orders. One targets what Trump called "ideological bias" in AI chatbots, another aims to make it easier to build massive AI data centers and the third encourages the export of American AI tech. Amna Nawaz discus…

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What the new trade deal with Japan means for U.S. businesses and consumers 6:31

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The U.S. and Japan announced a trade agreement that President Trump hailed as a significant victory for American companies and consumers. In return, he said the U.S. won’t impose 25% tariffs on Japan at the end of this month. William Brangham discussed the details with Kate Kalutkiewicz of McLarty Associates, an international trade consulting firm.…

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Iran says it will continue uranium enrichment despite U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities 1:31

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Iran's nuclear program led to a direct military confrontation with the U.S. last month. Now, the Islamic Republic is trying to stabilize its nation, its program and its negotiating stance with the West. Nick Schifrin was among a group of reporters who sat down in New York with Iran's top nuclear negotiator. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pb…

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Gabbard pushes report on Obama and Russia probe as Trump faces pressure over Epstein 5:37

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard ramped up efforts to sow doubt about the investigation that found Russia interfered in the 2016 election. Gabbard pushed claims about former President Obama and called it the “most egregious weaponization and politicization of intelligence in American history.” Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is suppo…

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GOP and Democratic strategists analyze renewed focus on Trump’s connection with Epstein 7:56

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President Trump marked his sixth month in office this week, touting his policy agenda and transformation of the federal government. But he also faces a public skeptical of his biggest accomplishments and a growing focus on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategi…

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How the National Parks Service is struggling with drastic funding and staffing cuts 8:52

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Summer is the height of the visitor season for the National Park Service. Last year, nearly 332 million people visited NPS sites, a record that is likely to be broken this year. That surge in visitors continues despite staff and budget cuts imposed by the Trump administration with no end in sight. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Theresa Pierno of …

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‘Tell me more’: Activist Loretta Ross explores a new way to face disagreements 8:09

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Loretta Ross was once known for her fiery temper, shaped by more than 50 years on the front lines battling racism, sexism and sexual violence. At 71, she says she has come to understand there’s a more effective way to face disagreements. Judy Woodruff spoke with Ross about her method of turning tough conversations into productive ones. It’s part of…

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Trump deflects Epstein questions as Johnson shuts down House, avoiding vote on files 8:22

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Divisions inside the Republican Party over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation boiled over on Capitol Hill. Speaker Mike Johnson said the House won't take action before leaving town for the August recess at the end of the week. Lisa Desjardins reports and Geoff Bennett discusses the legal implications with former federal prosecutor Arlo Devlin-Brown.…

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News Wrap: UN says Israeli forces have killed more than 1,000 Gazans seeking aid since May 5:59

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In our news wrap Tuesday, the UN human rights office says Israeli forces have killed more than 1,000 Gazans seeking aid since May, the Trump administration is citing an alleged anti-Israel bias in its decision to again withdraw from UNESCO, the Labor Department proposed rollbacks to workplace regulations and GM posted a 35% drop in quarterly profit…

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How Trump’s tariffs on Asian allies impact the U.S. strategy to counter China 12:22

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President Trump says he reached a trade agreement with the Philippines following a White House visit by its president. The U.S., the Philippines and other Asian allies are increasing their cooperation to counter China, but these partners are also being targeted by U.S. trade policies. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Randall Schriver and Lyle Gold…

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News Wrap: Israel considering ‘alternative options’ to ceasefire with Hamas 4:54

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The politics behind the $8B Paramount-Skydance merger 7:35

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What Trump’s order on clearing encampments, forced hospitalization means for the unhoused 5:54

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How private companies could cash in on Trump’s mass deportations 5:49

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Kagan criticizes fellow justices over lack of explanation in recent Supreme Court rulings 6:47

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Brooks and Capehart on the Epstein files fracturing Trump’s base 13:38

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Ruth Asawa exhibition celebrates her influential art and extraordinary life 7:43

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Inside Gaza’s neonatal wards where babies born into a war zone battle the odds 8:01

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Trump ramps up pressure on Powell to cut interest rates during visit to Federal Reserve 8:36

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News Wrap: Trump pushes cities to remove homeless people from streets 6:01

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What Columbia’s settlement with the Trump administration means for higher education 8:13

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Why the DOJ met with Ghislaine Maxwell amid backlash over Trump’s Epstein ties 4:43

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‘We kept our promises’: Rep. Haridopolos touts GOP victories in Trump’s first 6 months 8:24

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How the government’s crackdown on unpaid student loans could impact millions 8:22

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News Wrap: Aid groups warn of ‘chaos, starvation and death’ in Gaza 7:39

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What’s in Trump’s new AI policy and why it matters 6:38

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What the new trade deal with Japan means for U.S. businesses and consumers 6:31

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Iran says it will continue uranium enrichment despite U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities 1:31

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Gabbard pushes report on Obama and Russia probe as Trump faces pressure over Epstein 5:37

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GOP and Democratic strategists analyze renewed focus on Trump’s connection with Epstein 7:56

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How the National Parks Service is struggling with drastic funding and staffing cuts 8:52

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‘Tell me more’: Activist Loretta Ross explores a new way to face disagreements 8:09

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Trump deflects Epstein questions as Johnson shuts down House, avoiding vote on files 8:22

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News Wrap: UN says Israeli forces have killed more than 1,000 Gazans seeking aid since May 5:59

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How Trump’s tariffs on Asian allies impact the U.S. strategy to counter China 12:22