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TAMARA KEITH AND AMY WALTER ON PARTISAN REDISTRICTING AND THE MIDTERMS

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✍️ NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report discuss the latest political news, including Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's departure and partisan redistricting.

👉 Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaves her post 👉 Partisan redistricting and its impact on the midterms 👉 Democratic fundraising advantages

-- #TamaraKeith #AmyWalter #LoriChavez-DeRemer #GeoffBennett #politics

RETIRED ADMIRAL BREAKS DOWN U.S. STRATEGY BEHIND NAVAL BLOCKADE

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✍️ The US Navy has enforced its naval blockade by shooting and disabling an Iranian cargo ship, prompting concerns over the escalation of tensions between the two nations.

👉 US Navy has enforced its naval blockade by shooting and disabling an Iranian cargo ship 👉 Concerns over the escalation of tensions between the US and Iran 👉 Retired Adm. Gary Roughead shared his insights on the situation

-- #GeoffBennett #GaryRoughead #Iran #StanfordUniversity #world

NEW BOOK EXPLORES QUEEN ELIZABETH'S RELATIONSHIPS WITH 13 U.S. PRESIDENTS

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✍️ Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign was marked by her strategic relationship with the US, meeting with 13 sitting presidents.

👉 Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign 👉 Strategic relationship with the US 👉 Met with 13 sitting presidents 👉 Author Susan Page's new book 👉 Behind-the-scenes role in shaping history

-- #QueenElizabethII #SusanPage #GeoffBennett #UK #US #politics

EVAN SHAPIRO AND GEOFF BENNETT EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF MEDIA ON 'SETTLE IN'

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✍️ The media industry has been experiencing significant turmoil in recent years, with a recent podcast episode on PBS exploring this upheaval.

👉 The media industry is experiencing significant turmoil 👉 Changes in consumer behavior, technological advancements, and shifting business models are contributing to the upheaval

-- #GeoffBennett #EvanShapiro #world

FORMER U.S. OFFICIALS ANALYZE CHANCES FRAGILE IRAN CEASEFIRE CAN HOLD

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✍️ Geoff Bennett discusses the ceasefire in Iran with Barbara Leaf and Michael Doran, two experts with experience in the Middle East.

👉 Geoff Bennett discusses the ceasefire in Iran with Barbara Leaf and Michael Doran 👉 Leaf was assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs during the Biden administration 👉 Doran was senior director for the Middle East on the National Security Council during the George W. Bush administration

-- #GeoffBennett #BarbaraLeaf #MichaelDoran #JoeBiden #GeorgeW.Bush #Iran #world

WHAT PEOPLE IN IRAN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE WAR AND THEIR GOVERNMENT

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✍️ The article highlights the overlooked stories of people inside Iran who have been affected by US and Israeli attacks.

👉 The article focuses on the people inside Iran who have been affected by US and Israeli attacks 👉 Holly Dagres shares her perspective on the situation 👉 The article aims to bring attention to the stories of those who have been impacted

-- #GeoffBennett #HollyDagres #Tehran #Iran #Lebanon #world

MIDEAST EXPERTS WEIGH IRAN REGIME'S LEVERAGE IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH U.S.

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✍️ President Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, backing down from his previous threats against the country's infrastructure.

👉 President Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran 👉 Trump backs down from previous threats against Iran's infrastructure 👉 Alan Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal 👉 Miad Maleki was born and raised in Iran and is now at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracy

-- #GeoffBennett #AlanEyre #MiadMaleki #Iran #MiddleEast #UnitedStates #politics

ARTEMIS II CREW BREAKS DISTANCE RECORD ON MISSION AROUND FAR SIDE OF MOON

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✍️ NASA's Artemis II mission successfully flew to the far side of the moon with a four-astronaut crew, setting a record for the farthest distance from Earth traveled by any human.

👉 Four-astronaut crew flew to the far side of the moon 👉 Set a record for the farthest distance from Earth traveled by any human 👉 Seven-hour lunar flyby was the most anticipated part of the mission

-- #GeoffBennett #MilesO'Brien #Earth #Moon #science

TAMARA KEITH AND AMY WALTER ON TRUMP'S SHIFTING MESSAGING ON IRAN WAR

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✍️ NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's shifting deadlines and threats on Iran.

👉 President Trump's shifting deadlines and threats on Iran 👉 Questions about his messaging on the war 👉 New polls showing his approval rating slipping amid economic concerns

-- #TamaraKeith #AmyWalter #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #politics

BROOKS AND CAPEHART ON TRUMP'S MENTAL ACUITY AND UNPREDICTABILITY

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✍️ David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss the week in politics, covering the US-Iran ceasefire and potential presidential candidates.

👉 US-Iran ceasefire discussed 👉 Concerns about long-term implications of agreement 👉 President Trump's mental acuity questioned 👉 Two prominent Democrats considering running for president in 2028

-- #DavidBrooks #JonathanCapehart #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #politics

FBI SEARCHES REPORTER'S HOME, RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT INTIMIDATION OF FREE PRESS

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✍️ The FBI searched the home of a Washington Post reporter, Hannah Natanson, as part of an investigation involving a government contractor accused of mishandling classified information.

👉 FBI searched the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson 👉 Investigation involves government contractor accused of mishandling classified information 👉 Press freedom advocates sharply criticized the search

-- #HannahNatanson #GabeRottman #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #Washington #politics

TAMARA KEITH AND AMY WALTER ON PUSHBACK TO TRUMP'S THREATS TO FEDERAL RESERVE

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✍️ Republicans are pushing back against President Trump's threats to the Federal Reserve, while also opposing military action in Venezuela and tensions rise after an ICE shooting in Minneapolis.

👉 Republicans push back against President Trump's threats to the Federal Reserve 👉 Opposition to military action in Venezuela 👉 Tensions rise after ICE shooting in Minneapolis

-- #TamaraKeith #AmyWalter #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #Minneapolis #Venezuela #politics

JACOB SOBOROFF REFLECTS ON LESSONS LEARNED FROM LA WILDFIRES IN 'FIRESTORM'

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✍️ Journalist Jacob Soboroff's new book 'Firestorm' tells the story of the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires that devastated Los Angeles a year ago.

👉 The Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed thousands of homes and killed over 30 people in Los Angeles 👉 Journalist Jacob Soboroff's new book 'Firestorm' tells the story of the catastrophe 👉 The book features stories from firefighters, political leaders, and residents

-- #JacobSoboroff #GeoffBennett #LosAngeles #PacificPalisades #Eaton #world

BROOKS AND CAPEHART ON THE RESPONSE TO THE MINNESOTA ICE SHOOTING

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✍️ New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW discuss the week in politics, including a fatal shooting by an ICE agent and the removal of Nicolas Maduro.

👉 Fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent 👉 Removal of Nicolas Maduro 👉 Trump administration's emerging vision of U.S. leadership

-- #DavidBrooks #JonathanCapehart #GeoffBennett #NicolasMaduro #DonaldTrump #politics

TRUMP FOCUSED ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO DISTRACT FROM DOMESTIC CHALLENGES, SEN. SLOTKIN SAYS

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✍️ The article discusses the priorities of the US Congress, with a focus on the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela.

👉 The Trump administration's operation in Venezuela dominates the week's agenda 👉 Congress has a lengthy list of priorities

-- #GeoffBennett #ElissaSlotkin #Venezuela #Michigan #politics

HOW THE AFTERMATH OF JAN. 6 STILL CHALLENGES THE CAPITOL

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✍️ The U.S. Capitol is still feeling the effects of the Jan. 6 insurrection, five years later.

👉 The Jan. 6 insurrection had a profound impact on the U.S. Capitol 👉 The event left a lasting scar on the institution and its employees 👉 Many are still struggling to cope with the trauma

-- #GeoffBennett #LisaDesjardins #LizLanders #Washington #U.S.Capitol #politics

COLOMBIA'S PRESIDENT PUSHES BACK AGAINST TRUMP'S THREATS AS TENSIONS RISE

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✍️ The situation in Colombia is tense as President Trump has repeatedly threatened its President, Gustavo Petro, without evidence, alleging ties to the drug trade.

👉 The situation in Colombia is tense 👉 President Trump has repeatedly threatened its President, Gustavo Petro, without evidence 👉 The allegations are that President Petro has ties to the drug trade

-- #GustavoPetro #GeoffBennett #MónicaVillamizar #PresidentTrump #Colombia #Bogota #politics

HOW AUTHOR DAVID BALDACCI AND HIS WIFE ARE WORKING TO COUNTER TOXIC POLITICAL DISCOURSE

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✍️ David Baldacci and his wife are tackling the issue of toxic political discourse in their latest project.

👉 David Baldacci has written over 50 suspense and legal novels 👉 His latest novel is 'Nash Falls', a story about a businessman recruited by the FBI 👉 Baldacci and his wife are tackling the issue of toxic political discourse

-- #DavidBaldacci #GeoffBennett #entertainment

GIDEON MEYEROWITZ-KATZ JOINS GEOFF BENNETT FOR OUR ‘SETTLE IN’ PODCAST

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✍️ Epidemiologist Gideon Meyerwitz-Katz discusses bad science and misconceptions around health on the podcast 'Settle In'.

👉 Bad science and misconceptions around health 👉 Misconceptions about what we eat 👉 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' campaign

-- #GideonMeyerwitz-Katz #GeoffBennett #RobertF.KennedyJr. #health

CHRIS WHIPPLE ON THE WHITE HOUSE REACTION TO HIS SUSIE WILES PROFILE

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✍️ The Vanity Fair profile by journalist Chris Whipple offers a rare and revealing look inside President Trump's second term, featuring blunt assessments of senior officials and a characterization of the president.

👉 11 interviews with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles 👉 Unusually blunt assessments of senior officials 👉 Striking characterization of the president

-- #ChrisWhipple #SusieWiles #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #politics

BROOKS AND CAPEHART ON TRUMP’S APPROVAL RATINGS AND MENTAL ACUITY

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✍️ David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss the week in politics with Geoff Bennett, covering President Trump's efforts to improve his approval ratings and the release of the Epstein files.

👉 President Trump's attempts to address his sinking approval ratings on the economy 👉 Release of the Epstein files by the Department of Justice 👉 Renaming of the Kennedy Center

-- #DavidBrooks #JonathanCapehart #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #JeffreyEpstein #NewYorkTimes #MSNOW #KennedyCenter #politics

VENEZUELA OIL BLOCKADE COULD HAVE ‘CHILLING EFFECT’ ON MADURO, EX-AMBASSADOR SAYS

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✍️ The Trump administration has been increasing pressure on Venezuela and its government, and a former U.S. diplomat to Venezuela shares a critical perspective on the approach.

👉 Escalating pressure on Venezuela and its government 👉 Concerns about potential risks and unintended consequences 👉 Interview with Jimmy Story, former U.S. diplomat to Venezuela

-- #JimmyStory #NicolásMaduro #GeoffBennett #DonaldTrump #Venezuela #UnitedStates #politics

INVESTIGATION DELVES INTO THE TATE BROTHERS AND THEIR CONNECTION TO THE TRUMP FAMILY

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✍️ A new report from The New York Times reveals that the Trump Administration and members of the president's family may have been involved in supporting right-wing influencers charged with serious crimes.

👉 The Trump Administration and members of the president's family may have been involved in supporting right-wing influencers charged with serious crimes 👉 The influencers, Andrew and Tristan Tate, are charged with rape, human trafficking, and other crimes 👉 The investigation suggests that the administration and family members may have used their influence to help the influencers avoid accountability

-- #MeganTwohey #GeoffBennett #AndrewTate #TristanTate #politics

PROPOSAL TO DECLASSIFY NURSING AS ‘PROFESSIONAL’ THREATENS ABILITY TO SECURE STUDENT LOANS

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✍️ The Trump administration is proposing new limits on federal student loans for medical students, capping borrowing at $50,000 per year, and stricter caps for graduate degrees in nursing, public health, or social work.

👉 New limits on federal student loans for medical students 👉 Capping borrowing at $50,000 per year 👉 Stricter caps for graduate degrees in nursing, public health, or social work 👉 Part of the Trump administration's efforts to address the rising cost of education

-- #GeoffBennett #JenniferMensikKennedy #politics

‘THAT 2ND STRIKE WAS A VIOLATION OF THE LAWS OF WAR,’ FORMER SENIOR MILITARY LAWYER SAYS

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✍️ Retired Maj. Gen. Steven Lepper discusses the legal concerns surrounding the US military strikes on suspected drug boats.

👉 Retired Maj. Gen. Steven Lepper discusses the legal concerns surrounding the US military strikes on suspected drug boats. 👉 Lepper highlights the need for careful consideration of the legal framework and the importance of adhering to international law. 👉 He emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in the conduct of military operations.

-- #GeoffBennett #StevenLepper #politics

TAMARA KEITH AND AMY WALTER ON GOP’S STRUGGLE WITH RISING HEALTH CARE COSTS

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✍️ NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report discuss the latest political news, including Republicans' struggles with healthcare costs and a former Trump ally's departure.

👉 Republicans in Congress struggling with rising health care costs 👉 A former key Trump ally departing Congress 👉 Early dissolution of DOGE

-- #TamaraKeith #AmyWalter #GeoffBennett #Trump #politics

CLYBURN SPOTLIGHTS TRAILBLAZING BLACK MEMBERS OF CONGRESS IN ‘THE FIRST EIGHT’

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✍️ Congressman James Clyburn's new book highlights the trailblazing Black men who were the first to serve in Congress.

👉 Congressman James Clyburn's new book highlights the trailblazing Black men who were the first to serve in Congress 👉 The book is a personal history of the pioneering Black Congressmen who paved the way for future generations 👉 Clyburn has spent over three decades in Congress and brings a unique perspective to the stories

-- #JamesClyburn #GeoffBennett #politics

TRUMP CONSIDERS ORDER TO OVERRIDE STATE REGULATIONS ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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✍️ The Trump White House is drafting an executive order to override state regulations on artificial intelligence, potentially withholding federal funding from states that pass their own AI laws.

👉 Trump administration drafting executive order to override state regulations on AI 👉 Task force would be established within the Justice Department to sue states 👉 Potential for withholding federal funding from states that pass their own AI laws

-- #GeoffBennett #JacobWard #technology

DELAYED JOBS REPORT ‘DEFINITELY COMPLICATES’ RATE CUT DECISION, CHICAGO FED PRESIDENT SAYS

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✍️ Job growth in September was better than expected, but key data is still missing, leaving questions about the strength of the economy.

👉 Job growth in September was better than expected 👉 Best job gains since April 👉 Key data is still missing, leaving uncertainty about the strength of the economy 👉 Federal Reserve prepares to consider another rate cut

-- #GeoffBennett #AustanGoolsbee #politics

COMEY SEEKS TO HAVE INDICTMENT DISMISSED OVER DOJ’S HANDLING OF CASE

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✍️ The US Senate forwarded a bill to the White House requiring the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, following President Trump's withdrawal of his opposition.

👉 The Senate forwarded a bill requiring the Justice Department to release Epstein files to the White House 👉 President Trump withdrew his opposition to the bill 👉 The DOJ is facing scrutiny over its handling of the case against former FBI Director James Comey

-- #JeffreyEpstein #PresidentTrump #JamesComey #GeoffBennett #JoshGerstein #politics

TRUMP PREPARES TO WELCOME SAUDI ARABIA’S CONTROVERSIAL CROWN PRINCE TO WHITE HOUSE

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✍️ President Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, marking a significant shift in the prince's international standing.

👉 President Trump will visit Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman 👉 The visit marks a significant shift in the prince's international standing 👉 The prince was previously shunned on the world stage

-- #CrownPrinceMohammadbinSalman #PresidentBiden #PresidentTrump #NickSchifrin #GeoffBennett #TomMalinowski #KirstenFontenrose #JamalKhashoggi #Riyadh #SaudiArabia #politics

U.S. ATTORNEY PROSECUTING COMEY AND JAMES FACES LEGAL CHALLENGE OVER HER APPOINTMENT

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✍️ The Justice Department is defending itself in a Virginia courtroom against a request to disqualify the prosecutor pursuing charges against James Comey and Letitia James.

👉 Judge is weighing whether to disqualify Lindsay Halligan, the prosecutor pursuing charges against James Comey and Letitia James 👉 Halligan is a Trump ally with no prosecutorial experience 👉 Justice Department is arguing that Halligan's lack of experience is not a reason to disqualify her

-- #JamesComey #LetitiaJames #LindsayHalligan #GlennKirschner #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #NorthernVirginia #politics

OHIO SHERIFF SAYS LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH FEDS ON IMMIGRATION ‘STARTING TO RAMP UP’

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✍️ The Trump administration has increased deportations, and ICE is working with local law enforcement to hold undocumented immigrants in jail before transferring them.

👉 ICE is working with local law enforcement to hold undocumented immigrants in jail before transferring them 👉 The program has existed for decades 👉 Butler County, Ohio, Sheriff Richard Jones reinstated his county's partnership with ICE when Trump returned to office

-- #RichardJones #GeoffBennett #ButlerCounty,Ohio #politics

BBC UNDER SCRUTINY OVER EDIT OF TRUMP’S SPEECH ON JAN. 6

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✍️ President Trump is threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion, claiming a documentary misrepresented his role in the Jan. 6 attack.

👉 Trump is threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion 👉 The BBC documentary allegedly misrepresented Trump's role in the Jan. 6 attack 👉 Trump's legal team claims the documentary edited video to make it seem like Trump urged supporters to 'fight like hell' immediately after directing them to march on the Capitol

-- #PresidentTrump #GeoffBennett #BrianStelter #Capitol #politics

TAMARA KEITH AND AMY WALTER ON THE DEAL TO END THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

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✍️ The Senate votes to end the longest-ever government shutdown, and Democrats attack Trump on affordability, while Republicans face a top midterm challenge.

👉 Senate votes to end the longest-ever government shutdown 👉 Democrats attack Trump on affordability 👉 Republicans face a top midterm challenge

-- #TamaraKeith #AmyWalter #GeoffBennett #Trump #politics

‘WE NEEDED TO CHANGE THE EQUATION,’ SEN. KAINE SAYS ON HIS VOTE TO END SHUTDOWN

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✍️ Senate Democrats have been divided over the vote to end the government shutdown, with Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine being one of the eight who voted to end the stalemate.

👉 Senate Democrats are divided over the vote to end the government shutdown 👉 Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine was one of the eight Democrats who voted to end the shutdown 👉 Kaine explained his decision to end the shutdown in an interview with Geoff Bennett

-- #TimKaine #GeoffBennett #Virginia #politics

DEMOCRATIC AND GOP STRATEGISTS ON WHAT THE PARTIES LEARNED FROM VOTERS

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✍️ Democrats had a strong showing in the election, with economic anxieties and discontent with President Trump's leadership hurting Republican candidates.

👉 Democrats had a strong showing in the election 👉 Economic anxieties and discontent with President Trump's leadership hurt Republican candidates 👉 A strong economy and sense of momentum behind Democratic candidates contributed to their success

-- #GeoffBennett #AmeshiaCross #WhitAyres #politics

NEW BOOK ‘INJUSTICE’ EXPLORES TRUMP’S DECADE-LONG EFFORT TO POLITICIZE DOJ

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✍️ Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis investigate the transformation of the U.S. Justice Department under Donald Trump in their new book.

👉 The Justice Department was transformed under Donald Trump 👉 The agency was pressured to protect the president rather than uphold the rule of law 👉 The book is an investigation into the transformation of the Justice Department

-- #CarolLeonnig #AaronDavis #DonaldTrump #GeoffBennett #politics

HOW SNAP REDUCTIONS ARE IMPACTING LOCAL FOOD BANKS

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✍️ The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is reaching a breaking point due to the government shutdown, affecting millions of Americans.

👉 SNAP is reaching a breaking point due to the government shutdown 👉 Millions of Americans are affected by the shutdown 👉 Food banks are struggling to provide for those in need

-- #GeoffBennett #ElizabethKeever #KansasCity,Missouri #politics

TRUMP SHOULD ‘HOLD THE LINE’ AND BLOCK AI CHIPS FROM CHINESE MARKET, EX-AMBASSADOR SAYS

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✍️ Former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns discusses the significance of the Trump-Xi meeting.

-- #GeoffBennett #NicholasBurns #Trump #Xi #China #US #politics

SEN. WARNER SLAMS WHITE HOUSE FOR EXCLUDING DEMS FROM BRIEFING ON DRUG BOAT STRIKES

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✍️ Senate Democrats criticized the White House for excluding them from a classified briefing on US military strikes against drug traffickers in the Caribbean and Pacific.

👉 Senate Democrats were excluded from a classified briefing on US military strikes against drug traffickers 👉 The briefing was attended by more than a dozen Republican senators 👉 Virginia Sen. Mark Warner called the move 'indefensible and dangerous'

-- #MarkWarner #GeoffBennett #Caribbean #Pacific #Virginia #politics

PRESSURE TO END SHUTDOWN ‘RAMPS UP’ ON NOV. 1, EX-TRUMP WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL SAYS

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✍️ Geoff Bennett discusses the federal government shutdown with Marc Short, former White House Director of Legislative Affairs, and explores ways to resolve the issue.

👉 Geoff Bennett discusses the federal government shutdown with Marc Short 👉 Short led President Trump's congressional negotiating team during the 35-day shutdown in 2013 👉 The shutdown is the longest ever 👉 Short shares his insights on the political implications of the shutdown 👉 Potential ways to resolve the issue are discussed

-- #GeoffBennett #MarcShort #PresidentTrump #politics

ABBY PHILLIP EXPLORES THE POLITICAL LEGACY OF JESSE JACKSON IN ‘A DREAM DEFERRED’

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✍️ Rev. Jesse Jackson's political legacy is often overshadowed by his work in the Civil Rights Movement, but his influence still resonates today.

👉 Rev. Jesse Jackson is a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement 👉 His political legacy is often overshadowed by his work in the Civil Rights Movement 👉 His influence still resonates in today's politics 👉 Abby Phillip's new book explores Jackson's influence and its relevance to contemporary politics

-- #Rev.JesseJackson #AbbyPhillip #GeoffBennett #politics

TAMARA KEITH AND AMY WALTER ON TRUMP FLIRTING WITH THE IDEA OF THE 3RD TERM

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✍️ President Trump hints at a possible third term, while the government shutdown enters its fifth week, and elections are approaching.

👉 President Trump hints at a possible third term 👉 Government shutdown enters its fifth week 👉 Elections are approaching

-- #TamaraKeith #AmyWalter #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #politics

HURRICANE MELISSA NEARS LANDFALL IN JAMAICA AS CAT. 5: ‘THIS WILL BE UNPRECEDENTED’

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✍️ Hurricane Melissa is nearing landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, prompting mandatory evacuations and the opening of emergency shelters.

👉 Hurricane Melissa is a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 175 mph 👉 Mandatory evacuations are underway across Jamaica 👉 Over 800 emergency shelters have been opened 👉 The storm is expected to make landfall in Jamaica

-- #GeoffBennett #MatthewCappucci #Jamaica #weather

BROOKS AND ATKINS STOHR ON THE EAST WING DEMOLITION

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✍️ David Brooks and Kimberly Atkins Stohr discuss the week's major political developments, including the White House renovation and redistricting battles.

👉 Demolition of the East Wing of the White House 👉 President Trump seeks payment from the Department of Justice 👉 Redistricting battles intensify across several key states 👉 Gaza ceasefire holds after two weeks

-- #DavidBrooks #KimberlyAtkinsStohr #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #WhiteHouse #Gaza #politics

EAST WING OF WHITE HOUSE TORN DOWN AS TRUMP CLEARS SPACE FOR HIS BALLROOM

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✍️ The East Wing of the White House has been demolished as part of President Trump's plan to build a new ballroom, sparking criticism from preservationists and historians.

👉 The East Wing of the White House has been demolished 👉 President Trump's plan is to build a new ballroom 👉 Preservationists and historians have criticized the move 👉 The National Trust for Historic Preservation has called for the work to stop

-- #PresidentTrump #GeoffBennett #PriyaJain #WhiteHouse #EastWing #politics

‘THIS IS GOING TO HURT US’: U.S. RANCHERS PUSH BACK ON TRUMP’S ARGENTINA BEEF DEAL

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✍️ Farmers and ranchers are opposing President Trump's plan to buy more beef from Argentina, citing concerns over price increases.

👉 Farmers and ranchers are opposing President Trump's plan to buy more beef from Argentina 👉 Prices have jumped nearly 14% over the past year 👉 Concerns over the impact on their businesses

-- #PresidentTrump #GeoffBennett #BuckWehrbein #Argentina #politics

TRUMP FACES CALLS TO WITHDRAW NOMINEE WHO REPORTEDLY SAID HE HAS A ‘NAZI STREAK’

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✍️ President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia, is facing backlash after a text chain revealed he made multiple racist remarks.

👉 Paul Ingrassia made multiple racist remarks in a text chain 👉 He said the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should be 'tossed into the seventh circle of hell' 👉 He admitted to having a 'Nazi streak in me from time to time'

-- #PaulIngrassia #MartinLutherKingJr. #GeoffBennett #JeffSharlet #PresidentTrump #politics

TAMARA KEITH AND AMY WALTER ON MILLIONS PROTESTING AGAINST TRUMP’S AGENDA

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✍️ NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report discuss the latest political news, including protests and the government shutdown.

👉 Millions protest President Trump's agenda 👉 Government shutdown enters third week with no resolution 👉 GOP redistricting efforts could help them win 👉 Work begins on Trump's White House ballroom

-- #TamaraKeith #AmyWalter #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #WhiteHouse #politics

HOW GOP-LED REDISTRICTING EFFORTS MAY DISENFRANCHISE BLACK VOTERS

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✍️ North Carolina Republicans are pushing to redraw the state's congressional map, eliminating its only swing district and potentially diluting Black political power.

👉 North Carolina Republicans are pushing to redraw the state's congressional map 👉 The plan would eliminate the state's only swing district 👉 Critics argue the move is designed to dilute Black political power and diminish the voting strength of communities of color

-- #GeoffBennett #JanaiNelson #NorthCarolina #politics

10 MAJOR MOMENTS FROM 50 YEARS OF PBS NEWS

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✍️ The PBS NewsHour celebrates its 50th anniversary, highlighting its history and milestones, from its early days to its current format.

👉 Watergate coverage (1973) 👉 First hourlong show (1983) 👉 Coping with AIDS (1985) 👉 Charlayne Hunter-Gault interviews Nelson Mandela (1990) 👉 Jim Lehrer interviews President Bill Clinton (1998) 👉 Sept. 11, 2001 👉 Gwen and Judy make history as first female co-anchors (2013) 👉 Judy Woodruff on COVID-19 (2020) 👉 Jan. 6 live coverage (2021) 👉 News Hour in popular culture

-- #RobertMacNeil #JimLehrer #GwenIfill #JudyWoodruff #AmnaNawaz #GeoffBennett #NelsonMandela #BillClinton #CharlayneHunter-Gault #PaulSolman #StephenColbert #EvieMcGeeColbert #DanCooney #JuliaGriffin #CeciliaLallmann #UnitedStates #SouthAfrica #WashingtonD.C. #NewYorkCity #Pentagon #Indiana #SanFrancisco #world

ZELENSKYY PRESSES TRUMP FOR MORE HELP FROM U.S. TO END RUSSIA’S WAR ON UKRAINE

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✍️ Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with President Trump in Washington to discuss ending Russia's invasion, but Trump refused to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles.

👉 Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with President Trump in Washington 👉 Trump refused to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles 👉 The meeting came as a surprise to many

-- #Zelenskyy #Trump #GeoffBennett #JonFiner #Washington #Ukraine #Russia #politics

YOUNG REPUBLICANS’ HATEFUL GROUP CHAT SPARKS BIPARTISAN CONDEMNATION

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✍️ A Politico investigation revealed offensive text messages exchanged in a private Young Republicans group chat, containing racist, homophobic, and antisemitic language.

👉 Offensive text messages exchanged in a private Young Republicans group chat 👉 Messages contained racist, homophobic, and antisemitic language 👉 About a dozen members involved over several months

-- #GeoffBennett #EmilyNgo #politics

RESCUE CREWS AIRLIFT HUNDREDS OUT OF RURAL ALASKAN VILLAGES AFTER POWERFUL STORM

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✍️ Rescue crews are airlifting hundreds of evacuees in rural Alaska after a typhoon brought hurricane-force winds and record-breaking storm surge to the state's western coast.

👉 Hurricane-force winds and record-breaking storm surge in rural Alaska 👉 Hundreds of evacuees airlifted by rescue crews 👉 Bethel, Alaska becomes hub for recovery effort

-- #GeoffBennett #SageSmiley #Alaska #Bethel,Alaska #world

DEMOCRATIC AND GOP STRATEGISTS ON THE POLITICAL FALLOUT OF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

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✍️ The federal government shutdown has entered its 15th day, with Democratic and Republican strategists discussing the politics behind the impasse.

👉 The federal government shutdown has entered its 15th day 👉 Democratic and Republican strategists shared their perspectives on the shutdown 👉 The shutdown has reached a historic milestone

-- #FaizShakir #DougHeye #GeoffBennett #U.S. #politics

FORMER JUSTICE ANTHONY KENNEDY ON POLITICAL DIVISION AND THE STATE OF THE SUPREME COURT

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✍️ Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy served on the court for three decades and was known as the swing vote in landmark decisions.

👉 Anthony Kennedy served on the Supreme Court for 30 years 👉 He was often referred to as the swing vote in landmark decisions 👉 He has long resisted this label, even after his retirement in 2018

-- #AnthonyKennedy #GeoffBennett #politics

FINDING REMAINS OF HOSTAGES IN GAZA WILL BE ‘IMMENSE CHALLENGE,’ MIDEAST ANALYST SAYS

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✍️ Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces tensions, with Geoff Bennett discussing the latest developments with Yousef Munayyer.

👉 Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces tensions 👉 Both sides trading accusations and threats 👉 Geoff Bennett discusses the latest developments with Yousef Munayyer

-- #GeoffBennett #YousefMunayyer #Israel #Hamas #WashingtonDC #world

WHY NEWS ORGANIZATIONS ARE REJECTING THE PENTAGON’S NEW PRESS RULES

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✍️ Journalists are facing a deadline to decide whether to comply with the Pentagon's new rules for keeping credentials, with most news organizations refusing to sign due to concerns over First Amendment protections.

👉 The Pentagon has set a deadline for journalists to decide whether to comply with its new rules for keeping credentials 👉 Most news organizations, including PBS News, have refused to sign the rules due to concerns over First Amendment protections 👉 The rules require journalists to agree to a range of restrictions, including not publishing information that could harm national security

-- #GeoffBennett #NancyYoussef #DavidSchulz #politics

TRUMP’S SHUTDOWN FIRINGS HOLLOW OUT SPECIAL EDUCATION OFFICE

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✍️ The Trump administration fired most employees at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, which is responsible for protecting the rights of millions of children with disabilities.

👉 Most employees at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services were fired 👉 The office is responsible for protecting the rights of millions of children with disabilities 👉 The move has raised concerns about the impact on the education of children with disabilities

-- #GeoffBennett #LauraMeckler #politics

BROOKS AND CAPEHART ON TRUMP’S FOCUS ON REACHING THE GAZA PEACE DEAL

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✍️ New York Times columnist David Brooks and MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's celebration of the Gaza peace deal and his targeting of political enemies.

👉 President Trump celebrated the Gaza peace deal 👉 Trump targeted his political enemies at home 👉 Government shutdown entered its second weekend

-- #DavidBrooks #JonathanCapehart #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #Gaza #politics

TRUMP SHOWING ‘NO INTEREST’ IN NEGOTIATING TO END SHUTDOWN, JEFFRIES SAYS

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✍️ House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reacts to the government shutdown and mass layoffs by the Trump administration.

👉 Government shutdown continues 👉 Mass layoffs by the Trump administration 👉 Reaction from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

-- #GeoffBennett #HakeemJeffries #DonaldTrump #politics

ISRAEL MARKS 2 YEARS SINCE HAMAS ATTACKS AS PEACE TALKS OFFER GLIMMER OF HOPE

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✍️ Two years after Hamas launched attacks, Israelis mourned the loss of loved ones and demanded the return of hostages, including the wife and children of Avihai Brodutch.

👉 Hamas launched deadly attacks two years ago, resulting in the kidnapping of several Israelis 👉 Israelis took to the streets to mourn their losses and demand the return of the hostages 👉 Avihai Brodutch's wife and children were among those kidnapped and were held for 51 days before being released in November 2023

-- #AvihaiBrodutch #GeoffBennett #politics

WHAT SUPREME COURT JUSTICES SIGNALED IN ARGUMENTS OVER COLORADO’S CONVERSION THERAPY BAN

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✍️ The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could strike down bans on conversion therapy for children, a practice that aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.

👉 The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could strike down bans on conversion therapy for children 👉 Conversion therapy is a practice that aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity 👉 The practice is banned in 23 states and the District of Columbia

-- #GeoffBennett #AmyHowe #SupremeCourt #politics

TAMARA KEITH AND AMY WALTER ON THE POLITICAL IMPACT OF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

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✍️ The federal government shutdown reaches day six with no end in sight, and President Trump's plans to send troops into U.S. cities and California's redistricting election are also discussed.

👉 Federal government shutdown reaches day six 👉 President Trump's plan to send troops into U.S. cities 👉 California's redistricting election

-- #TamaraKeith #AmyWalter #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #U.S.cities #California #politics

OREGON GOVERNOR CALLS TRUMP’S ACTIONS ‘AN ABUSE OF POWER AND THREAT TO OUR DEMOCRACY’

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✍️ President Trump's plan to deploy National Guard troops to US cities is facing opposition in federal courts, with Illinois suing the administration to stop the deployment.

👉 Illinois sued the administration to stop plans to send in 400 troops from Texas 👉 A separate judge blocked Trump from sending California's National Guard to Oregon 👉 The administration plans to send 400 troops from Texas to US cities

-- #TinaKotek #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #Illinois #Texas #Oregon #California #politics

BROOKS AND CAPEHART ON POLITICAL DYSFUNCTION AND THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

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✍️ David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss the government shutdown and President Trump's efforts to dismantle the federal government on MSNBC.

👉 Government shutdown shows no signs of ending quickly 👉 President Trump is taking advantage of the situation to further dismantle the federal government 👉 Pete Hegseth's vision for the U.S. military is discussed

-- #DavidBrooks #JonathanCapehart #GeoffBennett #PeteHegseth #PresidentTrump #politics

SHUTDOWN PUTS FURTHER STRAIN ON ALREADY UNDERSTAFFED AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM

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✍️ The government shutdown has led to the furlough of approximately 750,000 federal employees, with air traffic controllers being exempt but working without pay.

👉 750,000 federal employees were furloughed due to the government shutdown 👉 14,000 air traffic controllers are exempt but working without pay 👉 Concerns raised about the strain on air traffic controllers

-- #GeoffBennett #NickDaniels #politics

WHITE HOUSE ‘USING SHUTDOWN AS EXCUSE’ FOR MORE MASS FIRINGS, DEMOCRAT SAYS

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✍️ Party leaders remain divided on the government shutdown, with President Trump increasing pressure on Democrats and targeting Democratic-led states.

👉 Party leaders remain divided on the government shutdown 👉 President Trump is increasing pressure on Democrats 👉 President Trump is targeting Democratic-led states

-- #GeoffBennett #ShalandaYoung #PresidentTrump #PresidentBiden #NYULaw #politics

PBS'S BENNETT: VANCE IS RIGHT, SCHUMER HAS SAID YOU DON'T SHUT DOWN OVER POLICY SQUABBLES IN PAST

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✍️ Vice President JD Vance says Democrats, including Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer, have argued against shutting down the government over policy disagreements. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries disputes this, citing the Republican healthcare crisis and the impact on everyday Americans.

👉 Vice President JD Vance says Democrats have argued against shutting down the government over policy disagreements 👉 Rep. Hakeem Jeffries disputes this, citing the Republican healthcare crisis 👉 The crisis includes the largest cut to Medicaid in American history 👉 Hospitals, nursing homes, and community-based health centers are closing due to Republican policies 👉 The Affordable Care Act tax credits are not being extended, leading to increased healthcare costs for tens of millions of Americans

-- #HakeemJeffries #JDVance #NancyPelosi #ChuckSchumer #GeoffBennett #IanHanchett #politics

JEFFRIES: DEMS NOT SHUTTING DOWN GOVERNMENT BECAUSE GOP 'MAY BE ABLE TO FIND A WAY' TO REACH AGREEMENT

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✍️ House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries argues that Democrats aren't responsible for a shutdown when they're withholding their votes, citing Republicans' control of government.

👉 Rep. Hakeem Jeffries argues that Democrats aren't responsible for a shutdown when they're withholding their votes. 👉 Jeffries claims that Republicans have consistently passed legislation on a party-line vote. 👉 The bill cut Medicaid and rewarded billionaire donors with tax breaks. 👉 Jeffries states that Republicans may be able to find a way to reach a spending agreement, but they're uninterested.

-- #Rep.HakeemJeffries #GeoffBennett #DonaldTrump #IanHanchett #politics

NEW POLL SHOWS STRIKING CHANGE IN AMERICANS’ VIEWS ON POLITICAL VIOLENCE

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✍️ A new poll shows that nearly a third of Americans believe political violence may be necessary to set the country on track.

👉 31% of Americans believe political violence may be necessary 👉 Rising support for political violence is translating into real acts 👉 Experts warn of growing polarization and extremism

-- #CynthiaMiller-Idriss #DomenicoMontanaro #GeoffBennett #politics

JEFFRIES SAYS GOP UNINTERESTED IN NEGOTIATING BECAUSE ‘THEY APPARENTLY WANTED’ A SHUTDOWN

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✍️ House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses the government shutdown and potential negotiations to end it.

👉 Government shutdown discussed 👉 Potential for negotiations to end shutdown 👉 House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries interviewed

-- #HakeemJeffries #GeoffBennett #politics

BROOKS AND CAPEHART ON THE COMEY INDICTMENT AND UPENDING OF DOJ NORMS

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✍️ David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss the week in politics, including the indictment of James Comey and a looming government shutdown.

👉 Indictment of former FBI Director James Comey 👉 Government shutdown looming 👉 Both parties in Congress remain deeply entrenched

-- #DavidBrooks #JonathanCapehart #GeoffBennett #JamesComey #politics

EX-TRUMP WHITE HOUSE ATTORNEY CALLS COMEY’S INDICTMENT ‘UN-AMERICAN AND DESPICABLE’

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✍️ James Comey's indictment and its implications were discussed by Geoff Bennett and Ty Cobb, a former White House attorney.

👉 James Comey was indicted 👉 Ty Cobb discussed the implications of the indictment 👉 Cobb managed the response to special counsel Robert Mueller's probe

-- #JamesComey #TyCobb #GeoffBennett #RobertMueller #DonaldTrump #politics

FINLAND’S PRESIDENT SAYS PUTIN SHOULD BE WORRIED AFTER TRUMP’S SHIFT ON UKRAINE TERRITORY

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✍️ Finland's President Alexander Stubb discusses the war in Ukraine and Russia with President Trump, welcoming a shift in tone.

👉 Finland's President Alexander Stubb has been a key voice in Europe's response to the war in Ukraine 👉 Stubb welcomed a shift in tone on Ukraine and Russia by President Trump 👉 Stubb spoke to the U.N. Security Council to discuss the situation

-- #AlexanderStubb #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #Finland #Russia #Ukraine #UnitedNations #politics

READ THE FULL MEMO DIRECTING FEDERAL AGENCIES TO WEIGH MASS LAYOFFS IF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTS DOWN

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✍️ The Office of Management and Budget has directed federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs in the event of a government shutdown, as negotiations between Republicans and Democrats remain stalled.

👉 Federal agencies have been directed to prepare for mass layoffs in the event of a government shutdown 👉 The reduction-in-force mechanism will be used to lay off employees 👉 Negotiations between Republicans and Democrats have stalled 👉 The government is set to run out of funding on September 30 👉 The Trump administration has blamed Democrats for the impasse

-- #DonaldTrump #ChuckSchumer #GeoffBennett #politics

UNCF HEAD ON HOW HISTORIC $70M DONATION WILL BOLSTER HBCUS

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✍️ The UNCF received a $70 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to support historically Black colleges and universities.

👉 UNCF received a $70 million donation from MacKenzie Scott 👉 The funds will be used to bolster the endowments of historically Black colleges and universities 👉 The donation is part of a billion-dollar capital campaign to support HBCUs

-- #MacKenzieScott #Dr.MichaelLomax #GeoffBennett #education

LAW PROFESSOR SUES WEST POINT OVER RULES HE SAYS CURB FREE SPEECH

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✍️ The US Military Academy at West Point is facing a lawsuit claiming it's violating the First Amendment by banning professors from expressing opinions in the classroom and requiring approval for public speaking.

👉 Professors are allegedly banned from expressing opinions in the classroom 👉 Professors need approval to speak publicly 👉 Academy is accused of violating the First Amendment

-- #TimBakken #GeoffBennett #WestPoint #politics

SCHUMER SAYS TRUMP ‘TOTALLY DERELICT’ FOR SCRAPPING NEGOTIATIONS TO AVOID SHUTDOWN

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✍️ The US federal government is heading towards a shutdown in one week with no potential solution in sight, as President Trump cancels a meeting with Democratic leaders.

👉 The US federal government is heading towards a shutdown in one week 👉 President Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders 👉 The meeting was expected to be a crucial step in finding a solution to the impending shutdown

-- #PresidentTrump #ChuckSchumer #HakeemJeffries #GeoffBennett #politics

‘A THOUSAND WAYS TO DIE’ OFFERS A PERSONAL AND HISTORICAL TAKE ON THE IMPACT OF VIOLENCE

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✍️ Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee discusses his new book, which explores the impact of racism, trauma, and violence on Black lives in America.

👉 Lee's book explores the impact of racism, trauma, and violence on Black lives in America 👉 The book combines journalism with personal narrative to illustrate the lasting effects of violence 👉 Lee has dedicated his career to chronicling the daily toll of violence and inequality

-- #TrymaineLee #GeoffBennett #politics

WHY SOME STATIONS WON’T AIR JIMMY KIMMEL’S RETURN TO LATE NIGHT

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✍️ Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night TV after a brief suspension, but two major station ownership groups, Sinclair and Nexstar, refuse to air his show on their ABC affiliates.

👉 Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was suspended by ABC 👉 Two major station ownership groups, Sinclair and Nexstar, will not air his show on their ABC affiliates 👉 Protests and concerns about free speech have been sparked

-- #JimmyKimmel #CharlieKirk #GeoffBennett #DylanByers #entertainment

MAN CONVICTED OF TRYING TO ASSASSINATE TRUMP AT FLORIDA GOLF COURSE LAST YEAR

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✍️ Ryan Routh, charged with trying to kill Donald Trump at his Florida golf club, was convicted on five charges.

👉 Ryan Routh convicted on five charges 👉 Charges include attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer, and possession of a firearm 👉 Routh could face life in prison when sentenced in December

-- #RyanRouth #DonaldTrump #GeoffBennett #DavidFischer #Florida #DonaldTrump'sgolfclub #politics

WHAT IS ANTIFA AND WHY TRUMP WANTS TO LABEL IT A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION

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✍️ President Trump has labeled the Antifa movement a 'domestic terrorist organization', despite it not being recognized as such under US law.

👉 No such designation exists under US law 👉 Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed at a college campus event 👉 The man accused of shooting Kirk has no publicly known link to the movement

-- #PresidentTrump #CharlieKirk #GeoffBennett #LukeBaumgartner #US #politics

TAMARA KEITH AND AMY WALTER ON THE FUTURE OF THE MAGA MOVEMENT

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✍️ NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's pace of actions and the future of his MAGA movement.

👉 Pace of actions from President Trump eight months into his term 👉 Future of Trump's MAGA movement 👉 Analysis of political developments

-- #TamaraKeith #AmyWalter #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #politics

WOMAN WRONGFULLY DETAINED IN IMMIGRATION RAID DESCRIBES WHAT SHE ENDURED

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✍️ A U.S. citizen, Andrea Velez, was wrongfully arrested during an ICE raid in Los Angeles and spent two nights in jail.

👉 Andrea Velez, a U.S. citizen, was wrongfully arrested during an ICE raid in Los Angeles 👉 She spent two nights in jail and faced a felony charge 👉 The Justice Department later dropped the felony charge

-- #AndreaVelez #LuisCarrillo #GeoffBennett #LosAngeles #politics

FEDERAL RESERVE CUTS INTEREST RATES AMID ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY

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✍️ The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year, dropping it by a quarter point.

👉 The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year 👉 The rate was dropped by a quarter point 👉 The change could have an impact on many lending rates 👉 The Fed suggested two more cuts by year's end

-- #GeoffBennett #RonInsana #business

MANCHIN REFLECTS ON SENATE CAREER AND OUTLINES HIS VISION OF LEADERSHIP IN ‘DEAD CENTER’

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✍️ Joe Manchin, a West Virginia senator, has written a memoir about his career and leadership philosophy, emphasizing pragmatism over ideology.

👉 Joe Manchin's memoir, 'Dead Center,' has been published. 👉 The memoir recounts Manchin's experiences in the Senate and his interactions with the White House. 👉 Manchin has built a career on bucking partisan lines and pushing for pragmatism over ideology.

-- #JoeManchin #GeoffBennett #WestVirginia #Washington #politics

WHAT MAKES THIS WEEK’S FEDERAL RESERVE MEETING UNPRECEDENTED

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✍️ The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in about a year, amid political pressure from President Trump.

👉 The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a point 👉 The rate cut is the first in about a year 👉 The move is seen as a response to political pressure from President Trump

-- #PresidentTrump #GeoffBennett #DavidWessel #politics

LISA LAWSON EXPLORES THE NEUROSCIENCE OF ADOLESCENCE IN ‘THRIVE’

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✍️ The Annie E. Casey Foundation's president and CEO, Lisa Lawson, discusses her new book 'Thrive' with Geoff Bennett, exploring the development of teenagers and how it can shape a better future for all children.

👉 Lisa Lawson's new book 'Thrive' explores the development of teenagers 👉 The book focuses on the science of the adolescent brain 👉 Lisa Lawson is the president and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation

-- #LisaLawson #GeoffBennett #health

HOW TO TALK WITH KIDS ABOUT VIOLENT IMAGES OF CHARLIE KIRK’S KILLING

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✍️ The rapid online spread of graphic images tied to Charlie Kirk's killing has raised concerns about how to talk to kids about political violence.

👉 Graphic images related to Charlie Kirk's death spread rapidly online 👉 Concerns raised about how to discuss political violence with children 👉 Videos viewed over 40 million times on TikTok, Instagram, and X

-- #CharlieKirk #ToriCordiano #GeoffBennett #world

AUTHORITIES PIECE TOGETHER THE KILLING OF CONSERVATIVE ACTIVIST CHARLIE KIRK

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✍️ Federal agents are searching for the person who shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.

👉 Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist, was shot and killed 👉 The incident occurred at Utah Valley University 👉 Federal agents are searching for the perpetrator

-- #CharlieKirk #GeoffBennett #UtahValleyUniversity #politics

WHY THE U.S. IS EXPERIENCING HEIGHTENED POLITICAL VIOLENCE

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✍️ The article discusses the increasing political violence in the US, targeting both Democrats and Republicans, and explores the trend and its potential consequences.

👉 Political violence is on the rise in the US, targeting both Democrats and Republicans 👉 Experts discuss the trend and its potential consequences 👉 Factors contributing to political violence are analyzed

-- #CharlieKirk #RachelKleinfeld #JeffSharlet #GeoffBennett #US #politics

PROMINENT CONSERVATIVE ACTIVIST CHARLIE KIRK KILLED AT EVENT IN UTAH

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✍️ Charlie Kirk, the head of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University.

👉 Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University 👉 He was the head of Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization 👉 Kirk was a prominent conservative activist

-- #CharlieKirk #LisaDesjardins #GeoffBennett #DavidWeigel #UtahValleyUniversity #politics

NEW MEXICO’S DEMOCRATIC GOVERNOR EXPLAINS HOW STATE USED NATIONAL GUARD TO COMBAT CRIME

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✍️ President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. sparked criticism from Democrats, but a similar deployment in New Mexico led to a decrease in violent crime.

👉 President Trump deployed National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. 👉 The deployment drew criticism from Democrats who saw it as government overreach 👉 In New Mexico, Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham deployed the National Guard to assist police in Albuquerque 👉 The deployment led to a decline in violent crime in Albuquerque

-- #PresidentTrump #MichelleLujanGrisham #GeoffBennett #Washington,D.C. #NewMexico #Albuquerque #politics

REVISED JOB NUMBERS RAISE NEW CONCERNS ABOUT ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN

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✍️ The Bureau of Labor Statistics has revised its job market report, revealing that the US added 900,000 fewer jobs in 2024 and 2025 than initially reported.

👉 The Bureau of Labor Statistics has revised its job market report 👉 The US added 900,000 fewer jobs in 2024 and 2025 than initially reported 👉 This revision is the largest on record 👉 The revised numbers show that the job market is weaker than initially thought

-- #GeoffBennett #JuliaCoronado #PresidentTrump #politics

MAHA REPORT ‘NOT ABOUT ACTIONS,’ FOOD POLICY EXPERT SAYS

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✍️ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s report on the U.S. food system was discussed with Marion Nestle, a renowned food policy expert.

-- #RobertF.KennedyJr. #MarionNestle #GeoffBennett #UnitedStates #NewYorkUniversity #health

ALCARAZ AND SABALENKA MAKE HISTORY WITH U.S. OPEN VICTORIES

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✍️ Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reclaimed the title of youngest No. 1 player in history after winning the U.S. Open, while Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus won back-to-back singles titles at the tournament.

👉 Carlos Alcaraz reclaimed the title of youngest No. 1 player in history 👉 Aryna Sabalenka won back-to-back singles titles at the U.S. Open 👉 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in a four-set match

-- #CarlosAlcaraz #JannikSinner #ArynaSabalenka #SerenaWilliams #GeoffBennett #PatrickMcEnroe #Spain #Italy #Belarus #U.S. #sports

LEGAL SCHOLAR ANALYZES KEY COURT RULINGS ON TRUMP’S IMMIGRATION AGENDA

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✍️ President Trump's immigration agenda is the topic of a recent discussion between Geoff Bennett and William Banks, a professor emeritus of law at Syracuse University.

-- #GeoffBennett #WilliamBanks #PresidentTrump #SyracuseUniversity #politics

BROOKS AND BOUIE ON ECONOMIC WARNING SIGNS

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✍️ New York Times columnists David Brooks and Jamelle Bouie discuss the week in politics, including the US economy and President Trump's actions.

👉 Weak jobs report highlights struggles of the US economy 👉 President Trump's attempts to control the Federal Reserve 👉 Pentagon rebranding as the 'War Department'

-- #DavidBrooks #JamelleBouie #GeoffBennett #PresidentTrump #NewYork #Pentagon #politics