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World News

Israel bars aid from entering Gaza from Jordan

6:58am May 30, 2025

by Jane Arraf

Jordan has been a hub for humanitarian aid going to Gaza. It's just a few hours drive from the Gaza border. But now, amid spreading famine, Israel is allowing only supplies from Israel to enter Gaza.

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Politics & Government

Republicans Begin Work On Overhauling Entitlement Programs

Rachel Martin talks to Jeff Colyer, the lieutenant governor of Kansas, one of the states that supports the idea of implementing a requirement that Medicaid recipients get a job.

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World News

German Chancellor Merkel Strikes Deal For New Coalition Government

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

After 15 weeks of wrangling, Angela Merkel has brought her conservatives together with center-left allies to end a political crisis, and allow formation of a coalition government.

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Health & Safety

Flu Sickens Thousands Across The Country

by Rob Stein

Fears that this winter would bring a nasty flu season appear to be coming true. Health officials say this year's season started early and it's hitting hard.

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Politics & Government

Rep. Bustos: Democrats Need To Better Serve Midwesterners

David Greene talks to Rep. Cheri Bustos, a Democrat from Illinois, about her political action committee's new report on whether her party can effectively reach out to rural and Midwestern voters.

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Politics & Government

President Trump Erupts When He Hears Details Of DACA Deal

by Scott Detrow

Trump has thrown a wrinkle into negotiations trying to find a solution for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy. He used a vulgar slur to describe African nations.

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National

Tesla Faces Complaints Over Harassment And Racial Tensions

by Alyssa Jeong Perry

Tesla has created a cutting-edge image with its bold approach to building electric cars. But it has faced criticism over how it handles complaints about workplace harassment and discrimination.

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Hardliners Push Back On Bipartisan Deal On Immigration Package

The deal locks down protections to young immigrants known as DREAMers. Rachel Martin talks to Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona, who along with others is pushing back on the deal.

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More Fencing Isn't Best Border Investment, Ex-INS Chief Says

As Congress and the White House grapple over immigration overhaul, Rachel Martin to Doris Meissner, former head of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, about border security.

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World News

Trump Cancels U.K. Visit Over 'Bad Deal' For New U.S. Embassy

by Frank Langfitt

In a tweet early Friday morning, President Trump announced he has canceled a trip to the U.K. next month. He cited a "bad deal" the Obama administration made for a new U.S. embassy in London.

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Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

Israel bars aid from entering Gaza from Jordan

Republicans Begin Work On Overhauling Entitlement Programs

German Chancellor Merkel Strikes Deal For New Coalition Government

Flu Sickens Thousands Across The Country

Rep. Bustos: Democrats Need To Better Serve Midwesterners

President Trump Erupts When He Hears Details Of DACA Deal

Tesla Faces Complaints Over Harassment And Racial Tensions

Hardliners Push Back On Bipartisan Deal On Immigration Package

More Fencing Isn't Best Border Investment, Ex-INS Chief Says

Trump Cancels U.K. Visit Over 'Bad Deal' For New U.S. Embassy

Maine Wants Historic Shed That Floated Into Canada Returned

Innovation At CES Trade Show Couldn't Keep Lights From Going Out

President Trump To Decide Whether To Waive Sanctions On Iran