Ex-Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton Indicted
Moments ago, a federal grand jury in the state of Maryland indicted ambassador John Bolton. He was formerly Trump’s national security adviser. Plus, there are 19 days until Election Day 2025 and tonight is the first of two debates for New York City mayor.
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Trump, FBI Director Tout “Sweeping” Crime Crackdown
A judge blocks President Trump’s planned layoffs of federal workers during the shutdown. Plus, at the White House, President Trump touted his administration’s efforts to reduce violent crime. We examine if the statistics he is citing check out.
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News Outlets Broadly Reject Hegseth’s Pentagon Media Rules
Media organizations, including CNN and Fox News, refuse to sign the Pentagon’s press access rule. Hear the latest on what the ultimatum was, which organizations refused to sign, and why.
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Ceasefire Deal Marks Historic Day
After two years and six days of being in captivity and held by Hamas, the remaining living Israeli hostages cross the border. We bring you stories of Palestinian and Israeli families each reunited as President Trump hails a dawn of a new Middle East.
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Remaining 47 Hostages To Be Released Within 72 Hours
The Trump administration is making good on its threat and are beginning the process of mass firings at multiple federal agencies. Plus, 19 people are missing in Tennessee after a power blast at a military explosives plant. Also, updates in the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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