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• Judges Rule Against Trump on Asylum and Birthright Citizenship

  Donald Trump has brought calm to the border, and one way he did it was by shutting off new asylum claims, which a federal judge now says is beyond the president's power. Meantime, another judge halts Trump's order on birthright citizenship, after certifying a class-action lawsuit. Plus, the White House offers more conflicting statements on mass deportation of farm workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Trump Vents at Putin and Sends More Weapons to Ukraine

  At a cabinet meeting, Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin is "very nice" but it turns out to be "meaningless," as the U.S. also resumes arms shipments to Ukraine's defenders. Does this frustration with Russia suggest a shift in the White House's approach? One signal will be if the Senate passes Lindsey Graham's bill to sanction countries that buy Russian oil and gas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Are Back

  As his 90-day pause expires, Trump announces big tariffs on a range of countries, starting Aug. 1, including 25% on Japan and South Korea, which together accounted for about 8.6% of total U.S. imports last year. How much economic damage and business uncertainty will these new taxes create? And does Trump really want to cut tariff deals, or is he more motivated by trade deficits and the tax revenue?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Benjamin Netanyahu Comes to Washington With Hopes for Peace

  Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu meet in person for the first time since the airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear capabilities by the U.S. and Israel. How successful will the President be in making deals with both Iran and with Hamas? Plus, Elliot Kaufman discusses a proposal by sheikhs in Hebron for a multi-state solution which would bring peace to the West Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Will the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' Cost Republicans in 2026?

  Republicans pass their giant budget reconciliation bill with only two Republicans voting against it. Democrats are already attacking it, and who will win the messaging war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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