Republicans Face Backlash, and the Dangers of Fake A.I. Therapists

Plus, is the daytime soap opera back?

On Today’s Episode:

Republicans Face Angry Voters at Town Halls, Hinting at Broader Backlash, by Robert Jimison

Some Trump Officials Push Back Against Musk’s Ultimatum to Workers, by Chris Cameron and Maggie Haberman

DOGE’s Only Public Ledger Is Riddled With Mistakes, by Aatish Bhatia, Emily Badger, David A. Fahrenthold, Josh Katz, Margot Sanger-Katz and Ethan Singer

5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election, by Christopher F. Schuetze and Jim Tankersley

Pope Francis Suffering From Kidney Failure in Addition to Pneumonia, by Elisabetta Povoledo

Human Therapists Prepare for Battle Against A.I. Pretenders, by Ellen Barry

A New Soap Opera Looks to Rekindle the Past While Breaking New Ground, by Jonathan Abrams

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