Hamas Frees Last American Hostage, Trump Signs EO on Drug Prices, Transportation Secretary Outlines ATC Overhaul

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Hamas Frees Last American Hostage

The last living Israeli-American held by Hamas has been released. Correspondent Jennifer King has details.

Trump Signs EO to Reduce Drug Prices

Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on President Trump's plan to lower prescription drug costs.

Transportation Secretary Announces ATC Overhaul

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy held a press conference today to address the travel woes at the Newark airport, and Correspondent Clayton Neville reports Secretary Duffy also laid out the Trump administration's plan for fixing America's air traffic control system.

Afrikaners Seek Refugee Status

49 white Afrikaners from South Africa who arrived in the United States are expected to be given refugee status. Correspondent John Solnis says their arrival comes after the Trump administration said they were victims of racial discrimination and targeted for violence.

GOP Senator Lukewarm on Tariffs

Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports there is a Republican Senator who is raising questions about U.S. tariff policy while back in his home state.

Poland Closes Russian Consulate

Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Poland has ordered the closure of a Russian consulate.

Michael Jordan to the Broadcast Booth

One of basketball’s most iconic players is headed to the broadcast booth for the first time. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has more.

New Rules for Ticket Sellers

New rules are in effect for ticket sellers and Correspondent Ed Donahue reports their goal is to help tackle junk fees.

House GOP Rolls Out Tax Plan

House Republicans are rolling out plans to spend trillions of dollars on tax breaks. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Opening Statements in Trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs

Opening statements have been given in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the defense said that Combs’ accusers are motivated by money.

New Librarian of Congress

Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the Library of Congress has a new action head Librarian.

Tory Lanez Hospitalized

Rapper Tory Lanez has been hospitalized after an attack at the California prison where he’s serving a 10-year sentence for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion.

IRS Records to Help Locate Illegal Immigrants

A federal judge has granted an early win for the Trump administration as they seek to use IRS records to help track down people in the country illegally. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Viral Kansas City Chiefs Fan Jailed

A Kansas City Chiefs superfan who gained fame online for attending games dressed as a wolf and posting under the X username “ChiefsAholic” was sentenced in an Oklahoma courtroom to serve 32 years in state prison for robbing a Tulsa-area bank.

Gaza Facing Famine

Israel’s blockade of food and medicine shipments entering Gaza has entered into its tenth week. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports there is a growing concern of famine in the region.

Ukraine Hit by Drone Attack

Ukraine is claiming Russia launched more than 100 drones in a nighttime attack. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma says the move comes as the Ukrainian President says he is ready to hold peace talks.

UN Meeting on AI Weapons

The UN is meeting in Geneva to consider banning AI Weapons systems that don't implement human-centric safeguards. Here's Correspondent Chuck Palm with that in today's tech news.

Finally

Kevin Costner’s The Horizon Saga is facing some legal problems. Correspondent Kevin Carr says this comes just one year after the film got a standing ovation at Cannes.

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