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Reaction To Minneapolis School Shooting

Minneapolis is a city in mourning as we learn more about the shooter in the killings of 8-and 10-year-old students during a school mass at a Catholic church. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Kennedy Talks About CDC Dismissal

The White House spent much of Thursday explaining Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to ask President Trump to fire the newly-appointed head of the CDC. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.

Trump Targeting Chicago

The Trump administration has asked a military base located outside of Chicago for assistance for upcoming immigration operations. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that this could lead to ICE enforcement in the Windy City.

Alligator Alcatraz Preparing To Close

A Florida detention center is another step closer to closure. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Urgent Recalls

There are two major national recalls to be aware of. A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs produced by California-based Country Eggs LLC has sickened at least 95 people. Also, a popular cleaning product is being recalled. Ed Donahue reports.

Package Tariffs

The days of duty-free parcels has come to an end. The US will begin implementing new tariffs on small packages from around the world starting today.

Who Was The Minneapolis Shooter

More is being learned about the person who fired more than 100 rounds into a church where children had gathered for school in Minneapolis. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports what has been determined is that the gunman was filled with hatred and also had a strong admiration for mass shooters.

CDC Fallout

There’s more fallout following the firing of the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that two departing scientific leaders at the CDC say political interference at the agency remains a problem, while HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Junior, speaking at an event in Texas, says that more changes to the agency are coming, including a new interim director.

Newsom Talks Trump

Gavin Newsom announced he will deploy the state police to major cities after Donald Trump threatened to send more troops to California. Steve Futterman reports on the latest back-and-forth by the California governor against the president.

What The Grandfather Allegedly Did

An election official in North Carolina is facing criminal charges after allegedly drugging his granddaughter's ice cream. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Babbitt To Receive Honors

The Air Force decided to extend military funeral honors to deceased Senior Airman Ashli Babbitt, who was shot and killed by a police officer during the 2021 US Capitol riot.

The War In Ukraine

It was one of the deadliest attacks since the Russia-Ukraine war began. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on an overnight Kremlin drone and missile attack that hit an apartment building as well as government offices, leaving more than 20 people dead.

New Trial

A federal judge in Tennessee ordered new trials Thursday for three former Memphis police officers who were convicted of felony counts in the beating death of Tyre Nichols after a 2023 traffic stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices