Schumer Backs GOP Budget, Trump Targets EU With Tariffs, Government Cuts Continue, Putin's Ceasefire Conditions

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Schumer Backs Budget Bill With the deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown fast approaching, Senate Democrats must decide if they want to take a stand against President Trump's policies or vote "no" on the House GOP's stopgap spending bill that would likely trigger the shutdown. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Trump Targets New EU Tariffs After the US and Canada held off on retaliatory tariffs this week, President Trump focused on the European Union, threatening to impose a massive tariff on alcohol imported from Europe after the E-U announced retaliatory tariffs on US-made steel and aluminum products. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Plane Catches Fire At Denver Airport A dangerous scene played out at Denver International Airport when an American Airlines passenger jet caught fire while at the gate. Birthright Citizenship To SCOTUS After three courts ruled against President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, an emergency application has been brought before the US Supreme Court. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details. Teixiera’s Court Martial Comments Jack Teixiera, the Massachusetts Air National Guard member who caused an international uproar when he leaked highly classified documents about the war in Ukraine, used his court-martial Thursday to describe himself as a “proud patriot.” FAFSA Site Down The website that allows students applying for college to receive financial aid abruptly shut down for hours on Wednesday, and the Education Department still does not know why. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the FAFSA outage. Government Cuts Continue Reaction to President Trump's recent federal job cuts is playing out around the world, including in American courts. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the story. Putin’s Conditions Russian President Vladimir Putin is laying out his terms for a Ukraine ceasefire, rejecting calls to halt fighting immediately as Russian troops are gaining ground, and demanding that President Trump’s special envoy not take part in the talks. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani has the latest. Missing Student Search Continues It’s now been eight days since a University of Pittsburgh student was last seen at a resort in the Dominican Republic. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports. Weldon Nomination Pulled The White House has pulled the nomination of David Weldon for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director. Storming Trump Tower Police were called out in force in New York City, when anti-Israel demonstrators stormed Trump Tower and took over the ground floor lobby protesting the immigration arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Electronic Toll Scam Authorities are alerting people to beware of a massive scam targeting drivers you use electronic toll systems. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Finally Despite her ordeal she found a way to survive - an Indiana woman is recovering in a hospital after being trapped in her crashed car for nearly a week. Correspondent Donna Warder reports the woman, who was found by chance by a construction worker, is lucky to be alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices