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Florida State University Shooting

Two people are dead and another six were hurt when a gunman opened fire on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that authorities were shocked to learn the identity of the suspect – the son of a sheriff’s deputy.

Trump Considers Fed Firing

Saying his termination cannot come fast enough, President Trump is hinting at firing the Federal Reserve's chief. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that the president is showing more frustration with Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates.

Senator Visits El Salvador Inmate

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen has met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man deported from the United States to a prison in El Salvador. 

Italy’s Leader At The White House

The Prime Minister of Italy is the first European leader to visit the United States since President Trump announced his sweeping global tariffs. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Mangione Facing Indictment

A federal grand jury in New York on Thursday returned a four-count indictment against Luige Mangione, the alleged shooter in the murder case of United Healthcare chief Brian Thompson. 

Trump Escalates Harvard Battle

President Donald Trump is escalating his ongoing battle with Harvard University.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Reaction To FSU Shooting

More is being learned about 20 year old Phoenix Ikner, the son of a Leon County, Florida Sheriff’s Deputy and the person suspected of opening fire on the campus of Florida State University, killing two people and injuring six others. Rich Johnson has reaction to the shooting from those on the campus, Florida’s governor, and from the White House.

Texas Votes For School Choice

Historic school choice legislation is headed to the Governor's desk in Texas, and it could have an impact on other states. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Menendez Brothers Hearing Delayed

After a dramatic day in a California court, the long-awaited resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers was delayed. Steve Futterman has the details from Los Angeles.

US-Ukraine Finalizing Mineral Rights Deal

Ukraine said on Thursday that Kyiv and Washington had signed a memorandum as an initial step towards clinching an agreement on developing mineral resources in the nation at war with Russia, a deal promoted by President Trump. 

SCOTUS To Hear Birthright Citizenship

The Trump administration is celebrating the Supreme Court's decision to hear oral arguments next month over lower courts ability to block executive orders, in this case, on birthright citizenship. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

California Sues Trump Again

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his state will sue the Trump administration over the Department of Government Efficiency’s cuts to AmeriCorps. 

Tech News

In tech news, a federal judge has ruled that Alphabet-owned Google created an illegal monopoly controlling a large swath of the online advertising industry – a decision that could upend one of the technology giant’s core businesses. Filling in for Chuck Palm, Haya Panjwani has today’s tech report. 

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