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Trump Unhappy With Ukraine & Russia

The White House says that there is some progress being made in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that President Trump says the Kremlin has already made a big concession in the push to end the Ukraine war, but also offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin after Russian strikes on Kyiv.

A Second Deportation Case

There has been movement in two cases involving two men who say they were mistakenly, and as their lawyers are alleging, illegally deported to El Salvador. The details from correspondent Rich Johnson.

Congestion Pricing’s Legal Mishandling

Despite demands to end it from President Trump, New York City congestion pricing continues to be paid by drivers entering parts of Manhattan. However the DOJ is dealing with one of their own after their lawyer mistakenly filed a brief with the court that highlighted serious flaws within their own case.

New Jersey Wildfire Arrest

A teenager who wanted to build a bonfire appears to be responsible for starting one of the largest wildfires in New Jersey history. The latest on the out-of-control blaze and health issues from correspondent Katie Clark.

Autism Defense Shot Down

An Idaho judge ruled that prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger if he is found guilty of the 2022 slaying of four University of Idaho students. 

Maximum For July 4 Shooter

A judge has handed down the maximum sentence allowed by law for the man who pleaded guilty to opening fire at a July 4 parade in suburban Chicago in 2022 that killed 7 people. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.

Remembering Pope Francis

Mourners by the thousands are paying their respects as the body of Pope Francis lies in state in Vatican City, as plans for the Pope’s Saturday funeral, who will attend, and preparations for the choosing of the next Pope.

DNC Infighting

A war of words is brewing inside the Democratic National Committee as the new chairman criticizes a plan by the committee's vice chair to challenge incumbent Democrats in the midterm elections. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Tariff Talk Softens

Less harsh talk on tariffs has led to a stock market rebound, after President Trump seemed to soften his stance on China. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the Trump administration's mixed signals over trade talks, and the are there – or aren’t there U.S./China negotiations over American tariffs.

Transgender Military Could Head To SCOTUS

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people in the military while legal challenges proceed.

Judge Blocks Trump Voter Plans

A judge is putting the brakes on President Trump’s request for voters to show proof of citizenship at the ballot box. Details from correspondent Bob Brown.

Judge Says No To Education Department

The Trump administration also faced a loss in New Hampshire, where a federal judge blocked a series of directives from the Education Department, including a memo ordering an end to any practice that differentiates people based on their race, and another asking for assurances that schools don’t use DEI practices deemed discriminatory. 

Federal Worker Union Cuts

There’s new trouble for government workers as the