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UN agency at risk of shutting down due to funding cuts. Nikki Haley aims to close Trump's lead in her home state. Mother of Oxford High School shooter testifies in manslaughter trial. California to spend $2 billion on pandemic learning recovery. Government cracks down on AI-generated robocalls.

Sanctions against Israelis for violence in West Bank | Austin's apology for mishandling cancer treatment communication | Fulton County DA will not step down from Georgia election subversion case | Telehealth appointments for opioid addiction treatment | TikTok users will have fewer music options for videos

President Biden announces new sanctions in the West Bank, big tech under scrutiny, nuclear energy as an alternative to fossil fuels, countries joining Russia and China in trade shift away from US dollar, Margot Robbie's response to Oscar snub.

US intelligence reveals Iran's surprise at drone strike that killed American service members. UN aid agency in Gaza facing crisis. Biden surpasses Trump in poll and fundraising. Medicare begins negotiations. California prepares for heavy rain.

US officials reveal Iran's surprise over drone strike, immigration crisis in a border city, EU approves funding for Ukraine, social media CEOs apologize for child safety, and researchers discover the moon is shrinking.

US attributes drone attack to Islamic Resistance in Iraq, criticizes Biden's handling of border crisis. Tech CEOs apologize to families affected by social media. Florida Governor wins legal battle against Disney. New study reveals health risks of tainted water at Camp Lejeune.

The podcast discusses the US assigning blame for a deadly drone strike, the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates steady, the appeal for funding for UNRWA, the FBI warning about Chinese hackers, the prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, and efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis in a major city.

Tensions rising in Washington over border policy, Trump's attempt to poach Biden's key constituency, Netanyahu under pressure on a hostage deal, social media CEOs criticized on youth safety, and TikTok's dispute with Universal Music Group.

Border tensions reach a climax in Washington, with Republicans moving to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary. Israel accused of driving a tank into a Gaza hospital. Trump and Haley try to attract more donors. 23 million people under flood alerts in California. Elon Musk's multi-billion dollar pay package struck down by a judge.

Topics discussed include the impeachment vote against Homeland Security Secretary, Middle East tensions, interest rates, the sexual assault charges against hockey players in Canada, and the potential finding of Amelia Earhart's plane.