It Could Happen Here - Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #19

The gang discuss the firebombing in Colorado, TACO Trump, ICE raids, and Elon Musk's messy White House breakup.

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CBS News Roundup - 06/05/2025 | World News Roundup Late Edition

President Trump and Elon Musk are in the midst of an epic feud just days after Musk leaves his DOGE job. Court appearance for the man accused of fire-bombing demonstrators at a walk remembering the Israeli hostages in Gaza in Boulder, Colorado. President Trump and Chinese counterpart talk trade. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.

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Lost Debate - The Musk Trump Breakup

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are on a collision course to all-out political war, and it's messier—and more consequential—than anyone expected.

In this breaking news episode, Ravi unpacks how a once-symbiotic alliance devolved into internet warfare, with accusations flying and stakes rising by the hour. He then explores how a Musk-Trump feud could have massive ripple effects on national security, tech policy, and the future of the Republican Party. Finally, Ravi takes a step back to explain why this brewing battle is anything but entertainment.

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PBS News Hour - World - Afghan girl accepted to U.S. colleges faces uncertain future after Trump’s travel ban

President Trump's travel ban potentially affects thousands of people, including one young girl from Afghanistan. We’re calling her Saira, blurring her face and altering her voice to protect her identity for her safety. She spoke with producer Zeba Warsi from Pakistan where she traveled for her U.S. visa appointment. Now, she doesn’t know where to go. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS News Hour - World - Germany’s chancellor visits Trump as Europe’s alliance with U.S. is fracturing

President Trump met with German Chancellor Merz in the Oval Office on Thursday. Merz urged Trump to increase pressure on Russia, but the president made no commitments and instead compared Ukraine and Russia to two fighting children who needed to work out their differences. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

1A - Preparing For Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is here.

June 1 marks its official start and NOAA says it could be a busy one. But with the Trump administration's recent cuts to federal agencies, including FEMA, how ready are we to respond when disaster hits?

How will reductions in staff – and budgets – affect the government's ability to predict severe weather?

We discuss how the country is gearing up for a summer of storms.

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