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The news to know for Wednesday, June 12th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about why the president's son is on Capitol Hill, why several states are trying to block two companies from merging, and why big tech is in the hot seat.

Plus: how the U.S. just made World Cup history, and what to expect from air taxis within just a few years.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

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Sources:

Trump Jr. on Capitol Hill: Washington Post

Subpoena Fight: CNN, ABC News, Washington Post

Trump vs Biden: AP, NYT

Democratic Debate: NBC News

States Sue Over Merger: NPR, Bloomberg, WSJ

Big Tech in Trouble?: NPR, AP, CNBC

Record Heat: USA Today, ABC News, Accuweather, National Weather Service

World Cup Record: CBS News, ESPN

Facebook Data App: TechCrunch, CNET, The Verge

Facebook Solar Project: AP, CBS Dallas

Uber Air Taxis: The Verge, Business Insider, Mashable

Amazon Restaurants: GeekWire, WSJ, CBS News

 

A proposed change to the judicial system is just the latest sign that mainland China is exerting pressure on Hong Kong’s autonomy. Authorities seem ready to quell further demonstrations. Although solitary confinement is widely condemned, it’s still common in America; we speak with an inmate who’s spent half a lifetime in solitary. And, the sheikhs of Iraq who help resolve disputes—and are available for hire.

The news to know for Tuesday, June 11th, 2019!

What to know today about a possible secret deal with Mexico, a helicopter's crash-landing on a skyscraper, and why the Justice Department has changed course.

Plus: where you'll find one of the largest "dead zones" this summer, which star NBA player was hurt (again), and why Celine Dion is saying 'goodbye.' 

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

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Sources:

Mexico Secret Deal: The Washington Post, ABC News, AP

Mueller Evidence: NYT, WSJ, AP

Skyscraper Crash-Landing: CBS News, CNN, AP

Record Dead Zone: USA Today, National Geographic

Tech for the Planet: Variety, Fast Company

“Big Papi” Shot: ABC News

NBA Finals: CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports, USA Today

Women’s World Cup: CBS Sports, ProSoccerUSA

Amazon “Bad Credit” Card: CNBC, TechCrunch

Celine Dion’s Goodbye: Billboard, USA Today, People

Supersized Krispy Kreme: Business Insider, MarketWatch

 

 

Connecticut has put in place diversity quotas for certain magnet schools, meaning the racial breakdown of those schools has to stay relatively fixed. That policy is backfiring on the state, which is now being sued by parents—largely African-American—saying that it adversely affects their kids. I recently sat down with Gwen Samuel, the plaintiff in that case, and today we’ll share that exclusive interview. Plus: CNN’s Jim Acosta says the media is doing a great job and there’s no bias. Rachel and I will discuss.We also cover the following stories:-President Trump sparks a furor with his election interference remarks.-U.S. blames Iran for suspected attack on civilian oil tankers.-Federal budget deficit grows 39% in first eight months of the year.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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Visiting the Texas-Mexico border, Rep. Michael Cloud saw what it was really like on the ground for Border Patrol agents, what the drug cartels were taking advantage of, and how secure the border actually is. The Texas Republican also visited an unaccompanied minors facility--and found out that around 40% of the girls there had been sexually abused on their way to the U.S. We also cover these stories:•House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is adamant that impeachment is still a possibility. •Around 90% of families asking for asylum didn't show up for their court dates, per Department of Homeland Security.•Another social media site is censoring pro-lifers.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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Around the world, religious liberty remains under threat. In China, a million Uighurs Muslims are now in internment camps--and it's not the only nation were there's no true freedom of religion. Sam Brownback, U.S. ambassador at large for international religious freedom, joins us to discuss. We also cover these stories:•President Trump suggests 2,000 troops may be moved from Germany to Poland.•Rep. Ilhan Omar filed joint tax returns with her current husband when she was still legally married to a different man. •Nevada passes law making it illegal to not hire someone because their drug test showed marijuana use. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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In the end, President Donald Trump’s tariff threat did what he had hoped: Mexico has pledged to tighten immigration flows. But such weaponisation of tariffs bodes ill for the future. China’s “green Great Wall” of trees—a bid to halt desertification—may be doing more harm than good. And, we meet some of the Filipino sailors who keep the global shipping industry afloat.

The news to know for Monday, June 10th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the televised hearings happening this week on Capitol Hill, the deal between U.S. and Mexico, and why so many people in Hong Kong are protesting.

Plus: a sort-of space hotel, Microsoft's announcements, and historic wins in both tennis and at the Tony Awards.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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Sources:

Mexico-U.S. Deal: NYT, AP, Politico, FOX News, The Hill

Mueller Report Hearings: AP, CNN, The Hill, ABC News

Hong Kong Protests: BBC, WSJ, NYT, USA Today

Southeast Flooding: The Weather Channel, USA Today

CA Heat Wave: NBC News, CNN

French Open History: USA Today, ESPN, Tennis Magazine

ISS Open for Biz: The Verge, TechCrunch, Business Insider

Comcast Fined: Engadget, Gizmodo

Microsoft Xbox: CNET, WSJ, The Verge

Tony Award Winners: People, NYT, ABC News

Box Office: Variety

 

On today’s podcast we feature an interview with Raheem Kassam, global editor-in-chief of Human Events. He explains why he relaunced the longtime conservative publication 75 years after its founding.Also on today’s show:• Heritage Foundation senior adviser and spokesperson Genevieve Wood’s commentary on the importance of marriage. “While on the surface this might not seem like an issue that you and I need to care about, the decline in marriage has a significant impact on each and every one of us—from the amount of taxes we pay to the level of crime in our neighborhoods,” she says.• We share letters to the editor from readers John Gullotti and Allen Miller. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.• A good news story about a high school senior who bravely proclaimed the gospel during his graduation speech. We play the audio that inspired the audience.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

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President Donald Trump is claiming a big win with Mexico after the country agreed to send 6,000 troops to block migrants from crossing through. In return, Trump dropped his tariff threat. Ana Quintana of The Heritage Foundation joins us to analyze what happened. We also cover these stories:•House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, says the Justice Department is handing over more files from Mueller report.•The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a law requiring that gun silencers be registered.•Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his government would ban single-use plastics by 2021The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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