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Democrats are pushing a hard line on DHS funding. Will the administration blink, and how will it influence ongoing immigration enforcement? Plus Gallop's optimism poll, the ongoing Epstein revelations, and Seth recommends the Netflix documentary Miracle.
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The head of New South Wales police says officers "did what they needed to do" at a pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney. Video shows police punching protestors at the event, held to oppose a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog in the wake of the antisemitic Bondi Beach attack. Also, the watchdog Transparency International says public sector corruption is worsening around the world, with the US and UK getting their worst-ever ratings in the group's annual Corruption Perceptions Index. Nairobi condemns Russia for recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine. And the British Museum pays $4.8m for a piece of jewellery from the reign of Henry VIII, found by a metal detectorist.
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The cost of employing people didn't go up as much as predicted. At one level, that's too bad since who doesn't want a bigger raise? But if you're worried about interest rates or want inflation to come down, you may see this differently, which may be a bigger story than news of disappointing retail sales. Plus, South African farmers are turning to China for sales, and job market expectations improved in January.
Over 200 cases of the Foot and Mouth Disease have been confirmed in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. The highly contagious viral disease that affects cows, sheep, goats and other split hoofed animals has also been confirmed in Zimbabwe, Botswana, Eswatini and Mozambique. We hear what this means for farmers and the economy.
Also - between Morocco and Algeria, who really owns the caftan?
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Basma El Atti Technical Producer: David Nzau Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, campaigners, and politicians are heading to Washington today to press for a change in law around time limits on seeking compensation.
This comes after US lawmakers say files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were improperly redacted ahead of their release by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Also in the programme: The UN warns that Tigray in northern Ethiopia may be about to tip back into all-out conflict; we'll hear why the French president is concerned about whether Europe can stand up to American and Chinese muscle; and we'll look at what nature can do for a person's state of mind.
(Photo shows a file photo of the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington DC, USA on 4 March 2025. Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA)
Plus: Honda’s car business suffered a loss as EV impairments mount. And SMIC earnings topped expectations on strong chip demand, but the company gave a cautious outlook. Julie Chang hosts.
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Millions of Americans will get a bigger tax refunds this year thanks to an array of new tax breaks, including a larger standard deduction and a child tax credit for those eligible. There is also the elimination for taxes on tips and a larger deduction for elders. But there are some things to look out for, including the move away from paper checks, which will require some additional work for those without traditional bank accounts, and a sizable reduction in the IRS staff, which could make for a more difficult time getting answers if you need help.
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Chelsi Tsosie (Diné), Chistine A. Brunswick Public Service fellow with the DNA-People’s Legal Services low-income tax payer clinic
Leslie McLean, low-income tax payer clinic director for DNA People’s Legal Services
Break 1 Music: Coffee (song) James Bilagody (artist) Near Midnight (album)
Break 2 Music: Taste Of Red Bull [Crow Hop] (song) Cree Confederation (artist) Horse Dance – Mistamim Simoowin (album)
Reuters reports that the Environmental Protection Agency will roll back its "endangerment finding" determination, which had been at the core of its regulation of gases linked to climate change and recognized greenhouse gases as a public health threat. Opponents of the rollback say it could encourage states to write new rules on emissions and allow for more pollution. Then, we'll learn how some states are choosing to conform to federal tax changes (or not) made in last summer's huge spending and tax law.
Savannah Guthrie issues a new plea. Ghislaine Maxwell stays silent. A new study suggests coffee and tea may prevent dementia. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has those stories and more on the World News Roundup podcast.
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From the BBC World Service: President Trump says he'll prevent a multibillion-dollar bridge linking Canada and the United States from opening unless Canada compensates the U.S. In a lengthy social media post complaining about Canadian trade practices, Trump suggested the U.S. should own half of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Ontario and Michigan. We'll hear the latest. Plus, how have farmers been dealing with disruption to export markets resulting from Trump's tariffs?