What Next | Daily News and Analysis - Can Kash Patel Survive This?

What happens to an organization when it purges much of its leadership and ranks irrespective of ability, and hires for sycophantic loyalty instead? The FBI is finding out. 

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Michael Feinberg, former assistant special agent in charge at the FBI’s field office in Norfolk, VA, now a fellow at Lawfare.

Quinta Jurecic, staff writer at The Atlantic.

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Global News Podcast - Trump begins unprecedented second state visit to Britain

In an honour accorded to no US president before him, Donald Trump has arrived in Britain for a second state visit. The pomp and pageantry will come alongside talks about trade and technology, but the visit is at risk of being overshadowed by the Epstein scandal. Also: we get the latest from the ground in Gaza City, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court, the Taliban clamp down on the internet in Afghanistan, and could AI reshape the Japanese music industry?

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Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova - Can The Center Hold After Charlie Kirk? Plus: Shutdown Strategy

Nate and Maria share their reactions to last week’s assassination of conservative organizer and activist Charlie Kirk, who died after sustaining a gunshot wound at a speaking event on a Utah campus.

Then, they debate the Democrats’ strategy as a government shutdown looms — and Nate says what he would do if he were Chuck Schumer.

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It Could Happen Here - Thi’sl, The Nispey Hussle of St. Louis, On What It Really Takes to Make Our Hoods Better feat. Prop

Thi'sl is a child of the Lou, who ran the streets, was in the foster care and justice systems. Now he runs an incredible mentoring program. He talks about how to really REALLY reduce crime, you have to be a trusted voice.

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CBS News Roundup - 09/16/2025 | World News Roundup Late Edition

Court appearance for the man suspected of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk. FBI Director grilled over Epstein files on Capitol Hill. Film legend Robert Redford dies at 89. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.

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The Source - The future of THC products in Texas

After the Texas Legislature failed in the special session to pass a bill to restrict minors' access to THC products, Governor Greg Abbott signed an executive order putting these limits in place. But what is Abbott calling for? And how soon will they go into effect? Is this going to be enough to keep THC out of the hands of teens in Texas?array(3) { [0]=> string(20) "https://www.tpr.org/" [1]=> string(0) "" [2]=> string(1) "0" }

1A - Mr. Trump Goes To Windsor

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer broke the norm when he handed President Donald Trump an invitation for a second state visit.

The pomp begins on Wednesday, and leadership across the pond is making no secret of its intention to woo President Trump. But there’s more on the docket than making nice – and more at stake, too.

What does the visit mean for both the U.S. And the UK?

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PBS News Hour - Science - Economic fallout mounts as Trump halts near-finished wind power project

Last month, the Trump administration abruptly halted construction on a nearly completed $6 billion, 65-turbine wind farm off the coast of New England, known as Revolution Wind. The holdup has put thousands out of work and raises big questions about not just the future of this project, but similar efforts across the eastern seaboard. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports from Connecticut. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy