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A new witness takes the stand in Trump’s hush money trial. Pro-Palestinian student encampments spread across the world. The U.S announces the largest aid package for Ukraine yet. A new report reveals Burkina Faso’s military murdered over 200 villagers. And the menthol ban cigarette expected to happen soon, might take longer than expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We bring you the latest in the hush money trial against former president Donald Trump unfolding in New York. Calls for a ceasefire in Gaza grow across university campuses around the country and the world. Unusual syphilis cases are on the rise, according to Chicago doctors. A court in Romania gives the green light for the criminal case against Andrew Tate and his brother to proceed to trial. And a watch worn by the richest man aboard the Titanic heads to auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FFormer President Donald Trump’s trial continues with the former publisher of the National Enquirer David Pecker back on the stand for cross examination. Negotiations to remove a Pro-Palestinian encampment are ongoing at Columbia University. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US has evidence of Chinese attempts to influence the 2024 election. The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge just moved in the wrong direction. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris hosts a White House roundtable with a celebrity – we'll tell you what they spoke about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a summary of the first witness' testimony in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping this morning. ER wait times are leaving patients on gurneys in corridors for hours. The Central US is getting battered by a severe storm threat. Plus, Boeing's spacecraft is finally ready for passengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices