Gaza Famine and Diplomacy, EPA Emissions Standards, GOP's Epstein Troubles

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The UK says it will recognize a Palestinian state if Israel doesn't act to end deaths from starvation. Trump's EPA wants to reverse course on CO2 emissions standards. And, Jeffrey Epstein's confidant Ghislaine Maxwell says she will speak with lawmakers in exchange for immunity from prosecution.

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2025-07-30 13 min

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