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Oct 17, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump signed an executive order exempting Russia from new sanctions, prompting Ukrainian President Zelensky to criticize the move. The episode also covers the Justice Department's search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home, which her attorneys call politically motivated. Additionally, thousands of "No Kings" rallies focus on voter participation, while Typhoon Champy threatens Guam. Pope Leo is recovering from lung cancer surgery and is expected to resume public duties soon.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Trump sanctions exemption and Zelensky interview Ilhan Omar home search and legal response No Kings events focus on voting participation Guam braces for Super Typhoon Champy Pope Leo discharged after lung cancer surgery Sponsor: Amazon Prime and NPR Plus
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