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Summary
This episode covers the surge in Russian influence operations targeting U.S. voters, the Justice Department's charges against two former FBI employees regarding the Hunter Biden probe, and a proposed rule to mandate chip-enabled SNAP cards to combat fraud. The broadcast also details severe flooding in the Four Corners region, the defense team's request for a delayed trial in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, and new data showing childcare costs now exceed rent and medical bills. Finally, it highlights NASA's accelerated timeline for the Artemis 3 lunar mission.
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Russian influence operations targeting US voters
Former FBI employees charged over Hunter Biden probe
Proposed chip upgrades for SNAP food assistance cards
Severe flooding in the Four Corners region
Defense seeks 2029 trial date for Charlie Kirk killer
Rising costs of child care for US families
NASA plans for Artemis 3 and lunar base
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