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Feb 2025
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Canada tariffs paused, Trump targets USA...

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Tariffs imposed on two of America’s biggest trading partners are on hold for now. President Donald Trump is making moves to shut down an agency that Democratic lawmakers say is critical to national security. We break down how much of Trump’s agenda aligns with the conservative blueprint Project 2025. We’ll tell you what experts say has led to a rapid decline in US drug overdose deaths. Plus, we’re tracking the latest development in heavy clashes between a rebel alliance and Congolese soldiers.

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