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Apr 2025
48m 12s

Trump Threatens China

CNN
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"I have great respect for China, but they can't do this." President Trump threatens to escalate his trade war with China, issuing them an ultimatum and a deadline. But China does not appear to be backing down. Plus, the Supreme Court says the White House can resume rapid deportations, but there's a catch. Also: The flooding danger is not over as deadly storms leave some communities underwater.  

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