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May 2
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Why Trump Fired His National Security Ad...

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In today’s episode, we cover the firing of Trump’s national security advisor Mike Waltz, the AfD’s new classification, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the imminent Australian election.


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✍️ Trump Sacks his National Security Advisor



✍️ England Local Election Results



✍️ Germany’s AfD Party Officially Classified as Extremist



✍️ Red Cross Says its Gaza Response is on ‘Verge of Total Collapse’



✍️ Upcoming Australian Election


https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-02/election-paths-to-victory/105226740

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