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Trump's EPA announces rollback of environmental protections

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The Environmental Protection Agency announced what it called the ‘biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history.’ Administrator Lee Zeldin’s proposals include a call to upend the basis for the EPA's climate change actions and impact rules on emissions limits, wastewater regulations and air quality standards. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Zack Colman of Politico.
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Indigenous artists on reclaiming authenticity

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The Autry Museum's “Future Imaginaries” exhibit brings together works by Indigenous artists to reimagine science fiction characters and storylines. In this story from PBS News Student Reporting Labs, Mercedes Dorame and Angelica Trimble-Yanu met to discuss their work and how contemporary Native artists draw upon their culture and connections to envision possible futures.
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San Bernardino fights for comeback after decades of decline

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Political scientist Robert Putnam told Judy Woodruff that strengthening the country’s democracy would begin with grassroots efforts by people stepping up in their own communities. Those efforts will be her focus this year and she begins by visiting a down, but not out, community in California that’s fighting for a comeback, one round at a time. It’s part of her series, America at a Crossroads.
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Canada, EU hit U.S. with tariffs, escalating trade war

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The trade war between the U.S. and dozens of countries escalated yet again Wednesday. Canada and the European Union announced their own tariffs designed to inflict economic pain and pressure on America. But President Trump said he would not be deterred from his campaign. Stephanie Sy reports.
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EU: No one will benefit from tariffs but we had to react

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The European Union and Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., escalating President Trump's Trade war. The EU said it will raise tariffs on American beef, poultry, bourbon, peanut butter and jeans. Amna Nawaz discussed the developments with Jovita Neliupšienė, the European Union’s ambassador to the United States.
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News Wrap: Lawyer says Khalil case 'shocking and outrageous'

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In our news wrap Wednesday, Mahmoud Khalil will remain detained in a Louisiana ICE facility following an initial court hearing in New York, a Kremlin spokesperson said Moscow is waiting for 'detailed information' on a ceasefire proposal from the U.S. and Ukraine and a pro-independence party is celebrating a surprise win in Greenland's parliamentary elections.
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Trump's cuts 'undermine' education, former secretary says

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President Trump has said he wants to eliminate the Department of Education. Tuesday, his administration slashed 50 percent of its workforce. It’s an enormous reduction for the agency that’s currently responsible for managing $1.5 trillion in college loans, guidance on civil rights laws and funding for low-income schools. William Brangham discussed more with former Education Secretary John King.
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Afghans who helped Americans fear Taliban retribution

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Some 200,000 Afghans left behind during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal are now left in further limbo by the Trump administration’s refugee program suspension. Many fought alongside the U.S. and received refugee visas last year, now they may never be allowed to come to the U.S. Nick Schifrin and producer Sonia Kopelev spoke to refugees hoping to fulfill a dream they thought they had been promised.
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Ukraine open to ceasefire after meeting with U.S. diplomats

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After 10 days of pressure following a tense Oval Office meeting, the U.S. and Ukraine appear to be back in sync. Following a meeting in Saudi Arabia, the U.S. restarted military and intelligence aid to Ukraine and will present a proposal to Russia for a ceasefire. Nick Schifrin reports.
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5 years after global pandemic, a look at COVID-19's impact

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Tuesday marks five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. In a quick succession of events, schools and businesses shut down, lockdowns were put in place, travel was halted and hospitals were over capacity. Globally, COVID has killed more than 7 million people, including more than 1.2 million Americans. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Ashish Jha.
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Months after Helene, many frustrated as they wait for aid

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It’s been more than five months since Hurricane Helene devastated several states across the Southeast. In North Carolina, where Helene killed more than 100 people and caused nearly $60 billion in damage, many of the hardest-hit residents have grown increasingly frustrated with FEMA, a federal agency that’s also been in the crosshairs of President Trump. William Brangham reports.
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News Wrap: White House says 25% tariff will go into effect

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In our news wrap Tuesday, the White House says a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum will go into effect, the NTSB is recommending a ban on some helicopter flights around the airport in Washington, U.K. police charged a man with manslaughter after a collision between two ships in the North Sea and former Philippine President Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity.
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Teamsters president offers views on Trump's economic agenda

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President Trump’s Cabinet is now complete. The Senate confirmed Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer in a broadly bipartisan vote. The former Oregon congresswoman picked up support early on in the nomination process from labor groups, including the Teamsters. Geoff Bennett discussed the confirmation and President Trump's economic agenda with Teamsters President Sean O’Brien.
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Education Department to cut nearly 1,300 employees

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Tuesday afternoon, the Department of Education announced plans to cut nearly half of its employees, more than 1,300 people. It’s the latest move by the Trump administration to dramatically reshape the size and scope of the federal government. Lisa Desjardins reports.
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The historic buildings destroyed by California's wildfires

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January’s Eaton and Palisades fires in Southern California killed at least 29 people and left thousands without homes, juggling insurance claims and questions over whether to rebuild. Another huge loss amid all the rubble was the legacy of historic buildings throughout Los Angeles County. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has this look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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GOP tries to rally votes to avoid government shutdown

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The Republican stopgap spending proposal that would avert a government shutdown is up against the key hurdle of clearing the House Rules Committee. Then it faces an uphill climb before a possible vote on the House floor. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
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