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Amna Nawaz @amnanawaz.bsky.social · 9h

From the President’s physician:
-he remains “in exceptional health”
-his cardiac age is “14 years younger than this chronological age”
-he received his annual flu shot and updated Covid booster

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · 7h

The Trump administration says it has begun “substantial” layoffs or RIFs of federal workers. An estimated 4,200 employees across at least 8 agencies have gotten notices. Latest from @lisad.bsky.social @pbsnews.org
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Trump White House orders more federal layoffs amid shutdown

As the federal government shutdown heads into its second weekend, the Trump administration has begun what it calls “substantial” layoffs of federal workers. President Trump and his team had suggested ...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · 3d

As the shutdown nears the one-week mark, President Trump issued a threat that furloughed federal workers may not be reimbursed with back pay once the government reopens.
Our story @pbs.org @elizlanders.bsky.social
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Trump threatens no back pay for furloughed federal workers after shutdown ends

As the government shutdown hits the one-week mark with no end in sight, President Trump issued a new threat, saying that furloughed federal workers may not be reimbursed with back pay once the governm...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · 8d

On Day 2 of the shutdown not much progress toward a solution … as the administration continues to break norms, and seemingly target Democratic states & priorities. @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social tonight
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Trump threatens mass firings as shutdown continues with no signs of potential deal

There were no signs of progress between lawmakers on Thursday. That ensures the government will remain shut down for another day as Democrats dig in on protections to health care. President Trump is a...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · 9d

On the 1st day of the shutdown politicians spent much of the day blaming the other party, while federal workers faced furloughs and the threat of layoffs from the administration. @pbsnews.org @lisad.bsky.social @elizlanders.bsky.social with the latest
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Congressional leaders and White House refuse to compromise on first day of shutdown

Attempts to end the government shutdown that began overnight have been unsuccessful. Democrats are refusing to vote without ensuring health care subsidies and Republicans say they won't negotiate unti...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · 10d

In the final hours before a likely govt shutdown, we look at where negotiations stand, the misleading GOP talking point about healthcare for immigrants … and our new @pbsnews.org poll about how the public views this showdown
@lisad.bsky.social @elizlanders.bsky.social
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Government barreling toward shutdown with Congress in partisan deadlock

The federal government is barreling toward a shutdown at the stroke of midnight as Congress remains in a deadlock. Democrats are demanding a bill that reverses cuts to Medicaid and prevents health ins...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · 11d

The Middle East wasn’t the only issue being discussed at the WH today. Trump also met with Dem & GOP leadership to try to avert a government shutdown.
We break down today’s meeting & what may come next @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social @lisad.bsky.social

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Government shutdown appears unavoidable after White House meeting fails to produce deal

A federal government shutdown in less than a day and a half appears unavoidable after a meeting between President Trump and congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle failed to produce a deal....

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · 14d

DOJ sued 8 states for not turning over state voting lists. Officials worry how personal info in those lists will be used by the Trump admin. It's part of a pattern of attacks on US voting
Our @pbsnews.org
conversation @beckerdavidj.bsky.social
@elizlanders.bsky.social
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How the Trump administration is trying to change the way people vote

The Justice Department has sued eight states to compel them to share their voter registration lists with the federal government. State officials oppose the move because of concerns about how the infor...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · 21d

A harrowing intv from a U.S. citizen wrongly swept up in an ICE raid this summer .. and what she endured. The fear & distress from that day still lingers …
Our story @pbsnews.org
@geoffrbennett.bsky.social @iancouzens.bsky.social

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Woman wrongfully detained in immigration raid describes what she endured

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

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DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Sep 11

In New Mexico, a Dem governor who deployed the National Guard has seen violent crime fall in her state’s largest city
Our @pbsnews.org
@geoffrbennett.bsky.social
conversation with Gov Lujan Grisham @govmlg.bsky.social
about why Albuquerque is different from Trump’s plan
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New Mexico's Democratic governor explains how state used National Guard to combat crime

President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., drew sharp criticism from Democrats who called it government overreach. But in New Mexico, a Democratic governor who deployed...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Sep 10

A gruesome murder in Charlotte, NC claimed the life of a young Ukrainian refugee and has become a rallying cry for Republicans
They argue Democrats are soft on crime. But it’s not that simple.
Our conversation @pbsnews.org @wbrangham.bsky.social with author Alisa Roth
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Brutal murder of Ukrainian refugee in N.C. ignites debate about crime and mental health

A brutal murder in Charlotte, North Carolina, claimed the life of a young Ukrainian refugee and has become a rallying cry for Republicans who want to paint Democrats as soft on crime. William Brangham...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Sep 5

After a contentious hearing in which RFK Jr made a number of questionable or misleading claims about vaccines, COVID and Americans’ health, we take a look at the facts with Dr Richard Besser
Our @pbsnews.org story tonight @amnanawaz.bsky.social
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Examining RFK Jr.'s claims about vaccines, COVID and the health of Americans

In a fiery Senate hearing, Robert Kennedy Jr. made a number of questionable or misleading claims about vaccines, COVID and the health of Americans. Amna Nawaz discussed some of these claims with Dr. R...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Sep 4

You’re always smarter after listening to @stevevladeck.bsky.social
explain legal issues.
Our @pbsnews.org conversation tonight about Harvard ruling & others this week on tariffs and immigration. @wbrangham.bsky.social
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Trump policies stalled by series of rulings, likely setting up Supreme Court fight

A federal court rejected the Trump administration's use of an 18th-century wartime law, known as the Alien Enemies Act, to deport Venezuelans accused of being gang members. It's another legal setback ...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Sep 3

Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host & long time friend of President Trump, now leads his effort to federalize law enforcement in DC. She brings a brash style & a long history of controversy to her new job. Our story tonight @pbsnews.org @wbrangham.bsky.social
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How Jeanine Pirro became a central figure in Trump's D.C. takeover

In President Trump’s continued push for greater control over Washington, D.C., he’s relying more on his close friend and former Fox News host, Jeanine Pirro. She’s the new U.S. Attorney for the Distri...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Sep 2

Tonight on @pbsnews.org we take a look at Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host and long time friend of the president who has become a central figure in Mr. Trump's push for greater control over Washington DC. William Brangham reports. Tune in!

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Aug 29

CVS, the U.S. largest pharmacy chain, is not offering Covid vaccines in 16 states, including FL, NY and PA - even to people who meet newly restricted criteria from FDA … because it says it needs a CDC panel to recommend them nationwide. Per @nytimes www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/w...

CVS Holds Off on Offering Covid Vaccines in 16 States

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DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Aug 27

In a televised cabinet meeting lasting more than 3 hours, President Trump touted his achievements. But his plans to reinstate capital punishment for crimes in Wash DC is drawing a lot of attention. Our story tonight @pbsnews.org
@lisad.bsky.social
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https://to.pbs.org/4fXp9H9

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Aug 22

The proposed plan to have the U.S. take a 10% equity stake in Intel is just the latest effort by the Trump admin to take a more active financial role in U.S. companies
Tonight @pbsnews.org
News Hour
@amnanawaz.bsky.social conversation with @petereharrell.bsky.social

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Why the federal government could take a stake in Intel

President Trump is weighing taking a 10% stake in computer chip maker Intel. If approved, it would mark one of the largest U.S. government interventions in a private company since the auto bailout of ...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Aug 2

We take a look at plans to build a massive state ballroom at the WH. It’s been a mission for Donald Trump for years before he was elected President.
Our @NewsHour conversation with @tamarakeithNPR
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A look at Trump's effort to reshape the White House in his image

The Trump administration announced plans for one of the largest renovations to the White House in decades. It includes a 90,000 square foot state ballroom that will be built in the East Wing at a proj...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Aug 1

A fascinating conversation with Julie K. Brown of the @miamiherald.com
whose reporting on Jeffrey Epstein in 2017-18 resulted in his arrest & conviction.
@pbsnews.org @amnanawaz.bsky.social
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How Trump's answers about his fallout with Epstein have evolved

As pressure continues for President Trump to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the president’s evolving answers about his relationship with Epstein, and why it ended, have raised more question...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Aug 1

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has removed references to President Trump’s 2 impeachments from its exhibit on the American presidency. @washingtonpost reports
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Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American history museum

A temporary placard, on display since 2021, described the president's historic impeachments. Officials said the exhibit was restored to an earlier version following a review of legacy content.

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DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Jul 30

Our @pbsnews.org News Hour conversation with @johncurtis.bsky.social and @padilla.senate.gov about their attempt to work across the aisle on a major wildfire prevention bill ...and maybe other issues too.
@amnanawaz.bsky.social reports
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Senators highlight importance of working across the aisle in mission to fight wildfires

With razor-thin GOP majorities in the House and Senate, many lawmakers are retreating to their political corners rather than seeking out compromise. But one bipartisan duo is bucking the trend, arguin...

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Jul 29

Some @pbsnews.org “overtime" More from @amnanawaz.bsky.social conversation with
@padilla.senate.gov @johncurtis.bsky.social
… who want to work across the aisle — but immigration reform is tough. Yet they both search for a "compassionate way"
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WATCH: Sens. Padilla and Curtis on why bipartisan immigration solutions have 'become so political'

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

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DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Jul 29

Coming up on @pbsnews.org News Hour tonight ... @amnanawaz.bsky.social sits down with 2 U.S. senators trying to work across the aisle. Yes you read that right, bipartisanship.
Join us for our conversation with @padilla.senate.gov and @johncurtis.bsky.social

DougAAdams @dougaadams.bsky.social · Jul 29

A great @pbsnews.org story tonight about how ice cream maker @benandjerrys.bsky.social
takes its food waste and turns it into energy … by using an anaerobic digester.
What’s that?
Glad you asked.
@wbrangham.bsky.social reports
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How Ben & Jerry’s is recycling food waste into energy

It may sound like the stuff of sci-fi movies, but diverting food waste from the landfill and converting it into electricity has become a real thing. William Brangham visited Ben & Jerry’s Vermont ice ...