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Why is President Trump’s Scotland trip drawing attention to the Jeffrey Epstein controversy?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Giles Snyder. President Trump is in Scotland this weekend for a little golf and diplomatic business, but NPR's Franco Ordonez reports he continues to be faced with questions about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
President Trump is taking a personal day at his Turnberry Golf Club before hosting trade talks with European Union President Ursula von der Leyen. Trump said there's about a 50-50 chance of reaching a new trade deal ahead of next week's deadline for new tariffs on the EU. But overshadowing the trip is the political firestorm in the U.S. about Jeffrey Epstein.
I'm not focused on... conspiracy theories that you are. I mean, I watch you people. It's so sad.
How are Texas lawmakers responding to federal orders to redraw allegedly unconstitutional districts?
You ought to talk about the success of our country.
Trump has been trying to distance himself from the Epstein controversy, but he's facing backlash from supporters who want more information. Franco Ordonez, NPR News, Glasgow.
A rare mid-decade round of congressional redistricting underway in Texas. Republican state lawmakers responding to pressure from President Trump to try to add five seats to a state delegation already led by the GOP. Houston Public Media's Andrew Schneider reports.
The Justice Department has identified four districts in which black and Latino residents dominate as, quote, unconstitutional racial gerrymanders, which it is ordering Texas to redraw. Houston Democratic Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, who represents one of those districts, testified before a state Senate committee.
I urge you to reject this partisan gerrymandering of Texas, reject the map from the felon in the White House, and do what's right for Texans.
Texas state representatives will gather Saturday for a field hearing on redistricting at the University of Houston, where protests are expected.
What is the latest on civilian casualties and humanitarian aid challenges in Gaza?
I'm Andrew Schneider in Houston.
Gaza health officials and the ambulance service say at least 25 people were killed by Israeli airstrikes and gunshots overnight as ceasefire talks appear to have stalled. Officials said today the majority of people were killed by gunfire while waiting for aid trucks close to a border crossing with Israel. The BBC's Bernadette Keel reports.
The UN says 1,000 people have been killed at food distribution points set up in May, branding them a sadistic death trap. The sites were established by the US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. A former US Special Forces soldier, who was hired to provide security, told the BBC he saw tanks and mortar rounds attacking desperate crowds. In response, the Israeli military has issued a statement saying it was installing fences and signs and opening additional routes to minimise, in its words, possible friction between the population and IDF forces.
Palestinians are facing a hunger crisis in Gaza with reports of increasing numbers of people dying from causes related to malnutrition. This is NPR News.
Why are Thailand‑Cambodia border clashes and Berlin Pride protests highlighted together in today’s news?
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia is now in its third day. The first shots fired on Thursday. Since then, at least 30 people have been killed and tens of thousands displaced. The U.N. is calling for restraint and is urging both countries to resolve a longstanding border dispute through dialogue. As one of Europe's biggest pride parades gets underway in Berlin today, police officers are out in force to prevent potential clashes with an anti-pride protest also due to take place. Esme Nicholson reports that some pride parades in Germany have been called off this year because of threats.
Police are taking precautions ahead of a counter-protest against, quote, pride, terror and identity disorders, which aims to disrupt Berlin Pride, known as Christopher Street Day. It's one of 18 anti-pride demonstrations that have taken place in Germany so far this year, according to SEMAS, an organisation that monitors extremism. Germany's domestic intelligence agency has designated the anti-Pride protesters as far-right extremists who are prepared to use violence.
Who is the rookie MLB player that just hit four home runs in a single game?
The president of Germany's lower house, the Bundestag, recently decided to stop flying the rainbow flag for Pride.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Why is President Trump’s Scotland trip drawing attention to the Jeffrey Epstein controversy?
0:00–0:45
2
How are Texas lawmakers responding to federal orders to redraw allegedly unconstitutional districts?
0:45–1:50
3
What is the latest on civilian casualties and humanitarian aid challenges in Gaza?
1:50–3:00
4
Why are Thailand‑Cambodia border clashes and Berlin Pride protests highlighted together in today’s news?
3:00–4:06
5
Who is the rookie MLB player that just hit four home runs in a single game?
4:06–4:40