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Oct 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the Justice Department's probe into Corey Lewandowski over alleged financial improprieties at DHS and a new study showing growing political division over AI ahead of midterms. It also reports on El Salvador's military operation in Haiti to rescue hostages, South Korea's proposal for border talks with North Korea, and a magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet. Additionally, astronomers suggest Vincent van Gogh painted "The Starry Night" in July rather than June.

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