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Summary
President Trump offers the White House press secretary role to UFC CEO Dana White and promotes Stephen Miller to chief of staff following midterm election losses. The report also covers Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine’s power grid ahead of peace talks, a U.S. military strike on a disabled ship in the Strait of Hormuz, and Pope Leo’s visit to Argentina. Additionally, the episode details a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in central Japan and extended contract negotiations at Southern California ports.
Topics discussed
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Trump offers press secretary job to Dana White
Stephen Miller named White House Chief of Staff
Russia attacks Ukraine power grid ahead of talks
US fires on disabled ship in Strait of Hormuz
Pope Leo visits Argentina and Uruguay
Earthquake hits central Japan
Contract negotiations at Southern California ports
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