Trump’s $47 Billion-Dollar Border Wall Plan, and Why a Tupac Murder Trial Is Starting After 30 Years
Summary
The episode covers the Trump administration pausing border construction in Big Bend National Park amid backlash, while Canada negotiates to avoid new U.S. tariffs. It also notes President Trump using mail-in voting despite his past criticisms, and details delays in the Cyclospora outbreak response due to postponed food safety rules. Finally, it discusses the start of the Tupac Shakur murder trial and a surge in regional productions of Les Misérables.
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Border wall construction paused in Big Bend National Park
Canada scrambles to avoid new US tariffs
Trump votes by mail despite past criticisms
Cyclospora outbreak wanes; supply chain delays criticized
Trial begins for man accused of orchestrating Tupac's murder
Regional theaters turn to Les Misérables to boost finances
Preview: Deteriorating conditions on US Navy aircraft carrier
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