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What to know about Trump’s controversial pick of Bill Pulte for acting spy chief

Trump on Tuesday named Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte, a loyal Trump ally who has frequently targeted the president’s opponents, has no background in intelligence. The selection drew swift criticism from Democrats, while the Senate’s top Republican also raised concerns. Liz Landers has the latest.

News Wrap: Rubio tries to assure Congress that talks with Iran are continuing

In our news wrap Tuesday, Rubio made his first appearance before Congress since the Iran war began, Israeli drone strikes killed at least 11 people in southern Lebanon, a Kenyan court extended its block on a proposed Ebola quarantine facility for Americans, and Trump signed an executive order asking AI companies to give the government early access to its models to assess national security risks.

Trump’s mass deportation campaign takes a toll on college students

For years, researchers and advocates have documented the barriers students from immigrant families face when pursuing higher education. But the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign has introduced new challenges and fears, even for many immigrants who are legally in the United States. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Minnesota for our series Rethinking College.

Why Sting challenges himself to push his artistry into new forms

Sting’s music is known around the world. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 100 million records, first as the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for The Police, and later as a solo artist. Now, as he continues to tour internationally, he’s also expanding his creative repertoire. Geoff Bennett met up with Sting for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Canadá gana 2-0 a Uzbekistán

En su penúltimo partido de preparación previo a la Copa Mundial 2026, la selección de Canadá, dirigida por Jesse Marsch, venció 2-0 a Uzbekistán bajo una intensa lluvia en el Commonwealth Stadium de Edmonton. A pesar de las difíciles condiciones del campo, el conjunto canadiense mostró paciencia y efectividad para quedarse con la victoria. Jonathan […]

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