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Podcast: Apple News Today
Episode: Why Trump has stayed loyal to Hegseth as GOP criticism mounts
Description: A Pentagon inspector general reportedly concluded that Secretary Pete Hegseth violated regulations when he shared sensitive information over Signal. The Wall Street Journal’s Michael Gordon explains why the White House has so far stuck by Hegseth.
Texas’s “bathroom bill” goes into effect today. Texas Tribune reporter Ayden Runnels joins to discuss why enforcement might prove tricky.
Trump pardoned sitting Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar, who was facing bribery charges. USA Today reports on how Cuellar intends to remain with his party and run for reelection.
Plus, why Trump is rolling back vehicle fuel-eff...