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NPR | By Steve Inskeep,

Leila Fadel

Published August 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM EDT

President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff visits Russia for talks over Ukraine war, the MAGA world was on the side of Israel — now it is split over Gaza, how Pam Bondi has redefined the Attorney General role.

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