Episode 82

The largest, most advanced aircraft carrier in the nation, along with three guided missile destroyers, crossed into the Caribbean Sea on Sunday morning, the U.S. Navy said, adding to a buildup of U.S. military assets near Venezuela. Charlie D'Agata is in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with more. The end of the government shutdown has cleared the way for a critical vote expected Tuesday in the House to release all of the Epstein files. It also led to a major blowup between President Trump and longtime ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Willie James Inman has the details. The Department of Homeland Security has launched "Operation Charlotte's Web" in Charlotte, North Carolina, saying it is targeting criminals who are in the U.S. illegally. Shanelle Kaul has the story about a Honduran-born American citizen who says he was injured during an arrest. Parts of California saw a month's worth of rain in one day, and two deaths are being blamed on the heavy rainfall and the flooding it triggered. Andrew Kozak has more. As Ukrainians endure Russian strikes, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy finds himself fighting corruption at home in the state's energy companies. Lee Kiniry reports on the battles the Ukraine president is facing. Arizona Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva said it was "painful" waiting for seven weeks to take the oath of office, but now the Democrat trying to focus on her new role in the House. Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill. The American dream feels increasing out of reach as home prices have skyrocketed for years. The latest report from the National Association of Realtors shows the share of first-time home buyers has dropped to 21%. Andres Gutierrez reports from Burbank, California. Beekeepers were ordered in 2017 to work with veterinarians to maintain the insects' health, but not a lot of doctors had experience with honeybees. That's why Colorado State University launched its first honeybee veterinary science course. Dillon Thomas reports.