DC takeover confusion, food stamp cuts, new Swift album & more

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Authorities are scrambling to enact President Donald Trump’s takeover of the Washington DC’s police force. We explain why millions are set to lose out on food stamps. Two people have died after an explosion at a Pittsburgh steel plant, yesterday. Trump has announced his pick for the new head of the Bureau of Labour Statistics. Plus, we’ll tell you what we know about Taylor Swift’s new album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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