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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 14 MIN

Trump wants the Navy to return to steam. It could cost billions.

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President Trump ordered the Navy to swap modern electromagnetic catapults for older steam power on its carriers. The Associated Press’s Konstantin Toropin explains why the change would be a huge undertaking. Congress remains gridlocked on regulating AI, even as lawmakers quietly turn to chatbots for everything from speeches to legislation. The Washington Post’s Anna Liss-Roy breaks down the murky rules governing AI use on Capitol Hill. A wave of American tourists is overwhelming cities across Europe. The Wall Street Journal’s Rachel Ensign discusses what’s fueling the wanderlust, and why locals are pushing back. Plus, Jared Kushner is set to meet Netanyahu to salvage the Gaza peace deal, Democrats overhauled their 2028 primary calendar, and MLB pitcher Tommy John, namesake of the elbow surgery, has died. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

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