In this episode of the news roundup, host Bill Thomas discusses the Kremlin's hardline response to President Trump's sanctions, the escalating military actions in Ukraine, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The conversation shifts to the controversial deployment of U.S. military forces in American cities to combat crime, highlighting the political tensions within the Trump administration. The episode also covers significant business updates and concludes with lighthearted cultural reflections, including a surprising revelation about the Brady Bunch.

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