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First: A defiant Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, under siege after another Signal chat is revealed, says he's not going anywhere. The White House concurs, at least for now.
Plus: There are fresh warning signs about the Trump trade war sparking a global recession, as the value of the dollar dies and investors across the world question the stability of American markets.
And: We get new details from the Vatican about the Pope's final hours, as dozens of Cardinals make their way to Rome to begin the process of choosing Francis's successor.
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