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The Heat delves into one big news story every episode and breaks down how these stories impact people like you. We are talking to experts and journalists from around the world with the goal of bringing your perspectives based on first-hand accounts. The Heat is a production of CGTN America and is recorded in Washington, D.C. This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.
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The Trump administration has cancelled Temporary Protective Status for immigrants from 13 countries including Haiti, Afghanistan and Venezuela. Workers and families from El Salvador are wondering if they’re next. #US #Immigration #TPS #ElSalvador #Heat
Could the conflict between the US and Iran become another prolonged Middle East war? Professor Saeed Khan joins Anand Naidoo to discuss former US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s warning that the war could continue for at least another six months. #US #Iran #War #MiddleEast #Heat
Professor Mohammad Marandi discusses Iran’s shift in military posture, the latest US attacks involving Iranian oil tankers, and the prospects for a new nuclear deal. #US #Iran #War #MiddleEast #Heat
In a landmark settlement, Meta, known for Facebook and Instagram, will pay up to $17 billion in penalties. Meta has agreed to limit how much time teenagers can spend on its platforms. The settlement will also provide funding for youth mental health services, after-school programs and crisis intervention. #Meta #mentalhealth #socialmedia #Heat
Iran has retaliated after the US launched an attack over the weekend on Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the southern part of the country. Iran responded by launching strikes at US sites in Jordan. This is the first time in a month that the US and Iran have exchanged fire. #Iran #US #war #LarakIsland #Heat
The path to a U.S.-Iran deal just got more complicated. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed unless Washington lifts sanctions, eases military pressure, and ends attacks on Tehran's allies. At the same time, President Trump is calling for tougher economic measures against Iran, raising the stakes for talks that are already on shaky ground. #iran #us #war #heat
Japan released its defense white paper for 2026 emphasizing “new ways of warfare” and “defense production.” Analysts believe the plan is a roadmap for Japanese military expansion.#Heat #Japan #Military #Defense
What happens this November will likely determine what US President Donald Trump and the Republican Party can accomplish over the next two years. With three months left, what’re key issues for voters? #Heat ##USMidterms #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans
There are growing questions over immigration enforcement in the United States after the deadly shootings of two men in Texas and Maine. #Heat #USimmigration #ICE #shooting
A new Pew Research Center survey shows China is now viewed more favorably than the United States, across more nations, for the first time in 20 years. Analysts say the shift reflects several factors, including the Trump administration's trade policies, concerns over global economic instability, and US involvement in regional conflicts. #Heat #China
The US announced a pause in military strikes to give diplomacy a chance after threatening to escalate the war. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz remains closed but says it is making progress in talks with Oman on the management of the strategic waterway. #Heat #US #Iran #War
Anand Naidoo spoke to UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese about the crisis in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Albanese has produced a series of reports examining the humanitarian crisis, allegations of international law violations, and questions of accountability. #Heat #Israel #Gaza #Palestine
A new UN report says the world's oceans are in serious trouble. More than 600 scientists from around the world found climate change, pollution, overfishing and the loss of marine life are pushing the oceans deeper into crisis. #Heat #climatecrisis #oceanwarming #marinelife
A protest campaign against African immigrants living and working in South Africa has forced thousands of people to flee the country. Organizers blame migrants for the country’s high unemployment, deteriorating public services and crime. #Heat #SouthAfrica #Protests #Immigration
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