Republicans Face Backlash, and the Dangers of Fake A.I. Therapists

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On Today’s Episode:

• Republicans Face Angry Voters at Town Halls, Hinting at Broader Backlash, by Robert Jimison

• Some Trump Officials Push Back Against Musk’s Ultimatum to Workers, by Chris Cameron and Maggie Haberman

• DOGE’s Only Public Ledger Is Riddled With Mistakes, by Aatish Bhatia, Emily Badger, David A. Fahrenthold, Josh Katz, Margot Sanger-Katz and Ethan Singer

• 5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election, by Christopher F. Schuetze and Jim Tankersley

• Pope Francis Suffering From Kidney Failure in Addition to Pneumonia, by Elisabetta Povoledo

• Human Therapists Prepare for Battle Against A.I. Pretenders, by Ellen Barry

• A New Soap Opera Looks to Rekindle the Past While Breaking New Ground, by Jonathan Abrams

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Special thanks to Jonathan Abrams and Robert Jimison.