Pope Francis Dies at 88, and Another Hegseth Signal Chat

Plus, million-dollar empty lots in the Palisades.

On Today’s Episode:

Pope Francis Dies at 88, by Jason Horowitz

Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat, by Greg Jaffe, Eric Schmitt and Maggie Haberman

Democrats Land in El Salvador, Seeking Release of Maryland Resident, by Robert Jimison and Annie Correal

An Urgent Supreme Court Order Protecting Migrants Was Built for Speed, by Adam Liptak

Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Are Behind on Payments, by Stacy Cowley

The Next Stage of Rebuilding the Palisades Is Here: Burned Lots for Sale, by Jesus Jiménez

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