Episode description

Plus, Conan O’Brien on hosting the Oscars. 

On Today’s Episode:

Iowa Lawmakers Pass Bill to Eliminate Transgender Civil Rights Protections, by Mitch Smith

After Insults and False Claims, Trump to Host Zelensky for Minerals Deal, by Peter Baker

Trump Says Canada and Mexico Tariffs Will Go Into Effect Next Week, by Ana Swanson

Mexico Transfers Dozens of Cartel Operatives to U.S. Custody, by Alan Feuer

Netanyahu Sends Team to Cairo as Days Dwindle in Gaza Truce, by Aaron Boxerman

In Syria, Comedians Explore a Stage With No Limits. For Now, by Raja Abdulrahim

Conan O’Brien Is Terrified of the Oscars. (He’s Hosting Anyway.), by Melena Ryzik

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