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The United States Today — Slow English: American News

The United States Today — Slow English: American News

Di: Samantha Watkins
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Listen to the daily news from the United States, hosted by Samantha Watkins of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Follow the important news for the country in the realms of politics, business, technology, sports, health, and entertainment.

Please, visit the website for transcripts, additional resources, and updates.

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  • 2.11.26 - Judges Push Back on Mass Detention, GOP Rebels on Tariffs, Grand Jury Spares Senate Democrats, U.S. Opposes West Bank Expansion, FDA Rejects Moderna Vaccine

    2.11.26 - Judges Push Back on Mass Detention, GOP Rebels on Tariffs, Grand Jury Spares Senate Democrats, U.S. Opposes West Bank Expansion, FDA Rejects Moderna Vaccine
    Feb 12 2026

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    An episode in Slow English for those who want to follow American news without the stress.

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    Sources:

    Borger, Julian. “‘A step in the wrong direction’: Israel’s West Bank plans prompt global backlash” The Guardian. 10 Feb 2026. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/10/israel-west-bank-plans-global-backlash

    Cheney, Kyle. “Judges may have found a way to bypass 5th Circuit ruling upholding Trump’s mass detention policy” Politico. 10 Feb 2026. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/10/texas-immigration-detention-rulings-00774124

    Mangan, Dan. “DC grand jury declines to indict Sens. Kelly, Slotkin for seditious conspiracy: MS Now” CNBC. 10 Feb 2026. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/kelly-slotkin-grand-jury-trump-hegseth.html

    Mole, Beth. “FDA refuses to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine” ARS Technica. 10 Feb 2026. https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/02/fda-refuses-to-review-modernas-mrna-flu-vaccine/

    Stracqualursi, Veronica, and Main, Alison. “Three House Republicans cross party lines to block effort to shield Trump from challenges to his tariffs” CNN. 11 Feb 2026. https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/10/politics/house-trump-tariffs-vote-republicans

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    The United States Today — Slow English is narrated, recorded, and produced by Samantha Watkins.

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    9 min
  • 02.10.26 - ICE funding stalled, Trump threatens U.S.–Canada bridge, Judge blocks mask ban, U.S. speedskater comes out, Funding increase for the 211 hotline

    02.10.26 - ICE funding stalled, Trump threatens U.S.–Canada bridge, Judge blocks mask ban, U.S. speedskater comes out, Funding increase for the 211 hotline
    Feb 11 2026

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    An episode in Slow English for those who want to follow American news without the stress.

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    Arrieta, Rolando. “U.S. skater Connor McDermott-Mostowy joins record number of out LGBTQ Winter Olympians” NPR. 09 Feb 2026. https://www.npr.org/2026/02/09/nx-s1-5703620/speedskater-connor-mcdermott-mostowy-lgbtq-olympian

    Burdelski, Julia. “Lt. Gov. Austin Davis stumps in Pittsburgh for boosting 211 help line budget” TribLive. 09 Feb 2026. https://triblive.com/local/lt-gov-austin-davis-stumps-in-pittsburgh-for-boosting-211-help-line-budget/

    Cheney, Kyle, and Gerstein, Josh. “Judge blocks enforcement of California’s law banning masks for ICE agents” Politico. 09 Feb 2026. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/09/judge-blocks-enforcement-california-ice-agents-masks-00772396

    Gold, Michael. “Talks on Immigration Enforcement Limits Still Stuck With Deadline Nearing” New York Times. 08 Feb 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/us/politics/dhs-funding-immigration-shutdown.html

    Harvey, Lex, and Waldenberg, Samantha. “Trump threatens to block opening of new US-Canada bridge” CNN. 10 Feb 2026. https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/10/politics/gordie-howe-bridge-canada-trump-threat-intl-hnk

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    The United States Today — Slow English is narrated, recorded, and produced by Samantha Watkins.

    Music by Ol’ Matty G.
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    9 min
  • 2.8.26 - Pelosi Backing JFK’s Grandson, Netanyahu Meeting With Trump, Mass Arrests at Minnesota Protest, The Super Bowl Halftime Show: Bad Bunny vs. Kid Rock, and Pittsburgh’s Boil Water Advisory

    2.8.26 - Pelosi Backing JFK’s Grandson, Netanyahu Meeting With Trump, Mass Arrests at Minnesota Protest, The Super Bowl Halftime Show: Bad Bunny vs. Kid Rock, and Pittsburgh’s Boil Water Advisory
    Feb 11 2026

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    An episode in Slow English for those who want to follow American news without the stress.

    Per l’episodio in Italiano, visita questa link.

    Sources:

    Davis, Sarah. “Americans prefer to watch Bad Bunny halftime show over Kid Rock’s: Poll” The Hill. 07 Feb 2026. https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5728286-halftime-show-poll-results/

    Mokam, Bernard. “At Least 50 Arrested After Protests Escalate Outside Minnesota Federal Building” New York Times. 07 Feb 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/us/minneapolis-immigration-protesters-arrested-whipple-building.html

    Ochacher, Jared, and O’Keefe, Ed. “Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race” CBS News. 07 Feb 2026. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nancy-pelosi-to-endorse-jack-schlossberg-new-york-congressional-race/

    Ravid, Barak. “Netanyahu to hold urgent meeting with Trump Wednesday amid Iran negotiations” Axios. 07 Feb 2026. https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/netanyahu-trump-iran-negotiations

    Reese, Quincey. “Boil water advisory impacting 95K in Allegheny, Washington counties could take ‘several days’ to lift” TribLive. 07 Feb 2026. https://triblive.com/local/regional/boil-water-advisory-issued-to-95000-in-allegheny-washington-counties/

    These stories are summaries.

    The United States — Slow English is narrated, recorded, and produced by Samantha Watkins.

    Music by Ol’ Matty G.
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    7 min
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