NPR and PBS in the Hot Seat, and a Rare Protest in Gaza

Plus, fraud at Versailles. 

 On Today’s Episode: 

PBS and NPR Prepare for Showdown With Congress, by Benjamin Mullin

Trump Downplays Signal Leak, Backing Waltz and Pointing Finger at Journalist, by Tyler Pager and David E. Sanger

In Montana, Republican Lawmakers Target the Judiciary, by David W. Chen

In Rare Protest, Gazans Voice Frustration With Hamas, by Iyad Abuheweila, Abu Bakr Bashir, Aaron Boxerman and Malachy Browne

Art Expert Accused of Duping Prince and Palace of Versailles Stands Trial, by Ephrat Livni

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