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42:08Now PlayingOn Thursday’s episode of “Elizabeth Vargas Reports”: There are major developments unfolding in Washington.
A change in leadership and tone takes center stage as the president’s newly appointed head of immigration operations in Minneapolis holds his first news conference. Meanwhile, President Trump convenes his first Cabinet meeting of 2026, a contrast from his final Cabinet meeting of 2025. What stood out, and what does it signal moving forward?
Plus, a Virginia murder trial takes a dramatic turn as a man accused of killing his wife and a stranger, with alleged help from his au pair lover, takes the stand and gives his version of events.
Renowned addiction expert Dr. Adi Jaffe breaks down President Trump’s newly announced “White House Great American Recovery Initiative,” aimed at combating substance abuse nationwide.
And Chris Cillizza, author of the “So What” Substack, stops by to discuss the premiere of “Melania,” a new documentary chronicling the 20 days leading up to President Trump’s 2025 inauguration.
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