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The episode covers the rejection of the Lebanon War Powers Act and Treasury Secretary Bessent's testimony regarding Trump's IRS audit immunity.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Lebanon House rejects Lebanon War Powers Act, a day after approving Iran War Powers Act; Treasury Secretary Bessent testifies in House a day after refusing to say whether Trump gets immunity from IRS audits; Trial arguments close Friday for Gaza war protesters facing felony convictions for shutting Golden gate Bridge; Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement as Israeli strike kills 4, UN peacekeeper killed in crossfire; Trump admin has separated dozens of children from immigrant parents despite federal judge’s ruling, according to AP investigation; Kennedy Center erasing Trump references after judge rules them illegal The post House rejects Lebanon War Powers Act; Treasury Scty. Bessent testifies in House a day after refusing to say whether Trump gets immunity from IRS audits – June 4, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

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