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The episode covers the end of the government shutdown, May Day events focusing on immigration and affordability, and the rising demand at a Philadelphia food bank.

The House ends the government shutdown by funding most of DHS; LA GOP Governor Jeff Landry puts US House primaries on hold; California May Day gatherings focus on immigration and affordability; Small-town Mainers join nationwide May Day general strike; Philadelphia food bank sees surge in demand as 700,000 face hunger.

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