A key question behind Elon Musk’s remake of the federal government is whether he’s moving so fast the baby might get thrown out with the bathwater. John Dickerson discusses. Source
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Why U.S.-Russia prisoner swaps can take years of back-channel negotiations
Another American being held in Russia was released as part of negotiations to free her and two others from Belarus, according to the White House. This comes after the release of American teacher Marc Fogel, who touched down on U.S. soil after being in a Russian prison for nearly four years for possession of marijuana. These negotiations are a diplomatic tightrope, which can often take years of back-channel conversations. Roger Carstens, President Biden’s chief hostage negotiator, joins to explain. Source
Why US-Russia prisoner swaps can take years of back-channel negotiations
Another American being held in Russia was released as part of negotiations to free her and two others from Belarus, according to the White House. This comes after the release of American teacher Marc Fogel, who touched down on U.S. soil after being in a Russian prison for nearly four years for possession of marijuana. These negotiations are a diplomatic tightrope, which can often take years of back-channel conversations. Roger Carstens, President Biden’s chief hostage negotiator, joins to explain. Source
Doctor says Texas measles outbreak is “a problem of unvaccinated children”
Health officials are investigating a measles outbreak among 24 patients in West Texas. Vanderbilt University infectious disease professor Dr. William Schaffner joins “The Daily Report” to discuss the outbreak. Source
Miami Beach warns “you have to play by the rules” ahead of spring break season
The city of Miami Beach has announced new measures aimed at reducing spring break violence and chaos. But as Manny Bojorquez reports, not everyone is happy about the changes. Source
Israel-Hamas ceasefire on fragile ground
There are troubling signs that the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is coming apart amid concerns that the remaining hostages will not be released and military action in Gaza could return. Chris Livesay has details. Source
When student scores fell, these NYC schools took a new approach to teaching
Only 30% of eighth graders across the U.S. are proficient in reading, according to new data. But in the Diocese of Brooklyn, almost 70% of students currently in eighth grade are thriving in both English and math. Source
Inflation accelerated in January, CPI report finds
Inflation accelerated in January, rising 3% on an annual basis, indicating that the Federal Reserve’s push to drive inflation down to a 2% annual rate has stalled out, at least temporarily. Martin Baccardax joins to discuss. Source
How the 2009 Colgan Air disaster became a turning point for U.S. aviation
Coverage of the recent mid-air collision brought up painful memories for John and Marilyn Kausner, whose daughter Elly was among those killed in the last major U.S. air disaster. Source
New York school implements new teaching approach to combat falling test scores
Only 30% of eighth graders across the U.S. are proficient in reading, according to data released last month by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. But in the Diocese of Brooklyn’s schools, almost 70% of students currently in eighth grade are thriving in both English and math. Meg Oliver reports. Source