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The travel ban is back.

I'm Leon Krause, in for Warren only, and this is to the point.

It's been less than 24 hours since President Trump's travel ban was reinstated,

but its interpretation of what makes a valid relationship to enter the United States is already

at the center of heated debate. The rollout at airports has been less rocky this time around,

but the new rules are generating a new round of court fights. Is it worth it? Can the temporary modified ban prevent

terror attacks or does it actually hurt America's influence and standing in the world? Later on

today's talking point, the L.A. Lakers are in love with Lonso Ball, but the 19-year-old

phenom point guard comes with his loud and ever-present father whose parenting

style may be a sign of the times. But first, here's the news.

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I'm Leon Krause, in for Warren only, and this is to the point. The Trump administration's

travel ban is back in effect. What's behind this modified version? Will it be successfully challenged

in the judicial system? How will it affect America's influence in the world?

That's our main topic.

And on today's talking point, the L.A. Lakers Lonsau Ball is basketball's latest prodigy,

a point guard of extraordinary intuition.

And yet he carries some baggage, his controversial, overbearing father.

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