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President Donald Trump is working through his campaign promises at breakneck speed. The ex-wife of Defense Secretary hopeful Pete Hegseth has given a new statement to the FBI. Police have found online posts that could shed some light on a Nashville school shooting. Having ADHD could impact your life expectancy. Plus, why some people are struggling to unfollow Trump on social media. Learn more abou...

The GOP-led House has passed a bill to detain undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes. President Donald Trump has pardoned two police officers convicted over the killing of a 20-year-old man. New fires have popped up in LA, as other parts of the country start to recover from this week’s brutal winter storm. Record ocean temperatures have taken a catastrophic toll on one of the world’s gr...

President Donald Trump’s pick for transportation secretary cleared a hurdle in his confirmation process. Police in Nashville say a 17-year-old took his own life after killing a student at Antioch High School. A new fire outbreak in northern Los Angeles County has already burned 5,000 acres. Houthi rebels have released the crew of a cargo ship in the Red Sea after more than a year in captivity. Plu...

After pardoning more than 1,000 Jan. 6 rioters, President Donald Trump may also invite some of them to the White House. The CEO of the world's largest bank is encouraging faith in President Trump’s planned tariffs on Chinese imports. Trump is also using tariff threats to try and get Russia to end its war in Ukraine. The CEO of Walgreens explained why it’s sticking with a policy its customers hate....

President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans are taking shape, while thousands of refugees learn they can’t come to the US. Senators receive new allegations against Trump’s defense secretary nominee. One of TikTok’s top influencers wants to buy the app. No matter where they live, homeowners could pay more for because of the LA wildfires. Plus, a streaming platform is raising subscription prices...

Federal health advisories are being paused under the new Trump administration. Meanwhile, federal DEI employees are being placed on administrative leave after Trump promised to slash their jobs. The death toll from a ski resort fire in Turkey has risen, with children among the victims. The US and UN is are urging Thailand not to deport Uyghur detainees back to China. Plus, Prince Harry and Rupert...

President Donald Trump's decision to shut down a border app has left migrants stranded on the southern border with nowhere to go. Republicans are divided over Trump’s decision to pardon hundreds of January 6 rioters. Dangerously cold temperatures in the US have turned deadly. A US Border Patrol agent has been shot and killed in Vermont. Plus, Russia and China’s leaders discuss closer ties between...

Many migrants are effectively stranded in Mexico now that President Donald Trump has closed the US southern border. Trump announced he's putting billions into artificial intelligence. We'll also tell you about some administrative changes the President made. A former prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery’s case will stand trial for charges related to the police investigation into his death. Plus, one US airl...

President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a slew of executive orders, including one that could impact Afghan refugees. A winter storm sweeping the South could break decades-old records. Ukraine's president addressed the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s foreign policy approach. At least nine Palestinians are dead in the West Bank, days after Gaza's ceasefire began. Plus, a former US...

It’s President Donald Trump’s first full day in office – we break down what’s on his agenda today. The largest criminal probe in US history is winding down after Trump issued mass pardons for Capitol rioters. We’ll tell you how some US cities are prepping for an immigration crackdown. A fire ripped through a ski resort in Turkey, killing and injuring dozens of people. Plus, popular drugs like Ozem...

President Donald Trump is promising to introduce tariffs as early as next week. Meanwhile, Trump is also rushing to undo much of former President Joe Biden’s legacy. China isn’t happy about Trump offering TikTok a lifeline. LA is now grappling with arsonists as it fights the wildfires. Plus, we’ll tell you how a lonely fish has been saved by cardboard cut-outs. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

The Trump administration is being sued over its sweeping immigration executive orders. Two brothers convicted over their role in the January 6th attacks have been released, as Trump pardons more than 1,500 others. The Taliban has released two Americans in a prisoner exchange. Plus, most Americans are facing extreme winter weather today, as Southern California braces for more fire-fueling winds. Le...

Donald Trump’s break with American tradition for his inauguration is one for the history books. The 47th president began his second term with executive orders on border security. Displaced Palestinians are returning to what’s left of their homes in the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The Justice Department has accused Walgreens of fueling the opioid crisis. Plus, we have some tips fo...

We begin with Donald Trump’s inaugural address where he laid out some of his priorities upon taking office. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump launched meme coins that have experts on edge. Two federal prisoners are fighting to stay on death row. Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, has died at 67. And, we’ll talk about one impact of a grim global mood. Learn more about you...

Donald Trump has taken the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. The Trump administration outlines a stack of executive orders being signed today. TikTok is also top of the agenda for Trump, who is promising to save the social media platform. Hundreds of aid trucks are flowing into Gaza, but humanitarian groups are warning that the biggest challenges are yet to come. Plus, we’...

President-elect Donald Trump’s team say they want his first day in office to be a shock to the system. President Joe Biden has issued pre-emptive pardons in his last hours in office. Aid is getting into Gaza, but the area is in a humanitarian crisis. Historic snowfall and winter chills are expected in parts of the US. Plus, we'll tell you who’s on track to become the world’s first trillionaires. L...

Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. We’ll tell you about the big promises he’s made for his first few hours in office. Palestinian prisoners have been freed as part of the deal between Israel and Hamas. TikTok is back up and running in the US and the CEO says there’s one person to thank. Plus, a lot of Americans will be dealing with extreme weather this w...

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take power for a second time, we hear from two government workers who have mixed feelings about potentially being on the receiving end of his campaign promises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A seafood restaurant in California rallied volunteers and donations to support those impacted by the LA wildfires. Scientists uncovered a nearly 500-foot-long dinosaur highway in England. Researchers test if fairy tales can inspire kids to make healthier food choices – the results are pretty magical! Robots dive into action to restore a key component of the ocean floor. Meet the innovators making...

The families of hostages held in Gaza are on edge as Israel’s cabinet considers the ceasefire and hostage exchange deal. We’ll talk about what to expect for the end of TikTok in the US. Some federal workers are taking steps to protect their roles from the scrutiny of President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency. We’ll tell you who Ohio’s Republican governor has tapped to fill...

Israel’s wider cabinet is expected to vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal later today. President Joe Biden has declared the Equal Rights Amendment ratified, to some disagreement. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Homeland Security says she'd be unbiased when it comes to disaster relief. Cold weather will make Trump the first president to be inaugurated inside si...

The Supreme Court has paved the way for TikTok to be banned in the US. Preparations are being made to welcome Israeli hostages' home, while strikes are still killing people in Gaza. The next round of Medicare price negotiations will include two popular weight loss drugs. President Joe Biden gets candid about his time in office. Plus, we’ll tell you which bank has been dealing with outages. Learn m...

Israel’s security cabinet has approved the ceasefire and hostage release deal, as another vote looms. President Joe Biden has commuted sentences for thousands of non-violent drug offenders. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump is finalizing a series of immigration executive orders to start after he’s sworn in on Monday. Bitterly cold temperatures are hitting parts of the central US today before...

Israel’s security cabinet is voting on a ceasefire and hostage release deal just days before it’s set to start. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Homeland Security Secretary will be grilled by Senators today. SpaceX says its Starship exploded after a test launch. The death toll has risen from the Los Angeles wildfires. Plus, Justin Baldoni is suing Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Learn more...

President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers for his second term include nearly a dozen people worth at least $1 billion. A few Israeli critics of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal are threatening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s majority. We'll talk about what it means that mortgage rates are at their highest level since May. Money raised online for California’s wildfire victims could li...