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The news to know for Thursday, June 18, 2026! What to know about the newly released terms of the deal the U.S. made with Iran, that President Trump decided to sign early — and why now it's facing some bipartisan backlash. Also, where Americans are getting the brunt of extreme weather: from wildfires to tornadoes, to a tropical storm. Plus, the first interest rate decision under the new Fed leader,...

The news to know for Wednesday, June 17, 2026! We'll tell you about a plan to send deadly drones toward the White House — how investigators say it was stopped before it could actually happen. Also, the latest steps to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. And some of Vice President JD Vance's biggest criticisms, compliments, and regrets — according to his new memoir. Plus: what new research...

The news to know for Tuesday, June 16, 2026! We'll tell you about the deadly B-52 bomber crash at an American Air Force base, and how President Trump's new deal with Iran is already facing some major tests. Also, the high-profile elections to watch around the country today. Plus, D.C.'s reflecting pool is green again just days after a multimillion-dollar upgrade to turn it blue, another country is...

The news to know for Monday, June 15, 2026! We're talking about what could be a major breakthrough in the Middle East: what we know about the U.S. and Iran's new deal. Also, highlights from the UFC fights at the White House — in and out of the octagon — as well as celebrations and some chaos after the Knicks' first championship win in half a century. Plus: another batch of UFO files from the Penta...

Summer is supposed to feel fun and relaxed, but for many parents, it can also feel like a lot to figure out. Renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour — bestselling author and a leading voice on child and teen development — shares what kids actually need most this summer. She explains what parents can worry about less , how to think about structure, screens, camps, costs, and the "summer slid...

The news to know for Friday, June 12, 2026! We'll tell you about President Trump's new choice for the top intelligence job, in the face of backlash over his last one. Also, the elaborate preparations for White House Fight Night, as well as the obstacles that have already come up for cities hosting the World Cup. Plus, a severe weather outbreak that's now moving to another part of the U.S., a warni...

The news to know for Thursday, June 11, 2026! What to know about the World Cup kicking off today — from American cities bracing for a surge of fans, to the big-name celebrities getting ready to perform. Also, the new numbers are out and prices are rising, and why President Trump says he now "loves the inflation." Plus, a new study splits Americans into nine political groups, Canada is considering...

The news to know for Wednesday, June 10, 2026! We'll tell you how the U.S. military retaliated after an American helicopter was shot down in the Middle East, and what to know about the first-of-its-kind, high-tech operation to rescue the crew. Also, who was chosen for what NASA is calling "one of the most highly complex missions in history." Plus, a new kind of sunscreen approved for the first tim...

The news to know for Tuesday, June 9, 2026! What to know about some of the most talked-about matchups as four more states hold primaries today. Also, why President Trump's new choice for Attorney General could have a tough confirmation battle ahead of him. And where millions of Americans are facing the first major heat wave of the year. Plus, the start of a new chapter for OpenAI, how Apple's Siri...

The news to know for Monday, June 8, 2026! We're talking about a major test for the Israel-Iran ceasefire and how President Trump's call for restraint didn't stop the latest strikes. Also, why President Trump walked out of an interview in the face of questioning. And how good economic news turned into bad stock market news. Plus, a big security crackdown for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, a strike that...

The World Cup begins next week, and this time, it's happening across North America. Longtime soccer writer Leander Schaerlaeckens explains what makes this tournament so massive, what it means for soccer in America, and how far the U.S. men's team has come. Plus, we discuss the controversies surrounding the tournament — from high costs to global tensions.   Learn more about our guest(s):  https://w...

The news to know for Friday, June 5, 2026! We'll tell you about U.S. Senators spending the night at the Capitol — what contentious issues are coming up in the so-called Vote-a-Rama, and why it was paused for a moment of celebration. Also, why a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East fell apart in a matter of hours. Plus, President Trump's multi-million dollar push for coal, what new data found about...

The news to know for Thursday, June 4, 2026! We'll tell you about a rare defeat for President Trump in the U.S. House, basically condemning the war in Iran, and why some Pentagon staffers are raising concerns about a certain new hire. Also, a former congressman already convicted of fraud is under investigation again — this time it has to do with a prediction market. Plus, where controversial statu...

The news to know for Wednesday, June 3, 2026! We have early takeaways from the biggest primary night of the midterms so far. And some of the most intense fighting in the Middle East since the Iran ceasefire began. Also, President Trump's unconventional pick to lead agencies like the CIA. Plus, promising new research on a shot to help stop skin cancer from coming back, the way hackers used Meta's o...

The news to know for Tuesday, June 2, 2026! What to know about primaries in six states today and how they'll help shape the political landscape heading into November. And what happened with the so-called "Anti-Weaponization Fund." Also: a handful of Americans are finally able to go home — two months after they might have been exposed to hantavirus on a cruise. We'll tell you the rules for them now...

The news to know for Monday, June 1, 2026! We're talking about violent clashes outside an immigration facility — what prompted them and how local authorities are now cracking down. Also, the U.N. Security Council's emergency meeting today over a growing war in the Middle East that's not in Iran. Plus, how a new pill could become a game changer for multiple kinds of cancer, why artists are now bail...

We're talking to each other less — literally saying fewer words out loud each day. New research shows this shift started even before the pandemic. Dr. Valeria Pfeifer explains what the data reveals, why small everyday conversations may matter more than we realize, and how this could connect to loneliness, trust, and polarization. Then, communication expert Matt Abrahams from Stanford shares practi...

The news to know for Friday, May 29, 2026! We'll tell you about a possible breakthrough in Iran peace talks. And how Pentagon officials say American service members' phones could be putting them in danger. Also, the first inflation report since the Federal Reserve's leadership change. Plus, President Trump's portrait could end up on Americans' money, why the company behind Claude is now worth more...

The news to know for Thursday, May 28, 2026! We'll tell you what a new report found about America's weapons stockpiles during the Iran War. And why protests are happening both inside and outside an ICE facility. Also, the unusual plan to keep potential Ebola cases from reaching the U.S. Plus, the moment former First Lady Jill Biden worried her husband was having a stroke, the way A.I. is now spend...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 27, 2026! We'll tell you about another Republican race that seems to have been shaped by President Trump, and why this one is making some GOP leaders nervous. Also, the White House's new plan to crack down on leaks to the media. And there's another dangerous hazmat situation, this time in Washington State. Plus, a historic heat wave impacting popular summer trav...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 26, 2026! What to know about new U.S. strikes on Iran, even as officials say they're closing in on a deal to end the war. Also, we'll tell you where Ebola screenings in the U.S. will begin as a worsening epidemic overseas raises questions ahead of the World Cup. And powerful storms could impact the country all week. Plus, the issue Pope Leo is making a defining fo...

When no other treatment made a meaningful difference for his severe PTSD, Marine Corps veteran Scott Rush turned to a promising, yet unconventional, option: MDMA-assisted therapy. We first spoke with him five years ago after he took part in a study using the psychedelic drug, so on this Memorial Day weekend, we're checking back in to hear how he's doing now, and why he says that experience changed...

The news to know for Friday, May 22, 2026! We'll tell you about President Trump facing new backlash — this time from his own party. And how Democrats, trying to figure out what went wrong in 2024, are now also in the middle of a political fight with other Dems. Plus: the biggest event to honor fallen service members during this Memorial Day weekend, the deal social media companies are making with...

The news to know for Thursday, May 21, 2026! What to know about landmark criminal charges against the former president of Cuba, and why the U.S. is now taking action over something that happened decades ago. Also, a bipartisan effort to address American housing costs. And another key health task force getting an overhaul. Plus: the Memorial Day weekend travel forecast, the new policy limiting how...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 20, 2026! We're talking about the latest deadline to either end the Iran war — or escalate it. And the new deal for the U.S. government to clear all past tax audits involving pretty much every Trump family member. Also, wildfires, tornadoes, and record-breaking heat all impacting Americans this week. And the rare order to now forcibly quarantine passengers who w...