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We begin with the first batch of documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that included a letter bearing President Donald Trump’s name. Trump hints at expanding his federal crime crackdown. France’s government is plunging the country into a new political crisis. We’ll explain the incident behind travel disruptions at London’s Heathrow airport. Plus, new changes for Amazon Prime members. Learn more...

President Donald Trump faced another legal setback in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case. We have updates on Supreme Court cases involving ICE patrols in Southern California and Trump’s FTC firings. A huge demonstration in Nepal against the government’s social media ban turned deadly. Plus, Howard Stern responds to rumors about his future with SiriusXM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

President Donald Trump said he could punish Russia soon for lack of progress on a peace deal in Ukraine. Chicago braces for a federal crime crackdown, while the Trump administration threatens a new wave of ICE raids. A Ukrainian refugee has been stabbed to death on a train in North Carolina. Pig kidney transplants for humans take a big step forward. Plus, “God’s influencer” officially becomes a sa...

Chicago and other sanctuary cities are bracing for ICE raids this week. Meanwhile, South Korea’s top diplomat is heading to Washington DC, following the Hyundai factory raid in Georgia. Israels military is “encircling” areas of the occupied West Bank, after today’s deadly shooting in Jerusalem. The man accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump is set to stand trial. And, the four-year man h...

At least five people have been killed in what Israeli police are characterizing as a terrorist attack. Trump administration is launching an ICE enforcement surge in Massachusetts. Russia has hit a Ukrainian Government building in Kyiv for the first time, in it's largest aerial attack of the war so far. Japan’s prime minister has resigned. And, Australia’s infamous mushroom murderer has been senten...

As President Donald Trump threatens to send National Guard troops into other cities to fight crime, troops from at least six GOP-led states continue to patrol Washington, DC. We hear why the unorthodox mission is weighing on some guard members and their families back home.  Guest: Isabelle Khurshudyan, CNN Senior Enterprise Reporter/Writer  ---  Host: David Rind  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Edit...

We start with a back-to-school tradition that might make you want to kiss your mom. Kids with chronic illnesses took charge on a special day, thanks to 16 different law enforcement agencies. This nonprofit helps thousands of injured and neglected animals find forever homes.  A teen gets the quinceañera of a lifetime, with a little help from the internet.  Plus, the celebrity engagement of the summ...

We begin with Washington’s latest effort to combat drug cartels. We have details on Florida’s newest immigration detention facility. A proposed gun ban from the DOJ is hitting a sour note with the NRA. How an unsuccessful Navy SEAL mission reportedly led to the deaths of North Korean civilians. Plus, some foreign diplomats could face new restrictions during a UN meeting in New York later this mont...

The latest snapshot of the economy has President Donald Trump pointing the finger. Some airlines are thrilled about this compensation requirement for passengers going away. The Trump administration may be trying to clear New York’s mayoral field against a Democratic frontrunner. Thailand’s leadership changes hands as the country’s political crisis continues. And, the coverage changes at the center...

The second longest-ever period of job growth on record is toast – we'll explain why. Hundreds are detained after a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Russian President Vladimir Putin says Western troops would be ‘legitimate targets’ if they are in Ukraine. President Trump wants to change the name of Department of Defense. And Tesla is proposing a pay package that would make El...

We have the numbers from the much-anticipated August jobs report. Hamas has released a hostage video aimed at swaying Israel’s public opinion over the assault in Gaza City. After Robert F Kennedy Jr’s chaotic hearing yesterday, Democrats are seeking to interview the CDC director he fired. We explain why the Trump administration is suing Boston’s mayor. Plus, the verdict in the murder case of a wom...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s performance at a heated congressional hearing yesterday has drawn mixed reactions from Republicans. President Donald Trump has put the onus on Europe to help end the war in Ukraine. Texas lawmakers have approved a law which could have damaging implications for abortion rights. Trump is set to change the name of the Defense Department. Plus, an American made the US Open fina...

The second longest-ever period of job growth on record is toast – we'll explain why. Hundreds are detained after a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Russian President Vladimir Putin says Western troops would be ‘legitimate targets’ if they are in Ukraine. President Trump wants to change the name of Department of Defense. And Tesla is proposing a pay package that would make El...

Tense exchanges erupted during a contentious Senate hearing with the Health and Human Services secretary. The Trump administration’s fight against the rights of transgender Americans took another turn. We have the latest in a string of administrative departures at some US colleges. Rescue teams are struggling to reach Afghanistan earthquake victims. Plus, new developments on the push to end the wa...

The nation’s capital is taking legal actions against President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops. We’ll tell you why your health insurance could cost more next year. Two world leaders have had their first formal sit-down in six years. Four former Milwaukee hotel workers charged in a dogpile death learn their fate. Plus, what researchers discovered about the impact of artificial sw...

Senators have tough questions for Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr and Trump’s pick to fill a vacant seat on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors. President Donald Trump pledged to cut electricity prices – but they’re going in the opposite direction. Fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. And, we’ll tell you why the European Union is picking a fight...

President Donald Trump is set to speak with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky today. Hamas has responded to Trump's call to release all the hostages. If Trump loses a Supreme Court appeal on his tariffs, he may owe American businesses over $200 billion. NYC mayor Eric Adams has denied reports he’s been offered a role in the Trump administration. Plus, we have a preview of the NFL's seas...

We have the latest on Harvard University’s legal victory over the Trump administration. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set for a grilling at a Senate hearing today. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced an aggressive new policy to stop illegal drug imports. There are more details about the suspect involved in the murder of an 11-year-old boy after a doorbell prank. Plus, two right-l...

We start with a blow to the Trump administration in its funding fight with Harvard University. Republicans are at odds over a push to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. We have an update on peace talks between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders. We’ll tell you what’s happening to vaccine requirements in Florida. Plus, details on a tragic accident at a tourist attraction in Portugal. Learn more ab...

We start with takeaways from a group of Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors who spoke publicly for the first time today. Congressional Democrats and Republicans weighed in President Donald Trump’s crackdowns. We’ll tell you about a rare hot-mic moment between three world leaders. A judge has ruled on whether to admit DNA evidence in a case against a suspected serial killer. Plus, the world’s largest i...

Russia's leader is responding to President Donald Trump's conspiring claim. Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors are appealing to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Calls for HHS Secretary RFK Jr. to step down are growing. A fast-moving wildfire in California has left a trail of destruction. Plus, the new trend that's emerging in the job market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We explain why China’s military parade is a show of defiance against President Donald Trump’s America. A US strike on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs has killed at least 11 people. Thousands of Epstein-related files have been released but lawmakers are saying it’s nowhere near enough. There’s been a key ruling on Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act. Plus, the outcome of Google’s antitrust case....

We start with a major escalation by the Trump administration against drug cartels. President Donald Trump’s campaign promise for overtime pay comes with a caveat. The Energy Department’s climate report is drawing pushback from scientists. The fate of Brazil’s former president hangs in the balance in his election conspiracy trial. Plus, details on the changes this iconic merger is making and why. L...

Some Illinois leaders are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s crackdown plans. We have details on Trump’s announcement related to the Defense Department. OpenAI is managing how its AI chatbot responds to teen users. Authorities gave an update on the latest case of a doorbell prank gone wrong. Plus, North Korea’s leader makes a landmark visit in traditional style. Learn more about your ad...

A federal judge has ruled on President Donald Trump’s military deployment in LA over the summer. Congress has returned from its summer recess to a jam-packed and politically bruising schedule. We explain why Israel's planned annexation of the West Bank is being called a retaliatory move. Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders are appealing for international aid after a tragic earthquake. Plus, we reveal th...