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We start with the details behind President Donald Trump’s meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. We’ll tell you what everyday goods could be impacted by Trump’s latest wave of tariffs. Wildfires in Colorado are growing, sparking evacuations. The White House is targeting another state for redistricting. Plus, we pay tribute to a Latin jazz legend, who died yesterday.  Learn more about...

President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are now in effect. The Kremlin says preparations are underway for a meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. We have more information on the suspected shooter at the Fort Stewart military base. A planned dinner for Trump officials to discuss the Jeffrey Epstein fallout seems to have moved. Plus, this country’s population continues...

We begin with the latest on the suspect who opened fire at the US Army’s Fort Stewart base in Georgia today. We have details on a tech giant’s second major investment in the US. President Donald Trump is growing impatient with Russia’s resistance to his peace efforts with Ukraine. UCLA reveals how much federal research funding it’s at risk of losing over Trump’s antisemitism investigation. Plus, h...

We begin with a mass shooting on a military base in Georgia. President Donald Trump escalated his tariff battle with one of America’s most important trading partners. We’ll tell you about a deadly helicopter crash in Ghana. A retailer beloved by pre-tweens has filed for bankruptcy - again. Plus, an actress best known for her role on “The Walking Dead” has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Russia’s president met with a US official today, while the White House threatens to punish a country by raising tariffs for buying oil from Moscow. The Treasury says tariffs are bringing in record revenue – what will the government do with the money? We take a closer look at the congressional map Texas Republicans are proposing. A disease outbreak in NYC has turned deadly. Plus, it’s not just bask...

We'll tell you why Trump administration officials are meeting for a dinner at Vice President JD Vance’s residence. Wildfires are causing air quality problems across the US as the Southwest bakes under heat alerts. Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorney spoke to CNN about his chances at getting a pardon. A deadly wall of water has devastated a Himalayan village. Plus, we’ll tell you what testing President Do...

The Trump administration is thinking about releasing the transcripts of a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's convicted accomplice. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is escalating his fight with state Democrats. The US and Russia are meeting as a sanctions deadline looms. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has been hit by the worst coral bleaching on record. Plus, the world marks the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima...

We begin with the latest on the Trump administration’s effort to unseal Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s grand jury transcripts. Another attempt to move forward on redistricting in Texas falls short. We’ll explain what new data shows about President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in red and blue states. A tense back-and-forth took place between a Republican lawmaker and his constituen...

A Democratic state is competing against Texas in the redistricting wars. We have details on the latest call between President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart. A weeklong manhunt for a suspect accused of killing four people in Tennessee is over. California firefighters are battling the largest wildfire the state has seen this year. Plus, one hiker is learning the meaning of “paying” atte...

The Trump administration is weighing a decision involving Jeffrey Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The Texas House is set to reconvene, despite the absence of some Democratic lawmakers. President Donald Trump has hinted who might replace a key post, while new data shows how higher tariffs impacted the trade deficit. The US Coast Guard has released its report into the Titan submersible deaths...

We’ll look at what happens next as the standoff between Texas Republican lawmakers and absent Democrats continues. President Donald Trump will be filling two key economic leadership roles soon. Hundreds of wildfires are scorching Canada, and many are out of control. A grand jury has decided not to indict a former Atlanta officer after the death of a church deacon. Plus, a new task force will focus...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to call for a “full conquest” of Gaza. Texas Democrats are refusing to back down after civil arrest warrants were signed. We’ll tell you why the Attorney General wants a grand jury to investigate Obama administration officials. It could get a lot more expensive to visit the US on a business or tourist visa. Plus, the controversial reason a zoo...

Texas Democrats who fled the state are at risk of being arrested amid a redistricting showdown. A Trump official heads to Russia as the deadline for a peace deal draws close. Canadian wildfire smoke is wreaking havoc in parts of the US. We’ll break down the searches for suspects in two separate homicides. Plus, researchers published new findings on the surge in colon cancer diagnoses.  Learn more...

Texas Democrats are making a desperate bid to prevent the GOP’s aggressive redrawing of the state’s congressional map. We’ll tell you what stalled ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas could mean for the war in Gaza. We explain what’s on tap for the most active stretch of the Atlantic hurricane season. United Airlines tells CNN about an incident that took place on a flight shortly after takeoff...

President Donald Trump says a new BLS commissioner will be announced soon. It’s going to be another big week for trade in the US. We’ll tell you how much Tesla's board agreed to pay its CEO. CNN gained rare access to a Taliban-approved, all-girls’ school in Afghanistan. Plus, a House Republican is running for governor in South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Texas House Democrats are trying to stop a new congressional map being passed by leaving the state. One month on, Texas flooding survivors are still waiting for funding. Social Security will stop sending physical checks next month. Another death has been confirmed after part of a mine collapsed in Chile. Plus, tributes are being paid to a popular '80s actor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

The White House is defending a controversial decision from President Donald Trump. We’ll tell you why Texas House Democrats physically left the state yesterday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing more pressure after the release of a propaganda video. Boeing is dealing with its second strike this year. Plus, authorities are searching for a suspect after a bar shooting that left fou...

Climate scientists are sounding the alarm after the Trump administration proposed to repeal a landmark finding that human-caused climate change endangers human health and safety, which has been the basis for several federal rules limiting greenhouse gas pollution. We hear from a former EPA administrator who is worried the move could end up empowering bad actors in the business world.  Guest: Chris...

A pilot surprises his grandmother with the flight of a lifetime. The rivers in this nation are so clean, locals utilize them for their commute. This group helps visually impaired people ride bikes through New York City. Creative writing classes are helping incarcerated people process their pasts and imagine new futures. Plus, this remote surgery didn’t just connect two countries – it could close h...

President Donald Trump makes an abrupt change over weak jobs numbers. Trump escalated his online spat with a Russian official. We have new developments on Republicans’ effort to defund public media. A deadly shooting at a Montana bar is under investigation. Plus, it’s the end of an era for “Sex and the City” fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Markets are rattled by President Donald Trump’s new tariff policy and weak jobs growth. Palestinians say violent scenes erupted at an aid site a Trump official visited today. We have an update on where Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice is now serving her prison sentence. There’s a notable change to a museum exhibit on the American presidency. And, experts are warning of risks associated with a common a...

Key government officials are visiting Gaza to get a "clear understanding" of the humanitarian crisis there. We’ll tell you why President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement might move some countries to make deals with China. Trump’s super PAC has already raised an unprecedented amount this year. Construction on a new lavish White House ballroom has gotten a green light. Plus, an expert weigh...

World leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump’s new sweeping tariff announcement. We’ll have the latest jobs report and what it means for the American economy. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Gaza is being described as a "photo opportunity." There are plans to test Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defense system before the next Presidential election. Plus, we’ll tell you why B...

President Donald Trump announces new tariffs across the world, just hours before his trade deadline. The death toll of Russia’s bombardment of Kyiv yesterday has risen, as Trump plans sanctions. The mid-Atlantic and Northeast have been hit by torrential rain and flooding. The family of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers wants documents on him made public. Plus, a surge of kindergartners are missing...

Key US trading partners are at risk of facing higher tariffs by President Donald Trump’s midnight deadline. We have details on the trip two Trump administration officials are expected to make to Gaza. We’re tracking dangerous storms and flash flooding in the eastern US. Texas lawmakers grilled local officials on the response to deadly flash flooding in the hardest hit county. Plus, details on the...