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US officials say Ukraine is ready to move forward to end the war as high stakes meetings start this week in Saudi Arabia. Investors haven’t reacted well to President Donald Trump’s Fox News interview. Authorities are investigating how wildfires started in two states on the east coast. The Health and Human Services Department wants the CDC to study vaccines and autism. Plus, we’ll tell you who Bill...

The House and Senate are once again heading towards a funding deadline. Iran, China and Russia have kicked off their annual joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman. Tariffs could go up as cracks are starting to show in the US economy. We’ll take a closer look at the new leader of Canada’s ruling party, Mark Carney. Plus, a NASCAR driver has achieved something no-one has done for seven years. Lea...

Canada’s ruling party has a new leader and he’s already vowing to fight the US. President Donald Trump says he expects “big things” from talks with Ukraine and Russia this week. Syrian government loyalists have been accused of executing hundreds of people. Immigration agents have arrested a Palestinian activist who helped lead student protests at Colombia University. Plus, we’ll bring you the late...

Democrats continue to struggle with being an effective opposition party in a Washington under full Republican control. Ahead of a looming government shutdown, we hear from one lawmaker who thinks they’re “getting there.” Will voters buy it? Guest: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

We’re celebrating International Women’s Day with five stories about women making a difference around the globe. Pumpspotting helps breastfeeding moms connect virtually and physically. Artists in this market have been doing better than men at auctions. A woman-led tribe is on a mission to protect salmon and the rivers they live in. This network’s helping to close the gender gap in venture capital. ...

We start with updates on the tariff fight between the US, Canada and Mexico. Ukraine and the US are due to meet in Saudi Arabia next week after the “most intense” preparations. Trump has spoken at the first ever cryptocurrency summit at the White House. There’s a major update in the investigation into to the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. Plus, the surprising artists on Ki...

We begin with President Donald Trump’s latest comments on tariffs and the economy. Meanwhile, Trump has threatened new sanctions on Russia after Moscow’s continued bombardment of Ukraine. The US may be closing nearly a dozen consulates around the world. Violence has broken out in Syria with dozens killed. Plus, we’ll tell you how consumers are planning to boycott Amazon. Learn more about your ad c...

We’ll start with a look at what the latest jobs report says about Donald Trump’s first full month in office. The President says he’s written to Iran’s leader about making a nuclear deal. The future of the Education Department is raising concerns about student debt. Russia is making some big gains in its war against Ukraine. Plus, we’ll tell you which Democrat governor has strayed from the party’s...

We’ll bring you the latest jobs numbers and what they tell us. President Donald Trump says cabinet members are in charge of their own staffing, not Elon Musk. Ukraine is calling for a ceasefire after a night of strikes. For the first time in 15 years, a man is set to be executed by firing squad in the US. Plus, a “really huge” unexploded bomb from World War II has caused travel headaches. Learn mo...

After a chaotic week of tariff announcements, Canadians are protesting in their own ways. A second SpaceX Starship has exploded and grounded flights. Pope Francis has addressed his supporters in a breathless audio message. We'll tell you who is buying Walgreens. Plus, President Donald Trump is creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

We start with the latest on President Donald Trump’s tariff walkdown and how it’s affected Wall Street. Trump has announced biweekly Cabinet meetings with Elon Musk to make cuts more precise. A federal watchdog fired by Trump has backed down from his appeal. A lack of rain in Texas has worsened drought conditions and increased risk of wildfires. Plus, we tell you why Tesla shares have dropped so h...

We start with the news that President Donald Trump has delayed tariffs on Mexico. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has met with EU leaders to discuss security funding. Trump’s FDA pick was questioned today about seed oils, food dyes and abortion medication. George Floyd’s brother has spoken about calls to pardon Derek Chauvin. Plus, we celebrate the music of pioneering jazz legend Roy Ayers....

New data shows a recession level spike in lay-offs last month. We’ll give you the latest changes to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, as he faces accusations of “destroying” the world order by a Ukrainian Ambassador. House Republicans have voted to censure Democratic Rep. Al Green. The US government will stop sharing air quality data, worrying scientists. Plus, there’s concern that the US might no...

We’ll tell you what we know so far about President Donald Trump’s plans to dismantle the Education Department. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is set to talk tariffs with Trump. Russia is taking French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments on expanding its nuclear protection as a direct threat. A new artificial intelligence model has just dropped. Plus, the reason why a single chip has such a...

Mexican and Canadian automakers have been given a temporary reprieve from US tariffs, as the White House opens the door for other potential carveouts. President Donald Trump has given what he says is his last warning to Hamas to release hostages. EU leaders are meeting to come up with a peace plan for Ukraine. Millions of people are under fire warnings from western Texas to central New Mexico. Plu...

We start with President Donald Trump’s decision to delay tariffs on automakers. There’s a more positive tone to relations between the US and Ukraine. We'll tell you what happened at Elon Musk’s long lunch with Republican senators. A suspect in the Kabul airport bombing was in court today. Plus, there’s going to be a musical twist to the 2026 Men’s Soccer World Cup final in the US. Learn more about...

We start with details of President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s "constructive" conversation about tarrifs. The US has rejected a plan endorsed by Arab leaders for restructuring Gaza. Four mayors of "sanctuary cities" tell Congress about their approaches on immigration. We'll tell you why American businesses are nervous to hire more people. Plus, a US state has opened a...

President Donald Trump and Canada’s prime minister are slated to speak today about a potential compromise on tariffs. The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's request to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid frozen. The US has paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine, but that might not last long. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is focusing on unconventional treatments for measl...

Voters have had their say on President Donald Trump’s record long address to Congress last night. Trump could announce a trade deal today with Canada and Mexico. The IRS is considering plans to halve its workforce. Authorities have given an update about Gene Hackman’s mysterious death. Plus, we’ll tell you which major store is facing a 40-day boycott over its shift away from DEI. Learn more about...

We’ll bring you some of the key moments from President Donald Trump’s record address to Congress. Democrats ignored party instructions by making their feelings known. At least two people have died as a mammoth storm continues to pummel parts of the US. Trump says a “top terrorist” has been apprehended. Plus, LeBron James adds another historic record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

President Donald Trump is expected to make the case for his sweeping domestic and foreign policy plans during his first address to Congress tonight. We breakdown what a trade war could mean for Americans. A judge thwarted the Trump administration's attempt to fire the chairwoman of a critical agency. The president of the Palestinian Authority has pledged elections for the first time in nearly two...

We start with Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on goods imported from the US. Ukraine's president offered a potential ceasefire agreement with Russia in his appeal to President Donald Trump. Arab leaders are ironing out a counterproposal to Trump's postwar Gaza plan. Millions of federal workers describe their return to offices as "messy." Plus, we'll tell you which types of videos will no longer be on...

Mexico is promising to join Canada and China to retaliate against President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Ukraine's President says he’s ready to negotiate peace. Four people have been charged with allegedly operating "one of the largest human smuggling rings" in the US. A storm knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people in two states. Plus, we’ll tell you where people can order a dri...

President Donald Trump is pausing US aid for Ukraine, we’ll hear what the impact could be. American consumers and business could pay a hefty price for Trump’s tariffs. Israel is considering cutting off electricity and water to Gaza. Mexico wants to be able to sue American gunmakers. Plus, officers have been charged for allegedly staging “gladiator fights” at a juvenile detention facility. Learn mo...

Sweeping US tariffs are now in effect for goods from Mexico and Canada. President Donald Trump has frozen all military aid for Ukraine. He’s expected to mention that and other moves he's made in his first weeks back in office during his address to Congress tonight. Democrats have blocked a Republican-led bill on transgender sports. Plus, severe weather is putting Mardi Gras celebrations at risk. L...