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President Trump announced a deal with Hamas as conflict in the Middle East escalates.  The president threatens to pull his nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General, amid GOP revolt.  The father of the Georgia school shooter is sentenced to 15 years in prison. Europe threatens a World Cup boycott over $20 billion FIFA plan.  Plus, a kitten gets DIY wheelchair. Learn more about...

We start with the latest country to be pulled into the widening US-Iran conflict. The first parent of a school shooter to be convicted of murder has been sentenced. FIFA’s controversial plan to privatize the World Cup is hitting an abrupt roadblock. Another Republican senator is throwing Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation into further dou...

President Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general is in trouble. We have some new economic data to discuss. A new CNN poll shows that as of now, Democrats have an edge heading into the midterms. A missile apparently launched by Russia lands inside Poland. And the cyclosporiasis outbreak takes a bite out of Taco Bell sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US launches more strikes in Iran after President Trump’s retaliation vow. Dr. Anthony Fauci declines to answer questions over 100 times.  The Fed holds interest rates steady, as three officials dissent. BTS pulls out of the Grammys after Asian pop category was added.  Plus, the Green Bay Packers continue bike-riding tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

We start with a divided Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates and how Wall Street is reacting. Dr. Anthony Fauci could be in trouble after repeatedly pleading the Fifth. A key Republican holdout is threatening to tank Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general tomorrow. We’ll hear another round of emotional testimony in a Massachusetts mom’s triple-murder trial. Plus, the soccer world i...

Dr. Anthony Fauci was subpoenaed to testify on Capitol Hill to answer questions about the Covid-19 pandemic — but he’s keeping quiet. As President Donald Trump promises to retaliate against Iran, questions remain about US weapons stockpiles. Meanwhile, a new CNN poll is full of warning signs for Trump and his priorities. Wildfires continue to scorch Western Europe, and more countries could be in t...

A “surprise” attack by Iran triggers rare US-Saudi strikes.  The Georgia school shooter gets life in prison without parole.  Todd Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP Senators raise doubts. An unusually strong storm threatens the northeast with flash floods. Plus,  the World's longest continuous river race is underway on the Missouri River.  Learn more about your ad choices....

We start with key highlights of President Donald Trump’s eulogy for longtime GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham. The fate of a teenage school shooter in Georgia has been sealed. Extreme weather conditions are fueling devastating wildfires in France and Spain. Florida is carrying out a rare double execution in a single day. Plus, an urgent warning to parents about toddler food in the US. Learn more about your...

Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sit down with President Donald Trump for separate high-stakes meetings. The US Geological Survey says southern Japan was rocked by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake. The northeastern US is on high alert for flooding today. Retailers are staying away from produce coming from part of Central Mexico – we'll tell you why. And...

Ukrainian President Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Trump today and all will attend Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.  A tornado rips roofs off homes and flips cars in Wisconsin. Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband will be back on the stand today in her murder trial. According to the FAA, seats on hundreds of 737 Max jets must be reinstalled.  Plu...

US strikes on Iran are on hold for now, but President Donald Trump has a warning for Tehran. We have new developments on a deadly shooting at a Seattle food festival. The convicted killer in the University of Idaho student murders is seeking to make a legal move from prison. We’ll tell you where storm threats are ramping up in parts of the US. Plus...

Massive fires are displacing thousands in Spain and France. One suspect is still on the loose after a mass shooting rocks Seattle. Thousands are fighting to retain Temporary Protected Status after a major Supreme Court ruling. The Trump administration is demanding hospitals share emergency room records. And a US-Russian space crew arrives back on Earth after an eight-month...

Three people have been killed, several hurt in a Seattle food festival shooting. According to sources: Vice President Vance and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Dan Caine have raised concerns about the war with Iran. The murder trial begins for a mom who strangled her three kids. A “Mouthpad” turns your tongue into a cursor.   Plus, "Little Free Blockbusters" pop up around US.  Lear...

This midterm season, one issue has become something of a litmus test for Democratic candidates: support for Israel. However, some Jewish progressives fear the fine line between policy disagreements and antisemitism is starting to fray, leaving some to ask: should Jewish candidates should even try to run for president?  For more: As Israel becomes Democratic litmu...

This commercial airline pilot has a second career leaves passengers smiling after they land. Happy hour at one assisted living facility was on the rocks until this octogenarian stepped in. As CNN Heroes celebrates 20 years, we revisit a 2012 Hero who turned sports into a path to recovery. The winners of the “world coolest marathon” share what it takes to run at the top of the globe....

Measles is making a historic comeback in the US. Israel is preparing for a large-scale military operation in the West Bank. We’ll tell you which state secured the coveted first-in-the-nation spot for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. A rescheduled press dinner takes place tonight months after a shooting. Plus, an NBA superstar reveals his n...

The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs on dozens of America’s trading partners. Families of victims in a Georgia school shooting address the suspect in court. Cases linked to the massive cyclospora outbreak expand to more states - we'll tell you where. CNN is on board a Philippine vessel as Chinese ships blast it with water...

President Trump says that Iran is “not ready” for a deal after 13 nights of strikes. The gunman who killed a Minnesota lawmaker gets two life terms, plus 40 years.  The Department of Justice withdraws subpoenas against New York Times reporters. A new study shows a growing number of gig workers rely on public assistance.  Plus, two Beluga whales get new homes. Learn more about your ad cho...

President Trump weighs in on the chances of renewed peace talks with Iran amid escalating strikes. The Justice Department is dropping subpoenas against three New York Times reporters – we have details. The FDA is reviewing certain rules around controversial peptides – we'll break down today’s vote. The man who shot and killed a Minnesota lawmaker has been sentenced. Plus, how the affordability cri...

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim to have struck two oil tankers in the Red Sea, potentially opening a new front in the US-Iran war. President Donald Trump adds a new condition to an already controversial nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. Outraged protesters take to the streets in Madison, Wisconsin after a deadly police shooting. The EU has hit Google with&...

The war with Iran widens as Houthis target ships in the Red Sea.  Tropical storm Bertha fuels a serious threat to the East Coast. The Secret Service is investigating one of their own for a suspected leak surrounding Vice President Vance’s travel plans. A Florida teen drops their addiction case against Meta.  Plus, the New Bedford Whaling Museum turns a bad review into merch.  Learn...

We start with exclusive CNN reporting about warnings from a DHS official that could have avoided the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s trial date has been defined. We have more details on how an AI model broke into a company’s system – we tell you what it did. Tropical storm Bertha has made landfall, we give you the forecast. Plus, Elon Musk is chal...

Two US officials and a source familiar with the matter tell CNN that President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia – how will it impact the Middle East? A French model recruiter who arranged for the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to meet multiple models was found dead in his home near Paris. Ben Crump announced independent autopsy findings in the death of Mississippi teen...

Tense hearings on Capitol Hill as the Pentagon asks for billions more in war spending. Storms bring historic flooding and tornadoes across multiple states.  The wreckage of a Pan Am airplane has been found 74 years after a deadly crash. House Speaker Johnson is on board with banning lawmakers from dating staffers.  Plus, an Australian lawmaker loses it on his dog during a live inter...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is making his case for more funding for the Iran war to Congress. An advisor to President Donald Trump has faced a legal setback in connection to the January 6th attack on the Capitol. France has become the first country in the EU to ban social media for children. The preliminary hearing for a popular singer accused of killing a teenage girl is underway. Plus, what p...