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President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are on the phone. Trump has warned companies against raising prices because of the global trade war. Week 2 of the federal criminal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs begins. A new law is being signed today to help victims of deepfake images. Plus, New Jersey’s trains are about to get back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts bill has cleared a key hurdle. Former President Joe Biden and his family are reviewing treatment options for his prostate cancer diagnosis. Severe storms and tornados are set to hit parts of the US today. Police have identified the suspect from the Palm Springs fertility clinic explosion. Plus, a manhunt is underway in New Orleans for seven escaped prisoners....

President Donald Trump is set to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin today. Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Israel has launched a major ground offensive in Gaza, alongside deadly airstrikes. There’s an update on how a Mexican ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. Plus, what Pope Leo XIV said in his first mass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

The US and China have agreed to drastically walk back their trade war – for now. But will consumers feel the pain anyway? The co-founder of a baby products company tells us why he isn’t afraid to talk to his customers about tariffs. Guest: Michael Wieder, Lalo co-founder Have a question about the news? Have a story you think we should cover? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choice...

A woman who hadn’t used CPR in 40 years didn’t hesitate when it mattered most. In Staten Island, a deli manager is giving kids with good grades way more than sugar highs. A newer organ transplant approach could mean less pain, quicker recovery and more donors. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes us inside the labs and the lives reshaped by cutting-edge transplant science.  The FDA just greenlit a test th...

The Supreme Court has delivered a blow to the Trump administration’s immigration agenda. The US lost its last perfect credit rating, while consumer confidence has plummeted amid President Donald Trump’s tariff war. Cassie Ventura’s has finished testifying in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal criminal. We’ll tell you where the Midwestern storms are headed. Plus, how ten inmates broke out of a New Orleans...

European leaders have condemned Russia’s peace demands after talks in Istanbul. Trump says he wants to do a ‘good job’ to help the situation in Gaza. Several GOP hardliners have voted against Trump's bill. We reveal how Sean 'Diddy' Combs' defense team are cross-examining Cassie Ventura. Plus, why Musk’s AI bot drew condemnation this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

President Donald Trump has given 150 countries weeks to make a deal with the US or face more tariffs. Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a prisoner swap, but not a ceasefire. The eastern US is under threat from strong tornadoes. We’ll tell you what a veteran air traffic controller has to say about those Newark airport outages. Plus, a female artist has broken a sale record. Learn more about your ad...

Russia and Ukraine have sat down for their first talks since 2022, but hopes aren’t high. A New Jersey Transit strike means rail commuters are being encouraged to work from home. There are concerns about an American aid organization making promises for Gaza. We’ll tell you why NYU is withholding a student’s diploma after his commencement speech. And, one of America’s biggest companies is having a...

President Donald Trump is wrapping up his trip to the Middle East. New York commuters are facing chaos as New Jersey Transit workers go on strike over pay. Ukraine and Russia are once again meant to be meeting in Turkey. The FBI has broken up a “sextortion” ring that allegedly targeted thousands of minors around the world. Plus, Chris Brown is facing criminal charges in the UK. Learn more about yo...

We start with key moments from the Supreme Court’s hearing on President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order. Israel is ramping up strikes in Gaza, killing dozens. Another state is banning fluoride in public drinking water. We’ll tell you where dangerous storms are developing in the US. Plus, the custom therapy that’s helping a desperately ill baby thrive. Learn more about your ad choices....

Russia’s president isn’t the only person who’s not attending Ukraine-Russia peace talks. A Wisconsin judge faces prison time for helping a man evade immigration agents. The defense is cross-examining Cassie Ventura in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial. The Atlantic Ocean has a toxic seaweed problem. And, we'll tell you where this popular US baby name is banned. Learn more about your ad ch...

The Supreme Court is listening to arguments over part of President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship. Trump says that the US is getting “very close” to a possible nuclear deal with Iran. New inflation figures are out, while Walmart announces price hikes because of tariffs. FEMA says it's not ready for the upcoming hurricane season. And, a mom is accused of buying ammunition for her...

There’s more uncertainty over who, if anyone, will go to peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey today. President Donald Trump has suggested that India has offered a "no tariff" trade deal with the US. We’ll tell you why global oil prices have fallen. CNN’s Jake Tapper’s new book reveals more details about former President Joe Biden’s physical and mental capacity in his final years in off...

President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship is going to the Supreme Court today. It’s still unclear who will be at today's scheduled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. Trump is heading to the United Arab Emirates for the final leg of his Middle East tour. Americans are changing their spending habits because of economic uncertainty. And, a Michigan man has been arrest...

On day three of Diddy’s federal criminal trial, Cassie Ventura wrapped up her harrowing testimony — and the effects were immediate. Her words, and the disturbing details of Diddy’s alleged abuse and so-called “freak offs," will have a big impact on the defense's strategy when they cross examine her tomorrow. In the latest episode of CNN's new Trial by Jury podcast, Laura Coates breaks down what it...

We start with the latest on President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts package. House lawmakers pressed RFK Jr. on vaccinations during his congressional hearing. We have key takeaways from Cassie Ventura’s second day on the stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial. We have an update on another high-profile student detained by immigration authorities. Plus, Major League Baseball’s historic d...

We start with the potential impact of US and China’s tariff de-escalation on America’s ports. The nation could be at risk of rolling back on progress made with drug overdose deaths. We’ll tell you about the latest shakeup within the Trump administration. Dangerous flash flooding forced search and rescue operations in multiple states. Plus, a rock climber’s dramatic survival story. Learn more about...

President Donald Trump received a lavish welcome in Qatar and the two countries have already announced a deal. The UN is calling for the end of Israel’s blockade on Gaza. A portion of Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package is a step closer to a full floor vote. The US is pausing the transport of some livestock, to curb the spread of a flesh-burrowing larva. And, there’s been another crypto...

President Donald Trump has touched down in Qatar after a meeting with Syria’s leader earlier today. The FAA is meeting with airlines to talk about reducing flights at Newark Liberty International Airport. Texas is experiencing extreme heat as another state deals with flooding. Europe is targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” with new sanctions. Plus, a US city gets its first Black mayor. Learn more abo...

The agreement to roll-back tariffs between China and the US starts today, but you’re still likely pay more for some goods. President Donald Trump has met with the leader of Syria. The Menendez brothers have been resentenced over their parents' murders. Cassie Ventura is expected to testify again today. Plus, an item on your shopping list is finally dropping in price. Learn more about your ad choic...

We’ll break down President Donald Trump’s first day of his trip to the Middle East. Israel has targeted Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar in a hospital strike in Gaza. Some controversial proposals have been revealed in the House GOP’s tax bills. Cassie Ventura’s testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial continues in the courtroom. Plus, Google has a solution for text scams. Learn more about your ad choice...

President Donald Trump has revealed where the US stands in the Middle East. The Trump administration has announced more funding cuts to Harvard. Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky has said what he wants out of a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin on Thursday. Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura is testifying in his criminal trial. Plus, Texas will hit triple digit temperatures this wee...

Inflation cooled unexpectedly last month, and US tariff revenue surged. President Donald Trump has signed several new agreements with Saudi Arabia. A report says one in five people are facing starvation in Gaza. A new book sheds some light on former President Joe Biden’s health and physical abilities during his last months in office. Plus, Kim Kardashian took the stand in the Paris robbery trial....

The latest inflation figures for April are not what economists expected. President Donald Trump is looking for US investment as part of his trip to Saudi Arabia. There are concerns about how safe it is to fly at Newark Liberty International Airport, despite reassurances. A former president has won a mayoral election even though he’s being detained in another country. Plus, the Menendez brothers ha...