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The FAA indefinitely closed helicopter routes near Reagan National Airport, as investigations into the cause of Wednesday's deadly crash continue. President Donald Trump say tariffs are coming this weekend – we’ll tell you what you need to know. The Trump administration is meeting with Venezuela’s president today. A huge list of famous faces performed in LA last night for a good cause. Plus, all e...

There are questions about whether the helicopter that was involved in Wednesday’s crash with a passenger plane was flying in its approved path. An American Israeli hostage is one of three men expected to be released tomorrow. FBI leader have been told to resign, retire or be fired by Monday. A Baltimore Ravens player is denying sexual misconduct allegations. Plus, figure skating legend Dick Button...

Flight data and voice recorders have been recovered from the downed passenger plane involved in Wednesday’s deadly crash. President Donald Trump says tomorrow a 25% tariff will be introduced for two of the largest exporters to the US. Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza to find nothing but rubble. An appeals court has made a decision about a federal law banning firearm sales to young adult...

We start with new developments on the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter in the Washington, DC area. Some of President Donald Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks could face a difficult confirmation path. Chinese startup DeepSeek could mark a turning point for Silicon Valley on artificial intelligence. The Trump administration hit pause on the CDC’s bird flu stud...

Three of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks went on the defensive today in pivotal confirmation hearings. Trump quickly politicized a deadly plane collision in the Washington, DC area. Displaced Palestinians fear drastic effects of Israel’s ban on a UN agency in Gaza. We have key takeaways from the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rate cuts for now. And, we’ll break down the impact...

More details are emerging about the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and a US army helicopter over the Potomac River. Some of President Donald Trump’s more controversial cabinet and administration picks are facing Senate confirmation hearings today. A new report shows that 2024 was a pretty solid year for the US economy. We’ll fill you in on Trump’s latest executive orders. Plus, Bo...

Officials say they’re not expecting to find any survivors after an American Airlines plane and military helicopter crashed midair. Israel is delaying the release of Palestinian prisoners after eight hostages were freed. It’s FBI Director hopeful Kash Patel’s turn in the hot seat as Senate confirmation hearings continue. A father has killed his daughter over her TikTok content. Plus, Chili’s had a...

A passenger plane carrying more than 60 people and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter have collided midair. Investigators are working to find out what happened, as search and rescue workers pull bodies from the Potomac River. Eight hostages being held in Gaza are being released today. President Donald Trump has told the US Naval base at Guantanamo Bay to prepare to house 30,000 migrants. Plus, Harry...

President Donald Trump has signed a law requiring the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes. The third round of hostage exchanges between Israel and Gaza is expected to take place tomorrow. Former New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced after being convicted of bribery and corruption. Harvey Weinstein wants his #MeToo retrial to take place as soon as...

The White House has rescinded an executive order that had many worried. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to walk back his history of vaccine skepticism in a hearing. The Justice Department has taken one of the last steps required to unwind the criminal cases against Trump. Plus, your Starbucks menu may soon look different. Learn more about your...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing tough questions at his Senate confirmation hearing. There’s still confusion about the status of federal grants. Israel announces how many hostages will be released from Gaza tomorrow. Mexico has responded after Trump and Google changed the US name for the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, bees are apparently more resilient than we thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to face tough questions from both Democrat and Republican senators at his confirmation hearing today. The Federal Reserve looks like it will pause interest rate cuts, despite pressure from President Donald Trump. Colombia says none of the deportees they’ve received from the US are criminals. America's report card isn't looking good. And people around the world are...

Humanitarian officials say people could die after the White House suspended foreign aid. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is being sued over its ban on transgender Americans serving in the military. We’ll tell you why some federal workers are being offered buyouts. At least 14 people have been killed in a crowd crush at a religious festival. Plus, a passenger plane has caught fire in South Kore...

President Donald Trump’s plan to freeze federal grants and loans is on hold for now. We have the latest on Trump’s immigration crackdown across the US. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s cousin has a warning for senators ahead of his confirmation hearing. Senate Democrats blocked a bill that would sanction International Criminal Court officials. Plus, the latest development in search to find JonBenét Ramsey’...

We start with a proposed rule that could impact parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools. House Republicans are on a retreat to discuss President Donald Trump’s agenda. Violence erupts in the Democratic Republic of Congo as rebels move into a key city. We’ll share the latest sign of warming relations between two of the world’s most populous countries. And, McCormick has a "swicy" pred...

An immigration advocacy group contextualizes the number of migrant arrests and deportations that have happened recently. A new poll shows the US is deeply divided on public health ahead of RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearings. President Donald Trump said he wants to “clean out” the Gaza strip. We’ll break down the latest in the legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Plus, an elusive mamma...

The White House is ordering a pause on federal grants and loans from 5pm eastern time. DeepSeek sent shockwaves through the US markets, but some analysts have some big questions. Oklahoma’s education board is voting on whether immigration or citizenship status should be declared at enrolment. An NGO is raising the alarm about aid cuts in Afghanistan. Plus, Google Maps is going ahead with a controv...

President Donald Trump is following through on his promises of retribution. A new report is accusing Israel of putting pregnant women and girls in danger in Gaza. Trump says Microsoft is in talks to buy TikTok. Workers at a Whole Foods store have voted on whether to start the chain’s first union. Plus, residents impacted by the LA wildfires can finally return to what’s left of their homes. Learn m...

The DOJ fired officials who’ve prosecuted President Donald Trump the same day it launched a special project looking into January 6th criminal cases. We break down the four executive orders Trump’s expected to sign that could reshape the US military. Israel says some hostages set to be released from Gaza are dead. A law firms released video evidence that claims to show the start of the deadly Eaton...

President Donald Trump’s administration arrested nearly 1,000 people yesterday in a nationwide US immigration crackdown. Guatemala’s receiving migrants from US deportation flights. An earthquake shook parts of New England this morning. The US could get its own Iron Dome soon. Plus, a new study suggests that forming healthy new habits takes a lot longer than we thought. Learn more about your ad cho...

Sources say ICE field offices have been told to arrest 75 migrants a day. We’ll tell you why a Chinese AI company has caused US stocks to drop. President Donald Trump is expected to ban transgender people from joining the army. Starbucks is making some big changes today. Plus, France has been beaten in the Pastry World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As immigration raids intensify, Navajo Nation officials say some Indigenous Americans have been detained and questioned. A winter storm is bringing even more trouble for parts of California recovering from wildfires. World leaders are in Poland to mark 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. We’ll have some advice on how to make this tax season a little easier....

Nearly 1,000 people were arrested yesterday in immigration raids across the US. Colombia says it will now accept US military planes carrying deported migrants. People are returning to their homes in northern Gaza, but for many there’s nothing left. Kia America is recalling 80,000 vehicles. Plus, the Super Bowl 2025 matchup is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Employees in federal diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility offices have been placed on paid leave amid of flurry of actions from the new Trump administration aimed at reshaping the federal workforce. We examine the backlash to DEI in recent years and how it could impact businesses across the country. Guest: Rene Marsh, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Thailand became the first southeast Asian country to recognize marriage equality. How a high school basketball player’s quick thinking on the court saved a life. This start-up makes special backpacks that turn into a reading light for places with no electricity. The Golden State Warriors made a superfan’s day. Plus, a tiny French town just got 10 million euros richer from a man who’d never even vi...