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President Donald Trump wants to attach strings to federal disaster aid for California. Homebuilders in Los Angeles say undocumented immigrants are central to rebuilding after the wildfires. If you get mail from the IRS this month, it could be a tax rebate. The suspect charged with killing four University of Idaho students in 2022 is asking for key evidence to be thrown out. Plus, we’ll tell you wh...

President Donald Trump’s trip to North Carolina today hasn’t boded well for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Trump’s proposed tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada could send the two countries into recession. We have details on the next hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas. Costco shareholders seem to support the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Plus, we’l...

President Donald Trump is visiting two states devastated by floods and wildfires today, as some residents express their frustration with federal relief efforts. The White House announced that military aircraft have started deportation flights. The Department of Government Efficiency appears to have a new target. A new CNN poll suggests that people’s attitudes towards alcohol are changing. Plus, we...

President Donald Trump is visiting two areas recovering from natural disasters. 23 anti-abortion activists have been pardoned as many more march in Washington DC today. Israel says it won’t leave southern Lebanon by Sunday’s deadline. Getting federal workers back in the office could be more expensive than it sounds. Plus, the public can now visit pandas at the Smithsonian Zoo again. Learn more abo...

There are reports immigration raids and crackdowns have begun. President Donald Trump will visit California today to look at the wildfire damage. Pete Hegseth told a Senate committee he paid a woman $50,000 in a confidentiality agreement. Bodies are being recovered in Gaza and Hamas is set to release more hostages. Plus, Spirit Airlines has some new rules for passengers. Learn more about your ad c...

Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense narrowly advanced to a final confirmation vote. The President pulled the plug on one of the Biden administration’s efforts to address gun violence in America. Much-needed rain could unleash more deadly hazards in fire-ravaged Southern California. We’ll explain why the West Bank is at the center of the Israel military’s latest campaign. Plus, th...

A federal judge has temporarily blocked one of the executive orders included in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The President also tackled a myriad of topics – and made some false claims -- during a speech to world business leaders. The International Criminal Court is going after Taliban leaders for alleged gender-based crimes. We’ll tell you which drug can now be used as a standal...

President Donald Trump has given his first major speech on the world stage since taking office at the World Economic Forum. Thousands of active-duty troops are heading to the southern border, just days after Trump’s national emergency declaration. LA firefighters are battling two new fires. We’ll tell you who has been nominated for an Oscar. Plus, Tina Turner fans will now have another song to enj...

President Donald Trump is working through his campaign promises at breakneck speed. The ex-wife of Defense Secretary hopeful Pete Hegseth has given a new statement to the FBI. Police have found online posts that could shed some light on a Nashville school shooting. Having ADHD could impact your life expectancy. Plus, why some people are struggling to unfollow Trump on social media. Learn more abou...

The GOP-led House has passed a bill to detain undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes. President Donald Trump has pardoned two police officers convicted over the killing of a 20-year-old man. New fires have popped up in LA, as other parts of the country start to recover from this week’s brutal winter storm. Record ocean temperatures have taken a catastrophic toll on one of the world’s gr...

President Donald Trump’s pick for transportation secretary cleared a hurdle in his confirmation process. Police in Nashville say a 17-year-old took his own life after killing a student at Antioch High School. A new fire outbreak in northern Los Angeles County has already burned 5,000 acres. Houthi rebels have released the crew of a cargo ship in the Red Sea after more than a year in captivity. Plu...

After pardoning more than 1,000 Jan. 6 rioters, President Donald Trump may also invite some of them to the White House. The CEO of the world's largest bank is encouraging faith in President Trump’s planned tariffs on Chinese imports. Trump is also using tariff threats to try and get Russia to end its war in Ukraine. The CEO of Walgreens explained why it’s sticking with a policy its customers hate....

President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans are taking shape, while thousands of refugees learn they can’t come to the US. Senators receive new allegations against Trump’s defense secretary nominee. One of TikTok’s top influencers wants to buy the app. No matter where they live, homeowners could pay more for because of the LA wildfires. Plus, a streaming platform is raising subscription prices...

Federal health advisories are being paused under the new Trump administration. Meanwhile, federal DEI employees are being placed on administrative leave after Trump promised to slash their jobs. The death toll from a ski resort fire in Turkey has risen, with children among the victims. The US and UN is are urging Thailand not to deport Uyghur detainees back to China. Plus, Prince Harry and Rupert...

President Donald Trump's decision to shut down a border app has left migrants stranded on the southern border with nowhere to go. Republicans are divided over Trump’s decision to pardon hundreds of January 6 rioters. Dangerously cold temperatures in the US have turned deadly. A US Border Patrol agent has been shot and killed in Vermont. Plus, Russia and China’s leaders discuss closer ties between...

Many migrants are effectively stranded in Mexico now that President Donald Trump has closed the US southern border. Trump announced he's putting billions into artificial intelligence. We'll also tell you about some administrative changes the President made. A former prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery’s case will stand trial for charges related to the police investigation into his death. Plus, one US airl...

President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a slew of executive orders, including one that could impact Afghan refugees. A winter storm sweeping the South could break decades-old records. Ukraine's president addressed the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s foreign policy approach. At least nine Palestinians are dead in the West Bank, days after Gaza's ceasefire began. Plus, a former US...

It’s President Donald Trump’s first full day in office – we break down what’s on his agenda today. The largest criminal probe in US history is winding down after Trump issued mass pardons for Capitol rioters. We’ll tell you how some US cities are prepping for an immigration crackdown. A fire ripped through a ski resort in Turkey, killing and injuring dozens of people. Plus, popular drugs like Ozem...

President Donald Trump is promising to introduce tariffs as early as next week. Meanwhile, Trump is also rushing to undo much of former President Joe Biden’s legacy. China isn’t happy about Trump offering TikTok a lifeline. LA is now grappling with arsonists as it fights the wildfires. Plus, we’ll tell you how a lonely fish has been saved by cardboard cut-outs. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

The Trump administration is being sued over its sweeping immigration executive orders. Two brothers convicted over their role in the January 6th attacks have been released, as Trump pardons more than 1,500 others. The Taliban has released two Americans in a prisoner exchange. Plus, most Americans are facing extreme winter weather today, as Southern California braces for more fire-fueling winds. Le...

Donald Trump’s break with American tradition for his inauguration is one for the history books. The 47th president began his second term with executive orders on border security. Displaced Palestinians are returning to what’s left of their homes in the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The Justice Department has accused Walgreens of fueling the opioid crisis. Plus, we have some tips fo...

We begin with Donald Trump’s inaugural address where he laid out some of his priorities upon taking office. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump launched meme coins that have experts on edge. Two federal prisoners are fighting to stay on death row. Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, has died at 67. And, we’ll talk about one impact of a grim global mood. Learn more about you...

Donald Trump has taken the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. The Trump administration outlines a stack of executive orders being signed today. TikTok is also top of the agenda for Trump, who is promising to save the social media platform. Hundreds of aid trucks are flowing into Gaza, but humanitarian groups are warning that the biggest challenges are yet to come. Plus, we’...

President-elect Donald Trump’s team say they want his first day in office to be a shock to the system. President Joe Biden has issued pre-emptive pardons in his last hours in office. Aid is getting into Gaza, but the area is in a humanitarian crisis. Historic snowfall and winter chills are expected in parts of the US. Plus, we'll tell you who’s on track to become the world’s first trillionaires. L...

Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. We’ll tell you about the big promises he’s made for his first few hours in office. Palestinian prisoners have been freed as part of the deal between Israel and Hamas. TikTok is back up and running in the US and the CEO says there’s one person to thank. Plus, a lot of Americans will be dealing with extreme weather this w...