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Inflation has risen to its highest level in three years as the war in Iran disrupts oil supplies and tariffs drive up prices across the board. Barron’s senior economics writer Megan Leonhardt explains what consumers are feeling right now. President Trump signed the Secure America Act, directing roughly $70 billion to ICE and Border Patrol through fiscal year 2029. The Washington Post ’...

The U.S. carried out strikes against Iran after President Trump blamed Tehran for downing a U.S. Army helicopter. The Wall Street Journal ’s Shelby Holliday details the dramatic rescue of two U.S. soldiers that followed. Election betting is on track for record highs this cycle, and the prediction markets are dealing with a surge of insider trading. Reuters ’s Douglas Gillison walks thr...

Strikes between Iran and Israel have stopped for now. But the back-and-forth between Israel and Hezbollah has complicated President Trump’s pursuit of a deal with Iran. The Wall Street Journal ’s Alex Ward explains what’s at stake. On Sunday, the White House will host UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn. The Hollywood Reporter ’s Alex Weprin joins to discuss how the event cam...

SpaceX is set to become one of the 10 biggest companies in the world when it goes public on Friday. The Atlantic ’s Matteo Wong explains why the record-breaking IPO is less about rockets and more about the AI race. Maine voters head to the polls Tuesday for a consequential primary race. ABC News reports on how some Democrats are worried their chosen candidate’s past could cost them in November. Am...

From Apple News In Conversation : On July 4, 2025, catastrophic flooding tore through Central Texas, killing more than 130 people and destroying communities along the Guadalupe River. Aaron Parsley, a senior editor at Texas Monthly , was there — and though he survived, his family suffered a devastating loss. His harrowing account of what happened when floodwaters overwhelmed their house...

The Washington Post ’s Dan Diamond explains how President Trump is attempting to remake Washington, D.C. in his image, through various construction and beautification projects. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to be nominated for the role permanently, and ABC News details how he could face a tough confirmation fight. Americans are struggling to pay their $1.25 trillion credit-card debt....

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are at odds over the war in Iran. The Wall Street Journal ’s Alex Ward explains where the two leaders differ. CBS fired ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after a tense meeting with the show’s new executive producer. NPR ’s David Folkenflik joins to discuss the chaos going on at the program. The AI boom has res...

The Department of Justice abandoned its plan for a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. The Wall Street Journal reports the fund had threatened to sink Trump’s broader immigration priorities. President Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Reuters ’s Jonathan Landay joins to explain why he’s a controversial pick. The NBA Finals beg...

California voters head to the polls today in a statewide primary election. Kevin Rector of the Los Angeles Times joins to discuss the biggest races. It was a consequential day for the country’s leading AI companies. Anthropic filed for an initial public offering, the Wall Street Journal reports. Meanwhile, NPR reports that the state of Florida sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, over safety...

As more Americans struggle with food insecurity, there appears to be little relief in sight. Bloomberg ’s Mark Niquette explains why consumers should prepare for another wave of inflation at the grocery store. A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund. The Wall Street Journal ’s Siobhan Hughes joins to discuss why the fund also fa...

From Apple News In Conversation : The summer travel season is upon us — and this year is more complicated and more expensive than most. The war in Iran has driven up jet-fuel prices globally, and Spirit Airlines, one of the biggest budget carriers in the country, has just shut down. On top of that, a possible super El Niño could cause widespread disruptions. Zach Wichter, a consumer t...

The U.S. and Iran appear to be nearing a framework for a deal. Axios reports that the agreement would extend the ceasefire and kick off negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Big questions remain about who is leading negotiations from the Iran side. Jon Gambrell of the Associated Press joins to discuss an influential voice on the rise in Tehran. Summer-travel season has begun, but this ye...

The Trump administration quietly changed rules for certain green-card applicants. Rebecca Santana of the Associated Press explains how the move could force hundreds of thousands of people to go back to their home countries. Russia warned Ukraine that it will strike Kyiv with “systematic strikes” after heavy bombardments at the weekend. But Moscow is struggling on the battlefield. Guy F...

Texas AG Ken Paxton won the GOP Senate primary against Sen. John Cornyn after an 11th-hour endorsement by Trump. Gabby Birenbaum of the Texas Tribune breaks down the two very different campaigns. Political insecurity and public distrust are making it hard for officials in Congo and other countries to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak. The Washington Post ’s Lauren Weber explains. Long wait lis...

The U.S. and Iran appeared close to a deal over the holiday weekend. The Wall Street Journal ’s Alex Ward explains why plenty of questions and skepticism remain. Texas Republicans vote today in a Senate primary runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Trump-backed Ken Paxton. Steven Sloan of the Associated Press joins to discuss why some inside the party are worried about a Cornyn loss. Very...

This episode originally aired on July 5, 2025.  From Apple News In Conversation : Americans have a long history of obsession with the ultrarich, from Carnegie and Rockefeller to Bezos and Musk. And today, the gap between the rich and the poor is bigger than ever as the billionaire class has ascended to new heights. In his book, The Haves and Have-Yachts , New Yorker staff writer Evan Osn...

A number of Republicans have come out against Trump’s DOJ “anti-weaponization” fund. Mary Clare Jalonick of the Associated Press explains the backlash. A 3-year-old boy was killed after ICE detained his mother. The Washington Post ’s  Maria Sacchetti explores the absence of standards to protect the children of detainees. Millions of Americans are driving out of town for the...

The U.S. indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro 30 years after two civilian planes were shot down near the island nation. Luc Cohen of Reuters breaks down what the charges signal about U.S.-Cuban relations. China’s President Xi hosted Putin a week after Trump’s visit to Beijing. The Wall Street Journal ’s Lingling Wei explains why Xi hosted the U.S. and Russian leader...

House Republican Thomas Massie is paying the price for defying the White House after he lost his Kentucky primary to a Trump-backed candidate. The Wall Street Journal has analysis for last night’s result.   As part of a lawsuit settlement, the IRS is “forever barred” from investigating past tax claims against Trump. Eric Tucker of The Associated Press joins to discuss how th...

Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican critic of Trump, faces a primary challenge today. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report joins to discuss how the president’s falling approval ratings are affecting some primary races. In response to an Ebola outbreak, the U.S. has temporarily barred foreign travelers from entry if they’ve been to Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan recently. Helen Branswell...

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy is the latest Republican targeted by Trump to lose in a primary. Bloomberg ’s Rachel Cohrs Zhang explains how Cassidy lost his bid for reelection. Judges across the country have ruled against the Trump administration more than 10,000 times in immigration cases. Politico ’s Kyle Cheney breaks down the losses. Iran’s internet blackout is putting an immen...

From Apple News In Conversation : At the end of April, the Supreme Court’s ruling on Louisiana v. Callais significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act. The decision made it easier for states to legally draw districts that reduce the voting power of Black voters and other minority groups. In response, several Republican-controlled Southern states have moved to redraw their congressional maps....

Two ships were hit in a fresh round of strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. The Wall Street Journal ’s Joe Parkinson joins to discuss the dire conditions faced by sailors stuck in the region. The Supreme Court’s recent decision on redistricting could shift political power for decades. On this week’s Apple News In Conversation , The Atlantic’s Adam Serwer explains how the battle...

President Trump arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Aamer Madhani from the Associated Press is there.   Trump said he wants to suspend the federal gas tax but it will take an act of Congress to make that happen. Politico ’s Andy Picon joins to discuss why some lawmakers are hesitant.   Meteorologists say a super El Niño could hit t...

Inflation hit its highest rate in close to three years, driven by the war with Iran. Andrew Ackerman of the Washington Post breaks down how rising costs are squeezing consumers. Many of the American passengers who were aboard the cruise ship struck by hantavirus are now in a specialized quarantine facility in Nebraska. The Washington Post ’s Lauren Weber explains what life is like on the ins...