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President Trump is set to visit Beijing this week for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trevor Hunnicutt of Reuters joins to discuss what to expect from the summit. The war with Iran is hitting U.S. farmers in especially hard. Kayla Steinberg of NBC News breaks down how the rising costs of fuel and fertilizer are presenting them with big challenges. After drastically shorten...

President Trump firmly turned down Iran’s counter proposal to restart negotiations with the U.S. to end the war. The Wall Street Journal reports Iran’s nuclear program is a main sticking point. Virginia’s Supreme Court rejects a referendum result to redraw the electoral map in Democrats favor, as USAToday reports. And Politico ’s Alec Hernandez explains how wins for Trump-b...

From Apple News In Conversation : This week, Brian Goldstone was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his book, There Is No Place for Us , which is featured in this episode from our archives. Millions of Americans cannot afford housing despite working full-time jobs. They live in cars, shelters, or extended-stay hotels and often don’t qualify for assistance programs. Journalist and anthropologist Br...

Health officials are rushing to complete contract tracing of passengers onboard the cruise ship struck with an outbreak of hantavirus. Stat ’s Helen Branswell joins to discuss what experts are looking out for. After Trump launched Project Freedom, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait barred the U.S. from using their bases and airspace. The Wall Street Journal ’s Shelby Holliday explains why the two...

The U.S. and Iran are working on a memorandum of understanding to begin negotiations on ending the war. The Wall Street Journal ’s Benoit Faucon breaks down the details. Victory Day, Russia’s celebration of the defeat of Nazi Germany, takes place on Saturday. Samya Kullab of the Associated Press joins to discuss why Russia is worried about how Ukraine might disrupt its most important s...

President Trump said his recently announced plan to help ships cross the Strait of Hormuz is now on pause. The Hill reports that the move came hours after U.S. officials said combat operations in Iran have concluded. Three people died on a cruise ship after an outbreak of deadly hantavirus. Tim Cocks of Reuters joins to discuss what went on aboard the ship. A vast array of American schools use You...

Tensions flared in the Gulf as Trump’s efforts to guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz began. The Guardian ’s Julian Borger breaks down how the operation has raised the stakes in the region. Indiana Republicans who defied Trump on redistricting face primary challenges today. NPR ’s Tamara Keith joins to discuss why voters are fed up with the negativity surrounding th...

Spirit Airlines suddenly shut down over the weekend after a failed bailout attempt by the U.S. government. CNBC ’s Leslie Josephs breaks down the factors that led to the budget airline’s closure. Trump says the U.S. will guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz as the competing blockades continue. Meanwhile, the president is withdrawing troops from Germany as he criticizes Europe&rsquo...

From Apple News In Conversation : The headlines say that American men are in crisis. But what does that actually mean — and what does it look like up close? Journalist Jordan Ritter Conn spent five years inside the lives of four different men to find out. His new book, American Men , explores the gap between masculine ideals and the reality of men’s lived experience. Apple News In...

Today is the 60-day deadline for Trump to seek congressional approval for the war in Iran. Semafo r’s Burgess Everett breaks down how Trump might skirt that deadline and whether lawmakers will intervene.   The House passed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security Thursday, ending the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history. Bloomberg ’s Erik Wasson joins to d...

The Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to the Voting Rights Act. The Wall Street Journal ’s James Romoser breaks down how the decision could affect redistricting efforts and upcoming elections. Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in court after being indicted for a second time. Eric Tucker of the Associated Press unpacks the charges against him. Jerome Powell will stay on at the Fed...

A blockbuster trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is underway. David Ingram of NBC News breaks down the first day in court. The Federal Reserve will convene today and share its third rate decision for the year. It will also likely mark Jerome Powell’s final meeting in charge. Chris Rugaber of the Associated Press joins to discuss from the central bank. The United Arab Emirates...

The armed man who charged past a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was charged with attempting to assassinate Trump. Will Weissert of the Associated Press joins to discuss potential changes to security protocols surrounding the president as he prepares for upcoming large events. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a new congressional voting map that heavily favors...

Authorities arrested an armed man as he attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ dinner while President Trump was onstage. Aamer Madhani of the Associated Press details how events unfolded inside the ballroom. How the would-be attacker got so close to Trump has raised serious questions about security at the venue. Politico reports on authorities’ efforts to understand the pro...

From Apple News In Conversation : Nearly a year ago, Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the first pope in history from the U.S. His papacy so far has been relatively calm — until recent weeks, when a sharp public conflict with President Trump over the Iran war thrust him onto the political stage. Scott Detrow, host of NPR’s All Things Considered and coauthor of the upcoming American P...

Iran’s new supreme leader hasn’t been seen or heard since being named his father’s successor. Lee Keath of the Associated Press explains why it’s difficult to know who exactly in the regime is in charge. Candidates for California governor squared off in a debate this week. Politico ’s Melanie Mason joins to discuss why the departure of Eric Swalwell following allegati...

The U.S. could unfreeze $20 billion in Iranian assets as part of a deal to end the war. The Washington Post ’s Michael Birnbaum breaks down why Trump is considering certain concessions he previously denounced.   Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been on a marathon run of appearances before lawmakers. Ali Swenson of The Associated Press explains the relations between Kennedy and...

President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Aamer Madhani of the Associated Press details what may come next. Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nominee to be the next Federal Reserve chair, appeared before the Senate Banking Committee. Politico ’s Victoria Guida dissects his testimony. Some estimates say immigrants pay up to $60 billion in taxes to...

Voters in Virginia head to the polls today to decide whether to redraw the state’s congressional voting map. VPM ’s Jahd Kahlil explains where the campaigns stand. Following multiple hostile comments by President Trump about NATO, European nations are working on a fallback plan should the U.S. leave the alliance. The Wall Street Journal ’s Bojan Pancevski joins to discuss what it...

U.S. forces seized an Iranian ship in the Gulf of Oman. Michelle Price of the Associated Press assesses what it means for potential peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s term is up in May. The Wall Street Journal ’s Nick Timiraos explains the political tug-of-war over his successor. The portal for businesses to claim refunds for tariffs the Suprem...

From Apple News In Conversation : The 1990s are back — especially for Gen Z. CDs, flip phones, and ’90s beauty trends are all having a moment among people in their teens and 20s. To understand why this generation is nostalgic for a past they didn’t experience, Apple News In Conversation guest host Sam Sanders talks with psychologist Clay Routledge. Routledge is the author of...

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is now in effect. Reuters reports on new comments from President Trump signaling more talks this weekend. FISA 702, a major tool for the U.S. spy apparatus, will expire on Monday without more intervention from Congress. NPR ’s Eric McDaniel explains why lawmakers on both sides worry the provision might lead to warrantless surveillance of American...

The U.S. blockade at the Strait of Hormuz has brought traffic in the waterway to even more of a standstill. The Washington Post ’s Júlia Ledur explains how geography aides Iran’s efforts to control the vital passageway. Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo have drawn condemnation from global leaders and members of the president’s base. Joshua McElwee of Reuters joins to discu...

Today is the deadline to file a federal tax return. The Wall Street Journal ’s Richard Rubin joins to discuss what to know about Tax Day after Trump’s moves to shrink the IRS. The U.S. hosted talks between Israel and Lebanon at the White House on Tuesday. Simon Lewis of Reuters breaks down how those discussions play into larger peace talks to end the Iran war. After the Supreme Court s...

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell are quitting Congress over sexual misconduct allegations. Sahil Kapur of NBC News explains how the threat of expulsion is forcing them out. Trump’s blockade on the Strait of Hormuz has taken effect. Politico ’s Sam Sutton assesses the growing impact of the Iran war on the U.S. economy. The Wall Street Journal ’s Juan...