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President Trump suggested that a land strike in Venezuela may be imminent. Politico ’s Megan Messerly joins to discuss how the MAGA camp is getting used to the idea of regime change in Caracas. The World Cup draw is today, when fans learn who the nation they are rooting for will match up against in next year’s tournament. The Athletic ’s Adam Crafton explains how the event came t...

A Pentagon inspector general reportedly concluded that Pete Hegseth violated regulations when he shared sensitive information over Signal. The Wall Street Journal ’s Michael Gordon explains why the White House has so far stuck by the defense secretary. Texas’s “bathroom bill” goes into effect today. Texas Tribune reporter Ayden Runnels joins to discuss why enforcement might...

Pressure is mounting for transparency on a “double tap” boat strike in the Caribbean that critics say may constitute a war crime. NBC News reports on how Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending the administration’s actions. Trump pardoned the former Honduran president who was convicted of taking bribes from cartels that flooded the U.S. with cocaine. BBC News reports that the...

People in Tennessee are voting to fill a vacant seat in the U.S. House. The BBC ’s Anthony Zurcher explains why the GOP-leaning district is competitive this year. More than 150 people are confirmed dead after a fire ripped through a Hong Kong apartment building. The Washington Post ’s Christian Shepherd joins to discuss the major questions facing authorities. Basketball legend Michael...

A strike against a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean has prompted bipartisan scrutiny. The Washington Post ’s Alex Horton details why lawmakers on both sides are seeking greater transparency. The suspected shooter of two National Guard troops in Washington D.C. arrived in the U.S. via a program meant for Afghans to resettle after the war. The Wall Street Journal ’s Michelle Hackman...

From Apple News In Conversation : This is an episode from our archives. Even before the divisive presidential election, family estrangement was on the rise. Now, as holiday gatherings approach, many people are grappling with difficult family dynamics. Psychologist Joshua Coleman, the author of Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties & How to Heal the Conflict , talks to Apple News I...

From Apple News In Conversation : With the release of her James Beard Award–winning cookbook, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Samin Nosrat catapulted to international fame. But amid big life changes and loss in the years that followed, she struggled to redefine her connection to cooking. With her second book, Good Things , Nosrat is back with a fresh approach to preparing food — one that’...

A proposed peace plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine would require major concessions from Kyiv. The Wall Street Journal ’s Alexander Ward joins to discuss how the plan will likely face opposition from Ukraine and other European countries. The Las Vegas economy is grappling with a decline in visitor numbers. The Athletic ’s Luke Smith explains how the city hopes this weekend&...

Nvidia reported record revenue in its latest earnings report. Greg Ip of the Wall Street Journal breaks down how the chipmaker is driving the U.S. economy. The Trump administration has deviated from the conventional clemency and pardon process. ProPublica ’s Jeremy Kohler details how allies of the president are benefiting. It’s nearly two years since the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Bal...

Lawmakers in Washington voted overwhelmingly to release the Epstein files. USA Today reports on what comes next. President Trump says he opposes extending Affordable Care Act subsides that are set to expire at the end of the year. Dan Diamond, reporter at the Washington Post , explains the alternatives on the table. Iran’s drought crisis has led many to say the country is now water bankrupt....

President Trump is set to meet with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House. Semafor ’s Matthew Martin explains how the meeting is a significant development in U.S.-Saudi relations. The acting head of FEMA resigned after just six months on the job. Brianna Sacks, reporter for the Washington Post , joins to discuss what comes next for the beleaguered agency. T...

Late on Sunday, President Trump reversed course and is now backing a vote compelling the DOJ to release more documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. The issue has led to a split between Trump and one of his biggest supporters, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The Bulwark ’s Will Sommer explains. Pope Leo recently criticized Trump’s immigration policies. Reuters reporter Joshua McElwee joins...

From Apple News In Conversation : Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario has spent the past two decades on the front lines of many of the world’s defining conflicts and humanitarian crises — from Iraq and Afghanistan to the Arab Spring, the Libyan civil war, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A new documentary from National Geographic, Love+War , explores not...

Merchants could soon decline popular premium credit cards as part of a settlement between Visa and Mastercard. Josyana Joshua of Bloomberg explains why that might create friction at the cash register. The shutdown stalled the release of key inflation and jobs numbers. The Wall Street Journal’s Harriet Torry breaks down why that missing economic data could hamper employers and policymakers. &...

It was a busy day in Washington, as lawmakers worked to reopen the government and immediately dealt with the fallout of Trump being named in Epstein emails. CNN reports on what those messages revealed. In recent elections, Democrats won back the support of some Latino voters who supported Trump in 2024. The Washington Post ’s Sabrina Rodriguez discusses what the shift in voting patterns may...

The deal to reopen the government does not include an extension to Affordable Care Act subsidies, which Democrats had been holding out for. Politico ’s Meredith Lee Hill discusses how the fight over health care will carry on after the shutdown ends. World leaders from 194 countries are gathering in Brazil for COP30, this year’s U.N. climate gathering. Elizabeth Kolbert of the New Yorke...

The Senate passed a deal to end the shutdown , but air travel could take a while to recover even after the government reopens. The Washington Post ’s Lori Aratani joins to discuss the roadblocks ahead for the aviation industry. Two top executives at the BBC resigned after a scandal involving a misleading story about Trump. CNN ’s Brian Stelter explains how it went down. Car-loan delinq...

The Senate advanced a deal that would end the shutdown on a rare Sunday session, after several Democrats backed the package. Axios explains what happened. Heavy investment in massive AI data centers is changing the complexion of the communities where they’re being built. David Uberti, reporter for the Wall Street Journal , breaks down the consequences. Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum wa...

From Apple News In Conversation : The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income nations — and, according to the CDC, more than 80% of maternal deaths are preventable. In her new book, Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America , journalist Irin Carmon follows families as they navigate fertility struggles, pregnancy, birth, and loss within a he...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will retire after nearly 40 years in Congress. The San Francisco Chronicle reports she led the Democratic Party during some of its best and worst times.   Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister is backing Trump’s strikes against suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. The Wall Street Journal’s Kejal Vyas breaks down why it’s...

The Trump administration has ordered a reduction in flights at 40 major airports across the country. Reuters reports on how the flight cuts could begin as soon as Friday unless Congress reaches a deal on the government shutdown. The paramilitary RSF has taken control of the city of El Fasher in Sudan. BBC analyst Alex de Waal explains why it marks a turning point in the country’s civil war....

Democrats won big in last night’s election results. Zohran Mamdani won the race for New York mayor, and there were victories in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races. Plus, California voted Yes on a key redistricting measure. ABC offers key takeaways. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over Trump’s signature tariff policy. Greg Stohr of Bloomberg explains why some bus...

The Trump administration says it will partially restore SNAP food aid to tens of millions of recipients. NPR reports there could be lengthy delays in receiving the benefits. Californians are voting on new congressional maps that could decide control of Congress in next year’s midterms. Politico ’s Melanie Mason explains how the issue is galvanizing voters and donors. More than 30 state...

Tuesday is Election Day, and voters are deciding on contests for governor and mayor, and new congressional maps. NPR reports what the results might mean for the larger political atmosphere across the country. The Trump administration over the weekend carried out its 15th confirmed strike against a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean. The Washington Post ’s Dan Lamothe breaks down the potent...

From Apple News In Conversation : Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, has become one of the most influential figures shaping Trump’s second term. He’s the main driver of efforts to weaken federal agencies and push through sweeping government layoffs. In a recent piece copublished by ProPublica and the New Yorker , reporter Andy Kroll reveals how Vought&...