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The US economy added a whopping 336,000 jobs last month, complicating things for the Federal Reserve. Former President Donald Trump is trying to delay the two federal cases against him. Nursing schools are turning away thousands of applicants during a nursing shortage. The Biden administration is making a major shift in its immigration policy, amid criticism over how it’s handling the southern bor...

Former president Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind a Republican candidate for House Speaker. Meanwhile, Trump dropped his lawsuit against his former fixer Michael Cohen. Officials say a US fighter jet downed a drone belonging to NATO ally Turkey over Syria. The UN says 5.4 million people in Sudan have fled their homes in the last six months. And, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to j...

We start with two big headlines on former President Donald Trump allegedly disclosing sensitive information about nuclear submarines and floating the idea of temporarily serving as House speaker. The man who opened fire on a crowded New York City subway last year has been sentenced. Then, we’ll tell you about two deadly drone strikes in Syria. Political leaders honored the life and legacy of the l...

President Joe Biden says he doesn’t think border walls work, even as his administration plans to build additional barriers in South Texas. Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country has successfully tested a new nuclear-powered missile. A federal court has approved a new congressional map in Alabama that could give Democrats a second seat in the House. Police arrested an armed man who came...

As cities like Chicago and New York see a surge in people arriving, the Biden Administration will build more barriers at the US-Mexico border. Ukrainian officials say many civilians are among at least 51 people killed in a Russian attack. Not having a House Speaker could eventually affect every American. A new study suggests people taking popular weight loss injections may be at higher risk for se...

The Biden administration is set to waive more than two dozen federals laws to build more border barriers at the US-Mexico border - we’ll bring you the details. Lawmakers share their frustration as most work in the House of Representatives has come to a halt. General Motors says the United Auto Workers union strike has cost it $200 million so far, while it and Ford have added to the layoffs. Presid...

It’s day 2 of the largest healthcare strike in US history - we’ll tell you what workers are demanding. As the race heats up for a new Speaker of the House, the contenders face the same issue as before. Last month was the hottest September on record, with scientists saying we’re seeing the effects of climate change in real time. And that’s at least partly what’s being blamed for flooding in India,...

A former Ukrainian official weighs in on the congressional turmoil in Washington that could impact funding in its war against Russia. Two Republican sources say former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy may be behind a move to kick two congressional members out of their office spaces. We have new developments on a shooting that sent five people at a historically Black college to the hospital. The trial...

Two congressmen have announced their run for House speaker as other potential contenders emerge. Former President Donald Trump verbally attacked the judge in his civil fraud trial again even after a gag order. President Joe Biden touted another round of student debt relief in a White House speech. The public is paying respects to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein as she lies in state. And, Trump is n...

The largest health care worker strike in US history started today — we have the latest. Some House members are putting their names forward to be the next House Speaker. The US will transfer thousands of seized Iranian weapons to Ukraine. Pope Francis is criticizing climate change skeptics, while Canadian wildfire smoke is back in the US. And, one classical radio station isn’t happy about the Metro...

As some names are being floated to be the new House Speaker, the political turmoil could hit the US economy. $9 billion in student loans were forgiven this morning - we'll bring you the details. SCOTUS is set to hear a case testing the strength of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Indian police have raided the homes of some prominent journalists critical of the government. And, we'll tell you w...

The House now needs a new Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted last night in a vote supported by some Republicans. The largest healthcare worker strike in US history is set to begin this morning. A suspect is still at large after a shooting at Baltimore’s Morgan State University. Western allies are running out of ammunition to give Ukraine. And, the US has announced sanctions in its crackdown o...

We begin with remarks from Kevin McCarthy who says he won’t run for Speaker of the House again after being ousted in a historic vote. A judge issued a gag order in former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial. We’ll tell you about a deadly bus crash in Italy that has been described as an “apocalyptic scene.” Several drugmakers have agreed to Medicare price negotiations on some of their medica...

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted from his leadership role in a historic vote. General Motors and Ford say they're laying off more workers at plants in the US. New economic data has investors worried that interest rate hikes will linger. We have new developments on the suspect accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl during a New York camping trip. And, Pakistan is cracking down on undoc...

Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to three firearms charges in Delaware. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump was also in court this morning for the second day of his civil fraud trial in New York. Parents are struggling to find the updated Covid-19 vaccine for their young kids. The US is putting pressure on Ukraine to do more to combat government corruption. And, Pope France suggested that...

We'll explain the possible next steps as a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker is set to be voted on. New York’s governor says thousands jobs will soon be available for some migrants. The Kansas police chief who ordered a raid on a local newspaper has resigned. Pakistani police have taken down an organ harvesting ring selling kidneys to the wealthy. Plus, a federal court rules against...

GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz has moved to force a vote to remove his fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the Speaker's chair. As the first day of former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial took place, his longest-serving chief of staff exclusively confirmed to CNN several several damning stories about things Trump said behind closed doors. A House Democrat from Texas was carjacked in Washin...

We begin with key takeaways from the start of a civil fraud trial against former President Donald Trump, his adult sons, their businesses and several Trump Organization executives. Plus, GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz has introduced a motion to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. A key witness in the Georgia election interference case is asking for immunity in exchange to testify in the first trial lat...

The start of a civil fraud trial against former President Donald Trump, his adult sons, their businesses and several executives has wrapped up for the day. An appeal to disqualify Trump from running for office is one of two cases the US Supreme court declined to take up on the first day of its new term. Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz is accusing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of making a side dea...

Former President Donald Trump is in New York for the civil fraud trial against him, his sons and his businesses — we have the latest. While some House Republicans want to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his job, others in the party are trying to protect him. At least nine people were killed after a church roof collapsed in Mexico. Nearly two months after the Maui wildfires, some Lahaina residents...

As the right flank of the House GOP challenges Kevin McCarthy's role as Speaker, both sides will need Democrats for support. The UAW says it's reached a tentative deal with Mack trucks, as strikes continue against the Big Three automakers. Once again, wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to blanket the Northeast today. The Supreme Court’s new session begins today – we'll tell you about some of t...

Congressman Matt Gaetz tells CNN he plans to try and oust fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the House Speaker’s chair following a deal to avoid a government shutdown. Meanwhile, the lack of additional funding for Ukraine in the spending bill has left some people in the war-torn country nervous. California’s governor has announced his choice to replace the late Senator Diane Feinstein’s seat. T...

Hunter Biden is due in court this week on federal gun charges after becoming the first child of a sitting president to be charged by the Justice Department. Separately, House Republicans held their first public hearing last week in the impeachment inquiry into his father - President Joe Biden – despite failing to show any evidence that the president himself received foreign money. There can be a l...

House Republicans plan to put forward a short-term funding bill in hopes of averting a government shutdown – but they’ll need support from Democrats to do it. Meanwhile, Kevin McCarthy's speakership could be on the line. Residents in southern Illinois are under evacuation orders after a semi-truck carrying ammonia crashes. Rainfall records were smashed in New York City yesterday in what scientists...

House Republican meet behind closed doors as a government shutdown looms – we’ll explain how it could impact the economy. The largest health care strike in US history could be on the horizon if a labor deal isn’t reached. A Kremlin apologist is leading in the polls as Ukraine’s neighbor elects a new prime minister. The brother of Tupac Shakur speaks to CNN after an arrest was made in the rapper’s...