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More than half of US are under heat alerts, with a heat wave set to break records in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. President Trump pushes Congress on birthright citizenship, after his Supreme Court loss.   Also, the President made billions in his first year back in office.  Medicare will start covering GLP-1 drugs as part of a test program. Plus,  why the internet loves Norwegian Soccer...

We start with key takeaways on major rulings from the Supreme Court’s final day of its term. A Republican lawmaker is back on Capitol Hill after missing from Congress for months. Dangerous fire weather conditions are ramping up in the western US. We’ll tell you about the assassination attempt against a tycoon that’s sparked a large manhunt. Plus, the end of an era for LeBron James and the Los Ange...

The Supreme Court released blockbuster opinions on transgender athletes and birthright citizenship – we'll break down what you need to know. Voters go to the polls in Colorado in next test of the democratic socialist movement. US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law ‌Jared Kushner are in Qatar for more talks about Iran. And the British government may intervene in the Paramou...

The Supreme Court is set to issue its final rulings of this term.  NJ Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is expected to return to Congress after a mysterious absence.  Venezuelan hospitals face critical shortages after the earthquake there. Former NFL star Chris Johnson, reveals he has ALS. Plus, bald eaglets take their first flight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the latest disaster relief efforts in Venezuela following last week’s devastating earthquakes. There are mixed signals about new talks between the US and Iran. We have details on a suspected incident between a drone and a commercial plane. A judge has scheduled Alex Murdaugh’s second murder trial. Plus, Medicare’s plan to cover drugs for weight loss and who's eligible. Learn more abo...

The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a big win in a case that allows him to vastly expanded powers to fire officials at federal agencies. Rescue crews in Venezuela are racing to find survivors. Five people were killed in a rare mass shooting in northern Germany. The eastern US is bracing for an extreme heat wave over the July 4th holiday. Plus, a telecom giant Comcast is shedding anothe...

The US will "stand down" after volatile days in the Strait of Hormuz. Some incredible rescues happen as the death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela passes 1,450. Three firefighters have been killed amid raging wildfires out west.  Two Dan Sullivans are running for the same Senate seat in Alaska.  Plus, one Woman is on pace to break the woman’s and men’s solo rowing record from California to H...

Over the past few weeks, a small player protest over Pride uniforms has kicked off a controversy in Major League Baseball. Some LGBTQ fans and politicians are angry (for very different reasons), and the episode is raising questions about LGBTQ progress and whether professional sports should play a role. We look at whether this drama on the diamond can tell us anything about Americans’ shifting att...

Two families linked by one lifesaving gift finally meet face-to-face for the first time. World Cup fever is transforming cities across the US, especially one small college town in Kansas. A new music festival is giving an iconic legacy a fresh chapter. If you thought twins were rare, this family from Texas begs to differ. One composer found a way to turn nature into beautiful music with a deeply p...

Search and rescue crews are racing to find survivors in Venezuela before the “golden” window of time closes. After days of negotiating, Israel and Lebanon reached a new deal mediated by the US. We have a judge’s contempt ruling in the Charlie Kirk shooting case. A legal setback for the prosecution in the Palisades Fire arson trial. And, millions of students in Texas have a new study requirement. L...

As the death toll nears 600, Venezuelan authorities have militarized the area hardest hit by a pair of earthquakes. Former Donald Trump national security adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty to charges that he unlawfully retained sensitive national security information. AI stocks are having a weird week – we'll explain. Ukraine continues to pressure Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Crimea. And,...

The desperate search for survivors continues as the Venezuela earthquake death toll rises. The Supreme Court opens the door to mass TPS deportations. The FAA is investigating a viral video of a low-flying jet. Texas could mandate bible stories in schools. Plus, World Cup fans clamor to ship ranch dressing home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the latest reporting on the ground in Venezuela after a devastating pair of earthquakes. Unaccompanied migrant children in US government custody may be at risk of removal - we explain why. We have details on two Supreme Court rulings on gun restrictions and a lawsuit against a weed killer brand. Plus, good and bad news on inflation and the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

The Supreme Court has handed President Donald Trump two immigration-related wins. Search and rescue efforts underway in Venezuela as the death toll rises from a pair of massive earthquakes. Secretary of State Marco Rubio continues his Middle East tour in the wake of the US agreement with Iran. Hundreds have been killed in Europe amid a brutal heatwave. And despite a focus on mass deportations, Pre...

Rescues are underway after deadly earthquakes rock Venezuela. GOP infighting after President’s Trump's fiery visit to Capitol Hill. New clues point to New York’s Madison Square Garden as a potential venue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. Trump kicks off the Great American State Fair with a rally. Plus, one spider's spring-loaded death trap.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

President Donald Trump’s refusal to sign a major housing affordability bill may likely be an empty threat. Good news on oil prices after progress in US-Iran peace talks. We have the latest accusations of wrongdoing against former New York Mayor Eric Adams’ administration. More problems for an all-girls camp in Texas nearly a year after deadly floods. Plus, a US soccer star is keeping his World Cup...

President Trump says he won’t sign a bipartisan housing bill until his stalled voting legislation gets moving. The US attorney’s office in Chicago is in disarray after issues around recent grand jury presentations. Jury deliberations begin in the trial of the man accused of starting the deadly and historically destructive Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. An independent United Nations commission foun...

NYC Mayor Mamdani proves the weight of his endorsements in the local primary. Evacuations continue as crews battle two wildfires in Utah. Congress overwhelmingly passes a sweeping bill to lower housing costs. Tesla disputes a claim that the car in a deadly Texas crash, was on autopilot.  Plus, an Australian man has been crowned as the world's loudest person.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

We start with mixed messaging between the US and Iran over nuclear inspections in Tehran. We’re tracking shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and how stranded seafarers are getting help. President Donald Trump took a victory lap in a key swing state over his economic agenda. The Trump administration scored a legal win in a push for fast-track deportations. Plus, what some tourists are doing to beat th...

The Supreme Court dropped a decision on religion freedom today, as major opinions on many key issues loom. Primaries today in New York offer a preview of the ideological battles to come for Democrats in 2028. Intelligence agencies from around the world say the timeline for AI-driven cyber threats isn’t years away – it could be months. Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea in light of new inform...

According to sources, firings have begun at the Director of National Intelligence Office. According to a downed US pilot, Iranian drones swarmed him like “jellyfish.”  A note linked to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance claims she died. President Trump threatens prison time for reflecting pool "vandalism".  Plus, Merlin The Duck, Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot meets a president. Learn more about...

The Trump Administration is threatening to withhold millions in federal funds unless some states adopt election changes. The Justice Department’s immigration enforcement probe in Minnesota is facing a legal setback. Judge in Charlie Kirk killing delays contempt ruling; we tell you why. A soccer superstar makes World Cup history. And, music titan Clive Davis has passed away. Learn more about your a...

Vice President JD Vance gives an update on the US talks with Iran. A warehouse fire in Los Angeles is challenging firefighters and causing health concern for residents. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has died 100.And after stepping away from tennis for years, Serena Williams is making a singles comeback at Wimbledon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

UK PM Keir Starmer announces his resignation plans.  Iran reports progress in talks, despite more threats. Tornadoes sweep across the Midwest, with at least two people killed.  A Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a grandmother.  Plus, AI helps separate conjoined twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of California has long been a target of President Donald Trump dating back to Trump’s first impeachment trial. Now he is reportedly under investigation by Trump’s Justice Department for mortgage fraud (allegations Schiff denies). In a conversation recorded live at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival, Schiff explains how he is preparing for possible legal action, how Democrat...