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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.

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Jul 11, 2026

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Election night results, migrant children legal aid, Val Kilmer dies & more 02.04.2025

We’ll bring you the results from yesterday’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida. President Donald Trump is promising to reshape global trade but it’s not clear what will be included in his sweeping tariffs. Israel is expanding its military operation in Gaza and seizing land. A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to temporarily bring back legal aid for tens of thousands of migrant ch...

WI & FL elections, Trump ‘perfecting’ tariff plan, ‘tush push’ delay & more 01.04.2025

Voting is underway in high-stakes elections in two states. We have the latest Ivy League school to face funding halts or cuts since President Donald Trump took office. Businesses are weighing their options over uncertainty surrounding Trump’s tariff plan. Parts of the US are under a severe weather threat this week. Plus, the NFL announced some key changes to the game for the upcoming season. Learn...

Looming tariffs, 23 states sue HHS, Mangione death penalty & more 01.04.2025

The White House says President Donald Trump’s new tariffs will go into effect immediately after his Rose Garden announcement tomorrow. Several states and DC are suing the Trump administration over public health funding rollbacks. The DOJ is seeking the death penalty for the man accused of killing a healthcare CEO. We’ll tell you how a federal judge ruled in an Alabama case about out-of-state abort...

Tariff uncertainty, federal jobs purge, torpedo bat & more 01.04.2025

There’s uncertainty about what’s happening with tariffs this week and even President Donald Trump’s advisors aren’t sure. Mass job cuts at federal health agencies have begun today. The search continues for survivors of last week’s earthquake in Myanmar, but time is running out. What's the deal with the MLB's new ‘torpedo’ bats? Plus, we’ll tell you why Aprils Fool’s Day can be both fun and good fo...

Europe’s tariff warning, TikTok’s deadline, Karen Read murder trial & more 01.04.2025

As the world waits to see what President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” will bring, Europe is threatening to strike back. Harvard is the latest university to face threats to funding over antisemitism accusations. TikTok has until Saturday to find a US owner. Jury selection is starting for Karen Read’s second murder trial. Plus, the final four is set for the women’s NCAA basketball tournament. Lea...

Votes test Trump, man mistakenly sent to mega prison, marathon senate speech & more 01.04.2025

Voters in Florida and Wisconsin will take part in the first key elections since President Donald Trump took office again. The Trump administration says it mistakenly deported a man to an El Salvador prison. Trump’s targeting ticket price gouging. A Democratic Senator has been giving a marathon floor speech. Plus, Hooters is filing for bankruptcy but says it’s not going anywhere. Learn more about y...

WHCA vs WH, buried measles forecast, NASA astronauts speak out & more 31.03.2025

A Trump aide echoed the administration’s repeated belief on tariffs, but some experts aren’t buying it. The White House Correspondents’ Association says the Trump administration is trying to pressure reporters. We have the latest on the Supreme Court’s first religion-centered appeal in nearly two years. A new report from ProPublica goes into the CDC’s messaging on measles vaccinations. Plus, two a...

Stocks in a slump, Musk’s CIA visit, Tesla dealership fire & more 31.03.2025

Investors are on edge as President Donald Trump’s new sweeping tariffs are set to go into effect this week. Elon Musk is expected to visit the CIA for the first time today. We have the latest on search and rescue efforts in Myanmar after a powerful earthquake last week. We’ll tell you where the search for four missing US soldiers in Lithuania now stands. Plus, another attack on Tesla cars is under...

Recession risk, Trump’s 'angry' at Putin, SCOTUS religion case & more 31.03.2025

We start with the latest economic forecasts amid the Trump administration’s tariff war. President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine. The special elections in Florida tomorrow may be tighter than Republicans would like. The Supreme Court is debating if states could tax religious-affiliated groups. Plus, a good night’s sleep might protect you from this disease....

Trump eyes third term, aid workers’ bodies found, French politics shock & more 31.03.2025

We’ll look at what auto tariffs could mean for US jobs and whether people should rush to buy a car. President Donald Trump isn’t ruling out trying to run for a third term. A UN agency says the bodies of more than a dozen aid workers have been recovered in Gaza. One of the favorites for the next French presidential election has been banned from running for office. Plus, a cryptocurrency billionaire...

‘Liberation Day’ promise, rescue window closing, dangerous storms & more 31.03.2025

President Donald Trump says new tariffs will lead to “Liberation Day” in the US. Time is running out to rescue people buried in the rubble of Friday’s earthquake in Myanmar. A line of dangerous and deadly storms is moving east. Elon Musk is taking a big interest in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. Plus, the March Madness men’s final four is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

One Thing: Why Musk Is Pouring Millions into Wisconsin 30.03.2025

Elon Musk and other outside groups have poured millions of dollars into advertising and organizing ahead of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election on Tuesday. We hear about why the outcome could tell us something about the national political mood early into the second Trump administration. Guest: Arlette Saenz, CNN Correspondent Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202...

5 Good Things: The Barber Who Pays Kids to Read 29.03.2025

A barbershop in Pennsylvania is boosting reading levels and confidence. Millions around the world are hooked on a Dutch city’s fish doorbell livestream. The National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC kicked off with a new activity for a good cause. Researchers in the UK are using AI to understand the emotions of a farm animal better. Plus, a former race driver lost his legs, but broke a world record i...

USAID dissolved, Vance's trip to Greenland, state bans LGBTQ+ flags & more 28.03.2025

We start with the Trump administration’s bold steps to dismantle a key humanitarian agency. Vice President JD Vance made a high-profile case for America’s desire to own Greenland. We’ll tell you the latest case the Trump administration is taking to the Supreme Court. A US measles outbreak may be linked to cases across borders. Plus, one state, two bans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Trump-Carney call, Dow plunges, cloning fashion models & more 28.03.2025

We start with an escalating trade war between the US and Canada. Hot inflation data has investors worried. Search and rescue operations are underway following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar. Tensions are ramping up again between Israel and Hezbollah. Plus, we’ll tell you how one fashion giant is using artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Hegseth feels the heat, state bans fluoride, ‘The White Lotus’ criticism & more 28.03.2025

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is in the Philippines today as scrutiny over his role in the Signal group chat intensifies. We'll tell you which state has become the first to officially ban fluoride from drinking water. Call center jobs at the Department of Veteran Affairs are being slashed. A bid to stop the government from immediately deporting a Cornell University student has been denied. Plu...

Myanmar earthquake impact, Greenland protests, Texas water rescues & more 28.03.2025

Myanmar’s ruling military junta says many civilians have been killed and injured by today’s earthquake. Protests have been planned for Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Greenland. Some Tesla investors are concerned about how much time Elon Musk is spending in Washington. US intelligence says India is becoming a bigger player in the illegal fentanyl trade. Plus, flooding and storms are causing prob...

Vance’s Greenland trip, Myanmar earthquake, vacation arrest & more 28.03.2025

Vice President JD Vance is heading to Greenland for a controversial visit. A huge and deadly earthquake has hit Myanmar. Canada’s prime minister says his country’s old relationship the US is “over.” President Donald Trump is targeting another DC law firm. Plus, a couple arrived in Mexico for a vacation and ended up in jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Save Signal messages, Trump withdraws nomination, Tesla arson suspect & more 27.03.2025

We start with a federal judge’s order over leaked text messages on Signal detailing a strike in Yemen. President Donald Trump withdrew a congresswoman’s nomination as a top diplomat. We have the latest on the AP’s legal fight against the White House’s decision to limit its access to presidential events. There are key takeaways from a Senate hearing about the deadly midair plane collision in Washin...

Signal scandal lawsuit, US jobless claims, alleged MS-13 leader’s arrest & more 27.03.2025

We start with details on an upcoming emergency hearing over the fallout from a controversial group chat that included a journalist. We’re hearing from three major US trading partners about President Trump’s auto tariffs. European leaders have stated their positions about whether to lift Russian sanctions. A wave of federal workers is entering a frozen labor market. Plus, the federal government is...

Health agency job cuts, Musk’s million-dollar awards, MLB Opening Day & more 27.03.2025

Thousands of people are set to lose their jobs in a Department of Health and Human Services overhaul. World leaders have met in Paris to discuss the war in Ukraine. Elon Musk is offering cash giveaways to sign a petition against “activist judges.” An Oscar-winning director is determined to stay in the occupied West Bank, despite being attacked. Plus, it’s a huge day for Major League Baseball fans....

Vehicle price hikes, Noem’s prison visit, submarine sinks & more 27.03.2025

Industry experts are warning that President Donald Trump’s new auto tariffs could send car prices soaring. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has visited a prison holding deported Venezuelans. At least four people have died, after a submarine carrying dozens of tourists sank off Egypt’s coast. A luxury trip to South Africa attended by about a dozen US attorneys general is raising eyebrows. Pl...

Auto tariffs backlash, more students detained, Europe's crisis warning & more 27.03.2025

Countries around the world have condemned President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on all foreign cars coming into the US. A US defense official says the information shared in the Signal chat about strikes in Yemen was highly classified. More university students have been detained by federal agents. North Korea seems to have sent thousands more troops to Russia this year, as Europe is warning c...

Trump's auto tariffs, wartime law on hold, Dollar Tree's merger ends & more 26.03.2025

President Donald Trump announced an early rollout of tariffs on cars from foreign countries. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called leaked military war plans a "team update." A federal appeals court has ruled on Trump's ability to use a wartime power for deportations. We'll tell you about the search for four missing US soldiers. Plus, Dollar Tree is on the losing end of a merger with Family Dollar....

Calls for Hegseth to resign, student loan delinquencies, NPR/PBS heads grilled & more 26.03.2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing resignation calls over the fallout from a Signal group chat scandal. Millions of student loan borrowers could reach a record for the wrong reasons. A DOGE subcommittee is putting NPR and PBS CEOs in the hot seat. Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled on Jair Bolsonaro’s alleged plot to attempt a coup. Plus, the serious hazard that could put a potential mission to Ma...

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