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Inflation warning, pandemic-level job cuts, new Diddy charges & more 04.04.2025

We start with the Fed chair’s warning about President Donald Trump’s tariffs on inflation. The Secretary of State weighs in on Trump’s tariffs, a Ukraine peace deal and Myanmar earthquake recovery efforts. The federal government took mass layoffs to another level last month. We break down Sean “Diddy” Combs’ latest charges ahead of his trial next month. Plus, everything you need to know about the...

Stocks tumble, Social Security downsize, Russell Brand charges and more 04.04.2025

We begin with the latest market reactions to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The Social Security Administration is making big cuts to its technology team. We tell you how the job market has fared in March. Trump targets more Ivy League schools for federal funding cuts. Plus, the charges against British comedian Russell Brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

China’s tariff retaliation, March jobs report, remote tribe arrest & more 04.04.2025

China is introducing a 34% tariff on all US imports starting April 10th. The latest jobs report for March is out. Israel has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza. TikTok is once again running out of time to find a US buyer before tomorrow’s deadline. Plus, a US tourist has been arrested for allegedly trying to contact one of the world’s most isolated tribes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Global recession fears, NSA director fired, measles vaccination rate & more 04.04.2025

As global markets react to US tariffs, there are concerns about a worldwide recession. Parts of the US are bracing for once in a generation flooding this weekend. The Trump administration has fired the NSA director and his deputy. South Korea’s highest court has made its ruling about whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. And, measles vaccination rates could be lower than we thought. Learn mo...

Wall Street losses, Signal investigation, Dr. Oz's confirmation & more 03.04.2025

President Donald Trump shrugged off market reaction to his tariff package. We have developments on a high-stakes court hearing over Trump’s deportation flights. A Pentagon watchdog launched an investigation on the Signal group chat drama. A historic flooding threat is ramping up in the US. Plus, another one of Trump’s Cabinet picks has been confirmed by the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices...

Historic global trade war, WH fires staffers, devastating storms & more 03.04.2025

One of America’s biggest trading partners launched the first major response to President Donald Trump’s massive tariff announcement. The White House handed out pink slips to multiple administration officials. A tornado threat is far from over as people across the central US are left picking up the pieces. We’ll tell you where Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations stand. Plus, NYC Mayor Eric Adams is...

Tariffs hit households, Rubio’s NATO meeting, FDA delays vax approval & more 03.04.2025

We’ll break down the impact President Donald Trump’s tariffs will have on Amercian households. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US is staying in NATO. Layoff announcements are at their highest level since the pandemic. The FDA is delaying its full approval of a Covid-19 vaccine. And, investigators share what caused the death of a former New York Yankee’s son. Learn more about your ad choice...

Stock markets fall, US storm deaths, transgender travel warnings & more 03.04.2025

Global stock markets are taking a hit following yesterday’s US tariff announcement. Severe storms in the central US have turned deadly. Whooping cough cases are rising, with Louisiana reporting two infant deaths. Hungary is leaving the ICC, as it hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, some countries are warning transgender tourists about coming to the US. Learn more about your ad c...

Trump’s tariff fallout, violent tornadoes, FEMA migrant funds & more 03.04.2025

World leaders are vowing to retaliate against President Donald Trump’s widespread tariff announcement. Meanwhile, Trump’s auto tariffs come into effect today, bringing possible price hikes. Intense tornadoes and baseball-sized hail has hit the central US. FEMA funding to aid migrants may be used to detain them instead. Plus, three Americans have escaped death sentences. Learn more about your ad ch...

Trump signs global tariffs, deportation list, new TikTok bidder & more 02.04.2025

President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on practically all imports into the US. Dangerous storms, including strong tornadoes and destructive flooding, are hitting parts of the US. A list of deportation recommendations to the US government is drawing concerns. The Taliban is making progress on the diplomatic stage. Plus, an e-commerce giant put in a last-minute bid to buy TikTok. Learn...

Trump’s worst-case scenario tariffs, SCOTUS decisions, tech experts’ AI fears & more 02.04.2025

We start by breaking down what one of President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals could mean for your budget. CBD and flavored vaping products were at the center of two Supreme Court rulings today. China is ramping up its military drills around Taiwan. We’ll tell you what Myanmar’s military government announced to help earthquake recovery efforts. And, how will artificial intelligence change the way...

Tariff plans pros and cons, Planned Parenthood funding, egg shortage cracks & more 02.04.2025

First, we’ll break down the possible tariff options President Donald Trump is reportedly still weighing. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether a state can cut Planned Parenthood funding. The corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been dismissed with a twist. Russia has launched its biggest military conscription drive in years. Plus, the egg shortage is finally impro...

Tariff waiting game, tornado outbreak expected, record Senate speech & more 02.04.2025

President Donald Trump is finally expected to announce his next round of tariffs today. Florida’s special House elections were a win for Republicans, but it wasn’t all bad news for Democrats. A tornado outbreak is expected in parts of the US. The record has been broken for the longest Senate floor speech. Plus, there’s been a rare moment of hope in the rescue efforts after Myanmar’s devastating ea...

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...

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