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Oct 30, 2026

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Possible trade deal, Hackman death update, DEI boycott & more 05.03.2025

Voters have had their say on President Donald Trump’s record long address to Congress last night. Trump could announce a trade deal today with Canada and Mexico. The IRS is considering plans to halve its workforce. Authorities have given an update about Gene Hackman’s mysterious death. Plus, we’ll tell you which major store is facing a 40-day boycott over its shift away from DEI. Learn more about...

Trump speech highlights, Democrat protests, LeBron James milestone & more 05.03.2025

We’ll bring you some of the key moments from President Donald Trump’s record address to Congress. Democrats ignored party instructions by making their feelings known. At least two people have died as a mammoth storm continues to pummel parts of the US. Trump says a “top terrorist” has been apprehended. Plus, LeBron James adds another historic record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Trump makes his case, PA president pledges elections, RFK Jr. on vaccines & more 04.03.2025

President Donald Trump is expected to make the case for his sweeping domestic and foreign policy plans during his first address to Congress tonight. We breakdown what a trade war could mean for Americans. A judge thwarted the Trump administration's attempt to fire the chairwoman of a critical agency. The president of the Palestinian Authority has pledged elections for the first time in nearly two...

Trade war erupts, Ukraine’s possible ceasefire plan, YouTube crackdown & more 04.03.2025

We start with Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on goods imported from the US. Ukraine's president offered a potential ceasefire agreement with Russia in his appeal to President Donald Trump. Arab leaders are ironing out a counterproposal to Trump's postwar Gaza plan. Millions of federal workers describe their return to offices as "messy." Plus, we'll tell you which types of videos will no longer be on...

Mexico’s retaliation tariffs, Zelensky wants peace, driverless Ubers & more 04.03.2025

Mexico is promising to join Canada and China to retaliate against President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Ukraine's President says he’s ready to negotiate peace. Four people have been charged with allegedly operating "one of the largest human smuggling rings" in the US. A storm knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people in two states. Plus, we’ll tell you where people can order a dri...

Trump freezes Ukraine aid, Mexico’s US gun lawsuit, ‘gladiator fights’ charges & more 04.03.2025

President Donald Trump is pausing US aid for Ukraine, we’ll hear what the impact could be. American consumers and business could pay a hefty price for Trump’s tariffs. Israel is considering cutting off electricity and water to Gaza. Mexico wants to be able to sue American gunmakers. Plus, officers have been charged for allegedly staging “gladiator fights” at a juvenile detention facility. Learn mo...

Sweeping tariffs, Ukraine aid paused, Mardi Gras weather & more 04.03.2025

Sweeping US tariffs are now in effect for goods from Mexico and Canada. President Donald Trump has frozen all military aid for Ukraine. He’s expected to mention that and other moves he's made in his first weeks back in office during his address to Congress tonight. Democrats have blocked a Republican-led bill on transgender sports. Plus, severe weather is putting Mardi Gras celebrations at risk. L...

Tariff fears, US manufacturing investment, wild weather & more 03.03.2025

US stocks slid over investors’ worries about President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer is making a big investment in American manufacturing. We have the latest on Pope Francis’ health. A powerful storm is triggering a wide range of weather hazards across parts of the US. Plus, what we know about Kroger’s CEO’s abrupt resignation....

Fragile ceasefire deal, Highland Park shooting suspect's plea, Europe’s defense plan & more 03.03.2025

We start with the latest round of emails demanding federal workers justify their jobs. A delicate truce between Israel and Hamas hangs by a thread as Israel sets new conditions. The man accused of killing seven people during a 4th of July parade in a Chicago suburb made a surprise move in court. We'll tell you about a deadly car attack in Germany. And, investors are making moves in the fallout fro...

USAID contract reinstated, RFK Jr. on measles vaccine, home buyers' markets & more 03.03.2025

The Trump administration is welcoming the Ukraine peace deal the UK, France and other allies are working on. A USAID contract was reinstated – we’ll tell what it’s for and how that came about. A federal department President Trump wants to axe is offering buyouts to certain employees. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks about the measles vaccine amid the outbreak in Texas. Plus, the housing m...

Tomorrow’s tariffs ‘fluid’, Trump’s crypto reserve, Miami Beach vs. spring break & more 03.03.2025

The US Commerce Secretary says he expects US tariffs on Canada and Mexico to begin tomorrow, but the amount isn’t set. A new CNN/SSRS poll looks at how Americans view the presidency so far. Meanwhile, Trump has given some details about a new crypto strategic reserve. Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is entering the race for NYC mayor. Plus, Miami Beach isn’t getting back together with spring...

Europe embraces Zelensky, Hegseth approves accomplishment email, Israel-Palestine at the Oscars & more 03.03.2025

Ukraine’s President got a warm welcome at a summit in London this weekend, following Friday’s volatile White House meeting. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the Pentagon’s civilian employees to reply to the Trump administration’s email about their job accomplishments. Wildfires have burned through thousands of acres in the Carolinas. Israel says it will block aid going into Gaza until Hamas ag...

One Thing: Measles was Considered Eliminated. But It’s Spreading in Texas. 02.03.2025

As a measles outbreak continues to grow in West Texas, questions are mounting over the quality of federal response, as Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplays the outbreak’s severity. We ask a Houston doctor if he’s expecting a major livestock show to bring more measles cases to his city. Meanwhile, experts fear disrupted meetings about vaccines could threaten timelines...

5 Good Things: The Guy Who Created His Dream Job 01.03.2025

Doctors had to get crafty to save a three-month-old's life. A retired ocean liner is embarking on its final journey with a new mission for the record books. A dog lover left the corporate world and found his calling behind a camera. A new study pinpoints where massive sources of clean energy could exist. Plus, why a family cat is living her best ninth life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Zelensky ordered out of WH, Pope’s health worsens, Gene Hackman death update & more 28.02.2025

We cover the fallout from around the world after President Donald Trump and the Ukrainian president's volatile news conference. There’s a troubling update on the Pope’s health. Russia and China are allegedly trying to recruit disgruntled federal workers. New details are emerging about the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife. Plus, a bad day at the office worth $81 trillion. Learn more about...

Trump-Zelensky shouting match, vaccine delay concerns, so long, Skype & more 28.02.2025

We start with a heated Oval Office exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's president. Fired federal workers are turning to a little-known office for relief. Concerns are emerging over the timelines, access and transparency around vaccine shots. Trump's latest executive order could make history. Plus, the end of an era for nostalgic millennials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Earth minerals deal, measles outbreak grows, all-women space flight & more 28.02.2025

Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky are meeting at the White House – we’ll break down why the US wants Ukraine’s earth minerals. There’s mixed news about the economy today. Texas health officials report more measles cases in West Texas. We'll tell you the latest on the investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife. Plus, a crew of all women is going to space. Learn more abo...

Zelensky wants assurances, FAA bucks trend, ‘economic blackout’ call & more 28.02.2025

CNN’s Kevin Liptak talks us through what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be hoping to get out of his trip to the White House. Another government agency is facing mass layoffs. On the flip side, the Department of Transportation wants to hire certain workers. A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is set to expire tomorrow. Plus, we’ll tell you why there are calls for people to boycot...

Zelensky’s White House visit, some mass firings halted, Hackman death investigation & more 28.02.2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet President Donald Trump at the White House this morning. A judge has halted the mass firings of some federal workers. Iowa lawmakers have approved a bill to remove gender identity protections. Mexico has extradited dozens of fugitive cartel members to the US. Plus, we’ll tell you what we know so far about the investigation into Gene Hackman...

Trump & Starmer discuss peace, Israel car attack, consumer watchdog muzzled & more 27.02.2025

Russia's war in Ukraine was at the center of key talks between President Donald Trump and the British PM. We have the latest on the Trump administration's actions against DEI initiatives. A car attack in Israel is being investigated as an act of terror. The US consumer watchdog has dropped cases against multiple companies accused of ripping off Americans. Plus, we have new developments on the deat...

Trump meets UK leader, USAID staff pack up, Meta's apology & more 27.02.2025

President Donald Trump has welcomed British prime minister to the White House for critical talks on Ukraine. USAID workers were met with applause from supporters as they cleared out their workspaces. A decades-long conflict between Turkey and Kurdish separatists could be ending. We'll tell you about the Instagram glitch that has Meta apologizing. Plus, a popular menu item from one restaurant chain...

Extra tariffs, job market woes, AI career options & more 27.02.2025

President Donald Trump says he’ll double pre-existing tariffs on China, the same day that Mexico and Canada's go into effect. The number of first-time applications for unemployment benefits doesn’t bode well for the US labor market. Russia says it won’t give up annexed regions of Ukraine. Another federal government agency head is retiring, amid mass federal workforce cuts. Plus, we explain why a j...

Deportation law prep, Israel’s border refusal, Tate brothers in US & more 27.02.2025

The Trump administration is preparing to use a controversial 1798 law to speed up mass deportations of undocumented migrants. Israel says it won’t withdraw troops from the Gaza-Egypt border just days before current ceasefire deal ends. We’ll give you the latest update on the deadly measles outbreak in Texas. Infamous online celebrity Andrew Tate and his brother are heading to the US. Plus, an insi...

Foreign aid deadline, UK PM visits White House, Gene Hackman found dead & more 27.02.2025

The Supreme Court has paused a deadline for the Trump administration to release foreign aid funding. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting the White House. Palestinian prisoners and detainees, along with the bodies of Israeli hostages have been returned. The Pentagon is planning to get rid of transgender service members currently serving. Plus, Gene Hackman and his wife have been found d...

Mass firings memo, 'reverse discrimination' suit, 'Gossip Girl' actress dies & more 26.02.2025

The Trump administration has issued guidance on how it’ll conduct mass layoffs across federal agencies. We have details on the final handover of Israeli hostages in the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas. The Supreme Court signals it'll make it easier for Americans to file "reverse discrimination" lawsuits. The Department of Agriculture has revealed a new strategy to tackle bird flu and...

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