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The news to know for Monday, March 23, 2026! What to know about the U.S. and Iran trading serious threats, the furthest known Iranian attack so far in this conflict, and the latest warning for Americans traveling abroad. Also, why New York's LaGuardia Airport closed down earlier this morning, and what ICE agents could be doing at airports around the country starting today. Plus: remembering the ma...

As Congress debates the SAVE America Act (a major election bill that could change how Americans register and vote), we break down what's actually in it, and what it could mean in this major election year. Supporters say it's about strengthening election security. Critics argue it could create new barriers for millions of eligible voters. In this episode, Wren Orey, director of the Bipartisan Polic...

The news to know for Friday, March 20, 2026! We're talking about how much money the Pentagon is now requesting for America's Middle East war effort. Also: President Trump's message to Israel's leader about energy targets and the joke he told about Pearl Harbor in front of Japan's prime minister. Plus, where all-time heat records are being broken this week, how a media merger could reshape local TV...

The news to know for Thursday, March 19, 2026! We'll tell you about the latest massive strikes in the Middle East targeting Iran's leadership, energy facilities, and surrounding areas — as top American intelligence officials are questioned over the rationale for starting the conflict in the first place. Also, shocking new allegations against Cesar Chavez uncovered just before celebrations honoring...

The news to know for Wednesday, March 18, 2026! We're talking about a critical moment in the war in the Middle East and why a high-ranking Trump administration official has resigned in protest. Also, a bitter debate now underway as Congress considers a controversial election bill. And the goals of a new government hiring push barely a year after massive government downsizing. Plus: what was behind...

The news to know for Tuesday, March 17, 2026! We'll tell you about a potential rift between the U.S. and many American allies as the war in the Middle East continues to widen. Also, President Trump's latest threats against Cuba. And the biggest races to watch in today's primaries. Plus, a federal court weighed in on RFK Jr.'s vaccine policies, this week's weather has broken records in multiple par...

The news to know for Monday, March 16, 2026! What to know about the latest targets hit in the Middle East and President Trump's new messages for enemies and allies as more American troops head that way. Also, a massive storm system with widely different impacts depending on where you live. We'll tell you which states are expected to see what today. Plus: who took top honors at last night's Academy...

We're now two weeks into the war with Iran, and there's growing uncertainty about what comes next. In this episode, we bring you two perspectives: 1- Expert analysis from Kamran Bokhari on the strategic calculations behind the conflict and why the next few weeks could be critical. 2- Plus, you'll hear a firsthand account from Oliver Sims IV, an American who was stranded in Qatar as airspace shut d...

The news to know for Friday, March 13, 2026! What to know about violent attacks at a Michigan synagogue and a Virginia university. We'll also tell you about a rescue effort underway after a U.S. military aircraft crashed in the Middle East. And what's behind the backlash to the White House's war videos on social media. Plus, why UFC fighters are working with FBI agents this weekend, what Live Nati...

The news to know for Thursday, March 12, 2026! We'll tell you about the cost of the war in the Middle East so far, and why law enforcement in California is tightening security. Also, which American company faced a major cyberattack linked to the war, and what Iran's soccer team has decided about the upcoming World Cup in the U.S. Plus, why so many lawmakers are quitting Congress, which popular pla...

The news to know for Wednesday, March 11, 2026! We'll tell you about what the Pentagon called the "most intense" day of the war with Iran, and the new threat Iranian leaders are making toward President Trump. Also, where the latest round of severe storms caused damage in the U.S., and new advice for anyone headed to the airport anytime soon. Plus, why young kids might be struggling with reading, h...

The news to know for Tuesday, March 10, 2026! We'll tell you what President Trump now says about the future of war in Iran, the Iranian retaliation, and how it's all impacting the global oil market. Also, we'll explain the Trump administration's latest action to review the results of the 2020 election. And a preview of a couple of closely watched elections happening today. Plus, how President Trum...

The news to know for Monday, March 9, 2026! We have updates for you about the war in Iran, including: Iran's new supreme leader — and what it signals to the U.S., why the U.S. was reportedly upset with Israel for the first time since their joint attacks began, and the significant impact now on gas prices as oil hits over $100 a barrel. Plus: why more Americans are now missing their flights, what h...

Artificial intelligence is now changing how wars are fought, and a recent dispute between the Pentagon and AI company Anthropic has raised new questions about who sets the rules. Paul Scharre — former defense official and one of TIME's most influential people in AI — explains how AI is transforming warfare, why human control matters, and how this technology could shift global power in the years ah...

The news to know for Friday, March 6, 2026! We'll tell you about a major shakeup at the agency most responsible for President Trump's immigration crackdown: who's out, who's in, and what the response has been so far. Also, how President Trump is looking to shape the future of Iran, and which country he says should be his next target. Plus, where millions of Americans face tornado threats, what Hea...

The news to know for Thursday, March 5, 2026! What to know about the war intensifying in Iran and spreading across the region, potentially into NATO territory—and how more than a dozen nations are being pulled into the conflict. Also, a murder suspect poised to become a sheriff. And the problems reported at polling stations on the first primary of the year. Plus, we're remembering a college footba...

The news to know for Wednesday, March 4, 2026! We'll tell you about the newest strikes in the Middle East: the targets hit, the rising death toll, and what the U.S. is planning next. Also, the U.S. military's first land mission against South American drug cartels. And the tense hearing, pitting both Republicans and Democrats against the secretary of Homeland Security. Plus: where millions of Ameri...

The news to know for Tuesday, March 3, 2026! We'll tell you about new strikes in Iran and the promise of bigger attacks to come. Also, what we learned from newly released footage showing members of Congress grilling the Clintons about the Epstein Files. And which races we're following in the first elections of this midterm year. Plus: what the Supreme Court decided about so-called "forced outing"...

The news to know for Monday, March 2, 2026! We're talking about what some are calling the most consequential action President Trump has ever taken — what we know about American strikes on Iran, and Iran's retaliation all around the Middle East. Also, a new terror investigation in Austin, Texas — and the chance of more potential threats on U.S. soil. Plus, the impact of Mideast violence on oil and...

Tax season is here — and this year, it looks different. A major new tax law just took effect, bringing changes that could impact millions of Americans filing their 2025 returns. Andrew Lautz, Director of Tax Policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, joins us to explain what's new, what could be confusing, and what it all means for you. We also zoom out to discuss federal revenue, IRS funding, Presid...

The news to know for Friday, February 27, 2026! We'll tell you about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein case — what she said about ties to the convicted sex offender, and what's expected from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, today. Also, how the U.S. military "mistakenly" shot down a drone over Texas. Plus, why someone was arrested for a viral s...

The news to know for Thursday, February 26, 2026! What to know about today's high-stakes talks, seen as America's last-ditch effort to avoid a war with Iran. And why there are conflicting reports about a deadly shootout between a Florida speedboat and Cuban forces. Also, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton returns to the hot seat today, this time to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein. Pl...

The news to know for Wednesday, February 25, 2026! We have some of the biggest takeaways from last night's State of the Union Address- from the economy to immigration to the few moments of bipartisan agreement. Also: why an air safety bill that passed in the Senate unanimously still failed to become law. Plus: the ultimatum Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a major AI company, why American busin...

The news to know for Tuesday, February 24, 2026! We'll tell you what to expect from President Trump's State of the Union address tonight. And what a former ICE instructor is saying about new training standards. Also, new progress in Mexico's efforts to handle cartel violence that shut down cities and stranded American tourists. Plus: another high-profile arrest in response to the Epstein Files, an...

The news to know for Monday, February 23, 2026! We'll tell you about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down most of President Trump's tariffs, and what action the president has taken in response. Also, what to know about the unrest in Mexico after the country's most powerful cartel leader was killed — and what it means for American travelers. Plus: a life-threatening winter storm that co...