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The Federal Reserve has held rates steady for a seventh straight time. Tensions are ramping up on Israel’s border with Lebanon. A group of Russian navy ships made a high-profile visit to Cuba. New York officials are condemning antisemitic vandalism in NYC. And, the eastern half of the US is getting its first big taste of summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says it's time for "the haggling to stop and a ceasefire to start" in Gaza. Inflation cooled unexpectedly last month, but it's not all good news. Mexican migrants say they're fleeing the country and trying to seek asylum in the US after a violent election. Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre are graduating from high school today. And, ba...

Both Israel and Hamas have been accused of war crimes in a new UN report. Republicans react to Hunter Biden's federal gun charges conviction. Inflation cooled more than economists had expected last month. The House is expected to vote on whether to hold US Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Plus, a suspect has been arrested after a commuter bus was hijacked in Atlanta. Learn...

President Joe Biden has made an unplanned trip to Delaware after his son was found guilty of federal gun charges. A UN report says Hamas and Israel have committed war crimes in the October 7th attacks and the conflict that followed. It's a big day for the US economy but Americans are feeling more optimistic. Republicans have bumped their House majority back up. Plus, Astronomers are watching for a...

We’re hearing from a male juror in Hunter Biden’s federal gun case. President Joe Biden heralded his efforts to strengthen the nation’s gun laws, hours after his son’s conviction. Hamas has responded to a ceasefire proposal President Biden outlined days ago. Police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA. Plus, banana giant Chiquita Brands International has been found liable for financing...

Hunter Biden has publicly responded to his conviction in a federal gun case. A new statement suggests the Israeli prime minister seems poised to formally back the latest ceasefire proposal. Former President Donald Trump is trying to get his classified documents case thrown out. Some states are holding primaries today – we’ll break down some key races. And, Elon Musk is threatening to ban Apple dev...

Hunter Biden has been found guilty of three federal gun charges. The Wall Street Journal is reporting the leader of Hamas said "we have the Israelis right where we want them" in leaked messages to negotiators. Being a homeowner has gotten a lot more expensive in the last four years. Tens of thousands of people with links to ISIS are still being held in detention camps and facilities in northern Sy...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken insists Israeli leaders are on board with a ceasefire plan. A suspect has been arrested in China after five people were stabbed, including four US college instructors. Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and John Roberts have been secretly recorded talking about politically sensitive issues. Extreme heat is scorching the Western US today, as Florida braces for flo...

Israel has vowed to push ahead with its military operation in Gaza, even after the UN Security Council approved a ceasefire plan. Jury deliberations continue today in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial. A left wing activist has secretly taped Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito speaking about politically sensitive topics. Four instructors from Cornell College have been stabbed at a public park in Chi...

The UN Security Council voted to pass a resolution on the US proposal for a permanent ceasefire and release of the hostages in Gaza. Closing arguments have ended and jury deliberations have begun in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial. Southern Florida is getting soaked with heavy rainfall. A plane carrying Malawi’s vice president has gone missing. Plus, Apple says it’s rolling out a new suite of art...

Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz has resigned from Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Closing arguments have begun in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial – we have the latest. FEMA is expected to run out of money by the end of the summer after a historically destructive spring. Far-right groups are set to secure a record number of seats in the European Parliament. Plus, Moderna is working on a co...

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East to push for a ceasefire agreement – one that the mother of a recently-rescued hostage is pushing for too. Closing arguments will start later today in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial in Wilmington, Delaware. A Coast Guard Academy official resigns ahead of a congressional hearing this week into the agency’s sexual misconduct scandal. Apple...

The US is ramping up pressure for Israel and Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal, but a deadly hostage rescue mission could impact negotiations. Hunter Biden's defense has indicated he won't testify in his federal gun trial. Former President Donald Trump has a sentencing interview today. Ukraine says it has destroyed one of Russia's most advanced fighter jets. Plus, a dangerous gang you've probably n...

The fallout continues after an Israeli operation rescued four hostages in Gaza, but killed hundreds of Palestinians. Former President Donald Trump is expected to have an interview with a probation officer today over his hush money convictions, while Hunter Biden decides whether to take the stand in his own trial. Extreme heat returns for millions of people in the US this week. European elections s...

With less than five months until Election Day, coverage of the campaign is about to heat up. In this episode, we explain how candidates are calibrating their media footprints in key swing states. Plus, we have a guide to navigating potential disinformation and AI-generated content on social media.  Guest: Hadas Gold, CNN Media Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

A 5-year-old boy gets a second chance at life, after his former preschool teacher decided to donate part of her liver to him. A nonprofit that wants to rid the oceans of plastic marks a major milestone. Kids experiencing homelessness get to celebrate their birthdays with epic parties. Neighborhoods across North America are using old newspaper boxes to swap free movies. Plus, would you eat chocolat...

We start with key takeaways from Day 5 of Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas formally disclosed a trip to Bali, paid for by a GOP megadonor. The CIA assesses that Israel’s prime minister likely believes he can avoid setting a post-war plan for Gaza. We have a recall to tell you about involving Kia’s popular Telluride SUVs. Plus, we’ll explain why adults are mak...

Hunter Biden’s daughter gave emotional testimony about her father’s drug addiction in his federal gun trial. The US military’s temporary pier off the Gaza coast has been repaired and reattached to the beach. Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has been arraigned in Arizona’s election subversion case. The FDA is recommending certain states stop selling raw milk amid a bird flu outb...

President Joe Biden gave a speech in Normandy, France in remembrance of a daring D-Day raid by US Army Rangers, after announcing new aid for Ukraine. Prosecutors have rested their case against Hunter Biden. US job growth was stronger than expected last month – we'll tell you what it could mean for the Federal Reserve. Severe heat is still scorching the Southwest. Plus, Pat Sajak ends his 40-year r...

The latest job numbers are out and they're much higher than expected. President Joe Biden will make his case for democracy in another D-Day anniversary speech. It's still not clear if Hunter Biden will take the stand in his federal gun trial. Police in Texas have disrupted a people smuggling operation. Plus, Japan's government has created a dating app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Countries are ramping up pressure on Israel and Hamas to accept a ceasefire plan. Hunter Biden's daughter and uncle are expected to take the stand today in his federal gun trial. Former President Donald Trump says he'll announce his 2024 running mate next month. Alex Jones could lose his stake in Infowars to pay damages to Sandy Hook families. Plus, the US cricket team has delivered a shocking ups...

President Joe Biden says he won’t pardon his son if he’s convicted in the federal gun trial. A judge has ordered Steve Bannon to report to prison by next month in his contempt case. A UN report finds devastating hunger crises in Gaza and Sudan. The FDA has rescinded its marketing ban on Juul vaping products. Finally, Boeing's Starliner is docked at the space station after encountering new issues a...

World leaders and veterans marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France today. Jurors in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial are hearing testimony from Hallie Biden, the widow of Hunter Biden’s late brother, Beau. A dangerous heat dome is reaching peak intensity this afternoon. The Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect has been indicted on two new murder charges. And, an AI chi...

It's 80 years to the day since 150,000 allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy – we'll bring you the latest from a special event to commemorate the D-Day operation. US weapons have been used on another Israeli strike that killed civilians in Gaza. The prosecution in Hunter Biden's gun felony trial has called his brother's widow to the stand. A former neighbor of Justice Samuel Alito is dis...

President Joe Biden has joined leaders and veterans to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings. Countries are putting pressure on Hamas and Israel to accept a ceasefire deal and get hostages home. Hunter Biden's gun trial continues, as the House is also making moves against him. Maryland has reported its first heat related death this year. Plus, the Gilgo Beach murders suspect is expected to be ind...