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The Kremlin has yet to make any commitments ahead of a meeting being planned between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders. Trump has criticized the Smithsonian Institution for its focus on slavery. The DOJ is investigating the crime figures of the nation’s capital. A state of emergency has been declared in North Carolina because of Hurricane Erin. Plus, hundreds of items are about to get more expensive be...

We start with what we know so far about potential plans for a meeting between Russia and Ukraine’s presidents. Some files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s case will be made public soon. We’ll explain why the Trump administration is throwing cold water on tariff rebate checks. We’re tracking Hurricane Erin as it churns along much of the US East Coast. Plus, a Texas lawmaker’s marathon protest on the st...

As Western Europe promises to support Ukraine, all eyes are on President Donald Trump to see what role the US will play. We’ll tell you about another early ouster in the latest Pentagon shakeup. Tariffs are prompting an additional retailer to raise prices.  Pediatricians are breaking from CDC vaccine guidance. Plus, what new accounts reveal about Bryan Kohberger’s interactions, months before the I...

We break down the latest on the diplomacy efforts to end the war in Ukraine, including a comment President Donald Trump is walking back about US involvement. More state governors are sending National Guard troops to Washington DC. We’ll tell you why part of a lawsuit over “Alligator Alcatraz” has been dismissed. How Americans can get Ozempic for half the price. Plus, a beauty queen will make histo...

EU leaders are cautious about trusting Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s commitment to ending the war in Ukraine. A House Committee chair says the DOJ will soon start handing over records related to Jeffrey Epstein. A ceasefire proposal accepted by Hamas is facing several stumbling blocks. A new appointment at the FBI may indicate a major personnel change. Plus, the Air Canada flight attendant strik...

President Donald Trump is pushing for a meeting between his Ukrainian and Russian counterparts. We explain why a Democratic Texas lawmaker spent the night on the House floor. Trump is targeting mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterms. Hurricane Erin could cause life-threatening rip currents in North Carolina. Plus, the final guilty plea over the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry. Learn more...

We start with the latest on multilateral talks in the White House about a possible end to the Russia-Ukraine war. We have an update on Gaza ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Police are investigating a shooting that killed two officers in the line of duty. We’ll tell you about the latest right-wing outlet to settle a defamation lawsuit over its 2020 election coverage. Plus, where the...

We begin with President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. The first of 10 high-profile Democratic and Republican witnesses in a Jeffrey Epstein probe appeared for his deposition. Texas House Democrats’ redistricting standoff came to an end today. MSNBC is getting a branding makeover. Plus, the controversy surrounding a Swiss watchmaker’s ads. Lea...

Ukraine’s president and European leaders are heading to the White House today to discuss a potential peace plan with Russia. A federal judge is hearing arguments today on another lawsuit against the makeshift immigration detention center in Florida. We’ll break down the chilling words from a leaked recording of Israel’s former military intelligence chief. Back-to-school shopping is happening in a...

Ukraine's president is expected to be pushed to swap land for peace and security during today’s White House summit. Texas and California are moving forward with redrawing electoral maps in their respective states. Police are searching for multiple suspects after a deadly shooting at a crowded Brooklyn lounge. We’ll tell you why the US is suspending visitor visas for people from Gaza. Plus, AT&T su...

European leaders, including Ukraine’s, will meet at the White House today following President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russia’s president. We track the first major storm of the hurricane season that’s also one of the most rapidly intensifying storms in Atlantic history. Three states are sending hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, DC. We’ll tell you why one of the largest demonstrat...

As President Donald Trump’s takeover of Washington, DC law enforcement continues, some critics are questioning just how much safer it will make the streets – and whether the tactics will soon be replicated in other cities. We hear from an expert who believes there may be other motivations behind Trump’s unprecedented actions in the capital.  Guest: Trevor Gardner, Professor of Law, Washington Univ...

The “Parody Principal” remixes morning announcements. New research breaks down the amount of dance moves cockatoos have up their wings. This CNN Hero is feeding thousands with free meals that were going to be thrown out. One musician’s loss sparked a creative solution to help others facing the same thing. Plus, getting your spouse’s attention is an art form at this beloved Iowa State fair contest....

We start with the high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. A dramatic US military show is happening in the waters around Latin America and the Caribbean. We have the latest from a hearing about DC’s police takeover lawsuit. The mayor of New Orleans has been indicted. Plus, a new survey shows Americans’ drinking habits are changing. Learn mo...

A Russia expert weighs in on how Russian President Vladimir Putin may be approaching his meeting with President Donald Trump. Attempts are being made in DC to end Trump’s police takeover. We'll tell you where Hurricane Erin is heading. Texas Republicans have called a new special session. Plus, some teachers in this state will now have to pass a controversial new test. Learn more about your ad choi...

President Donald Trump laid out why he was having today’s summit with his Russian counterpart. Washington, DC is suing the federal government over its takeover of the city's police. The Atlantic Ocean officially has its first hurricane of the season. We break down the latest economic data on mortgage rates and more. Plus, you can now give yourself a flu vaccine at home without needing a needle.  L...

Ukrainian civilians are continuing to die in Russian attacks ahead of today’s summit between the US and Russian presidents. There’s confusion in DC as federal agents prepare clearing out homeless encampments. Texas Democratic lawmakers say they’ll return to the state to end the redistricting standoff - but there’s a catch. A district judge has blocked the Trump administrations DEI guidance in scho...

We’ll tell you what to expect ahead of today’s meeting between President Donald Trump and Russia’s president. Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing backlash after appointing an “emergency police commissioner” in DC. Wildfires in Colorado have prompted the state’s governor to declare a disaster emergency. Flash flooding in India-Administered Kashmir has killed dozens of people and hundreds are missi...

SCOTUS has allowed Mississippi to enforce a law that impacts how minors use social media. We tell you why there are a mix of high hopes and skepticism around President Donald Trump’s summit tomorrow. Texas Democrats signal they’re ready to work with state Republicans again. President Trump’s crackdown on DC’s homeless population has begun. Plus, get ready for a bit more aggressive approach to high...

We start with what a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could look like. Melania Trump is pursuing legal action against Hunter Biden. Florida is getting a second immigration deportation center. We tell you why some Los Angeles students and teachers are worried about Trump's immigration crackdowns. And, Alex Jones’ right wing conspiracy platform is going on sale. Learn more about your ad choices...

First, we break down what rising wholesale inflation means for the US economy. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a joint media conference after tomorrow’s summit in Alaska. Israel is set to approve a controversial settlement plan in the occupied West Bank. More rural emergency rooms in the US may be run without doctors. Plus, a court case over a kids’ song has g...

FBI agents are being taken off their usual roles to help patrol the streets of Washington, DC. Humanitarian groups are uniting to demand Israel stop its “weaponization of aid.” We have an update on the man facing trial after allegedly faking his own death and fleeing to the UK. Prosecutors have cleared a Florida deputy, following a viral video of him arresting a black student. Plus, a member of Tr...

President Donald Trump wants to extend the federalization of DC’s police force, as federal law enforcement’s presence enters day four. Trump has a warning for Russia’s president if tomorrow’s meeting between the two doesn’t go well. Israel’s government says they’re in talks with countries about receiving displaced Palestinians from Gaza. A state judge has ruled on whether absent Texas Democrats ca...

President Donald Trump’s takeover of the city’s law enforcement continues to take shape. Trump gives a warning to Russia before his one-on-one meeting with Putin on Friday. Air Canada plans to shut down its operations until a deal is reached with its flight attendants. An Olympic sprinter apologizes to her boyfriend on social media after a domestic violence arrest. Plus, some of the most colorful...

President Trump and European Leaders met with Ukraine ahead of a Trump – Putin meeting in Alaska. A federal judge could shut down construction at “Alligator Alcatraz.” Zelle is getting sued for enabling widespread fraud. President Trump announces Kennedy Center honorees. Meanwhile, the UK official announce a warning against fake Labubus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...