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Harvard University is refusing to make key policy changes requested by the Trump administration, kicking off a funding fight with students and researchers caught in the middle. We look at what’s next for other universities and hear from incoming Harvard and Columbia freshmen about how they feel about their college choices now. Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 2...

A doctor in Florida is using art to honor his cancer patients’ recovery. A ranch dog rescues a lost toddler in the Arizona desert. A new museum in south Jersey lets visitors dig for fossils on a mass extinction site. Thanks to a young fan, a first-time author’s book is now a best seller. Plus, this public safety power couple retires after a combined 72 years in service. Learn more about your ad ch...

A Democratic senator is defending a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador after his recent trip there. President Donald Trump offered a less hardline approach to a stance on walking away from talks to end Ukraine’s war. We have an update about Trump’s pick to lead the IRS. There’s new developments on a key court battle between the White House and Associated Press. Plus, a different Easter for Pop...

We’re getting new accounts from people who escaped a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Another federal judge put the Trump administration’s downsizing efforts on hold. We're looking ahead to the second round of high-stakes talks between the US and Iran. We have a startling update on a multistate outbreak. And, there could very soon be a new biggest credit card compan...

Vice President JD Vance has given an update on ending the Russia-Ukraine war in Italy. New information has been revealed about the lead suspect in the FSU shootings. A US citizen detained by ICE has been released. We tell you why to be weary of texts claiming you have unpaid tolls. Plus, a major car maker has settled a racial discrimination suit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

A Maryland Senator has met with the man the US admits was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Harvard University is getting more donations as the Trump administration continues to freeze funding. The US is planning to bring in new fees for Chinese ships docking and American ports. Dozens of Houthis were killed in a US airstrike. Plus, an atmospheric river is fueling storms and heavy rain in parts...

We’re learning more details about the 20-year-old accused of killing two people in a shooting at Florida State University. The Trump administration’s border czar is defending the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The US Secretary of State says the US could “move on” if a deal isn’t reached with Ukraine. The UnitedHealthcare killing suspect has been indicted on federal charges. Plus, Drake is su...

We start with new information on a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. The Supreme Court is taking up another challenge to President Donald Trump’s policies. A federal appeals court is backing the judge in Abrego Garcia’s case. Trump took new aim at Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates. Plus, bad news for homebuyers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

We start with President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariff negotiations at the White House. A federal judge’s ruling is hitting Google’s core, online advertising business. A Tufts University student fighting her immigration case received some unwelcome news. Several people are injured after a shooting at Florida State University. And, Iran is accusing the US of sending mixed signals about its n...

President Donald Trump isn’t happy with the Fed Chair. We’ll tell you the ways the Trump administration is going after Harvard. An internal document reveals massive budget cut proposal for federal health agencies. US and Ukrainian delegates are meeting in Paris today with hopes of a Russian peace deal dwindling. Plus, a music festival known for its poor planning is running into issues. Learn more...

President Donald Trump’s conflict with District Judge James Boasberg has hit fever pitch. The Menendez brothers are expected in court today to determine if they’re eligible for a lesser sentence. Gaza’s Civil Defense says Israel has launched deadly strikes on tents of displaced Palestinians. Puerto Rico is experiencing an Island-wide power outage, right before Easter weekend. Plus, we'll tell you...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is threatening to strip Harvard’s ability to enroll international students if it doesn’t hand over certain information. Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen has traveled to El Salvador to advocate for a mistakenly deported father. We'll tell you why a top nutrition researcher has called it quits. Ten New York prison guards face charges in connection...

Stocks took a big hit after the Federal Reserve chair raised an alarm on President Donald Trump’s trade policy. Three Pentagon officials are being investigated. A federal judge is zeroing in on a data-sharing deal between the IRS and ICE. We have the latest on a high school shooting in Dallas. Plus, the US Health & Human Services secretary addressed autism rates in America during his first news co...

We start with a long-awaited ruling over whether Trump officials should be held in criminal contempt for violating orders on deportation flights. There may be potential for US-China trade talks. Billions in Biden-era climate funding are being kept alive – at least for now. A new federal lawsuit offers a glimpse into the reasons why international students believe their visas were revoked. And, the...

Attorney General Pam Bondi is defiant, as the legal controversy around the man deported to El Salvador by mistake reaches a fever pitch. We'll tell you why the DOJ is suing Maine. Chipmaker Nvidia is stuck in the middle of the US-China trade war. More details are emerging about a possible motive behind the arson attack targeting Pennsylvania’s governor. Plus, a star tennis player apologizes over a...

Tensions are rising at American colleges, following the Trump administration’s Harvard funding freeze. Chinese factories are taking the trade war with the US to TikTok. The New York City Council is suing Mayor Eric Adams. The WHO has reached a “historic” agreement on how to tackle future pandemics. And, the UK Supreme Court has made a major ruling on gender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

A Harvard professor says his life saving research has been caught up in the Trump administration’s funding freeze. Experts say President Donald Trump is getting the upper hand in his court battle over the wrongful deportation of a Maryland father. Tempers and stun guns flared at some Republican town hall meetings yesterday. Depression is becoming more common among American adults and teens. Plus,...

A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's argument regarding her order to "facilitate" the return of a wrongly deported man. We’ll tell you what came out of a three-hour hearing on DOGE’s access to sensitive Social Security data. President Trump’s foreign envoy backpedaled on comments he made about nuclear talks with Iran. We have a troubling new statistic from the CDC about autism in Am...

Hundreds of American products are subject to additional EU tariffs if trade talks with the US fail. The Trump administration is eyeing significant changes to its diplomatic presence abroad. There’s more fallout over Harvard University's refusal to comply with key policy changes. We’ll explain why Pfizer axed one of its potential obesity treatments. And, a major airline is finally adding this free...

President Donald Trump has hinted at more tariff exemptions, while his administration zeros in potential new import targets. Progress is being made in US-Iran nuclear discussions. Former President Joe Biden is making his first public appearance post-presidency today. Studies show that children’s mattresses are releasing brain-harming chemicals. Plus, experts share the best way to spend your tax re...

Undocumented migrants who’ve paid taxes fear private information will be used against them this year. Abortion numbers are steady, but more people are travelling across state lines to get them. USAID cuts are impacting Myanmar post-earthquake. Hamas is looking at Israel’s new ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Plus, we have the highlights from last night’s WNBA draft. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

The Trump administration has announced it’s freezing billions of dollars in funding for Harvard University. IRS workers will soon find out if they’ll be laid off, during their busiest time of year. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says doing business with Russia could be part of an “emerging” deal to end the war in Ukraine. A former sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced for killing a man who called 91...

President Donald Trump is looking into tariff exemptions for a key industry. Billions in Harvard University’s federal funding could be at risk. An earthquake brought widespread shaking across Southern California. Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand on the first day of Meta’s antitrust trial. Plus, a man suspected of setting the Pennsylvania governor’s home on fire is in court. Learn more about...

The fate of the Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador looks bleak. Americans appear to be having a gloomy outlook on unemployment. President Donald Trump weighed in on the US’ nuclear talks with Iran. South Korea’s ousted president appeared for the first hearing of his criminal trial. Plus, this iconic teen movie turns 40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration says it’s not required to repatriate a man mistakenly deported to a Salvadoran mega prison. Ecuadorian President Noboa has won reelection, but his opponent is demanding a recount. Five people are declared missing and one dead after a boat capsizes off the Florida coast. The House has passed a bill that could make it harder for millions of Americans to vote. And, the first...