Today, we look at the latest developments in the New Orleans attack that killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more on New Year's Day.
The FBI says 42-year-old army veteran, Shamsu-Din Jabbar, posted videos online proclaiming allegiance to the Islamic State group.
Adam speaks to Justin Webb, host of our sister podcast, Americast, and Marianna Spring, BBC’s social media investigations correspondent.
And Adam is joined by Alex, as 20 councillors in Nottinghamshire quit Labour, after criticism that the party “had abandoned its traditional values.”
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Teodora Agarici. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
