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Jun 20, 2025 • 26sec
3:30 PM ET: Judge orders release of Mahmoud Khalil
A pro-Palestinian activist at the center of a long-running deportation fight will be granted release today. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 2025 • 28sec
2:50 PM ET: Trump sets timeline for decision on Iran strike
The White House has announced when President Donald Trump plans to decide on a possible US strike on Iran. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 2025 • 30sec
9:00 AM ET: Rep. Gerry Connolly dies
Representative Gerry Connolly has died at the age of 75. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 2025 • 28sec
3:45 AM ET: Tariff rollback agreed
The US and China have agreed to drastically roll back tariffs. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2025 • 25sec
1:30 PM ET: First American pope elected
The new pope has been revealed and he's made history. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2025 • 34sec
12.45 PM ET: A new pope has been elected
After nearly two days, the conclave has elected a new pope. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2025 • 32sec
4:15 AM ET: Pope Francis has died
The Vatican has announced the death of Pope Francis. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 2025 • 32sec
2:20 PM ET: Trump orders 90-day tariff pause
President Donald Trump authorized a 90-day pause on new tariffs that went into effect at midnight, with the exception of China. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2025 • 44sec
7:30 PM ET: SCOTUS approves Trump’s use of rare wartime power
The Supreme Court handed the White House a significant victory for rapid deportations. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2025 • 46sec
9:50 AM ET: US stocks enter bear market territory
US stocks opened in bear market territory Monday. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices