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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Border bill clash, tech CEOs apologize, Disney lawsuit dismissed & more
US attributes drone attack to Islamic Resistance in Iraq, criticizes Biden's handling of border crisis. Tech CEOs apologize to families affected by social media. Florida Governor wins legal battle against Disney. New study reveals health risks of tainted water at Camp Lejeune.
Jan 31, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Deadly drone strike latest, Fed interest rates, Chinese hackers warning, & more
The podcast discusses the US assigning blame for a deadly drone strike, the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates steady, the appeal for funding for UNRWA, the FBI warning about Chinese hackers, the prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, and efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis in a major city.
Jan 31, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Border blame game, Netanyahu facing pressure, social CEO's grilled & more
Tensions rising in Washington over border policy, Trump's attempt to poach Biden's key constituency, Netanyahu under pressure on a hostage deal, social media CEOs criticized on youth safety, and TikTok's dispute with Universal Music Group.
Jan 31, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Border tensions boiling, 2024 donor push, Musk's pay package struck down & more
Border tensions reach a climax in Washington, with Republicans moving to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary. Israel accused of driving a tank into a Gaza hospital. Trump and Haley try to attract more donors. 23 million people under flood alerts in California. Elon Musk's multi-billion dollar pay package struck down by a judge.
Jan 31, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Mayorkas impeachment vote, NHL players accused, Earhart's plane finding & more
Topics discussed include the impeachment vote against Homeland Security Secretary, Middle East tensions, interest rates, the sexual assault charges against hockey players in Canada, and the potential finding of Amelia Earhart's plane.
Jan 30, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: GOP impeachment hearing, Trump stays on IL ballot, Broadway legend dies & more
Impeachment hearing for Homeland Security Secretary; Trump stays on Illinois ballot; Biden speaks with families of service members killed in drone attack; Concerns about UNRWA funding cuts for Palestinians in Gaza; Tony-award winning actress Chita Rivera passes away.
Jan 30, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Israel-Hamas hostage talks, Mayorkas impeachment vote, ADHD medication recall & more
Topics include Israel-Hamas hostage talks, Mayorkas impeachment vote, ADHD medication recall, Canadian skating controversy.
Jan 30, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Biden's decided, brain chip implant, Dems on deepfakes & more
Biden's response to drone attack, potential truce proposal with Hamas, brain chip implantation by Neuralink, Lyft lawsuit, Democrats combating AI impersonation scams
Jan 30, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Gaza aid 'death sentence,' Mayorkas impeachment, desert killings & more
Aid agencies warn of escalating suffering in Gaza due to funding suspension. US considers response to deadly attack in Jordan. House Republicans move closer to impeaching Homeland Security Secretary. Former Prime Minister of Pakistan sentenced to 10 years in prison. Arrests made after six bodies found in the Mojave Desert.
Jan 30, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Trump Illinois ballot, US figure skaters win gold, Taylor Swift conspiracy & more
US retalliation for drone attack in Jordan. Illinois voting on Trump Illinois ballot. US figure skaters win Olympic gold. Taylor Swift conspiracy about 2024 election and Super Bowl.
