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Congressman Matt Gaetz tells CNN he plans to try and oust fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the House Speaker’s chair following a deal to avoid a government shutdown. Meanwhile, the lack of additional funding for Ukraine in the spending bill has left some people in the war-torn country nervous. California’s governor has announced his choice to replace the late Senator Diane Feinstein’s seat. Turkey says it’s carried out airstrikes following an attack in its capital. Plus, a large healthcare worker strike could hit the US later this week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explores the legal challenges faced by Hunter Biden, including federal gun charges and the impeachment inquiry. Discusses his involvement with foreign companies, addiction struggles, failed plea deal, and potential tax violations. Highlights the appointment of a special counsel for the investigation and concerns over political interference. Covers Hunter Biden's response to allegations, collapse of business deal, and multiple lawsuits to prevent information release. Examines the legal and political issues surrounding Hunter Biden, including potential trial and calls for impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

House Republicans propose short-term funding bill to avoid shutdown; Kevin McCarthy's speakership threatened. Southern Illinois under evacuation orders after ammonia truck crash. New York City experiences record rainfall indicating climate change. Paris battling widespread bedbug problem ahead of 2024 Olympics.

House Republican meet behind closed doors as a government shutdown looms – we’ll explain how it could impact the economy. The largest health care strike in US history could be on the horizon if a labor deal isn’t reached. A Kremlin apologist is leading in the polls as Ukraine’s neighbor elects a new prime minister. The brother of Tupac Shakur speaks to CNN after an arrest was made in the rapper’s shooting death. And celebrations are planned for former President Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics discussed include government funding battle, IRS contractor charged, Trump co-defendant pleading guilty, Michigan high school shooter's punishment, and Toys 'R' US comeback.

The House failed to advance its version of a stopgap bill, moving the US closer to a government shutdown. Heavy rain and flooding triggered a state of emergency in New Jersey and New York. President Joe Biden paid tribute to late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died following health complications. Army Gen. Mark Milley appeared to take a swipe at former President Donald Trump in his retirement address. And, we have details on an indictment made in connection to rapper Tupac Shakur’s death.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Dianne Feinstein, who spent three decades serving in the US Senate, has died at the age of 90. We're less than two days from a government shutdown if Congress doesn't agree on a funding deal. The UAW says more workers will go on strike against Ford and General Motors. The Biden Administration says it's planning more offshore oil and gas drilling projects. Plus, hear what some early primary state voters thought of Wednesday's GOP primary debate.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's efforts to avoid a government shutdown, the potential impact of stricter gun laws on preventing gun suicides, a deadly blast in Pakistan, updates on the auto workers' strike, and the closure of Netflix's DVD mailing business.

Lawmakers are no closer to avoiding a government shutdown, leaving federal workers uncertain about their future. Former President Donald Trump won't be asking to move his Georgia election subversion case to federal court. US Surgeons General give a stark warning about the mental health crisis. New York City is in for a wet weekend with flood warnings in place. Plus, team USA tries to win the Ryder Cup on European soil for the first time in 30 years.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics discussed include Trump's Georgia election interference case, Philadelphia looting and arrests, challenges to new law in Israel, Chinese email hack impacting federal agencies, and the Senate's formal dress code policy.