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Sep 28, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Biden impeachment inquiry, Biden addresses democracy threats, mortgage rates climb & more
We begin with key takeaways from House Republicans’ first impeachment inquiry hearing into President Joe Biden. We’ll also tell you where the battle to pass a spending bill stands ahead of a deadline to avoid a shutdown. Biden gave a speech in Arizona characterizing former President Donald Trump and “MAGA Republicans" as a direct threat to democracy. A deadly shooting rampage unfolded in the Dutch city of Rotterdam – we have details. And, mortgage rates hit a 23-year high.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 2023 • 5min
12 PM ET: Impeachment hearing begins, Baltimore CEO killing suspect, Ozempic label change & more
The first hearing of House Republican's impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is underway. We'll tell you what House and Senate lawmakers are planning as a government shutdown gets closer. We're learning new details about the suspect arrested in connection to the killing of a tech CEO in Baltimore. The FDA has updated the label on diabetes drug Ozempic after some users experienced blocked intestines. Plus, a MLB player makes history by hitting 40 home runs and stealing 70 bases in a single season.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: Absent debate winner, govt. shutdown countdown, Dumbledore actor dies & more
He might not have been at last night's GOP presidential primary debate, but people are saying former President Donald Trump was the night's winner. The House and Senate are at an impasse as the government appears to be barreling towards a shutdown. We'll tell you what could happen to US Army Private Travis King now that he's back in the US. The self-declared republic of Nagorno-Karabakh will cease to exist from next year. And, Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore, has died at the age of 82.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 2023 • 5min
6 AM ET: GOP primary takeaways, impeachment hearing, actors strike talks & more
Last night's GOP primary debate takeaways, start of impeachment hearing for President Biden, release of US Army Private Travis King, actors strike talks resume, and arrest made in Baltimore tech CEO's killing.

Sep 28, 2023 • 5min
10 PM ET: GOP debate showdown, Trump in Michigan, Target closures & more
It’s round two of the GOP presidential debate with seven candidates making their case for the GOP nomination in the 2024 race for the White House. Then, we’ll hear from Republican front-runner Donald Trump who skipped the debate to give a primetime speech in Michigan. Plus, we have new developments in Trump’s federal election interference case. Target is closing several stores in four states – we’ll tell you why. Lastly, we have an important recall alert for Hyundai and Kia drivers.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2023 • 5min
5 PM ET: Spending bill impasse, Menendez bonded out, GOP debate preview & more
Lawmakers are at odds over a short-term budget bill days before a government shutdown deadline. Sen. Bob Menendez has been released on a $100,000 bond following his arraignment on corruption-related charges. Baltimore police are searching for a man suspected of murdering a tech CEO. Former President Donald Trump is planning to miss another GOP presidential debate tonight. And, Bruce Springsteen has postponed the rest of his tour dates this year due to an illness.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2023 • 5min
12 PM ET: Menendez’s plea, US solider coming home, NYC’s ‘new Ellis Island’ & more
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has entered his plea in federal court today in the bribery and corruption case against him, his wife, and three other co-defendants. The US Army private who crossed into North Korea has been returned to the US – we have more on his wellbeing. More than a dozen people have been arrested after looting in Philadelphia. We'll take you inside one New York hotel that's now home to some 3,000 migrants. Plus, it's time for the second GOP presidential primary debate, but the frontrunner won't be there.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2023 • 5min
9 AM ET: Trump’s speech, NK to ‘expel’ Travis King, Sen. Menendez in court & more
Former President Donald Trump is staying busy on the campaign trail - and it seems he’ll be everywhere this week except tonight’s debate stage. North Korea says it has decided to “expel” US Army Private Travis King. New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is in court this morning on his federal bribery case. Thousands of people have left a breakaway region for Armenia. And, a key Russian commander appears to be live and well despite initial claims by Ukraine.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2023 • 5min
6 AM ET: Second GOP debate, Trump liable for fraud, gov’t shutdown bill & more
Former President Trump and his adult sons are found liable for fraud; Senate unveils a stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown; Hollywood writers return to work after strike; Tragic fire at an Iraqi wedding kills over 100; Second GOP primary debate scheduled for tonight.

Sep 27, 2023 • 4min
10 PM ET: Trump found liable for fraud, government stopgap bill, Hollywood writers' strike ends & more
Trump and his sons found liable for fraud. Senate unveils stopgap bill. Alleged co-conspirator with Sen. Menendez released on bail. Hollywood writers end strike. Migrant crisis impact on southern border.


