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An email from DOGE sparks chaos among federal workers, raising questions about authority and clarity in government. Meanwhile, Pope Francis battles pneumonia, with public concern growing over his health. The political landscape shifts as the Conservative Party wins in Germany, and a far-right party gains momentum. In a shocking discovery, researchers find a COVID-like virus in bats in Wuhan. Lastly, a lighthearted twist involves Trump sending Elon Musk to Fort Knox to check on the gold.

The tragic hostage situation involving Hamas takes center stage, revealing emotional and political complexities. Meanwhile, significant layoffs at the IRS spark discussions on government efficiency and spending. A German court rules on Birkenstock sandals' copyright status, adding a twist to fashion law. In pop culture, the Backstreet Boys tease their upcoming album, promising to clarify the meaning behind their classic hit. There are also notable developments in U.S. politics, including McConnell's retirement announcement.

Tensions rise as Trump and Zelensky engage in a war of words amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Recent accidents in air travel spark a reality check on flight safety perceptions. Meanwhile, costs of IVF are declining thanks to a new executive order. A fascinating study reveals that most parents have a favorite child, shedding light on sibling dynamics. Additionally, Arab leaders are responding to Trump’s controversial Gaza plan, and KFC is making a surprising exit from Kentucky!

U.S. and Russia hold their first talks in years, discussing the Ukraine conflict and Putin's agenda. A judge rules in favor of DOGE, impacting federal employee access to data amid government restructuring. An increase in asteroid collision odds raises alarms. Plus, a Delta Airlines flight drama unfolds in Toronto. Finally, experts reveal the unsettling effects of AI on our brains, describing them as 'atrophied and unprepared.' Tune in for a whirlwind of politics, tech, and safety!

A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news storiesThis Week’s Sponsors:BetterHelp - Virtual Therapy | 10% off your first monthPublic - One-stop shopping for investorsShipstation - Automated, discounted shipping free trial | Code: MonewsFactor Meals – Get 50% off your first box with Code FACTORPODCASTZocDoc - Book Top-Rated DoctorsBoll & Branch – Get 15% off, pulse free shipping off first set of sheetsHeadlines:– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)– Russia, U.S. Officials Meet In Saudi Arabia For Talks; Ukraine, Europeans Hold Dueling Summit (04:50)– What is AfD? Breaking Down German Election And Controversial Far Right Party (13:30)– Delta Flight Crashes, Flips Upside Down In Toronto (24:20)– Deadly Multi-State Floods Across Southeast As Rivers Rise And Rescues Continue (27:45)– First Test of Trump’s Power to Fire Officials Reaches Supreme Court (29:30)– Musk’s DOGE Seeks Access To Personal Taxpayer Data, Raising Alarm At IRS (35:10)– Federal Judge Leans Toward Ruling For Musk, DOGE (36:20)– A New Generation of ‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Is Bedeviling Bouncers (37:50)– On This Day (41:10)—Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.Follow Mo News on all platforms: Website: www.mo.news Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mosheh/ Daily Newsletter: https://www.mo.news/newsletter Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@monews Twitter: https://twitter.com/mosheh TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mosheh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoshehNews Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/pO9xpLY9 All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.

The confirmation of RFK Jr. as Health Secretary sparks discussion about potential vaccine policy changes. Meanwhile, a terrifying car ramming in Munich raises safety concerns as dozens are injured. The podcast features an overview of political tensions and Trump's proposed reciprocal tariffs. Adding to the intrigue, it reveals Cristiano Ronaldo as the highest-paid athlete in 2024, with an all-male list glaringly absent of women. The conversation wraps up with reflections on history and light recommendations for what to watch and read.

A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news storiesThis Week’s Sponsors:BetterHelp - Virtual Therapy | 10% off your first monthPublic - One-stop shopping for investorsShipstation - Automated, discounted shipping free trial | Code: MonewsAthletic Greens – 1 year of free Vitamin D & 5 free travel packsHeadlines:– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)– Trump Held Calls With Putin And Zelensky, Says Talks To End War Will Start Immediately (03:10)– Sec. Of Defense Pete Hegseth Rules Out NATO Membership for Ukraine (07:20)– The Senate Confirmed Tulsi Gabbard As Director Of National Intelligence In 52-48 Vote (11:40)– Up Next: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Confirmation As HHS Secretary (15:00)– Inflation Heated Up in January, Freezing the Fed (17:35)– NYSE To Launch Stock Exchange In Texas (20:50)– Celebrities Protest Kanye West in Fake AI Video; Scarlett Johansson Makes Statement (23:50)– Black History Month, Pride Month, Public Holidays No Longer Appear on Google Calendar (27:40)– On This Day (29:20)—Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.Follow Mo News on all platforms: Website: www.mo.news Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mosheh/ Daily Newsletter: https://www.mo.news/newsletter Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@monews Twitter: https://twitter.com/mosheh TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mosheh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoshehNews Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/pO9xpLY9 All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.

A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news storiesThis Week’s Sponsors:BetterHelp - Virtual Therapy | 10% off your first monthPublic - One-stop shopping for investorsShipstation - Automated, discounted shipping free trial | Code: MonewsAthletic Greens – 1 year of free Vitamin D & 5 free travel packsHeadlines:– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)– Trump Repeats Plan to “Take Gaza,” As Ceasefire Hangs By A Thread (03:50)– Trump Demands Ukraine Give US $500B In Minerals In Exchange For More Aid (12:40)– American Teacher Marc Fogel Released From Russian Custody (15:40)– NYC Mayor Celebrates As Justice Department Drops Charges (19:00)– Super Bowl Breaks Viewership Record (22:20)– FBI Says It Has Discovered New Files On JFK Assassination (24:00)– Europe’s High Travel Costs Are Driving Americans Away (26:30)– Chocolate Prices Up 20% Ahead Of Valentine’s Day (29:40)– On This Day (33:00)—Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.Follow Mo News on all platforms: Website: www.mo.news Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mosheh/ Daily Newsletter: https://www.mo.news/newsletter Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@monews Twitter: https://twitter.com/mosheh TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mosheh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoshehNews Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/pO9xpLY9 All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.

A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news storiesThis Week’s Sponsors:BetterHelp - Virtual Therapy | 10% off your first monthPublic - One-stop shopping for investorsShipstation - Automated, discounted shipping free trial | Code: MonewsAthletic Greens – 1 year of free Vitamin D & 5 free travel packsHeadlines:– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)– White House Failed To Comply With Court Order, Judge Rules (04:10)– Trump Administration Sued By 22 States Over Funding Cuts To Medical Research Projects (12:30)– Costco And Trader Joe’s Are Limiting How Many Eggs People Can Buy (20:00)– Hamas Says It Is Postponing Next Hostage Release; Trump Threatens Hell Will Break Loose Soon (24:00)– Elon Musk-Led Group Makes $97.4 Billion Bid for Control of OpenAI ChatGPT (27:00)– Several Winter Storms To Blast Across US With Snow Expected For 200 Million In 40 States (30:15)– Trump Orders U.S. Treasury To Stop Minting New Pennies (32:10)– On This Day (36:45)—Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.Follow Mo News on all platforms: Website: www.mo.news Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mosheh/ Daily Newsletter: https://www.mo.news/newsletter Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@monews Twitter: https://twitter.com/mosheh TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mosheh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoshehNews Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/pO9xpLY9 All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.

A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news storiesThis Week’s Sponsors:BetterHelp - Virtual Therapy | 10% off your first monthPublic - One-stop shopping for investorsShipstation - Automated, discounted shipping free trial | Code: MonewsShopify – $1 per-month trial | Code: MonewsAthletic Greens – 1 year of free Vitamin D & 5 free travel packsHeadlines:– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)– Breaking Down The Games, The Ads, The Halftime Show As Philadelphia Eagles Win The Super Bowl (03:45)– Judges Block Some Trump Efforts To Slash Federal Spending, Gut Agencies (19:10)– Musk's Team Takes Control Of Key Systems At Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (30:00)– Three More Israeli Hostages Release; Reports Of Abuse and Severe Malnutrition (35:00)– Trump Freezes Aid To South Africa, Claiming Discrimination Against White Farmers (40:00)– C.D.C. Posts, Then Deletes, Data On Bird Flu Spread Between Cats And People (43:00)– Dating Debate: Break-Ups Over One Partner Refusing To Share Location (46:40)– On This Day (51:30)—Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.Follow Mo News on all platforms: Website: www.mo.news Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mosheh/ Daily Newsletter: https://www.mo.news/newsletter Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@monews Twitter: https://twitter.com/mosheh TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mosheh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoshehNews Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/pO9xpLY9 All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.