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Feb 13, 2025 • 7min
India’s PM at WH, corruption case fallout, American debt grows & more
President Donald Trump welcomed India’s prime minister to the White House, hours after announcing new reciprocal tariffs. An order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams prompts multiple resignations. A prominent Senate Republican is at odds with some of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. Americans are falling further behind on their debt. Plus, there’s a growing measles outbreak in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2025 • 7min
Tariffs inspire global trade war fears, Hegseth’s message to NATO, streaming service clash & more
President Donald Trump’s plans for reciprocal tariffs could be a double-edged sword. The Trump administration is hitting NATO allies with a new defense spending target. Last year was the deadliest for journalists in more than three decades. We’ll explain how abortion bans disproportionately impact some of the nation’s most vulnerable groups. And, YouTube TV subscribers may lose access to several channels tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2025 • 7min
RFK Jr. confirmed, sweeping tariffs coming, drone finds lost puppy & more
RFK Jr. has been confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary – we’ll tell you which GOP senator voted against him. Alarm bells are ringing across Europe over Ukraine’s future. President Donald Trump says he’s going to announce sweeping tariffs today. A source says “nobody really knows what’s going on” with deportations to Guantanamo Bay. Plus, how a puppy stuck in the snow was rescued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2025 • 7min
Federal employee firings, car rams crowd, helping homeless illegal & more
We have more details about the employees being fired from federal agencies. Parts of Los Angeles County already ravaged by deadly wildfires last month are now under evacuation warnings because of a storm. German police say a car plowed into a group of demonstrators in Munich, ahead of a high-level conference. A city in California has made it illegal to help homeless camps. Plus, a woman gave birth to a baby girl on the New York City subway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2025 • 7min
Federal firings begin, Russia-US exchange, trains for the elderly & more
Firings appear to have started at federal agencies, as the Trump administration gets a win in court. Hamas says it will release hostages on Saturday as planned. A source has revealed the name of the Russian man being exchange for an American released earlier this week. Two giant automakers have called it quits on their merger plans. Plus, China is launching a fleet of “silver trains.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025 • 7min
New suits against Trump, risk of debris flows in CA, Joann Fabric closures & more
Two transgender girls, eight inspectors general, and the American Civil Liberties Union are some of the latest to sue President Donald Trump. The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a new chair. Experts are worried that incoming rainfall could sweep away debris from last month’s wildfires in Southern California. A beloved craft retailer is closing most of its stores. Plus, we’ll tell you about the effect Ozempic has on alcohol consumption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025 • 7min
Senate confirms Gabbard, Trump speaks to Putin, Denmark comes for California & more
We’ll start with the latest on the confirmation process for President Donald Trump’s controversial leadership picks. The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s phone call with Trump was “positive and constructive.” Two countries are leading the effort to save the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. We’ll tell you how many undocumented immigrants have been arrested since Trump took office. Plus, Denmark is hitting back at the US after Trump reiterated interest in taking over one of its territories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025 • 7min
Trump agenda vs. courts, Ukraine’s NATO bid, inflation heats up & more
We break down what federal judges could do if their orders are ignored by the Trump administration. The US defense secretary has some bad news for Ukraine. The first inflation picture for 2025 isn’t pretty. A rainy forecast renews debris slide fears in Southern California, as winter storms hit parts of the eastern US. Plus, how is congestion pricing doing in New York City? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025 • 7min
AP's Oval Office block, Gaza ceasefire threat, ice sheet rescue & more
An AP reporter was reportedly barred from an event at the Oval Office, because the news agency is still using the name “Gulf of Mexico.” We’ll explain why Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening to end the ceasefire in Gaza. NASA may be able to bring back two stranded astronauts earlier than expected. Plus, more than a hundred fishermen have been rescued from a giant sheet of ice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025 • 7min
Musk + Trump Q&A, Hegseth’s Europe push, Congresswoman’s allegations & more
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump held a Q and A in the Oval Office, defending their moves to overhaul the federal government. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is meeting his European counterparts today to talk about Ukraine and European security. We’ll hear from the American who was freed from Russian detention after more than three years. A congresswoman has accused several men of sexual abuse during a speech on the House floor. Plus, some cans of tuna have been recalled because of a botulism risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


