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Feb 4, 2025 • 7min

FBI employees sue DOJ, air traffic controller shortage, “Instagram Island” empties & more

Several anonymous FBI employees have accused the Justice Department of violating the Constitution. President Donald Trump’s dismantling of the US Agency for International Development could cost thousands of Americans their jobs. Job openings shrank at the end of last year. It could be years before the shortage of US air traffic controllers is rectified. Plus, we’ll tell you why people are fleeing this popular tourist destination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 4, 2025 • 7min

RFK Jr. advances, China’s tariff reaction, egg surcharge & more

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to becoming Health and Human Services Secretary. China is slapping retaliatory tariffs on US imports, ahead of a potential call between President Donald Trump and his Chinese-counterpart Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today. There’s been a shooting at a school in Sweden. Plus, we’ll tell you which restaurant chain is charging more for eggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 4, 2025 • 7min

RFK Jr’s big test, possible TikTok buyer, Super Bowl ticket prices drop & more

Two of President Donald Trump’s nominees are facing big votes today. Tariffs could hit lower income families harder. Trump says TikTok could be bought by a newly proposed US sovereign wealth fund. 2.2 billion gallons of water have flowed out of California’s reservoirs. Plus, we’ll look at why people are paying less to see this year’s Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 4, 2025 • 7min

China tariffs retaliation, El Salvador’s offer, teething sticks recall & more

China is introducing new duties on US goods as President Donald Trump's 10% tariff comes into effect. El Salvador has offered to house US criminals and people of any nationality who’ve been deported. Two of Trump’s nominees are facing uncertain votes today. The New Orleans Saints are coming under scrutiny over advising Catholic officials. Plus, a baby food company is recalling its teething sticks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 3, 2025 • 7min

Canada tariffs paused, Trump targets USAID, Congo ceasefire & more

Tariffs imposed on two of America’s biggest trading partners are on hold for now. President Donald Trump is making moves to shut down an agency that Democratic lawmakers say is critical to national security. We break down how much of Trump’s agenda aligns with the conservative blueprint Project 2025. We’ll tell you what experts say has led to a rapid decline in US drug overdose deaths. Plus, we’re tracking the latest development in heavy clashes between a rebel alliance and Congolese soldiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 3, 2025 • 7min

Funding freeze pushback, tariff price increases, frog daddies ‘give birth’ & more

We start with the first sign that House Democrats will fight President Donald Trump’s dramatic changes within the federal government. We’ll tell you which items could get more expensive from Trump’s tariffs on some of America’s top trading partners. A new lawsuit has been filed two years since a toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The Ukrainian military weighs in on the impact of a potential ceasefire with Russia. And, some endangered frogs traveled halfway across the world to save their species from extinction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 3, 2025 • 7min

Mexico tariff paused, Greek earthquakes, shark birth mystery & more

President Donald Trump has paused tariffs for Mexico for one month. The Justice Department is putting pressure on FBI officials involved in January 6th investigations. Investigators are still searching for answers as crews start work to clear the wreckage of the DC plane collision. A popular tourist island in Greece has been hit by dozens of earthquakes. Plus, a baby shark is causing confusion at an aquarium in Louisiana.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 3, 2025 • 7min

USAID office closed, Trump’s Panama threat, Oscar nominee won’t drop out & more

The main office of the US Agency for International Development in Washington was unexpectedly closed this morning. Tariffs are coming tomorrow, we’ll tell you what Americans think about them. President Donald Trump is making threats about the Panama Canal. The sexual assault trial in underway for former Spanish football executive Luis Rubiales. Plus, we’ll tell you which Oscar nominee is refusing to drop out of the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 3, 2025 • 7min

Tariff retaliation threats, Netanyahu’s US trip, Beyoncé’s big night & more

Mexico, Canada and China are threatening to retaliate as US tariffs are set to start tomorrow. Elon Musk says President Donald Trump has agreed that USAID should be “shut down”. Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the US as a deadline passes to start talks on extending the ceasefire in Gaza. Salvage efforts are starting today to clear up the wreckage from last week’s midair plane collision near Reagan National Airport. Plus, Beyoncé’s wait is finally over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 2, 2025 • 22min

One Thing: More Planes, Fewer Air Traffic Controllers: Recipe for Disaster?

In the days since the deadly midair collision outside Washington DC, questions are being asked about what could have contributed to the tragedy. We hear from an expert who says the push for more flights isn’t making jobs easier for a workforce already stretched thin.Guest: David Soucie, CNN Safety Analyst/Author, ‘Safer Skies’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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