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Sep 18, 2025 • 6min
Trump’s Kimmel response, Turning Point USA, Pope Leo’s first interview & more
President Donald Trump wraps up his second UK state visit with comments on Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. Charlie Kirk’s widow is continuing her husband’s legacy. Trump is going to the Supreme Court about firing a Fed governor. We have an update on the Trump administration’s attempt to remove Guatemalan children. Plus, key takeaways from Pope Leo first interview since his election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2025 • 7min
US-UK deal, CDC vaccine changes, Jimmy Kimmel fallout & more
President Donald Trump and the UK prime minister have announced a technology deal while also talking about securing peace in the world. A CDC conference could lead to significant changes to childhood vaccine schedules. We explain why the axing of Jimmy Kimmel’s show may have been financially motivated. Nvidia is taking a huge stake in a rival tech company. Plus, banning the internet because of "immoral activities." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2025 • 7min
Jimmy Kimmel off the air, Antifa crackdown, UK deals & more
ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has been taken off the air after comments Kimmel made about Charlie Kirk’s shooter. President Donald Trump plans to designate Antifa a terrorist organization. We preview a day of talks between Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Three police officers are dead after a shooting in Pennsylvania. Plus, a judge has ordered pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to one of two countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 17, 2025 • 7min
Interest rate cut, ex-CDC director’s hearing, missing artifact & more
The Federal Reserve announces its first rate cut of Trump's second term, sparking economic discussions. The ousted CDC director reveals shocking details about her firing during a congressional hearing. Family members seek transparency in the investigations surrounding a Black student found hanging from a tree. Tensions rise with new satellite images speculating on Israel's impending actions in Gaza City. Meanwhile, the mysterious disappearance of a 3,000-year-old pharaoh's bracelet raises alarms in Egypt, prompting a nationwide alert.

Sep 17, 2025 • 7min
Rate cut coming, Trump’s royal welcome, Ben & Jerry's split up & more
A long awaited interest rate cut from the federal reserve is set to be announced later today. The British royals are hosting the Trumps at Windsor Castle. We explain why funding for Obamacare credits could be crucial to avoiding a government shutdown next month. The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny says lab tests reveal how her husband died. Plus, the scoop on why Ben and Jerry are splitting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 17, 2025 • 7min
Trump in UK, Kirk shooter text messages, new TikTok owners & more
Authorities in Gaza say almost a hundred Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its ground invasion. Mass protests are expected during President Donald Trump second state visit in the UK. Alleged text messages from the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect suggest a possible motive. Why a senate hearing with the FBI Director and senators turned into a shouting match. Plus, the potential owners of the new US-owned TikTok app have been revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2025 • 7min
Kirk suspect in court, FBI director’s hearing, ‘kissing bug’ disease & more
The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk appeared for his first court hearing today – we have details. Senators grilled FBI Director Kash Patel’s leadership. Increased security is top of mind for lawmakers in the latest stopgap measure. Gaza City residents are scrambling to flee, as Israel expands its military operation. Plus, why experts say an illness spread by bugs may be here to stay in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2025 • 6min
Gaza City attack latest, Robert Redford dies, Mangione in court & more
The UN has given a dire warning about the children of Gaza City, as Israel begins its major ground invasion there. Credit scores in the US are dropping at a rate not seen since the Great Depression. We pay tribute to Hollywood legend Robert Redford. We’ll tell you the outcome of Luigi Mangione’s first court appearance in months. Plus, all you need to know about President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2025 • 7min
Gaza City invasion, Kirk shooting suspect in court, Trump sues NYT & more
The Israeli military has launched a ground offensive in Gaza City, as a UN commission says Israel is committing genocide. The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is set to appear in court today. We have the latest on President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in Memphis and which city he says is next. The US military has killed three people in a strike against “narcoterrorists.” Plus, why Trump is suing The New York Times for billions of dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2025 • 7min
Kirk suspect reportedly confesses, Tesla stock, ‘tooth-in-eye' surgery & more
New details are emerging about the suspected shooter in Charlie Kirk’s murder. Israel says it faces isolation in a key industry for its war in Gaza. A Polish official has an idea to protect Ukraine that NATO previously considered. Tesla appears to be on the verge of an epic comeback, thanks to Elon Musk. Plus, we’ll tell you about a rare procedure that made a blind man see again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


