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Aug 27, 2025 • 7min
MN shooter identified, CDC director ousted, Nvidia earnings report & more
Officials gave an update on the deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school today. We’ll tell you what Americans think about President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown. Another Trump official is departing after less than a month on the job. We’ll explain why President Trump’s son-in-law was at the White House today. Plus, why this American chipmaker’s shares took a dip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2025 • 7min
MN shooting deaths, La Niña’s comeback, parents sue OpenAI & more
We begin with new details on a deadly shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Snapback sanctions on Iran hang in the balance. An old practice to vet immigrants applying for US citizenship is coming back. We’ll break down a forecasting blueprint for what winter could look like. And, the latest legal claim highlighting safety concerns over AI chatbots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2025 • 7min
Minneapolis school shooting, Abrego Garcia ruling, Swift engagement details & more
Officials say police are responding to a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. A federal judge has ruled on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s proposed deportation. Tariffs – including the new ones on India – may impact the purse strings of consumers and the government differently. The federal takeover of the nation’s capital has escalated. Cracker Barrel is reversing course on its new logo. Plus, Travis Kelce’s dad shares when his son popped the question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2025 • 7min
WH Gaza meeting, DOGE security risk, covert US operation & more
First, we’ll explain how President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India will impact businesses and consumers in both countries. There’s set to be a “large meeting” at the White House on Gaza today. A whistleblower says DOGE employees may have compromised the security details of over 300 million Americans. We’ll tell you why Denmark is summoning the top US diplomat in the country for Greenland. Plus, the reason why flesh-eating bacteria cases are rising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2025 • 7min
India tariffs begin, FEMA staff’s warning, Starship success & more
President Donald Trump’s punishing 50% tariffs on imports from India are now in effect. Some FEMA staff are being put on immediate leave after signing a warning letter to Congress. Israel has given an explanation for its strikes on a Gaza hospital that sparked international condemnation. Kilmar Abrego Garcia has made a new bid to resist deportation. Plus, Space X’s new Starship spacecraft has finally made a safe landing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 2025 • 6min
Death penalty in DC, swatting schools, Starbucks drink returns & more
We start with President Donald Trump’s calls for capital punishment in Washington, DC. Trump gave his stipulation for a potential settlement with Harvard University. There are new developments on Israel’s deadly military strike on a Gaza hospital. We’ll explain why the start of the school year has some students and administrators on edge. Plus, a fall staple at Starbucks is back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 2025 • 7min
DOJ lawsuit tossed, Fed gov. vs Trump, Swift-Kelce engaged & more
The podcast delves into the Justice Department's controversial stance on immigration cases and the legal battles surrounding Trump’s administration. It also covers the Fed governor's bold pushback against Trump’s firing attempt. Protests in Israel are examined, highlighting the ongoing political turmoil. On a lighter note, it discusses the latest buzz about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, adding a dash of celebrity drama to the mix!

Aug 26, 2025 • 7min
DC crime stats probes, weight loss pill, airline's new policy & more
As President Donald Trump pushes for a crime crackdown beyond Washington, DC, the House Oversight committee joins the DOJ to investigate the nation’s capital. Trump has touted tariff revenue as debt-cutting, but there are some caveats. A new pill for weight loss could be one step closer to becoming a reality. How some kids will use AI in school this year. Plus, Southwest Airlines announced more new rules over seats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 2025 • 7min
Israel’s ‘day of struggle’, Epstein’s ‘birthday book’, record drug seizure & more
Israel’s security cabinet is set to meet amid nationwide protests. Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th “birthday book” is among the documents the House Oversight committee are subpoenaing. Thousands more documents are set to be released related to the Uvalde school shooting three years ago. Firefighters are winning the battle against two wildfires in the West of the country. Plus, the US Coast Guard's historic drug bust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 2025 • 7min
Trump’s National Guard order, Fed governor firing, Trump on Kim Jong-Un & more
Illinois’ Governor is telling President Donald Trump to stay away, as the president expands his so-called crackdown on crime. News organizations have condemned a Gaza hospital attack by Israel that killed five journalists. Trump says he’s firing a Federal Reserve governor, but can he? Meanwhile, Trump’s meeting with South Korea’s president was overshadowed by North Korea. Plus, a wall of dust has descended on parts of Nevada and Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


