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Aug 1, 2025 • 7min
US Gaza visit, Trump PAC funding, cortisol cocktails & more
Key government officials are visiting Gaza to get a "clear understanding" of the humanitarian crisis there. We’ll tell you why President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement might move some countries to make deals with China. Trump’s super PAC has already raised an unprecedented amount this year. Construction on a new lavish White House ballroom has gotten a green light. Plus, an expert weighs in on the benefits of a viral wellness hack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2025 • 7min
Tariff reaction, Witkoff in Gaza, Boeing lawsuit & more
World leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump’s new sweeping tariff announcement. We’ll have the latest jobs report and what it means for the American economy. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Gaza is being described as a "photo opportunity." There are plans to test Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defense system before the next Presidential election. Plus, we’ll tell you why Boeing is being sued by four flight attendants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2025 • 7min
Trump’s new tariffs, Kyiv death toll rises, storms impact millions & more
President Donald Trump announces new tariffs across the world, just hours before his trade deadline. The death toll of Russia’s bombardment of Kyiv yesterday has risen, as Trump plans sanctions. The mid-Atlantic and Northeast have been hit by torrential rain and flooding. The family of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers wants documents on him made public. Plus, a surge of kindergartners are missing required vaccinations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2025 • 7min
Trump’s trade deadline, Witkoff’s second Gaza trip, Kamala Harris’ book & more
Key US trading partners are at risk of facing higher tariffs by President Donald Trump’s midnight deadline. We have details on the trip two Trump administration officials are expected to make to Gaza. We’re tracking dangerous storms and flash flooding in the eastern US. Texas lawmakers grilled local officials on the response to deadly flash flooding in the hardest hit county. Plus, details on the new book former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2025 • 6min
Mexico tariffs pause, Trump urges Hamas surrender, amusement park ride snaps & more
We begin with key developments in President Donald Trump's tariff negotiations as a deadline looms. Trump proposed a way to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. An NYPD officer killed in a deadly mass shooting is being laid to rest today. The Trump administration struck its second major deal with an elite university. Plus, how a night of fun turned into chaos at a theme park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2025 • 7min
Consumer spending boost, student loan interest hike, radioactive wasp nest & more
We begin with a new spending report on the state of the US economy. Eight million borrowers are about to see their student loan balances balloon. We explain why Iran’s capital is on the verge of drying out. We reveal the second company set to reach a four trillion dollar valuation. Plus, how a wasp nest turned radioactive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2025 • 7min
Tariffs' legal test, hiking deaths arrest, Trump boosts ratings & more
There’s just one day left for US trade partners to get a deal or face steeper tariffs, but the duties are facing a legal challenge. American support for Israel's military actions in Gaza is declining. We'll tell you what we’ve learned so far at NTSB hearings investigating January’s mid-air collision that killed 67 people. Police have arrested a man after a married couple were found dead on a hiking trail. And, President Donald Trump has helped boost a TV show’s ratings, but he’s probably not happy about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2025 • 7min
Ukraine crisis deepens, turbulence injuries, drink mix-up & more
It’s the final day before President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline kicks in, but one country has secured an 11th hour deal. The crisis in Ukraine is only getting worse as Russia’s gains start adding up. Hamas is being told by Arab nations to hand over power in Gaza to the Palestinian Authority. Turbulence has sent dozens of Delta Airline passengers to the hospital. Plus, the energy drinks with too much kick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 2025 • 7min
Kamala Harris’ future, Colorado dentist verdict, Shannon Sharpe axed & more
The Justice Department is making new arguments in its long-shot bid to unseal Jeffrey Epstein transcripts. We have new developments on former Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for California governor. A Colorado dentist on trial for his wife’s murder has been sentenced. We explain President Donald Trump’s latest tariff policies on two US trading partners. Plus, ESPN has parted ways with one of its most recognizable faces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 2025 • 6min
Interest rates held again, tsunami warnings ease, Ozzy Osbourne funeral & more
We begin with the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates despite pressure from President Donald Trump. We have an update on tsunami warnings in the US. Some flights were disrupted in the UK today. Senate Democrats are using a 1920s-era law to force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Plus, thousands of fans pay their respects to The Prince of Darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


