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We begin with massive protests nationwide against President Donald Trump’s controversial policies. Former and current State Department officials warn last week’s mass firings could be dangerous. The US attorney general is touring the former notorious Alcatraz prison after Trump called for its reopening. Pope Leo XIV is reacting to a strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church. And, we’ll tell you where the national voting age could be lowered to 16.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats are pushing back on an executive order to end collective bargaining rights for federal workers. Water rescues are underway in Kansas City, MO after a month's worth of rain fell in just 12 hours. Suspects have been charged in the murder of a UC Berkeley professor. Americans are still opening their wallets despite President Donald Trump's tariffs. Plus, a 60s pop star who found recent TikTok fame has died.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millions of people living along the Gulf Coast are getting ready for severe flooding as a tropical storm approaches. Republicans are racing to get DOGE cuts approved. We'll tell you why the US is set to destroy 500 metric tons of food meant to go to starving people. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing his fifth lawsuit in 2 weeks. Plus, rules could be changing around how much liquid you can take on a flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate has passed $9 billion in cuts for foreign aid and public broadcasting. We’ll tell you why 20 Democratic led states are suing FEMA. A federal prosecutor who’s worked on high profile cases has been fired. A huge fire has killed dozens of people at a commercial building in Iraq. Plus, a debate about cryptocurrency has broken a record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump sends mixed signals about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, igniting speculation on economic policy. A new law targets illegal fentanyl to combat the ongoing crisis. In Syria, a ceasefire offers a glimmer of hope after days of violence. The trade spat between the U.S. and Brazil intensifies amid political turmoil. The music industry mourns the tragic loss of ‘American Idol’ supervisor Robin Kay and her husband, marking a moment of sorrow in entertainment.

The Senate has kicked off its voting session on President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar DOGE cuts package. Trump doubled down on his dismissal of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Deadly and chaotic scenes broke out at a controversial Israeli and US-backed aid site. Louisiana police chiefs are among those charged in a decade-long scheme. Plus, Mark Zuckerberg faces Meta investors in a Facebook data scandal trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel has carried out fresh strikes on Syria’s capital and more could be coming. The Senate is voting to start debating a wide-reaching funding cuts bill. We'll look at what those cuts could mean for PBS and NPR. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two top aides. Plus, teenagers are talking to artificial intelligence about their problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia has hit Ukraine with a massive air attack after President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum. The GOP’s domestic policy bill doesn’t appear to have gone down well with the public. We’ll tell you why workers might end up seeing more healthcare costs. The world’s oldest marathon runner has been killed in a hit and run. Plus, we’ll bring you the highlights from last night’s MLB All-Star Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A high-profile Republican has joined calls for the Trump administration to be more transparent about the Epstein case. 2,000 National Guard members have been released from duty in LA. There’s growing concern about a weather threat along the Gulf Coast. An Arizona House seat looks poised to stay in the family. Plus, AI antisemitism could be here to stay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with President Donald Trump’s landmark investment package in energy and artificial intelligence. Trump suggested Attorney General Pam Bondi could release more files on Jeffrey Epstein. We’ll tell you about Apple’s deal to source material that’s critical for iPhones. The murder trial of a Colorado dentist accused of poisoning his wife begins. Plus, details on unreleased Beyoncé music stolen during a Cowboy Carter tour stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices