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May 23, 2025 • 7min

Nuclear talks, Trump’s bill faces Senate pushback, rare storm & more

The US and Iran are meeting for nuclear talks, but their messaging beforehand didn’t match up. President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill" is facing resistance in the Senate. More details are emerging about yesterday’s plane crash in San Diego. Trump's Oval Office photo evidence is being debunked. Plus, we’ll tell you where a rare May storm will hit this Memorial Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 23, 2025 • 7min

University battles heat up, Iran not hopeful, Memorial Day travel & more

The Trump administration is hitting out at elite Universities in the US again. Iranian officials aren’t feeling optimistic ahead of talks with the US. There’s good news and bad news for your travel plans over Memorial Day weekend. The deadline for government autism research appears to have moved. Plus, Germany is doing something it hasn’t done since World War II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 22, 2025 • 7min

Trump-Harvard fight escalates, DC shooting suspect, rising mortgage rates & more

The Trump administration’s feud with Harvard University is impacting international students. We have new information on a fiery, business jet crash in a San Diego neighborhood. The man suspected of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington DC appeared in court. A critical hearing over a motion to stop Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation is underway. Plus, the financial rollercoaster continues for homebuyers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 22, 2025 • 7min

Supreme Court deadlock, Kid Cudi testimony, no more pennies & more

A high-profile challenge over the nation’s first religious charter school is left in place – for now. The first “Make American Healthy Again” report tackles chronic disease in children. NOAA has released its hurricane forecast for 2025. Rapper Kid Cudi took the stand in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Plus, the US Treasury's plan to kill the penny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 22, 2025 • 7min

San Diego plane crash, Gaza aid, lesbian legal battle & more

We start with reactions to the tragic shooting of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington, DC. Aid has been delivered to Gaza, but UN officials say its not enough. A business jet crash in San Diego left multiple casualties. The US bond market responds to Trump’s tax cut bill. And, we tell you why some lesbian moms in Italy are celebrating today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 22, 2025 • 7min

House passes Trump’s bill, Workday AI lawsuit, legend fights again & more

In a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, the House has passed President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill. We’re learning more details about the shooting that killed two Israeli embassy staffers. A Columbia University student has a key immigration hearing today. HR software company Workday is being sued over its job applicant screening. Plus, a boxing legend is coming out of retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 22, 2025 • 7min

Embassy staffers shot, ‘gold card’ visas, band member terror charge & more

Two Israeli embassy workers have been killed in a shooting in Washington, DC. House lawmakers have been debating President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” all night and a vote is expected soon. Wealthy foreign nationals may soon be able to register for Trump’s “gold card” visa. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he’ll hold monthly prayer meetings at the Pentagon. Plus, a member of a hip hop band has been charged with a terror offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 21, 2025 • 7min

Tax bill impasse, Qatar’s luxury jet accepted, 'tush push’ allowed & more

President Donald Trump has met with key GOP holdouts to work through major roadblocks to pass his agenda. We have new developments on the plane from Qatar that raised ethical and legal questions for the White House. We’ll break down the latest ruling on Trump’s deportation flights. The FDA is cracking down on off-brand Ozempic products. Plus, the NFL has voted on a controversial play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 21, 2025 • 7min

Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims, police reform reversal, Chris Brown bail & more

We start with a tense White House meeting between President Donald Trump and South Africa’s president. The Trump administration is putting police reform on the chopping block in two major cities. Israel may be planning to strike Iranian nuclear facilities. Target is facing more financial pressure since its DEI rollback. Plus, the latest on Chris Brown’s arrest in the UK.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 21, 2025 • 7min

Johnson’s optimism, rich get richer, travel summer of hell & more

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s still planning to the GOP’s policy package to a vote today. The bill is expected to be good news for America’s wealthiest, who are still getting richer. Airlines are preparing for a tough summer after a turbulent first half of the year. Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly has died. And, we’ll bring you an update on the work to clean up the LA wildfires.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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