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Apr 2, 2025 • 7min
Tariff waiting game, tornado outbreak expected, record Senate speech & more
President Donald Trump is finally expected to announce his next round of tariffs today. Florida’s special House elections were a win for Republicans, but it wasn’t all bad news for Democrats. A tornado outbreak is expected in parts of the US. The record has been broken for the longest Senate floor speech. Plus, there’s been a rare moment of hope in the rescue efforts after Myanmar’s devastating earthquake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 2025 • 7min
Election night results, migrant children legal aid, Val Kilmer dies & more
We’ll bring you the results from yesterday’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida. President Donald Trump is promising to reshape global trade but it’s not clear what will be included in his sweeping tariffs. Israel is expanding its military operation in Gaza and seizing land. A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to temporarily bring back legal aid for tens of thousands of migrant children. And, actor Val Kilmer has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2025 • 7min
WI & FL elections, Trump ‘perfecting’ tariff plan, ‘tush push’ delay & more
Voting is underway in high-stakes elections in two states. We have the latest Ivy League school to face funding halts or cuts since President Donald Trump took office. Businesses are weighing their options over uncertainty surrounding Trump’s tariff plan. Parts of the US are under a severe weather threat this week. Plus, the NFL announced some key changes to the game for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2025 • 7min
Looming tariffs, 23 states sue HHS, Mangione death penalty & more
The White House says President Donald Trump’s new tariffs will go into effect immediately after his Rose Garden announcement tomorrow. Several states and DC are suing the Trump administration over public health funding rollbacks. The DOJ is seeking the death penalty for the man accused of killing a healthcare CEO. We’ll tell you how a federal judge ruled in an Alabama case about out-of-state abortions. Plus, there’s conflicting accounts from police and a prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser about a crash she alleges sent her to the hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2025 • 7min
Tariff uncertainty, federal jobs purge, torpedo bat & more
There’s uncertainty about what’s happening with tariffs this week and even President Donald Trump’s advisors aren’t sure. Mass job cuts at federal health agencies have begun today. The search continues for survivors of last week’s earthquake in Myanmar, but time is running out. What's the deal with the MLB's new ‘torpedo’ bats? Plus, we’ll tell you why Aprils Fool’s Day can be both fun and good for your health! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2025 • 7min
Europe’s tariff warning, TikTok’s deadline, Karen Read murder trial & more
As the world waits to see what President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” will bring, Europe is threatening to strike back. Harvard is the latest university to face threats to funding over antisemitism accusations. TikTok has until Saturday to find a US owner. Jury selection is starting for Karen Read’s second murder trial. Plus, the final four is set for the women’s NCAA basketball tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2025 • 7min
Votes test Trump, man mistakenly sent to mega prison, marathon senate speech & more
Voters in Florida and Wisconsin will take part in the first key elections since President Donald Trump took office again. The Trump administration says it mistakenly deported a man to an El Salvador prison. Trump’s targeting ticket price gouging. A Democratic Senator has been giving a marathon floor speech. Plus, Hooters is filing for bankruptcy but says it’s not going anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2025 • 7min
WHCA vs WH, buried measles forecast, NASA astronauts speak out & more
A Trump aide echoed the administration’s repeated belief on tariffs, but some experts aren’t buying it. The White House Correspondents’ Association says the Trump administration is trying to pressure reporters. We have the latest on the Supreme Court’s first religion-centered appeal in nearly two years. A new report from ProPublica goes into the CDC’s messaging on measles vaccinations. Plus, two astronauts gave their first interview since their extended stay in space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2025 • 6min
Stocks in a slump, Musk’s CIA visit, Tesla dealership fire & more
Investors are on edge as President Donald Trump’s new sweeping tariffs are set to go into effect this week. Elon Musk is expected to visit the CIA for the first time today. We have the latest on search and rescue efforts in Myanmar after a powerful earthquake last week. We’ll tell you where the search for four missing US soldiers in Lithuania now stands. Plus, another attack on Tesla cars is under investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2025 • 7min
Recession risk, Trump’s 'angry' at Putin, SCOTUS religion case & more
We start with the latest economic forecasts amid the Trump administration’s tariff war. President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine. The special elections in Florida tomorrow may be tighter than Republicans would like. The Supreme Court is debating if states could tax religious-affiliated groups. Plus, a good night’s sleep might protect you from this disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


