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Jul 4, 2025 • 1h 25min

House Passes Trump Megabill Despite Concerns Over Medicaid Cuts

After hours of debate and last minute deals, House Republicans pass their massive agenda bill. What did GOP leaders promise holdouts to get this across the finish line? Plus, a report on the intersection between artificial intelligence and reality.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 29min

Judge Denies Bail, Cites Combs’ Violence Towards Former Girlfriends

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul, will remain behind bars until his sentencing, a judge ruled today. This after a jury found Combs not guilty on the three most serious charges against him. The jury did convict Combs on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 31min

Jury Reaches Partial Verdict In Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial

A partial verdict is reached as jurors are in agreement in four of the five charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Both the defense and the prosecution tell the judge they want the jury to continue to deliberate on that charge.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 28min

GOP’s Willis: Senate Bill Breaks Trump’s Promise On Medicaid

We are closely following Capitol Hill where Senate Republicans are trying to make various deals in order to get Trump’s domestic policy bill past the finish line. Plus, is there truly a deal to save TikTok in the United States?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 28, 2025 • 1h 25min

Supreme Court Limits Ability Of Judges To Stop Trump

In a major win for President Trump, the Supreme Court limits the power of lower courts to block Trump’s agenda. That wasn’t the only controversial decision made by the court today. Plus, Senate Republicans say they will vote on Trump’s massive policy bill in the next 24 hours.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 27, 2025 • 1h 25min

Trump: “Hope” Congress Can Pass Agenda Bill By July 4

CNN has new reprint on efforts to bring Iran to the negotiating table for nuclear talks. Plus, Republicans are forced to go back to the drawing board, to a degree, on Trump’s agenda bill.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 26, 2025 • 1h 25min

Trump Maintains U.S. Strikes Destroyed Iran Nuclear Program

President Trump continues to insist the United States destroyed Iran’s nuclear sites. Also, President Trump attacks journalists, and singled out CNN, for reporting the news. Plus, Democratic socialist Zohran Mamadani is poised to win the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor. The formal outcome won’t be known until at least July 1, when New York City releases the initial ranked-choice results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 24min

Trump Lashes Out Against Israel, Iran Amid Fragile Ceasefire

According to an early US intelligence assessment, the United States strikes on Iran did not destroy their nuclear sites. Instead, only setting back their program by months. The White House is strongly pushing back tonight. What does this all mean for the next steps in the region?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 25min

Missiles Fired From Iran Toward U.S. Base in Qatar Intercepted

President Trump has just weighed in on Truth Social regarding Iran’s attempted retaliation for the U.S. strike on its nuclear facilities this weekend. The Israeli military has issued a new evacuation warning for Tehran. Plus, oil prices have dropped and stocks have risen following Iran’s intercepted strike on a U.S. base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 21, 2025 • 1h 24min

Massive Crowds Of Protesters Gathered In Tehran

Talks between European and Iranian officials just wrapped up and Iran says diplomacy could easily be achieved if President Trump tells Israel to stop striking Iran. Plus, Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has been released after spending over three months at a detention center.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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