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Pope Francis now lies in state at Saint Peter's Basilica. And at this moment, mourners are gathering to pay their respects to the late pontiff. Plus, Elon Musk tells Tesla shareholders he's going back to his day job soon, where profits are plunging. Meanwhile, measles cases in the US are surging. And it could be even worse than we know.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cardinals are meeting in Rome right now, discussing the funeral of Pope Francis and preparing to choose his successor. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is embroiled in a second group chat crisis, but his loyalty to President Trump seems to be paying off ... at least for now. Also, Harvard is hitting back, taking its fight with the Trump Administration to the courts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we examine the life and legacy of Pope Francis, the first pope born in Latin America and a man who transformed the church.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The man mistakenly deported is back behind bars in El Salvador's mega-prison after meeting with his senator from Maryland. Can this visit help him get home? Plus, students and faculty are in mourning at Florida State University after a mass shooting kills two and injures several others. We have new details about the suspect. And Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims President Trump could be ready to give up on stopping the war he promised to end on day one.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a big escalation in the power struggle between two branches of our government over deportation flights. Plus, new threats for Harvard: With its funding already frozen, the school could now lose its tax-exempt status and its ability to host international students. Also, we dig into the background of the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. And scientists now say they found the strongest evidence yet of life outside our solar system.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge is demanding answers about a man deported by mistake. She wants to know what the DOJ is doing to bring him back. Plus, chaos erupts at Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall in Georgia. And the measles outbreak shows no sign of slowing down and may actually be worse than we know.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil Mattingly, CNN anchor and chief domestic correspondent, dives into the heated standoff between the Biden administration and Harvard University over financial aid and diversity initiatives. He dissects the implications of these disputes on academic freedom and higher education as a whole. The conversation also touches on immigration complexities and the intriguing potential of modernizing IRS data systems, raising questions about privacy and security. Mattingly expertly navigates the tangled web of politics affecting education and governance today.

A humorous visit from a self-proclaimed 'world's coolest dictator' adds intrigue to international relations. The deportation of international students raises alarms about funding and innovation at universities. The Pennsylvania governor faces a dramatic security breach after a fire at his home. This discussion stretches to the economic impacts of U.S. alliances, especially with El Salvador, and the balance of authoritarian leadership in shaping policies. A mix of political tensions and high-profile events sets the stage for a thought-provoking conversation.

China raises tariffs on the US yet again. So, who's going to blink first? Plus, we're learning that the Trump Administration is now ordered to get a mistakenly deported dad out of a mega prison in El Salvador. But how? Also: The president's foreign envoy just arrived in Russia. What we're learning about this surprise visit. And: A helicopter plunges into the Hudson River in New York, killing everyone on board. Was this aircraft safe to fly?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump hits pause on his massive new tariffs, with the notable exception of China, which retaliates. Can this tit-for-tat trade war between the world's two largest economies still lead to a recession? Plus, hope fades in the search for survivors in that Dominican Republic nightclub collapse. Also, an American ballerina wrongfully detained in Russia is heading home this morning.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices