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Everyone is looking to Wall Street as the race is on to avoid the collapse of other regional US banks. Several of them have had steep stock drops even as President Biden came out to try and calm nerves with government financial support. All of this coming as the Fed is awaiting a highly anticipated inflation report. Plus, duelling storms hitting both East and West coasts bringing rain, sleet and snow to millions in the northeast while California braces for another round of severe flooding. And, Governor Ron DeSantis breaking from many in his party on the war in Ukraine. The likely presidential candidate told Fox News that protecting Ukraine is not vital to US interests.   Also this morning: Zelensky says Ukraine’s future is being decided in the east of the country, Sen. Mitch McConnell out of hospital and sent to rehab facility after fall, legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski gives his final four predictions, Australia, UK and US seal submarine deal, and millions of young adults are having to move home after college due to housing costs.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Federal government is stepping in to calm financial panic over the failure of two US banks. Regulators announcing that everyone that had money with Silicon Valley Bank and Signature bank will have access to all their money, no matter how much they had. President Biden is going to address the nation about it. Plus, Oscar night has been huge success for film ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ who took 7 of the 11 categories it was nominated for. And, North Korea launch a missile test from a submarine as South Korea and the US begin joint military exercises. Also this morning: Michael Cohen set to testify today in a case that could lead to criminal charges against former US President Donald Trump, March Madness is upon us, CNN Film Nalvalny wins Best Feature Documentary at the Oscars, Pence on January 6th attack: “I know that history will hold Donald Trump accountable.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Storm clouds for Trump: Manhattan prosecutors say criminal charges are likely for the former president in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Plus, the Mexican drug cartel that kidnapped four Americans, killing two, issues an alleged apology letter. And, bracing for the jobs report: new numbers that could sway the Feds’ fight on inflation are just hours away.Also this morning: Xi Jinping secures an unprecedented third term as China’s president, 7 are killed in a shooting at Jehovah’s Witnesses Hall in Germany, New York leaders ask major pharmacies to commit to dispensing the abortion pill, Starbucks workers in Buffalo talk to CNN after the court ruling in their unionization fight, and Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend files a $30 million damages lawsuit against the golfer.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia launches a deadly barrage of missiles across Ukraine overnight, killing innocent citizens and severely damaging its energy infrastructure. Plus, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is hospitalized after a tripping and falling at a DC hotel. And, details of Biden’s plan to cut the deficit by $3 trillion, and why Republicans say it will never happen.Also this morning: a DOJ investigation into the botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor finds that Louisville police unlawfully discriminate against black people and use abusive conduct. Plus, ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp is arrested in connection with a drive by shooting, and California Governor Newsom tells Walgreens “We’re done” over its decision not to stock abortion pills.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two of the Americans kidnapped at gunpoint in Mexico by a drug cartel have been found dead. Two have survived and are back on US soil. Our hosts break down what CNN is learning about the detained suspect kidnapper, and also speak to the family of one of the survivors. Plus, more embarrassing exposure for FOX News – a trove of private text messages and e-mails revealed as part of a defamation lawsuit against the network tells everyone Tucker Carlson’s real, off-air opinion of Donald Trump. And, a bipartisan group of Senators are trying to give President Biden more power to ban TikTok in the US.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A passenger on a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Boston last night has been accused of attempting to stab an airline attendant with a broken spoon after they moved to prevent the passenger from opening the emergency exit mid-flight. Plus, the identities of the four Americans missing in Mexico after being kidnapped at gunpoint have been revealed. Investigators believe they were targeted by a Mexican cartel in a case of mistaken identity. Also this morning: Former Vice President Mike Pence has asked a judge to block a Federal Grand Jury subpoena compelling his testimony about January 6th, DC city council tries to withdraw crime bill from Senate review, how an animal tranquilizer has affected addiction in Philadelphia, Jennifer McClellan elected as Virginias’ first Black Congresswoman, A.I. is aiding in breast cancer detection, and Weight Watchers could be getting into the Ozempic weight loss craze.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Southwest Airlines plane is forced to make an emergency landing after the cabin fills with smoke. A bird strike is to blame. Plus: A protest at a construction site in Atlanta turns violent. And: Chris Rock finally speaks out about what happened with him and Will Smith on the Oscars stage.   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Murdaugh is found guilty of murdering his wife and son. Sentencing is imminent after a jury took just three hours to decide the disgraced South Carolina attorney’s fate. Plus, outrage boils over in a meeting with officials in East Palestine, as families demand to be evacuated or relocated from their own hometown following the toxic train disaster. And, the severe weather threat is not over yet for millions of Americans as tornadoes continue to rip through Texas and Louisiana.Also this morning: the House Ethics panel launches an investigation into Rep. Santos, and extends its investigation onto Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, a target of the alleged plot to kill Jewish Michigan officials speaks out, Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary joins to talk about mixed signals on inflation and why he thinks New York is “Uninvestable”, Russian forces blow up a vital supply bridge to Bakhmut overnight, and Director Salima Koroma joins to talk about her film “Glitch: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia” which premieres Sunday at 9pm ET/PT on CNN.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking News: disturbing details about a plot aimed at killing Jewish elected officials in Michigan. Plus, the FBI and TSA intercept a suitcase containing explosives before it is loaded onto a flight. And, the dramatic closing arguments in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial.Also this morning: Republican Paul Ryan is questioned over his decision to stay on the FOX board, a Lufthansa flight is forced to land after severe turbulence injures passengers, a judge rules Starbucks displayed “Egregious” misconduct in its fight against unionization, officials suspect the poisoning of hundreds of Iranian schoolgirls, and what is the root cause of the “Havana syndrome”?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI Director publicly confirms the Bureau's assessment that Covid-19 “most likely” leaked from a Chinese lab. Plus, for the first time in more than 30-years, a Chicago sitting mayor has lost re-election in a race that was dominated by rising crime. Is it a warning sign for other big city Democrats? And, a devastating crash near Athens, Greece kills more than 36 people after a passenger train collides head on with a freight train.Also this morning: Trump allies privately lobby House members to back his 2024 bid, Russian forces advance on Bakhmut, Fox News is fighting Dominion’s $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit, families struggle amid soaring food prices as emergency funds end, the FAA investigates a fifth close call between planes at US airports, a study shows the huge benefits from only 11-minutes of exercise a day, and, TikTok sets a 1-hour daily screen time-limit for users under 18.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices