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Coverage of a historic disruption in oil supplies and soaring gas prices tied to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports on leadership changes in Iran and recent airstrikes shaping regional stakes. Investigation into improvised explosive devices used at dueling protests in New York. Widespread U.S. travel delays linked to the partial government shutdown.

A new supreme leader takes power in Iran and the story traces ties to hard-line forces. Coverage of fresh strikes, surging oil prices and a U.S. service member killed. Arrests after an explosive near the NYC mayor’s residence. Airports face chaos as TSA staff work without pay. A fast-food chain is offering $100K for a quirky tasting role.

Dean Ball, a White House AI planner turned policy fellow, and Hadas Gold, CNN AI reporter, unpack the Pentagon’s pressure on AI firms and OpenAI’s controversial deal. They discuss Anthropic’s refusal over weapons and surveillance. The conversation covers supply‑chain ultimatums, political influence on procurement, and the shifting guardrails shaping AI’s future.

A doctor’s quick kindness leads to a family adopting six foster siblings after a child arrived alone for surgery. Volunteers tackle massive trash cleanups around the San Francisco Bay. An app helps foster youth understand their rights and access services. A mother and daughter discover a record coral colony on the Great Barrier Reef. A 77-year-old plans a 50,000-mile motorcycle quest to chase a world record.

A final public tribute to a civil rights icon with reflections from former presidents. Updates on U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran and reports of Russian and Chinese support. Market turbulence as oil surges and stocks wobble. A surprising legal twist involving a former college football coach.

A surprising jobs report and why hiring cooled so sharply. A look at U.S. moves to protect oil shipments and ease rising gas prices. Tense scenes in Tehran after heavy strikes and reactions from residents. Comments from a former president about Iran’s future leadership. An update on a major morning anchor’s planned return amid a family crisis.

Reports on renewed Israeli strikes over Tehran with dramatic footage. Coverage of a major personnel shakeup at DHS after a high-profile firing and nomination. A Texas congressman withdraws from a race following a personal scandal. A delayed vote over the White House East Wing ballroom draws public backlash. The Netherlands takes top honors at the World Championship Cheese contest.

We start with a major shakeup in the Trump administration. Investors' fears are growing over a prolonged war with Iran. GOP leaders are calling for an embattled lawmaker to drop his reelection bid. We’ll tell you how a manhunt for a triple homicide suspect came to an end. Plus, a pop star’s new legal woes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A frontline report from Tehran showing airstrike sites, heavy security, and everyday life under tension. Evacuation flights and stranded travelers highlight the region's turmoil. NATO and regional powers' roles and a drone attack in Azerbaijan raise questions of blame. US pump prices and home energy bills climb as Strait disruptions and policy responses are discussed.

Senators voted down a measure that would limit presidential military action toward Iran. The Pentagon released the names of six service members killed in Kuwait. A Texas congressman admitted to an affair amid an ethics probe. New research links GLP-1 weight loss drugs to reduced addiction risk. Two toddlers climbed into the same claw machine, prompting firefighter rescues.