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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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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

Mar 31, 2025 • 7min
Trump eyes third term, aid workers’ bodies found, French politics shock & more
We’ll look at what auto tariffs could mean for US jobs and whether people should rush to buy a car. President Donald Trump isn’t ruling out trying to run for a third term. A UN agency says the bodies of more than a dozen aid workers have been recovered in Gaza. One of the favorites for the next French presidential election has been banned from running for office. Plus, a cryptocurrency billionaire is funding a space mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2025 • 7min
‘Liberation Day’ promise, rescue window closing, dangerous storms & more
President Donald Trump says new tariffs will lead to “Liberation Day” in the US. Time is running out to rescue people buried in the rubble of Friday’s earthquake in Myanmar. A line of dangerous and deadly storms is moving east. Elon Musk is taking a big interest in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. Plus, the March Madness men’s final four is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 2025 • 20min
One Thing: Why Musk Is Pouring Millions into Wisconsin
Elon Musk and other outside groups have poured millions of dollars into advertising and organizing ahead of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election on Tuesday. We hear about why the outcome could tell us something about the national political mood early into the second Trump administration.Guest: Arlette Saenz, CNN CorrespondentHave a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


