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The US Department of Education is expected to slash 50% of its workforce. Ukraine has accepted a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. The NTSB has issued safety recommendations in the wake of the Washington plane collision. The West Texas Measles outbreak has now spread to three states. Plus, a TikToker has been sentenced to jail for telling Jesus to cut his hair.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has doubled steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada as the trade war escalates. The House prepares for a crucial vote on government funding. A federal judge has told the government to pay USAID contractors. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta reflects on Covid-19's five-year anniversary. Plus, what’s on the line in Greenland’s election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada, while fears of a possible recession rise. Top diplomats from the US and Ukraine seem optimistic about talks so far. House Republicans are hoping to vote on a stopgap bill to keep the government funded. Southwest Airlines is getting rid of its most recognizable perk. Plus, smartphones on trains could help ease delays in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Officials from the US and Ukraine are meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss the war and how to end it. 60 colleges are being investigated over antisemitism claims. We’ll tell you why the former president of the Philippines has been arrested. Another winter storm is expected to sweep across the US. Plus, Tesla owners say they’re facing backlash because of Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trade markets around the world have taken a hit over concerns about a US recession. US and Ukrainian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia today. House and Senate Democrats are deciding whether to let a government shutdown happen. Pope Francis is out of “imminent danger.” Plus, we’ll tell you which continent is home to 19 of the top 20 most polluted cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the latest political wrangling ahead of a government funding deadline. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of crucial Ukraine talks. Elon Musk described today’s X power outages as a cyberattack. The US government is stopping a program for free Covid tests. Plus, an update on the Menendez brothers’ hopes of parole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the latest on the US-Canada trade war and how it’s affecting Americans’ confidence in the economy. Israel has cut off the power to the last facility in Gaza with working electricity to “ensure the return of all hostages”. A US tanker has collided with a cargo vessel off the coast of the UK causing a huge fire. There’s a target of 80,000 job cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Plus, we tell you which NFL quarterback has signed a record-breaking deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US officials say Ukraine is ready to move forward to end the war as high stakes meetings start this week in Saudi Arabia. Investors haven’t reacted well to President Donald Trump’s Fox News interview. Authorities are investigating how wildfires started in two states on the east coast. The Health and Human Services Department wants the CDC to study vaccines and autism. Plus, we’ll tell you who Billboard has named as 2025 Woman of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House and Senate are once again heading towards a funding deadline. Iran, China and Russia have kicked off their annual joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman. Tariffs could go up as cracks are starting to show in the US economy. We’ll take a closer look at the new leader of Canada’s ruling party, Mark Carney. Plus, a NASCAR driver has achieved something no-one has done for seven years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canada’s ruling party has a new leader and he’s already vowing to fight the US. President Donald Trump says he expects “big things” from talks with Ukraine and Russia this week. Syrian government loyalists have been accused of executing hundreds of people. Immigration agents have arrested a Palestinian activist who helped lead student protests at Colombia University. Plus, we’ll bring you the latest on the US student missing in the Dominican Republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices