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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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Mar 4, 2025 • 7min
Mexico’s retaliation tariffs, Zelensky wants peace, driverless Ubers & more
Mexico is promising to join Canada and China to retaliate against President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Ukraine's President says he’s ready to negotiate peace. Four people have been charged with allegedly operating "one of the largest human smuggling rings" in the US. A storm knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people in two states. Plus, we’ll tell you where people can order a driverless Uber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2025 • 7min
Trump freezes Ukraine aid, Mexico’s US gun lawsuit, ‘gladiator fights’ charges & more
President Donald Trump is pausing US aid for Ukraine, we’ll hear what the impact could be. American consumers and business could pay a hefty price for Trump’s tariffs. Israel is considering cutting off electricity and water to Gaza. Mexico wants to be able to sue American gunmakers. Plus, officers have been charged for allegedly staging “gladiator fights” at a juvenile detention facility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2025 • 7min
Sweeping tariffs, Ukraine aid paused, Mardi Gras weather & more
Sweeping US tariffs are now in effect for goods from Mexico and Canada. President Donald Trump has frozen all military aid for Ukraine. He’s expected to mention that and other moves he's made in his first weeks back in office during his address to Congress tonight. Democrats have blocked a Republican-led bill on transgender sports. Plus, severe weather is putting Mardi Gras celebrations at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2025 • 7min
Tariff fears, US manufacturing investment, wild weather & more
US stocks slid over investors’ worries about President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer is making a big investment in American manufacturing. We have the latest on Pope Francis’ health. A powerful storm is triggering a wide range of weather hazards across parts of the US. Plus, what we know about Kroger’s CEO’s abrupt resignation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2025 • 7min
Fragile ceasefire deal, Highland Park shooting suspect's plea, Europe’s defense plan & more
We start with the latest round of emails demanding federal workers justify their jobs. A delicate truce between Israel and Hamas hangs by a thread as Israel sets new conditions. The man accused of killing seven people during a 4th of July parade in a Chicago suburb made a surprise move in court. We'll tell you about a deadly car attack in Germany. And, investors are making moves in the fallout from a contentious meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2025 • 7min
USAID contract reinstated, RFK Jr. on measles vaccine, home buyers' markets & more
The Trump administration is welcoming the Ukraine peace deal the UK, France and other allies are working on. A USAID contract was reinstated – we’ll tell what it’s for and how that came about. A federal department President Trump wants to axe is offering buyouts to certain employees. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks about the measles vaccine amid the outbreak in Texas. Plus, the housing market is tipping towards buyers in certain cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2025 • 7min
Tomorrow’s tariffs ‘fluid’, Trump’s crypto reserve, Miami Beach vs. spring break & more
The US Commerce Secretary says he expects US tariffs on Canada and Mexico to begin tomorrow, but the amount isn’t set. A new CNN/SSRS poll looks at how Americans view the presidency so far. Meanwhile, Trump has given some details about a new crypto strategic reserve. Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is entering the race for NYC mayor. Plus, Miami Beach isn’t getting back together with spring break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2025 • 7min
Europe embraces Zelensky, Hegseth approves accomplishment email, Israel-Palestine at the Oscars & more
Ukraine’s President got a warm welcome at a summit in London this weekend, following Friday’s volatile White House meeting. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the Pentagon’s civilian employees to reply to the Trump administration’s email about their job accomplishments. Wildfires have burned through thousands of acres in the Carolinas. Israel says it will block aid going into Gaza until Hamas agrees to a ceasefire extension. Plus, a joint Palestinian and Israeli team gave a message of peace at the Oscars last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 2025 • 24min
One Thing: Measles was Considered Eliminated. But It’s Spreading in Texas.
As a measles outbreak continues to grow in West Texas, questions are mounting over the quality of federal response, as Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplays the outbreak’s severity. We ask a Houston doctor if he’s expecting a major livestock show to bring more measles cases to his city. Meanwhile, experts fear disrupted meetings about vaccines could threaten timelines and transparency from health officials around other key shots.Guests: Meg Tirrell, CNN Medical Correspondent & Dr. Wesley Long, Director of Microbiology at Houston Methodist HospitalHave 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

Mar 1, 2025 • 14min
5 Good Things: The Guy Who Created His Dream Job
Doctors had to get crafty to save a three-month-old's life. A retired ocean liner is embarking on its final journey with a new mission for the record books. A dog lover left the corporate world and found his calling behind a camera. A new study pinpoints where massive sources of clean energy could exist. Plus, why a family cat is living her best ninth life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


