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Feb 28, 2025 • 7min

Zelensky ordered out of WH, Pope’s health worsens, Gene Hackman death update & more

We cover the fallout from around the world after President Donald Trump and the Ukrainian president's volatile news conference. There’s a troubling update on the Pope’s health. Russia and China are allegedly trying to recruit disgruntled federal workers. New details are emerging about the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife. Plus, a bad day at the office worth $81 trillion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 28, 2025 • 7min

Trump-Zelensky shouting match, vaccine delay concerns, so long, Skype & more

We start with a heated Oval Office exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's president. Fired federal workers are turning to a little-known office for relief. Concerns are emerging over the timelines, access and transparency around vaccine shots. Trump's latest executive order could make history. Plus, the end of an era for nostalgic millennials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 28, 2025 • 7min

Earth minerals deal, measles outbreak grows, all-women space flight & more

Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky are meeting at the White House – we’ll break down why the US wants Ukraine’s earth minerals. There’s mixed news about the economy today. Texas health officials report more measles cases in West Texas. We'll tell you the latest on the investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife. Plus, a crew of all women is going to space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 28, 2025 • 7min

Zelensky wants assurances, FAA bucks trend, ‘economic blackout’ call & more

CNN’s Kevin Liptak talks us through what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be hoping to get out of his trip to the White House. Another government agency is facing mass layoffs. On the flip side, the Department of Transportation wants to hire certain workers. A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is set to expire tomorrow. Plus, we’ll tell you why there are calls for people to boycott major chains today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 28, 2025 • 7min

Zelensky’s White House visit, some mass firings halted, Hackman death investigation & more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet President Donald Trump at the White House this morning. A judge has halted the mass firings of some federal workers. Iowa lawmakers have approved a bill to remove gender identity protections. Mexico has extradited dozens of fugitive cartel members to the US. Plus, we’ll tell you what we know so far about the investigation into Gene Hackman’s death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 27, 2025 • 7min

Trump & Starmer discuss peace, Israel car attack, consumer watchdog muzzled & more

Russia's war in Ukraine was at the center of key talks between President Donald Trump and the British PM. We have the latest on the Trump administration's actions against DEI initiatives. A car attack in Israel is being investigated as an act of terror. The US consumer watchdog has dropped cases against multiple companies accused of ripping off Americans. Plus, we have new developments on the death of "Gossip Girl" actress Michelle Trachtenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 27, 2025 • 6min

Trump meets UK leader, USAID staff pack up, Meta's apology & more

President Donald Trump has welcomed British prime minister to the White House for critical talks on Ukraine. USAID workers were met with applause from supporters as they cleared out their workspaces. A decades-long conflict between Turkey and Kurdish separatists could be ending. We'll tell you about the Instagram glitch that has Meta apologizing. Plus, a popular menu item from one restaurant chain is making a comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 27, 2025 • 7min

Extra tariffs, job market woes, AI career options & more

President Donald Trump says he’ll double pre-existing tariffs on China, the same day that Mexico and Canada's go into effect. The number of first-time applications for unemployment benefits doesn’t bode well for the US labor market. Russia says it won’t give up annexed regions of Ukraine. Another federal government agency head is retiring, amid mass federal workforce cuts. Plus, we explain why a job in AI is looking pretty good right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 27, 2025 • 7min

Deportation law prep, Israel’s border refusal, Tate brothers in US & more

The Trump administration is preparing to use a controversial 1798 law to speed up mass deportations of undocumented migrants. Israel says it won’t withdraw troops from the Gaza-Egypt border just days before current ceasefire deal ends. We’ll give you the latest update on the deadly measles outbreak in Texas. Infamous online celebrity Andrew Tate and his brother are heading to the US. Plus, an inside attempt to buyout 7-Eleven has failed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 27, 2025 • 7min

Foreign aid deadline, UK PM visits White House, Gene Hackman found dead & more

The Supreme Court has paused a deadline for the Trump administration to release foreign aid funding. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting the White House. Palestinian prisoners and detainees, along with the bodies of Israeli hostages have been returned. The Pentagon is planning to get rid of transgender service members currently serving. Plus, Gene Hackman and his wife have been found dead in their home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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