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May 31, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Trump speaks out, Manchin going Independent, hero officer killed & more
Former President Donald Trump has spoken out and slammed his conviction after a jury found him guilty in the hush money case in New York. Israel's military has confirmed that its troops are in central Rafah. Democratic Senator Joe Manchin says he's registering as an Independent. Gun violence has killed a police officer trying to help the suspect. Plus, how do we keep the lights on if the weather keeps knocking out our power? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Trump guilty, Rafah viral image, spelling bee winner & more
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 criminal charges in his hush money trial. The US says Ukraine can use American weapons to hit targets inside Russian territory. A third person in the US has tested positive for H5 bird flu in connection to an ongoing outbreak in dairy cattle. An AI image about Israel's war in Gaza has gone viral, we'll look at why. Plus, after a dramatic spell-off, a 12 year old has won this year's Spelling Bee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 2024 • 9min
6 AM ET: Trump verdict special & news wrap
We'll focus on the guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Now a convicted felon, we'll explore if Trump will go to prison and if he can still run for office. Democrats and Republicans have reacted to the verdict by sending out fundraising links, but it's unclear if enough voters will change their minds. Meanwhile, we'll check in on where Trump's other criminal cases currently stand. Plus, we'll have a wrap of the other big stories you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Trump found guilty, Biden permits Ukrainian strikes, Chad Daybell verdict & more
In a historic decision, a jury has convicted former President Donald Trump on all 34 felony charges in his criminal hush money trial. President Joe Biden has given Ukraine permission to carry out limited strikes within Russia using American weapons. A jury has convicted the man at the center of a triple murder trial in Idaho. Chief Justice John Roberts declined to meet with Democratic lawmakers about Justice Samuel Alito’s flag controversy. Plus, Boeing is making big changes to address safety issues after meeting with federal regulators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Trump trial deliberations, devastation in Gaza, missionary couple remains & more
It’s day two of jury deliberations in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial. Authorities in northern Gaza warn residents not to return to their homes after Israeli troops withdrew. The bodies of an American missionary couple killed in Haiti return to the US today. We’ll tell you about a second close call at an airport just outside Washington, DC in the last six weeks. And, there’s another twist in a foreclosure threat against Elvis Presley’s iconic Graceland mansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Deliberations resume, Gaza aid slows, NRA free speech win & more
Jury deliberations are back underway in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. The level of aid getting into Gaza has dropped by two thirds since Israel entered Rafah. The NRA has won a Supreme Court fight over free speech. Zero-down mortgages are making a comeback, but some experts are concerned. Plus, a volcano is erupting in Iceland again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Trump Jury makes requests, TX power outages, Boeing Starliner launch & more
The Jury in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial has asked for some testimony to be read back to them. There are signals the US could change its policy on Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. Some parts of Texas without power are likely to get hit with more storms. The Supreme Court has a busy and important month ahead. Plus, after delays and set backs, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is expected to lift off Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Trump jury requests, Boeing's safety plan, record heat wave & more
Jury deliberations will continue today in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, but first they have some questions. A charity says 66 people have been killed in designated safe zones in Gaza over four days. Boeing is expected to announce big changes to address safety concerns. India's capital territory has experienced record breaking temperatures and water shortages this week. Plus, we'll tell you why 84,000 Nissan owners in the US have been told to stop driving their cars immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Trump trial latest, Scheffler charges dropped, Diddy investigation & more
Jury deliberations in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial resume tomorrow after wrapping up for the day. More Israeli tanks have been seen advancing into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. All charges against top golfer Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed. A federal grand jury may soon hear from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ accusers. Finally, more big players in the oil industry are merging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Trump jury deliberations, Alito rejects recusal, Negro League statistics & more
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial is now in the hands of a jury. The Israeli prime minister’s national security adviser says the country expects “another seven months of fighting” in Gaza. Ukrainian soldiers detail how US-supplied military tanks are faring in the war with Russia. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he will not recuse himself from cases related to January 6 or the 2020 election despite a flag controversy. And, Negro League statistics are being recognized in the MLB record books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


