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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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Feb 9, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Biden hits back, Trump's good day, Putin's interview & more
President Joe Biden has come out swinging after a damning report on his handling of classified documents. That report added to what was a pretty good day for former President Donald Trump. US officials say they don't support Israel's planned offensive in Gaza. Tucker Carlson has released his interview with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Plus, the Super Bowl hype isn't just about the game this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Trump’s 14th amendment case, Biden’s classified docs case, migrants indicted & more
The US Supreme Court seemed skeptical about arguments to keep former President Donald Trump off Colorado’s 2024 ballot. A special counsel report on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents has been released – we’ll break down some of the findings. A judge has ordered former Trump adviser Peter Navarro to report to prison following his contempt of Congress conviction. Israel says it’ll soon expand its military operations in one southern Gaza city, despite US concerns. Lastly, several migrants have been indicted in connection with an assault on two New York police officers late last month – we have details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: High-stakes Trump hearing, foreign aid package advances, AI scam robocalls banned & more
We start with some of the key takeaways from a US Supreme Court case on former President Donald Trump’s eligibility for office. A foreign aid package without border security provisions advances in a key Senate vote. The FCC votes to ban scam robocalls that use AI-generated voices. We’ll tell you about Ukraine’s big military shakeup nearly two years into Russia’s war. And, we’ll break down the scope of a third volcanic eruption in Iceland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Trump's ballot battle, Big Pharma grilled, clean energy record & more
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over challenges to former President Donald Trump's inclusion on Colorado's primary ballot – we'll lay out the key questions. Iraq is warning against US aggression after a strike killed a militant group commander. Five US Marines have died after their helicopter crashed in California. Senators have been grilling the CEOs of three drug companies over prices. Plus, scientists inch forward in the race for unlimited, clean energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Trump ballot case, Putin opposition blocked, new Coke flavor & more
The Supreme Court will start hearing arguments today on whether former President Donald Trump can be removed from 2024 ballots. Senate leaders are getting frustrated with House Republicans over a foreign aid package. An anti-war candidate in Russia has been blocked from running in the election next month. The polls have closed in Pakistan's controversial general elections. Plus, Coke has a new flavor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Trump ballot arguments, US kills commander, missing Marines & more
It’s a critical day at the Supreme Court for former President Donald Trump as justices hear arguments on whether he should be allowed on primary ballots. The US says it's killed a militant commander in Iraq who was responsible for recent strikes on American forces in the region. Drama continues in Congress over border policy and foreign aid. The world pushed past a worrying global warming threshold last year. Rescue workers are searching for 5 US Marines who's helicopter was found in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Hamas’ proposals dismissed, border deal blocked, largest trans Americans survey & more
We start with reactions from the US Secretary of State and Israeli prime minister on Hamas’ counterproposal for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza. The Senate failed to advance a major border security and foreign aid deal as they discuss whether to move ahead with a different version of the bill. Former President Donald Trump plans to claim presidential immunity in his classified documents case despite a major defeat on the issue in a separate case. The FDA named a likely source behind recalled applesauce pouches that contained lead and made some children sick. Lastly, we’ll break down key insights from the largest-ever survey of transgender people in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Senate border vote, missing Marines, Chinese hacking campaign & more
The Senate is on track to kill a border deal and foreign aid package in a key vote. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the Palestinian Authority president in the West Bank. Search and rescue operations are underway for five Marines - we have details. The Republican National Committee chair has offered to step down amid tensions with former President Donald Trump. And, we have a new report about the extent of a Chinese hacking campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Border deal doubts, baby death ruled homicide, new streaming platform & more
The Senate is set to vote on an immigration and foreign aid package, but the border deal's chances aren't looking good. Israel says some of Hamas' demands are a non starter as negotiations on a hostage deal continue. The EPA is cracking down on deadly air pollution, but some experts say it needs to go further. The death of a baby in Georgia has been ruled a homicide, after the mother accused the hospital and others of decapitating her child while she was giving birth. And, three sports broadcasters are teaming up to create a new streaming platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Impeachment vote drama, Israel says 'no way,' CA storm deaths & more
House Republican leaders didn’t get enough votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Both Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump suffered big blows yesterday. Israel says there's "no way" it'll accept Hamas' hostage deal counteroffer. The death toll from California's storms has risen. And, dozens of people have been killed in explosions in Pakistan, a day before the general elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


