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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appears to be optimistic about avoiding a government shut down. As Ukraine's president visits the US, Russia launches a wave of strikes across his country. More than 43,000 people have been displaced because of the floods in Libya. Former Trump aid Cassidy Hutchinson has accused Rudy Giuliani of groping her in 2021. Plus, why some Filipino listeners are upset about Doja Cat's new song.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington, DC today to meet with lawmakers and convince them his country needs more aid. House Democrats are facing an unusual dilemma. There's been a big rise in the number of people crossing the US Southern border. Some rare optimism came out of yesterday's Hollywood strikes meeting. Plus, a family is suing Google Maps over the death of a father.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate has voted to confirm the next chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, ending months of gridlock caused by one senator. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy seemed hopeful after presenting a new GOP plan to avoid a government shutdown to members of his party. The Pentagon is launching a new outreach campaign to LGBTQ+ service members affected by “don’t ask, don’t tell.” After months of entertainment strikes, economists say the financial impact has now passed $5 billion. Lastly, Elon Musk’s Neuralink is now recruiting for its first human clinical trial.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Federal Reserve said today it’s hitting the breaks on rate hikes, but Wall Street wasn’t completely happy - we’ll tell you why. Attorney General Merrick Garland was in the hot seat on Capitol Hill today, taking questions from Congress. Secretary of State Antony Blinken shared the harrowing experience of Ukrainian villagers during a UN Security Council meeting today. The president of Azerbaijan said his country’s so-called “anti-terror” operation in a majority-Armenian area was successful. And, the US government is set to relaunch its free Covid-19 test program.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The national debt is rising, along with fears that the government is going to shutdown at the end of the month. Attorney General Merrick Garland says he's "not the President's lawyer." The number of migrant crossings at the US southern border is rising. President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister have had a much anticipated face-to-face meeting today. And the Biden administration is delivering on an ask from climate activists.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is warning about the impact of a government shutdown on federal services. The US Attorney General is in the hot seat today - we'll tell you what he's expected to say. As Canada avoids an autoworkers strike, Hollywood writers come back to the negotiating table. Federal charges have been filed over the fentanyl death of a one year old. Plus, an artist who took the money and ran is being ordered to pay it back.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After another day of infighting between House Republicans, fears of a government shutdown are growing. The Fed will decide whether to raise interest rates again today, we'll tell you what it's likely to announce. President Joe Biden will meet Israel's Prime Minister on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. At least 32 people have been killed in a military operation led by Azerbaijan in an Armenian-controlled region. Plus, climate change could push your insurance premiums up.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hunter Biden revealed how he plans to plead in his court case today, while federal officials pushed back against key claims from an IRS whistleblower. Multiple people are dead after Azerbaijan launched a military operation in Armenian-controlled territory. A CNN investigation has found that Ukrainian special services were likely behind a series of drone strikes in Sudan. The Biden administration told 16 governors they need to address the funding disparity between land-grant HBCUs and their non-HBCU counterparts. Lastly, America’s retailers expect to hire their smallest seasonal workforce since the 2008 financial crisis.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Joe Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly today. House Republicans are still struggling to find common ground on a plan to fund the government, as GOP leaders plan to push ahead with a vote later this week. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today that India’s government needs to approach the fall-out from the killing of a Canadian citizen with “utmost seriousness.” Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain in Russian prison, in the latest legal setback for the detained American. And, former President Donald Trump attacked Jewish Americans who don’t support him during one of the religion’s holiest days.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden used his speech to the UN General Assembly to tell countries to stand up against Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Protests have broken out in Libya, while scientists say climate change made the floods there 50 times more likely. A government shutdown could impact the Federal Reserve's inflation fight. El Paso, Texas is preparing for a "third wave" of migrant arrivals, while San Diego deals with same. Plus, the WHO says treating high blood pressure could save 76 million lives.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices