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Oct 10, 2025 • 7min

Ceasefire in Gaza, NG deployment blocked, Drake lawsuit & more

Israel’s military says a ceasefire is now in effect in Gaza. A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard in this state. House Speaker Mike Johnson had a tense exchange with a military spouse over the government shutdown. Ukraine is reporting a massive Russian attack on its energy infrastructure. Plus, a judge rules on Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss-track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 9, 2025 • 7min

Israelis weigh Gaza plan, NY AG indicted, ‘problem children’ controllers & more

President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan in Gaza is a step away from being implemented. Another one of Trump’s political opponents is facing criminal charges. Two key legal battles could determine the fate of Trump’s National Guard deployments. Air traffic controllers are at risk of losing their jobs during the government shutdown. Plus, after years of unsuccessful appeals, a death row inmate is getting a new lifeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 9, 2025 • 7min

Ceasefire next steps, National Guard court cases, IRS furloughs & more

The Israeli government is set to vote today on the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza. Two court cases on National Guard deployments are testing the bounds of President Donald Trump’s authority. The IRS is the latest agency to be impacted by the government shutdown. The Senate has voted on the Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats. Plus, a significant nor’easter is set to lash parts of the US this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 9, 2025 • 7min

Gaza ceasefire agreed, shutdown latest, pig liver transplant & more

Israel and Hamas have brokered the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan. A major MAGA lawmaker seems to have broken ranks with Republicans in shutdown negotiations. The Trump administration is pushing back in its legal battle with Chicago over the National Guard being deployed there. The Trump administration has taken aim at Antifa and the press during a White House roundtable. Plus, a new milestone in using pig livers for organ transplants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 8, 2025 • 7min

Gridlocked Congress, Palisades Fire suspect, Dolly Parton’s health & more

Democrats and Republicans are still trading blame as the shutdown crosses the one-week mark. President Donald Trump may travel to the Middle East as a Gaza ceasefire deal is reportedly “close.” Police arrested a man in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire – we have details. The search for the last of the 10 inmates who broke out of a New Orleans jail is over. Plus, Dolly Parton responds to rumors about her health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 8, 2025 • 7min

Comey arraigned, Troop deployment escalation, Jerry Jones’ middle finger & more

Former FBI director James Comey has entered a plea ahead of his landmark trial. President Donald Trump is calling for leading Democrats in Illinois and Chicago to be arrested. We have the latest on how the government shutdown is affecting travel and government workers’ pay. Top US officials have arrived in Egypt as Gaza ceasefire talks gather momentum. Plus, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones gives fans a gesture that’s definitely not in the playbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 8, 2025 • 7min

Noem ‘extremely disappointed’, more flight disruptions, Bob Ross painting auction & more

Top Trump administration officials are visiting Democrat-run cities, while courts determine the legality of National Guard deployment. The government shutdown has put a spotlight on air traffic controller staffing shortages nationwide. Gaza ceasefire talks enter day 3, as another more aid ships attempts to attempting to deliver medication and food were stopped. There’s a unique source of funding for a federal food program that helps women and children. Plus, paintings from the beloved art instructor Bob Ross are helping to fund public broadcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 7, 2025 • 7min

Back pay uncertainty, conversion therapy case, gold boom & more

President Donald Trump questions back pay for some furloughed workers after the government shutdown. We have new developments on National Guard deployments in Chicago. The Supreme Court signaled how it’ll could rule on Colorado’s ban conversion therapy ban for minors. The US attorney general battled Democratic senators in a heated hearing today. Plus, this safe haven for investors hit a new milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 7, 2025 • 7min

Pam Bondi hearing, October 7th anniversary, new CBS editor-in-chief & more

The Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops has sparked a series of legal showdowns. Attorney General Pam Bondi is being grilled on Capitol Hill today. We have updates from the ceasefire discussions in Gaza on the second anniversary of the October 7th attacks. We explain why CBS’ new editor in chief is stirring some anxieties among staff. Plus, how a commonly used form of medicine is contributing to climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 7, 2025 • 7min

Insurrection Act, air travel disruption, childhood vaccine changes & more

President Donald Trump may invoke a 19th-century law to send troops to Portland, Chicago and other US cities. In a CNN exclusive, the Trump administration is keeping a secret list of suspected drug traffickers. The government shutdown is starting to affect flights across the US. On the second anniversary of the October 7th attacks, there is optimism a ceasefire agreement could be reached. Plus, the CDC is planning to make changes to children’s vaccines, based on Trump’s advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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