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We begin with a conversation between the US attorney general and President Donald Trump over the Jeffrey Epstein files. The head of the World Health Organization weighs in on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Law enforcement officials offered more details about the investigation into the Idaho college student murders. There’s a new federal health policy to remove a controversial ingredient from flu shots. Plus, new developments in a case tied to Matthew Perry’s death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with the sentencing of Bryan Kohberger, the man who admitted to killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022. We’ll tell you about the latest battle between the Trump administration and Harvard University. The world’s highest court has offered a landmark advisory opinion on the climate crisis. Another round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is underway. Plus, the Trump administration unveiled its plan to win in AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The head of the UN is issuing a stark warning about Gaza, as more people die of starvation. We’ll tell you what President Donald Trump had to say about newly-discovered photos and video of him with Jeffrey Epstein. Cell phone footage of a White police officer hitting a Black man in Florida has sparked outrage. The House is boosting security funding for lawmakers. Plus, the first CNN Hero of 2025 has been named. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A humanitarian group says it’s running out of ways to help people in Gaza. We’ll tell you what you need to know about the halt to some student loan forgiveness. Columbia University is sanctioning students to restore funding. The man who admitted to killing four University of Idaho students is due to be sentenced. Plus, we’ll tell you which country has the most powerful passport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Humanitarian groups are warning that their workers are facing starvation in Gaza. Newly discovered photos and footage are shedding light on President Donald Trump’s ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, Trump says he’s made a "massive" trade deal with Japan. Texas officials will start their investigation into the July 4 floods, but there’s already a split. Plus, transgender women athletes are facing another blow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republican leadership is hoping to sap momentum behind a bipartisan push to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. A move to mobilize National Guard troops for immigration crackdowns could come as soon as this week. We’re tracking new developments on trade negotiations in Southeast Asia. Investigators outlined some potential factors that possibly played a role in a deadly fire at a Massachusetts's assisted-living facility. Plus, a big change for Target shoppers looking for bargains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with President Donald Trump’s reaction to a proposed meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate. The US is pulling out of a widely recognized UN organization – again. We’ll explain why Trump is accusing a former US president of treason. Protesters confronted police in Bangladesh after a deadly military jet crash. Plus, the godfather of heavy metal has died at 76. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Justice Department says it wants a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. Israel ramps up its offensive in Gaza as the UN warns people are starving to death. We’ll tell you what prompted FEMA’s search and rescue chief to resign. Several companies are on the hunt for a new and nearly unlimited clean energy source. Plus, Coca-Cola is releasing a new Trump-approved Coke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Palestinian health ministry says 15 people have died from starvation in Gaza in the past 24 hours. An American citizen was one of the eight family members executed by masked men in Syria. Millions will be feeling the summer heat in the US this week. The Trump administration has released surveillance records on Martin Luther King Jr., but his family aren’t happy about it. Plus, we’ll tell you about the new fee for some US visitors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP lawmakers are still calling for more transparency over the Epstein case, despite House Speaker Mike Johnson blocking a vote on it. A former police officer has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison over the Breonna Taylor raid. The organ donation system is being reformed after a worrying investigation. Millions of swimming pools are being recalled after nine children drowned. And, “The Daily Show” host, Jon Stewart, isn't holding back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices