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We begin with how the DOGE cuts package will affect funding for various services and industries. President Donald Trump has vowed to sue Wall Street Journal owner Rupert Murdoch over the Jeffrey Epstein case. We explain how the EU aims to weaken Russia’s economy with a new sanctions package. Christian leaders have made a rare visit to Gaza, after a strike on a Catholic church. Plus, we reveal how a bidding war helped a rare dinosaur fossil fetch an astronomical price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swathes of the US are facing storms and threats of flash flooding. After Trump ordered the release of grand jury testimony in the Epstein case, we explain what it could consist of. A new CNN poll of Americans shows waning support for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Pakistan has been affected by another catastrophic flood. Plus, why the members of Jane’s Addiction are suing each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with President Donald Trump’s “big” win after a DOGE cuts bill was passed. We explain how Trump has responded to a report that he wrote a bawdy birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein. Israel has responded to reports it hit Gaza’s only Catholic church. A former police officer was sentenced but then immediately paroled after shooting a motorist at a traffic stop. Plus, why CBS has cancelled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with President Trump’s medical diagnosis for leg swelling. Juul’s tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes can go back on the market. The Trump administration paused research that could improve flood preparedness. The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously voted to advance the nomination of a controversial appointee. Plus, which political party is more motivated for the midterms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with massive protests nationwide against President Donald Trump’s controversial policies. Former and current State Department officials warn last week’s mass firings could be dangerous. The US attorney general is touring the former notorious Alcatraz prison after Trump called for its reopening. Pope Leo XIV is reacting to a strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church. And, we’ll tell you where the national voting age could be lowered to 16.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats are pushing back on an executive order to end collective bargaining rights for federal workers. Water rescues are underway in Kansas City, MO after a month's worth of rain fell in just 12 hours. Suspects have been charged in the murder of a UC Berkeley professor. Americans are still opening their wallets despite President Donald Trump's tariffs. Plus, a 60s pop star who found recent TikTok fame has died.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millions of people living along the Gulf Coast are getting ready for severe flooding as a tropical storm approaches. Republicans are racing to get DOGE cuts approved. We'll tell you why the US is set to destroy 500 metric tons of food meant to go to starving people. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing his fifth lawsuit in 2 weeks. Plus, rules could be changing around how much liquid you can take on a flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate has passed $9 billion in cuts for foreign aid and public broadcasting. We’ll tell you why 20 Democratic led states are suing FEMA. A federal prosecutor who’s worked on high profile cases has been fired. A huge fire has killed dozens of people at a commercial building in Iraq. Plus, a debate about cryptocurrency has broken a record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump sends mixed signals about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, igniting speculation on economic policy. A new law targets illegal fentanyl to combat the ongoing crisis. In Syria, a ceasefire offers a glimmer of hope after days of violence. The trade spat between the U.S. and Brazil intensifies amid political turmoil. The music industry mourns the tragic loss of ‘American Idol’ supervisor Robin Kay and her husband, marking a moment of sorrow in entertainment.

The Senate has kicked off its voting session on President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar DOGE cuts package. Trump doubled down on his dismissal of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Deadly and chaotic scenes broke out at a controversial Israeli and US-backed aid site. Louisiana police chiefs are among those charged in a decade-long scheme. Plus, Mark Zuckerberg faces Meta investors in a Facebook data scandal trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices