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Jul 14, 2025 • 7min

Alligator Alcatraz conditions, EU’s trade warning, Grand Canyon wildfire and more

President Donald Trump gives Russia a deadline to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. Lawmakers who toured “Alligator Alcatraz” are decrying the conditions. The European Union has a warning for Trump about his tariff plan. A historic building at Grand Canyon National Park has been destroyed. Plus, Tesla shareholders vote on whether to invest in Elon Musk’s billion-dollar AI startup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 14, 2025 • 7min

Trump’s ultimatum for Putin, deadly Massachusetts fire, Obama’s blunt message & more

President Donald Trump announced a novel plan to send weapons to Ukraine and gave Russia a new deadline to make peace in Ukraine. Kerr County commissioners had their first meeting since the catastrophic flooding in central Texas earlier this month. Harrowing stories have emerged from a deadly fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts. GOP lawmakers face a new legislative deadline this week. And, former President Barack Obama has a frank message for Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 14, 2025 • 7min

Trump defends Bondi, HIV protection concerns, Bitcoin milestone & more

President Trump defends Attorney General Pam Bondi amid rising criticism from his supporters. He discusses plans to bolster military support for Ukraine as tensions escalate. In health news, the WHO recommends a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, sparking funding concerns. Bitcoin celebrates a significant milestone as debates on digital asset regulations heat up. Lastly, Chelsea triumphs in the FIFA Club World Cup, with Trump making an appearance during the trophy ceremony.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 6min

Trump teases announcement, Kentucky church shooting, Wimbledon men’s final & more

President Donald Trump says he’ll be speaking about Russia’s war in Ukraine today as calls for sanctions grow. Gaza officials say an Israeli airstrike killed several children while they were trying to get water. Authorities in Kentucky say a suspect shot a state trooper and then killed people at a church. The historic lodge at the Grand Canyon has been destroyed. Plus, we’ll tell you who won this year’s Wimbledon men’s final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 13, 2025 • 17min

One Thing: Scammers Are in Their ‘FraudGPT’ Era

A recent diplomatic cable revealed that someone has been using artificial intelligence to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a bid to gain access to accounts or information. It comes amid a rise in deepfake scams targeting victims around the world. We look at whether law enforcement is equipped to deal with the problem – and what a different approach might look like. Guest: David Maimon, SentiLink Head of Fraud Insights/Georgia State University Professor of Criminology Have a question about the news? Have a story you think we should cover? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 12, 2025 • 17min

5 Good Things: When the Flood Waters Came, So Did these Helpers

A shelter dog in Virginia finds a forever home after revealing a lifesaving skill. Comedian Roy Wood Jr. shares why the home run is so special. We salute the search and rescue teams in central Texas after the devastating floods. How groups in West Virginia are cleaning up river streams contaminated from coal mines. Plus, a small town in Nebraska opens up a time capsule once dubbed the world’s largest 50 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 11, 2025 • 7min

Trump on FEMA response, DOJ clash over Epstein files, Bad Bunny residency & more

We start with President Donald Trump’s news conference about the deadly Texas floods. Trump’s new tariff announcements with two key partners have reignited the trade war. The deputy FBI director is considering his resignation amid the Epstein files fallout. The son of a notorious Mexican drug cartel has pleaded guilty in a US drug trafficking case. Plus, a Puerto Rican-born superstar’s two-month residency may bring huge revenues to the island’s slow season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 11, 2025 • 7min

Trump surveys TX damage, SoCal ICE protests, Wimbledon men’s final set & more

President Donald Trump has landed in Texas where he’s surveying the damage left by the floods last week. We explain how the White House has ramped up its attacks on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. There was a heated stand-off between protestors and ICE officers in Southern California yesterday. Trump has hinted at decisive action on Russia. Plus, who made the Wimbledon men’s tennis final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 11, 2025 • 6min

State Department firings, Trump in Texas, wartime heart delivery & more

US State Department staff have been told firings at the agency will happen “soon.” President Donald Trump is in Texas, as details emerge about Kerr County’s inadequate flood warning system. The ICC believes war crimes and crimes against humanity are being committed in Sudan’s Darfur region. There’s a “national movement” to improve menopause care in the US. And, a Ukrainian doctor delivered a child’s new heart under Russian bombardment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 11, 2025 • 7min

Trump visits flood devastation, student activist suing, livestock saving fly-by & more

President Donald Trump is visiting the areas of central Texas impacted by last week's catastrophic flooding. Meanwhile, Trump is escalating his campaign against Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Tensions between the US and Russia are heating up. A student activist detained for more than 100 days without charge is suing for $20 million. Plus, how dropping flies from a plane could save US livestock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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