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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 7min
Trump hails SCOTUS rulings, Canada trade talks ending, Cuomo’s plan B & more
President Donald Trump took a victory lap over the latest SCOTUS decisions. The House has been briefed about US strikes in Iran. We’ll explain why US trade talks with Canada have come to an abrupt halt. And, Andrew Cuomo is leaving the door open for a political comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 2025 • 6min
Supreme Court backs Trump, migrant family sues, America's best towns & more
We start with the Supreme Court supporting parts of the Trump Administration's policies. New data shows Americans are cutting back on their spending. For the first time, a migrant family is suing because of ICE's arrest policy. President Trump plans to spend the weekend pressuring senate republicans to pass his domestic policy bill. Plus, CNN has ranked America’s best towns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 2025 • 6min
Congress Iran briefings, Trump threatens CNN, ‘Twitter killer’ hanged & more
Lawmakers from the House are set to be briefed on Iran today. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue CNN and the New York Times. Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be deported from the US to another country, instead of El Salvador. The US and China have announced a trade breakthrough. And, Japan has executed the infamous “Twitter killer.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 2025 • 7min
Intel dispute, Gaza aid killings, crypto for mortgages & more
What US intelligence says was the damage to Iran's nuclear program depends on whom you talk to. Meanwhile, details are emerging about secret diplomatic efforts to get Tehran back to the negotiating table with Washington. The US is giving $30 million to a controversial aid group in Gaza, where hundreds have been killed trying to get food. Your next flu shot could be missing something following a CDC vote. Plus, we'll tell you how crypto could soon help you get a mortgage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2025 • 7min
Iran nuclear deal proposals, Anna Wintour steps down, fireball spotted & more
We start with details of secret diplomatic efforts to restart Iran nuclear talks. Senators received a classified briefing on the situation in Iran after US military strikes. President Donald Trump rallied support for his “big, beautiful bill” as it faces headwinds in the Senate. It’s the end of an era for American Vogue. Plus, what we know about reports of a big flash of light falling from the sky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2025 • 7min
Iran supreme leader’s address, Trump megabill timeline woes, new RSV shot & more
Iran’s supreme leader sent a defiant message to President Donald Trump in his first comments since the ceasefire with Israel. We break down the latest economic data amid tariff fears. Senate Republicans are trying to offset a potential setback in their plans to pass Trump’s agenda bill. A new group of CDC vaccine advisers made their first vote. And, the jury is hearing final arguments in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2025 • 7min
Hegseth on Iran strikes, Planned Parenthood case, Trump’s media stock plunges & more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticizes media coverage of US strikes in Iran. The Supreme Court has issued a blow to Planned Parenthood. Zohran Mamdani’s projected victory raises enthusiasm and questions from Democrats. We’ll tell you what Trump Media plans to do about its plunging stock. Plus, the Bezos-Sanzchez wedding is sparking controversy in Venice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2025 • 7min
Classified information plan, US economy shrank, AI-regulation block & more
Democrats aren’t happy the White House is planning to limit classified information access with Congress. The latest GDP figures show the economy shrank more than previously reported. Minnesota is the latest state facing legal action from the Trump administration. The “big, beautiful bill" could block states from enforcing AI-related regulations. Plus, Ecuador’s most wanted man has been caught. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2025 • 7min
CIA head on US strikes, Maryland judges sued, teen sprinting superstar & more
The CIA's director is backing the White House’s claim that Iran’s nuclear program was severely damaged by US strikes. We’ll tell you why the Trump administration is suing all 15 federal judges in Maryland. Mistakenly deported man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, is staying in federal custody, at least for now. The controversial new CDC advisers plan to study childhood and teenage vaccination schedules. Plus, a teen sprinting sensation has just broken their own record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2025 • 6min
Israel-US strikes aftermath, Boulder suspect’s new charges, Bumble layoffs & more
Iran's foreign ministry weighs in on the impact of Israel and America’s strikes on nuclear sites. We have the latest charges filed against the man accused of hurling Molotov cocktails at Israeli hostage supporters in Boulder, Colorado. RFK Jr.’s new panel of CDC vaccine advisers met for the first time today. Senators grilled President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney during his confirmation hearing to be a federal judge. Plus, a popular dating app is making job cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


