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Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 23min

Special counsel asks Supreme Court if Trump has immunity from federal prosecution

US Supreme Court to decide if Trump can be prosecuted for actions as president. Humanitarian crisis in Gaza and efforts by Biden administration to provide aid. Special counsel seeks clarification on Trump's immunity. Dire conditions in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas conflict. Keeping trial date crucial. Frustration of families seeking attention for missing American citizens. Supreme Court's response to Trump immunity question.
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Dec 9, 2023 • 1h 23min

Hunter Biden faces nine federal criminal charges in tax case

Gaza Palestinians' perspectives on Hamas and conflict, Texas challenging abortion ban, Hunter Biden defends against GOP tying legal problems to his father.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 24min

One-on-one with Liz Cheney

Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney discusses Trump, Kevin McCarthy, House Speaker Mike Johnston, and her fears for the future of the U.S. Also explores threats to public officials, lawmakers, and election workers
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Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 22min

Police: suspected dead after shooting at UNLV campus

Three people were killed and one person is in critical condition after a shooting on the UNLV campus, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said Wednesday. The suspect was also killed, police said. Plus, in a vote that is happening now, Senate Republicans are threatening to block funding for Israel and Ukraine. Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware joins discuss what’s in the aid package.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 22min

UN officials warn of an "apocalyptic" situation in Gaza

New warnings of an apocalyptic situation in Gazza as Israel takes deadly aim at Hamas. Plus, Chairman of the Intelligence Committee Sen. Mark Warner joins to discuss the GOP being willing to block Ukraine and Israel aid if border funding is not included.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 23min

Trump tries to rebut claims he’s a threat to democracy

Donald Trump is now claiming President Biden, not himself, is a threat to American democracy. This as there is six weeks left until the Iowa caucuses. Plus, Israel is expanding its war, targeting Hamas in all of Gaza, even in the south where Israel first told Palestinians to flee for safety.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 2, 2023 • 1h 23min

House expels Rep. George Santos over ethics violations

The podcast discusses the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Israeli strikes in Gaza, and criticism faced by Prime Minister Netanyahu. It also covers the expulsion of Rep. George Santos from Congress and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Additionally, it mentions Trump's legal arguments and the impact of the Israeli military operations. Lastly, it briefly mentions the college admissions scandal and community work.
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Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 23min

U.S. role in hostage negotiations

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in Israel trying to stop the war from restarting. Can he help secure the release of the eight Americans still being held hostage by Hamas before bombs start dropping again? Plus, one of the innocent Palestinian college students in Vermont describes the moment the gunman came after him and his friends. His family says this crime was motivated by bigotry. So, why no hate crime charges? Plus, a gag order has just been reinstated on Donald Trump who keeps personally attacking the judge and his clerk in the civil fraud trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 22min

CNN speaks with families in West Bank after IDF raid

As the truce expiration looms, Israel says a new group of hostages has been freed including an American citizen. Some of the hostages’ families sit down with Jake for an exclusive interview. This as Qatar says 30 Palestinians, 16 minors and 14 women, are being released Wednesday in exchange for the release of hostages in Gaza.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 22min

More hostages freed on fifth day of Israel-Hamas truce

Officials say thirty more Palestinians were freed from Israeli prisons as 12 more hostages were freed from Hamas, but not two American women. What happened to the deal cut last week that was thought to have included them? Plus, a CNN exclusive with the father of Emily Hand, the 9-year-old kidnapped by Hamas. Also, former Republican Congressman Liz Cheney is naming names and shares what fellow Republicans would tell her secretly behind closed doors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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