Hamas has agreed to release the hostages in Gaza after accepting the first phase of Trump’s ceasefire plan. Reuters has the latest. National Guard troops have arrived in Illinois, against the wishes of the governor. The Chicago Sun-Times reports. John McCormick, national political reporter with the Wall Street Journal , discusses why the Trump administration attacks on renewable energy have zeroed in on wind turbines. Plus, authorities arrested a man they say is responsible for starting the Pali...
Oct 09, 2025•16 min
Flight delays are starting to pile up as air-traffic controllers call off sick during the shutdown. CNN correspondent Pete Muntean joins to discuss. The Supreme Court heard a challenge to a law banning the use of “conversion therapy.” ABC News reports that the justices seem poised to strike such bans down. The Trump administration approved a new generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone. Natalie Allison, White House reporter for the Washington Post , talks about how the decision has been...
Oct 08, 2025•13 min
Negotiations in Egypt between Hamas and Israel are ongoing. Foreign Policy reports that despite hope that a deal is imminent, a lot of the details remain unresolved. The government shutdown and policy changes at FEMA have introduced chaos into the nation’s disaster-preparedness system. The Wall Street Journal ’s Scott Patterson discusses how funding and staffing shake-ups are impacting disaster-prone communities. AI will soon be implemented into a new prior-authorization pilot for Medicare. Laur...
Oct 07, 2025•15 min
The Trump administration is deploying federal troops into Chicago, claiming ongoing lawlessness. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker described the move as “outrageous and un-American.” Violet Miller, a reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times , explains what’s going on. A new Supreme Court term begins today, and justices are set to decide on cases with massive implications for Trump’s authority over government. Maureen Groppe, Supreme Court reporter at USA Today , discusses them. The government shutdown cont...
Oct 06, 2025•15 min
From Apple News In Conversation: In just a few years, U.S. school districts have gone from blocking AI tools to welcoming them into classrooms. In a recent story for Bloomberg Businessweek , contributing writer Vauhini Vara reports on how these tools are being used — and what they mean for students, teachers, and the future of learning. Vara joins Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to discuss the companies pushing AI into schools, the risks and promises of their products, and what migh...
Oct 04, 2025•29 min
At least two are dead after an attacker rammed a car into a crowd of worshippers at a synagogue in Manchester, England, then began stabbing people. The BBC also reports that several others were hospitalized with serious injuries. The Washington Post ’s Meg Kelly details how the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid sent USAID’s supply chain haywire. Schools were initially wary of AI in the classroom, but now several of the biggest districts in the country are using chatbots in their lesso...
Oct 03, 2025•15 min
As the government shutdown continues into Day 2, a breakthrough on a funding bill remains elusive. Reuters reports on how Trump has followed through on threats to use the shutdown to target Democratic-run states. U.S. citizens are pursuing legal action against federal immigration officials following violent interactions. Lauren Villagran, immigration reporter for USA Today , discusses a few of the cases. Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and team owner Steve Ballmer are accused of circumve...
Oct 02, 2025•15 min
The government is officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a spending agreement before last night’s midnight deadline. PBS News reports on how government services could change during this period. Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed an unusual gathering of hundreds of U.S. military leaders in Virginia. Idrees Ali, Pentagon reporter for Reuters , joins to talk about what Trump and Hegseth said and some key policy changes coming out of the meeting. Many TV and radio station...
Oct 01, 2025•15 min
Trump and Netanyahu presented a proposal to end the war in Gaza. The Washington Post ’s Michael Birnbaum discusses what’s in the plan — and the significant obstacles to peace that remain. The Supreme Court is preparing to start its new term next week. Lawrence Hurley of NBC News joins to break down how the Trump administration has been emboldened by a string of wins at the court. A new women’s baseball league is slated to start next year. Reporter Sabreen Dawud, who profiled the league for The 1...
Sep 30, 2025•14 min
Congressional leaders on both sides say they won’t budge as a government shutdown looms. Politico ’s Sophia Cai joins to discuss what’s next — and how a shutdown could lead to mass firings across federal agencies. A shooter opened fire at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan, then set the building on fire. The Detroit Free Press has the latest. Health experts are trying to clear up misconceptions caused by the Trump administration’s autism announcement last week. Corinne Pur...
Sep 29, 2025•14 min
From Apple News In Conversation : Earlier this month, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University. The public response has amplified political divisions, leaving many people feeling anxious about the state of the country. Sean Westwood , director of Dartmouth’s Polarization Research Lab , explains that while a few voices are stoking tensions, most Americans reject violence and want calmer politics. Westwood spoke with Apple News In Conversation h...
Sep 27, 2025•27 min
Former FBI Director James Comey faces federal charges of obstruction and making a false statement. NBC News reports that the charges stem from testimony Comey gave to Congress related to the Russia investigation. Trump signed an executive order paving the way for TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. Amrith Ramkumar, tech-policy reporter for the Wall Street Journal , breaks down the deal and how the new TikTok will work. High-profile attacks have fueled fears about political violence in the U...
Sep 26, 2025•15 min
A gunman killed a detainee and wounded two others at an ICE detention facility in Dallas. The Dallas Morning News spoke to eyewitnesses about the incident. Noah Robertson, national-security reporter covering Congress for the Washington Post , breaks down how Trump plans to shift $2 billion designated for foreign aid to priorities that fit the White House agenda. Protests led by Gen Z in Nepal over corruption and a social-media crackdown turned deadly, costing 74 people their lives and the prime ...
Sep 25, 2025•14 min
Jimmy Kimmel returned to the airwaves almost a week after ABC suspended him for comments about the death of Charlie Kirk. USA Today describes what happened. The Washington Post reports on how Trump took aim at the U.N. in his speech at the organization’s General Assembly. Iowa has some of the most polluted water in the U.S. Peter Waldman, senior investigative reporter at Bloomberg Businessweek , joins to discuss why there’s no easy fix to the problem, and the role played by big agricultural comp...
Sep 24, 2025•16 min
Trump announced two significant regulatory changes surrounding autism. The Washington Post ’s Dan Diamond joins to weigh the evidence being used to justify the move. The president wants to charge $100,000 for H-1B visas. Andrew Kreighbaum, immigration reporter at Bloomberg Law , discusses how the changes could affect the skilled foreign workers the U.S. relies on. KFF Health News reporter Cara Anthony tells the story of a man who was pulled off an operating table moments before his organs were t...
Sep 23, 2025•15 min
Over the weekend Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute some of his political enemies, in a social-media post. The order came days after the U.S. attorney tasked with doing the same thing resigned under pressure. NBC News reports. The CDC’s advisory panel on vaccines gathered last week for a chaotic two-day meeting. Stat reporter Elaine Chen joins to discuss the changes that were made and how the board is moving away from its traditional science-backed approach. The Washington Post ...
Sep 22, 2025•15 min
The Wall Street Journal goes inside Disney’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel. Congress faces another tight deadline to avoid a government shutdown. Sahil Kapur, senior political correspondent for NBC News , joins to discuss the tensions between Democrats and Republicans this time around. Some parents of children who died by suicide say AI chatbots played a role in losing their kids, and they’re calling for stronger protections from lawmakers. Washington Post reporter Nitasha Tiku told us their ...
Sep 19, 2025•14 min
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday and signaled that additional cuts could come later this year. Reuters reporter Ann Saphir joins to discuss the pressures facing the Fed as the job market weakens. Former CDC director Susan Monarez testified before the Senate about her dismissal from the agency. The Washington Post reports that Monarez said she was pressured by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to alter the nation’s childhood-vaccine schedule before being fired. Alex Ward, ...
Sep 18, 2025•15 min
The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appeared in court for the first time Tuesday. NPR reports that prosecutors charged the suspect with aggravated murder and will seek the death penalty. While the national unemployment rate remains low, there are fewer jobs than expected being added to the market. The Washington Post ’s Abha Bhattarai discusses why more people are also dealing with unemployment of six months or more. Toxic fumes are leaking into airplane cabins more frequently. Ben Katz, avi...
Sep 17, 2025•15 min
The House is set to vote on bills that would impose harsher penalties on people under 18 in D.C. The Washington Post ’s Meagan Flynn discusses the widespread ramifications these proposed laws might have. ProPublica ’s Hannah Allam breaks down how the administration is attempting to use sweeping 9/11 anti-terrorism laws as a boost for its deportation efforts. Kentucky became the first state in the country to make 50-50 custody of children the default in any divorce. Rachel Wolfe, economics report...
Sep 16, 2025•15 min
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates this week. The Wall Street Journal ’s Nick Timiraos joins to discuss the challenges facing the Fed’s decision and the uncertainty over Trump’s attempts to fire one of its governors. The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk is not cooperating with authorities, Utah’s governor says. CBS has the latest. And The Atlantic ’s Ali Breland, who profiled Kirk last year, reflects on his political evolution. President Trump wants to disqualify transge...
Sep 15, 2025•16 min
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk. CBS News has more, while Politico explores the fears over political violence in the U.S. A group of common chemicals known as phthalates, used in everything from medical devices to garden hoses and food packaging, has been linked to adverse health outcomes. The Washington Post ’s Shannon Osaka joins to discuss their link to to pregnancy problems. Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico generated an estimated $196 million in econom...
Sep 12, 2025•15 min
The conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk died after being shot in the neck at an event in Utah. NBC News has live updates. Russian drones violated Poland’s airspace late on Tuesday while going after targets in Ukraine, and were shot down. The Polish military said the incident posed a real threat to citizens, the Washington Post reports. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released his anticipated chronic-disease-fighting plan this week. Stat ’s Sarah Todd explains how the report stirred backlash ...
Sep 11, 2025•15 min
New Mexico will become the first state in the country to offer its residents free universal childcare. Source New Mexico reports the move could save some families in the state $12,000 a year. Israel carried out air strikes aimed at Hamas leaders in Qatar. Bloomberg reports that the attack could upend Gaza ceasefire talks, with Qatar suspending its role as mediator. More people are using beta blockers, typically prescribed for cardiovascular disease, to treat anxiety. The Wall Street Journal ’s S...
Sep 10, 2025•14 min
Federal authorities began increased immigration-enforcement operations in Chicago, targeting people with criminal records. Time reports. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled that immigration stops in Los Angeles can continue. The Wall Street Journal ’s Jess Bravin tells us how the decision is part of a bigger pattern. A key piece of Trump’s law-enforcement takeover in Washington, D.C., is clearing homeless encampments. Marissa Lang, an enterprise reporter at the Washington Post , explains why the ...
Sep 09, 2025•15 min
Hyundai has invested billions in American manufacturing. Now the immigration arrests of hundreds of workers at one of its plants in Georgia have shaken its confidence, Business Insider says. Meanwhile, Reuters reports that the Trump administration is planning more workplace enforcement operations. Axios economics reporter Courtenay Brown joins to discuss what a recent disappointing jobs report tells us about the U.S. economy. A patchwork legal group is standing up to Trump in court and winning. ...
Sep 08, 2025•15 min
U.S. warships killed 11 people on a suspected Venezuelan smuggling craft on Tuesday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested they had drugs bound for the U.S., and said Trump planned to “wage war” on drug cartels. Idrees Ali, a Pentagon correspondent for Reuters , has been exploring whether the administration’s moves are legal. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparred with Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill yesterday in a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. Stat has the key t...
Sep 05, 2025•15 min
Vaccine policy is changing at a rapid rate as Florida and some Western states take drastically different paths on access and recommendations. Bloomberg ’s Jessica Nix joins to discuss how the situation has become so confusing. Victims of Jeffrey Epstein spoke at a press conference on Capitol Hill yesterday in support of a bill in the House that would require the release of documents related to the case. NBC News interviews one of the victims. CNN reporter Holmes Lybrand breaks down why courts in...
Sep 04, 2025•15 min
Congress is back from summer recess with a list of big priorities — and some come with tight deadlines. NBC ’s Sahil Kapur tells us more. The landmark trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is approaching its conclusion. Manuela Andreoni, chief correspondent for Reuters in Brazil, speaks with us about the stakes of the case. The Trump administration has issued more than $6 billion in fines to immigrants that it says have ignored deportation orders. Now it’s coming to collect. Wall St...
Sep 03, 2025•14 min
The latest from Afghanistan after a catastrophic earthquake struck the eastern part of the country. The BBC reports on the worst-hit areas, and the Taliban’s plea for help. ProPublica ’s Bob Garrett tells us how the fight over gerrymandering in Texas became the battleground for Trump’s latest legal strategy. Russian President Putin, Indian Prime Minister Modi, and Chinese President Xi met at a summit in China, signaling to the West a newfound solidarity between the countries. Politico ’s Phelim ...
Sep 02, 2025•15 min
