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We tell you why a judge has dismissed the federal cases against a former FBI director and New York's Attorney General. Ukraine and Russia are at odds over the latest version of President Trump’s peace plan. The Pentagon could court martial a Democratic senator for what he said in a recent video post. An NBA coach had his day in court in the alleged gambling scheme case. Plus, a new clinical trial shows the limits of popular weight loss drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
Russia President Vladimir Putin has responded to the US-drafted peace proposal in Ukraine. A controversial aid agency is officially shutting down. We explain why the new FEMA chief has been nicknamed the “terminator.” One of the ‘Slender Man’ stabbing convicts disappeared over the weekend. Plus, reggae music loses an icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There’s growing optimism from the US and Ukraine that a peace deal with Russia can be reached. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new plan for the healthcare costs today. Israel military says it’s killed a senior Hezbollah figure. Democrats have split opinions on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s plan to resign from Congress. Plus, Donald Glover has revealed why he cancelled his tour last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
As fears of an artificial intelligence bubble mount, one company is being scrutinized above all the rest: Nvidia. As the AI chipmaker's valuation continues to soar, some experts are wondering whether the whole industry is built on a shaky foundation. We hear why its CEO has become cozy with President Donald Trump – and what it all could mean for you. For more: The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out --- Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent and Anchor Host: ...
This student-led choir grew out of a pro-democracy movement in Tunisia. If your mind races the night before a big moment, try these tips from David Beckham’s sleep coach. These newlyweds from Illinois found love in a YMCA pool. A partnership showed up in a warm way for the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. Plus, everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving story will hit a heartwarming milestone. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathews...
President Donald Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani find common ground during a meeting at the White House. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is weighing the risks of accepting Trump’s peace proposal. CNN reporters have found evidence of chaos and violence after a contested election. A white officer who killed a Black pregnant mother has been acquitted. Plus, we explain why the ‘Queen of Country’ has been absent from the spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
President Donald Trump is meeting New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office today. European leaders are reviewing the US’ new peace proposal for Ukraine. The federal case against an ICE protestor in Chicago has fallen apart. There’s been another school abduction in Nigeria. Plus, we tell you why senior citizens will soon pay more for Medicare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
We begin with reactions to President Donald Trump’s social media post, calling for the execution of a group of Democrats over “seditious behavior.” The US-drafted peace plan for Ukraine would mean ceding territory to Russia. A judge has ruled on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, DC. A state has voted to ban books about being transgender from the youth sections of public libraries. Plus, why a draft executive order on AI is raising concern. Learn more about your ad choice...
We begin with a look at the US labor market, especially the industries that are hiring and hurting right now. Six Democratic lawmakers stand by their calls for service members to "refuse illegal orders." The Trump administration wants to open federal waters to new offshore oil drilling. A Customs and Border Patrol operation in Charlotte, North Carolina is coming to a close. Plus, the CDC’s website is now featuring false claims about autism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
We begin with the long-awaited September jobs report. We'll tell you why President Donald Trump wasn't at former Vice President Cheney’s funeral. A big part of the Trump administration's new peace proposal for Ukraine, used to be a nonstarter. A Democrat lawmaker has been indicted for allegedly stealing millions in FEMA funding. Plus, findings from a new study on the cognitive benefits of fluoride may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Breaking News Alert: The job numbers from September are finally out. Listen for more details about this snapshot of the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The government could exploit a possible loophole in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files. Investors are eagerly awaiting the long-delayed September jobs report. The US is pushing for a peace deal with Russia, but Ukraine’s involvement is uncertain. Dozens of Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza. Plus, a new ruling on ICE’s use of force in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
CNN reporters detail thousands of Jeffrey Epstein's emails, revealing deep ties to powerful figures and the push for full document release. The episode also highlights NVIDIA's better-than-expected earnings in the booming AI sector, amidst broader concerns about the technology's rapid growth. Further discussions include a legal controversy surrounding James Comey's indictment, Democratic lawmakers urging military members to refuse illegal orders, and an upcoming polar vortex, alongside a look into the challenges of distinguishing real from AI-generated content.
Some Epstein survivors are critical of President Donald Trump, as they await the signing of a bill releasing all Epstein case files. Russia has launched another deadly attack on Ukraine, but a peace plan may be in the works. Iran may resume nuclear talks with the US. The Trump administration has taken another step to dismantle the Department of Education. Plus, we explain why a once popular department store keeps struggling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
The measure to release all the case files related to Jeffrey Epstein is heading to President Donald Trump’s desk. The DHS is looking to crackdown on immigration in more southern cities after the blitz in Charlotte, North Carolina. We explain why Wall Street is having a nervy week. A federal judge has delivered a major blow to Texas’ congressional redistricting measures. Plus, a small island nation has made soccer history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
This episode covers Congress's bipartisan effort to release Jeffrey Epstein's case files and President Trump's tense exchange defending the Saudi Crown Prince regarding Jamal Khashoggi's murder. It also details a federal court blocking Texas's new congressional map due to racial gerrymandering and the NTSB's findings on the Baltimore bridge collapse. The episode concludes with the poignant story of the Kessler twins' joint assisted suicide in Germany, touching on the legal aspects of end-of-life choices.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have met on Capitol Hill, ahead of the House vote to release related case files. The immigration blitz in North Carolina has shifted to Raleigh. We explain why the affordability crisis is rattling small businesses. President Donald Trump is welcoming Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince at the White House. Plus, why flu season could get really bad this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
President Donald Trump is considering diplomacy as well as military options in his response to his claims of Venezuela's president’s alleged drug trafficking. A second city in North Carolina is now a target for ICE raids. The UN has voted on the US-drafted Gaza peace resolution. The cost of rebuilding the Baltimore bridge is going to be much more expensive than initially thought. Plus, Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year describes a growing modern phenomenon. Learn more about your ad choices...
We start with President Donald Trump’s latest comments on the drama surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. We’ll break down two big stories on asylum policies in the US and UK. We hear from a business owner about the Trump administration’s immigration blitz in North Carolina. Another Trump official is leaving the administration. Plus, the backlash from Holocaust survivors that called off an auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
We explore what’s behind President Donald Trump’s reversal on the Jeffrey Epstein files House vote. Charlotte, North Carolina has become the next target for immigration raids. We look at whether the White House’s plan to pull back some tariffs will lower grocery prices. Bangladesh’s former prime minister has been sentenced to death. Plus, Southern California is facing dangerous flooding and mudslides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
In a major shift, President Donald Trump is now calling for the release of the Epstein files. The US has designated a Venezuelan cartel as a terrorist organization. The UN is set for a crucial vote on the US-backed peace proposal for Gaza. We explain why China is warning its citizens against traveling to Japan. Plus, why a staunch Trump ally has turned against the President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1,600 people who played significant roles in matters involving him personally across his two terms, including dozens who worked to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Presidents always flex pardon power, so what makes these so unusual? We hear from a constitutional law expert who says part of the answer lies in the man in charge of the review process. For more : Trump’s pardons aren’t just political; more importantly, they’re transaction...
Hear why this school in Ohio has students speaking up. From painting to songwriting, this veteran helps others heal. A Sydney-based scientist is leading the fight to restore the largest living structure on the planet. The “Tall Tour” and its attendees reach new heights. Plus, this couple fell in love in 1941 – today, they’re world record holders. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Showrunner: Faiz Jamil Senior Producer: Fe...
We start with President Donald Trump’s apparent shift in strategy in the Jeffrey Epstein controversy. We’ll tell you about the latest clash in the Chicago immigration crackdown. After more than a decade, Walmart is getting a new boss. We explain how tiny bugs gave a father a deadly allergy. Plus, sad news about the former football coach featured in a popular Netflix docuseries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
President Donald Trump is deflecting the renewed scrutiny on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein onto other figures. The election interference case against Trump and several allies in Georgia is being revived. The White House is preparing military options against Venezuela, which include strikes on land. Russia and Ukraine have traded severe attacks. Plus, the BBC has responded to Trump’s $1billion lawsuit threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
As the House gets ready for a vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein case files, more emails have been released between former Prince Andrew, Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The government is now open, but there’s a slew of backlogs at federal agencies. Another high-profile Democrat has been accused by the Trump administration of mortgage fraud. A mosque has been torched and defaced by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. Plus, we have an update on the Hyundai workers deported from Georgia....
We start with where things stand after the end of the longest government shutdown in US history. House GOP leaders are bracing for mass defections on a vote to release Jeffrey Epstein files. We’ll tell you who just joined the legal fight against California’s redistricting efforts. There’re new steps being taken to keep tabs on AI. Plus, a SpaceX competitor marks its first major test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
The US government is reopening, but could another shutdown be brewing? Two of President Donald Trump’s political enemies are heading to court in a bid to get their charges dismissed. The Trump administration is eyeing up another change to mortgages. An ammonia leak has led to evacuations and hospitalizations in Oklahoma. Plus, why flights over Thanksgiving weekend are set to be more expensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
The longest shutdown in US history is officially over. Meanwhile, food stamp benefits and air travel may take a while to go back to normal. A House vote on releasing the full Epstein case files has been promised for next week. A British journalist detained by ICE for more than two weeks has returned to the UK. Plus, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
The White House is pushing back against newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails that mentioned the president’s name multiple times. The House is taking a key step toward ending a record-setting government shutdown. A federal judge dealt a blow to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Chicago. The mom of a girl who disappeared nearly a month ago appeared in court today. Plus, it’s curtains for the penny after more than two centuries in circulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
