As lawmakers struggle to reach a government funding deal, President Joe Biden plans to pin a potential government shutdown on House Republicans. Americans can order free Covid-19 tests again. Thousands of people fled to Armenia from a disputed neighboring region -- we'll explain why. Ukraine claims an attack killed a key Russian commander. And, we’ll tell you who’s performing at the NFL Super Bowl halftime show in February. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/pri...
Sep 25, 2023•5 min
The Hollywood writers' strike could be over soon, as the two sides have reached a tentative deal. The clock is ticking for Congress to pass a funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will visit Michigan back-to-back this week. We have more details on what led to Canada accusing India’s government of a Sikh activist’s assassination. And, the FDNY marks a somber 9/11 milestone. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cn...
Sep 25, 2023•5 min
Hollywood writers and studios have reached a tentative deal that could end the strike. Canadian autoworkers’ union members have ratified their agreement with Ford – we’ll tell you how that could impact the US auto union workers on strike now. The US and Mexico are working together to address the latest rise of migrant crossings at the border. Lawmakers have until Saturday to pass a funding bill and avoid a government shutdown. Plus, NASA collected an asteroid sample that gives scientists the opp...
Sep 25, 2023•5 min
After the apparent death of Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin last month, there were questions about the future of the mercenary group and what Russian president Vladimir Putin would do to take back control. In today’s episode, CNN travels to the Central African Republic to see what that future looks like on the ground. We examine why Wagner remains popular there despite Prigozhin's death and look at why Russia continues to expand its reach into Africa. Plus, we get an update on the war in Ukraine...
Sep 24, 2023•18 min
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is projecting optimism despite a possible government shutdown now just one week away. A Texas high schooler is suing Gov. Greg Abbott after being suspended for his hairstyle. Talks continue in Hollywood as the financial toll of the writers' strike grows. Pain and silence loom large in an Oregon community nearly eight years after it was rocked by a school shooting. And NASA prepares for asteroid samples to land on Earth. To learn more about how CNN protects listener p...
Sep 23, 2023•6 min
Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall in North Carolina, leaving thousands in the dark. Migrant encounters at the US-Mexico border are up and Homeland Security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is going to see it for himself. The UAW strike could hit your local car dealership. A daring missile strike on a Russian target in Crimea could make a dent on the Kremlin's Black Sea fleet. And a California man who raised money to attend a poker tournament admits he lied about having cancer. To learn more abou...
Sep 23, 2023•6 min
Democratic and GOP Senate leaders are trying to pass their own government spending bill - as the House so far fails to avoid a shutdown. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CNN today he’d be willing to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia. President Joe Biden said he’ll walk the picket line with members of the United Auto Workers Union next week. Tropical Storm Ophelia is getting stronger, as parts of the South and Mid-Atlantic brace for a wet and windy weekend. Lastly, the fallout f...
Sep 23, 2023•5 min
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife have been accused of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes - the second allegation of corruption against him in just a decade. The second GOP presidential debate is set for next week, as some candidates are starting to weigh their options. New reporting shows Justice Clarence Thomas attended conservative donor events, once again casting doubt on his ethics. United Auto Workers announced it would ramp up its strike against two of the Big Th...
Sep 22, 2023•5 min
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez was charged with corruption-related offenses for the second time in ten years. The southern border is seeing an increase of migrant crossings – we talk to a reporter in a Texas border town who's spoken to migrants. Ukraine’s counter offensives appears to have made progress in Crimea. We’ll explain why the auto workers strike against General Motors and Stellantis is expanding, while progress is being made with Ford. And, the Biden administration doesn't want unpaid...
Sep 22, 2023•5 min
The House will need to pass eleven bills in just eight days to avoid a government shutdown. The bodies of two people, including a three year old child, have been recovered from the Rio Grande at the US southern border. The US, Russia and China have all been expanding their nuclear testing sites. Ukraine has launched a missile strike on Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters. Plus, obesity is getting more common in a number of states. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cn...
Sep 22, 2023•5 min
Eagle Pass, Texas is asking for help, saying around 5000 people have cross the US border in the last few days. Congress has gone home for the weekend without a deal to avoid a government shut down. The UAW is warning that the strike could get worse today if progress isn't made. Parts of the East Coast are under a tropical storm warning. Plus, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas' divorce is getting complicated. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about ...
Sep 22, 2023•5 min
President Joe Biden welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House –we’ll hear from both leaders about providing more aid to Ukraine as Republicans grow skeptical. Meanwhile, Russia launched a wave of deadly missile strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure – we have details. In New York, we’ll tell you about a deadly bus crash and share new developments on a drug operation at a daycare center where a 1-year-old boy died of a suspected fentanyl overdose. Lastly, parts of the...
Sep 22, 2023•5 min
We begin with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s critical meeting with President Joe Biden as support for additional military funding among Republican lawmakers appears to wane. Plus, the Senate has made a trio of key military confirmations despite stalling tactics from a Republican holdout. India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens. Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh has pleaded guilty to financial crimes. And, we have the latest on home prices and new unemployment...
Sep 21, 2023•5 min
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky met with lawmakers in Washington this morning. The Biden administration has announced plans to help with the number of migrants coming into the US - at the border and across the country. People in New York City are struggling to find Airbnbs – the CEO weighs in. Hollywood studios and the writers' union are making progress toward reaching a deal, while union autoworkers threaten a deadline for contract negotiations. Plus, media mogul Rupert Murdoch steps dow...
Sep 21, 2023•5 min
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appears to be optimistic about avoiding a government shut down. As Ukraine's president visits the US, Russia launches a wave of strikes across his country. More than 43,000 people have been displaced because of the floods in Libya. Former Trump aid Cassidy Hutchinson has accused Rudy Giuliani of groping her in 2021. Plus, why some Filipino listeners are upset about Doja Cat's new song. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn...
Sep 21, 2023•5 min
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington, DC today to meet with lawmakers and convince them his country needs more aid. House Democrats are facing an unusual dilemma. There's been a big rise in the number of people crossing the US Southern border. Some rare optimism came out of yesterday's Hollywood strikes meeting. Plus, a family is suing Google Maps over the death of a father. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad c...
Sep 21, 2023•5 min
The Senate has voted to confirm the next chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, ending months of gridlock caused by one senator. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy seemed hopeful after presenting a new GOP plan to avoid a government shutdown to members of his party. The Pentagon is launching a new outreach campaign to LGBTQ+ service members affected by “don’t ask, don’t tell.” After months of entertainment strikes, economists say the financial impact has now passed $5 billion. Lastly, Elon Musk’s Neur...
Sep 21, 2023•5 min
The Federal Reserve said today it’s hitting the breaks on rate hikes, but Wall Street wasn’t completely happy - we’ll tell you why. Attorney General Merrick Garland was in the hot seat on Capitol Hill today, taking questions from Congress. Secretary of State Antony Blinken shared the harrowing experience of Ukrainian villagers during a UN Security Council meeting today. The president of Azerbaijan said his country’s so-called “anti-terror” operation in a majority-Armenian area was successful. An...
Sep 20, 2023•5 min
The national debt is rising, along with fears that the government is going to shutdown at the end of the month. Attorney General Merrick Garland says he's "not the President's lawyer." The number of migrant crossings at the US southern border is rising. President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister have had a much anticipated face-to-face meeting today. And the Biden administration is delivering on an ask from climate activists. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn....
Sep 20, 2023•5 min
The White House is warning about the impact of a government shutdown on federal services. The US Attorney General is in the hot seat today - we'll tell you what he's expected to say. As Canada avoids an autoworkers strike, Hollywood writers come back to the negotiating table. Federal charges have been filed over the fentanyl death of a one year old. Plus, an artist who took the money and ran is being ordered to pay it back. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/pri...
Sep 20, 2023•5 min
After another day of infighting between House Republicans, fears of a government shutdown are growing. The Fed will decide whether to raise interest rates again today, we'll tell you what it's likely to announce. President Joe Biden will meet Israel's Prime Minister on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. At least 32 people have been killed in a military operation led by Azerbaijan in an Armenian-controlled region. Plus, climate change could push your insurance premiums up. To learn more ab...
Sep 20, 2023•5 min
Hunter Biden revealed how he plans to plead in his court case today, while federal officials pushed back against key claims from an IRS whistleblower. Multiple people are dead after Azerbaijan launched a military operation in Armenian-controlled territory. A CNN investigation has found that Ukrainian special services were likely behind a series of drone strikes in Sudan. The Biden administration told 16 governors they need to address the funding disparity between land-grant HBCUs and their non-H...
Sep 20, 2023•5 min
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Joe Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly today. House Republicans are still struggling to find common ground on a plan to fund the government, as GOP leaders plan to push ahead with a vote later this week. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today that India’s government needs to approach the fall-out from the killing of a Canadian citizen with “utmost seriousness.” Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will r...
Sep 19, 2023•5 min
President Joe Biden used his speech to the UN General Assembly to tell countries to stand up against Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Protests have broken out in Libya, while scientists say climate change made the floods there 50 times more likely. A government shutdown could impact the Federal Reserve's inflation fight. El Paso, Texas is preparing for a "third wave" of migrant arrivals, while San Diego deals with same. Plus, the WHO says treating high blood pressure could save 76 million lives. ...
Sep 19, 2023•5 min
President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the United Nations General Assembly today. We'll tell you what's next for the five wrongfully detained Americans who've been freed by Iran. Republican in-fighting has many lawmakers worried that we're heading for a government shut down. Former President Donald Trump will skip another primary debate. Plus, the search continues for a former NFL player, after his mother was found dead. To learn more about how CNN protects l...
Sep 19, 2023•5 min
Five wrongfully detained Americans are back in the US after spending more than five years in Iran. Canada and India's diplomatic relations are plunging after Canada accused India of potentially be linked to a killing on Canadian soil. The United Nations General Assembly gets underway in New York today. While the US could see more auto workers striking, Canada avoids a walk out for now. Plus, the US military finally finds a missing F-35 fighter jet. To learn more about how CNN protects listener p...
Sep 19, 2023•6 min
Canadian Prime Minister alleged today that there is credible intelligence linking the Indian government to the assassination of a prominent Canadian Sikh leader. An attorney for former President Donald Trump was heard saying “This is not good” during a hearing today - we’ll tell you why. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in California today, and spoke with Elon Musk about antisemitism on X. London’s Metropolitan Police say they’re investigating an allegation of sexual assault after re...
Sep 19, 2023•6 min
The five Americans freed from Iran are now en route to the US - we’ll tell you what the US gave in return. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is once again playing defense as members of his own party argue over spending. Gas prices have climbed to their highest level of the year - we’ll tell you why. More unions are hitting the picket lines - and executive pay is a top issue. And, we’ll preview what to expect from the UN General Assembly. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cn...
Sep 18, 2023•5 min
Five wrongfully detained Americans are on their way home after they were released by Iran. The autoworkers’ strike in the US is in its fourth day, while another autoworkers union in Canada could strike tonight. Hunter Biden is suing the IRS, alleging privacy violations in the investigation into his taxes. Pennsylvania police have teens who escaped from juvie in custody days after capturing an inmate who was on the run for two weeks. And, some daytime talk shows have paused their returns. To lear...
Sep 18, 2023•6 min
Five wrongfully detained Americans are being released by Iran and are on their way to Qatar. A government shutdown is looming, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing an uphill battle to pass a spending bill. Authorities are struggling to reach hard hit communities in Libya. California has filed a lawsuit against the country's biggest oil companies. Plus, a luxury French label says part of its new collection has been stolen. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com...
Sep 18, 2023•5 min
