Israel is pounding Gaza with airstrikes as the number of Palestinians killed rises to more than 760. The Biden administration could try to link aid for Israel to support for Ukraine. There's a higher chance the world is going to avoid a recession. The devastation from the weekend's earthquake in Afghanistan is worse than aid groups originally thought. Plus, one of the last survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre has died at the age of 102. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visi...
Oct 10, 2023•7 min
Families of people taken hostage by Hamas call for help, as the militant group issues a threat. House Republicans don't appear to be any closer to choosing a Speaker. A person has been shot and killed after crashing into the Chinese consulate in San Fransisco. California's governor has vetoed a bill that would have banned caste discrimination. Plus, the Hollywood writers' strike officially comes to an end. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ab...
Oct 10, 2023•7 min
President Joe Biden gave an update on how many Americans have died in the conflict in Israel. CNN spoke to an Israeli woman who says she was captured by Hamas terrorists, but eventually let go. House Republicans are no closer to electing a speaker. The White House says President Biden was interviewed by the special counsel looking into his handling of classified documents. Plus, California is the first state to outlaw certain ingredients found in many foods, drinks, and more. To learn more about...
Oct 10, 2023•6 min
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Hamas that Israel is ramping up attacks on Gaza, while Hamas is threatening to execute hostages. The death toll continues to rise, as the conflict in Israel plays out. House Republicans are trying to unite over a candidate for speaker before they vote. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he’s running as an independent in the 2024 presidential race. Plus, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson addresses the Maui wildfire fund backlash. To learn more about how CNN protects...
Oct 09, 2023•6 min
Israel says it's blocking Gaza from getting food, water, electricity and fuel, as a CNN team has to take cover while reporting on ongoing strikes. US officials try to answer questions about the conflict, including what role Iran may have played in the conflict. President Joe Biden is promising to help Israel, but Congress will struggle to act. Some Walgreens staff are walking out today – we'll tell you why. Plus, AI is being trained with 200,000 books, but nobody asked the authors. To learn more...
Oct 09, 2023•7 min
Israel's defense minister calls for a complete siege of Gaza, as families call for answers on hostages. We'll tell you how the world is reacting to the escalating violence. The autoworkers' strike is expanding to include Mack Trucks. Illinois' governor is calling for the White House to help with the migrant crisis. Plus, Food Network chef Michael Chiarello dies. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Oct 09, 2023•7 min
Israel has officially declared war on Hamas, as hundreds of people are killed on both sides of the conflict. This comes as tensions have been building in the region for months. The US is promising to help Israel, but with no House Speaker elected that could be easier said than done. Elsewhere, aid workers are scrambling to help people in Afghanistan after an earthquake killed thousands of people. And, Simone Biles is once again the most decorated gymnast in history. To learn more about how CNN p...
Oct 09, 2023•6 min
In 2020, firearms surpassed motor vehicle accidents to become the No. 1 killer of children and teens in America. More than 1,300 children and teens have been killed by a gun so far this year, prompting calls for stricter regulations. However, behind those statistics and policy debates are devastating stories of loss and families left behind to pick up the pieces. In today’s episode, we hear one of those stories and look at how the parents of Anthony Alexander, Jr. are hoping their son’s legacy w...
Oct 08, 2023•18 min
The armed wing of Hamas claims to have taken dozens Israeli hostages as the death toll mounts from its surprise assault on the country. We examine how we got to this point and how Israel could respond. Plus, President Joe Biden reaffirms US support to Israel in a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Republican Rep. Kevin Hern says he won’t be running for House Speaker next week. And the largest health care strike in American history is over – for now. To learn more about...
Oct 07, 2023•7 min
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is “at war” after a surprise attack from Gaza left at least 40 people dead. The Biden administration is condemning the attack as it works to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail after spending much of the week in court. A shuttle bus collides with an aircraft in Chicago. And new guidance from the Treasury Department could make it easier to access electric vehicle disc...
Oct 07, 2023•6 min
We start by looking ahead to House Republicans’ marathon week in the race for a new speaker. Plus, the IRS has placed a lien on Rudy Giuliani’s Florida condo – we have details. Germany’s largest weapons manufacturer says it’s ramping up production to help Ukrainian forces in the war against Russia. The US is preparing to officially designate the military takeover in Niger as a coup, according to three US officials. Lastly, Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in history. To learn more...
Oct 07, 2023•5 min
The UAW has decided not to expand its strikes against the Big Three automakers. President Joe Biden is praising job growth in the US following a report showing massive gains last month. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is denying reports that he's resigning from Congress. An appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to put his civil fraud trial on hold. And, parts of New England are expected to see another round of rain. To learn more about how CNN protects listener pri...
Oct 06, 2023•6 min
The US economy added way more jobs than expected – we’ll explain why a good jobs report is likely bad news for consumers. Congressman Jim Jordan tells CNN why he's running for House speaker, after securing a key endorsement. CNN ran the numbers to see how US aid to Ukraine stacks up against other countries’ contributions. The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a jailed Iranian activist. Plus, the makers of popular weight loss and diabetes drugs are having to ramp up supply. To learn more abou...
Oct 06, 2023•6 min
The US economy added a whopping 336,000 jobs last month, complicating things for the Federal Reserve. Former President Donald Trump is trying to delay the two federal cases against him. Nursing schools are turning away thousands of applicants during a nursing shortage. The Biden administration is making a major shift in its immigration policy, amid criticism over how it’s handling the southern border. And California’s newly appointed Senator is already facing some political pressure from her par...
Oct 06, 2023•6 min
Former president Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind a Republican candidate for House Speaker. Meanwhile, Trump dropped his lawsuit against his former fixer Michael Cohen. Officials say a US fighter jet downed a drone belonging to NATO ally Turkey over Syria. The UN says 5.4 million people in Sudan have fled their homes in the last six months. And, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visi...
Oct 06, 2023•6 min
We start with two big headlines on former President Donald Trump allegedly disclosing sensitive information about nuclear submarines and floating the idea of temporarily serving as House speaker. The man who opened fire on a crowded New York City subway last year has been sentenced. Then, we’ll tell you about two deadly drone strikes in Syria. Political leaders honored the life and legacy of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Lastly, former Chicago Bears linebacker and Pro Football Hall of Famer Di...
Oct 06, 2023•6 min
President Joe Biden says he doesn’t think border walls work, even as his administration plans to build additional barriers in South Texas. Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country has successfully tested a new nuclear-powered missile. A federal court has approved a new congressional map in Alabama that could give Democrats a second seat in the House. Police arrested an armed man who came to the Wisconsin Capitol twice asking to see the governor. And, as gas prices start to fall, drivers...
Oct 05, 2023•6 min
As cities like Chicago and New York see a surge in people arriving, the Biden Administration will build more barriers at the US-Mexico border. Ukrainian officials say many civilians are among at least 51 people killed in a Russian attack. Not having a House Speaker could eventually affect every American. A new study suggests people taking popular weight loss injections may be at higher risk for serious digestive problems, as drug companies ramp up production. Plus, the Anti-Defamation League say...
Oct 05, 2023•6 min
The Biden administration is set to waive more than two dozen federals laws to build more border barriers at the US-Mexico border - we’ll bring you the details. Lawmakers share their frustration as most work in the House of Representatives has come to a halt. General Motors says the United Auto Workers union strike has cost it $200 million so far, while it and Ford have added to the layoffs. President Joe Biden is looking for alternative solutions to fund aid to Ukraine, in case Congress doesn’t ...
Oct 05, 2023•6 min
It’s day 2 of the largest healthcare strike in US history - we’ll tell you what workers are demanding. As the race heats up for a new Speaker of the House, the contenders face the same issue as before. Last month was the hottest September on record, with scientists saying we’re seeing the effects of climate change in real time. And that’s at least partly what’s being blamed for flooding in India, where 100 people are still missing. Plus, there’s a new shot to protect newborns from RSV, but paren...
Oct 05, 2023•6 min
A former Ukrainian official weighs in on the congressional turmoil in Washington that could impact funding in its war against Russia. Two Republican sources say former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy may be behind a move to kick two congressional members out of their office spaces. We have new developments on a shooting that sent five people at a historically Black college to the hospital. The trial of one-time crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried is underway. Lastly, Simone Biles is on a roll foll...
Oct 05, 2023•6 min
Two congressmen have announced their run for House speaker as other potential contenders emerge. Former President Donald Trump verbally attacked the judge in his civil fraud trial again even after a gag order. President Joe Biden touted another round of student debt relief in a White House speech. The public is paying respects to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein as she lies in state. And, Trump is no longer considered rich enough for Forbes’ 400 list. To learn more about how CNN protects listener ...
Oct 04, 2023•6 min
The largest health care worker strike in US history started today — we have the latest. Some House members are putting their names forward to be the next House Speaker. The US will transfer thousands of seized Iranian weapons to Ukraine. Pope Francis is criticizing climate change skeptics, while Canadian wildfire smoke is back in the US. And, one classical radio station isn’t happy about the Metropolitan Opera’s new season. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/pri...
Oct 04, 2023•6 min
As some names are being floated to be the new House Speaker, the political turmoil could hit the US economy. $9 billion in student loans were forgiven this morning - we'll bring you the details. SCOTUS is set to hear a case testing the strength of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Indian police have raided the homes of some prominent journalists critical of the government. And, we'll tell you why an early celebration at the finish line cost two South Korean athletes more than just their gold ...
Oct 04, 2023•6 min
The House now needs a new Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted last night in a vote supported by some Republicans. The largest healthcare worker strike in US history is set to begin this morning. A suspect is still at large after a shooting at Baltimore’s Morgan State University. Western allies are running out of ammunition to give Ukraine. And, the US has announced sanctions in its crackdown on fentanyl trafficking To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy ...
Oct 04, 2023•6 min
We begin with remarks from Kevin McCarthy who says he won’t run for Speaker of the House again after being ousted in a historic vote. A judge issued a gag order in former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial. We’ll tell you about a deadly bus crash in Italy that has been described as an “apocalyptic scene.” Several drugmakers have agreed to Medicare price negotiations on some of their medications. Lastly, we’ll tell you which popular fast food drive-thrus are getting faster. To learn more ...
Oct 04, 2023•6 min
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted from his leadership role in a historic vote. General Motors and Ford say they're laying off more workers at plants in the US. New economic data has investors worried that interest rate hikes will linger. We have new developments on the suspect accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl during a New York camping trip. And, Pakistan is cracking down on undocumented immigrants in the country. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn....
Oct 03, 2023•6 min
Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to three firearms charges in Delaware. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump was also in court this morning for the second day of his civil fraud trial in New York. Parents are struggling to find the updated Covid-19 vaccine for their young kids. The US is putting pressure on Ukraine to do more to combat government corruption. And, Pope France suggested that people in same-sex unions could be blessed by Catholic priests on a case-by-case basis. To learn mor...
Oct 03, 2023•6 min
We'll explain the possible next steps as a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker is set to be voted on. New York’s governor says thousands jobs will soon be available for some migrants. The Kansas police chief who ordered a raid on a local newspaper has resigned. Pakistani police have taken down an organ harvesting ring selling kidneys to the wealthy. Plus, a federal court rules against a firm awarding grants to exclusively to Black women. To learn more about how CNN protects listener...
Oct 03, 2023•6 min
GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz has moved to force a vote to remove his fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the Speaker's chair. As the first day of former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial took place, his longest-serving chief of staff exclusively confirmed to CNN several several damning stories about things Trump said behind closed doors. A House Democrat from Texas was carjacked in Washington DC last night. Late-night network talk shows returned to the air last night, as the actors' uni...
Oct 03, 2023•7 min
