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We start with a preview of President Donald Trump’s speech on the cost of living. The Justice Department’s efforts to release the Jeffrey Epstein files took an important step forward. We’ll tell you where the Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations now stand. A shooting on a Kentucky campus is under investigation. Plus, an update on the Tufts University student whose visa was revoked after criticizing Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
President Donald Trump has graded his economic performance in a new interview. Trump has also addressed the deadly double-tap strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean. The Supreme Court is hearing a GOP-led effort to lift campaign spending caps. Trump has some scathing words for the US’ European allies. Plus, a country has banned children under 16 from using social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
A Supreme Court ruling backing President Donald Trump’s federal firings could have major implications for the president’s power. Ukraine’s leader is doubling down on his refusal to give up territory to Russia. The State Department has released figures on how many visas have been revoked in the last year. Trump is easing export controls on a key piece of AI technology. Plus, ABC executives have decided the fate of Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
We start with key takeaways on a separation of powers case involving a fired FTC commissioner. President Donald Trump unveiled a bailout plan for farmers hit hard by the trade war. Trump’s former personal lawyer stepped down from a top job. We’ll tell you why former FBI agents are suing Director Kash Patel. Plus, parts of Japan are reeling from a powerful earthquake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Paramount is launching a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to rival Netflix's. President Donald Trump is facing a major test of his presidential influence at the Supreme Court today. Trump plans to sign an executive order blocking AI regulations at the state level. Ukraine’s President has met with the leaders of several major European countries. Plus, we have this year’s Golden Globe nominations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
New figures show many of those arrested by ICE do not have criminal records. President Donald Trump is accusing Ukraine’s President of not reading the US-backed peace deal. Meanwhile, Trump could be dealt a major political blow in Indiana this week. Thailand has launched airstrikes against Cambodia. Plus, the celebrities Trump awarded at last night’s Kennedy Center Honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
The podcast delves into the dramatic escalation of immigration restrictions under President Trump, highlighting the profound impact on communities like Somalis in Minneapolis. It examines new policies, including paused asylum decisions, an expanded travel ban, and intensified vetting, which are creating immense anxiety and practical challenges for those seeking green cards or citizenship. Experts discuss how the administration's rhetoric shapes public opinion and the long-term, potentially irreversible, damage to the U.S. immigration system, including the controversial purge of immigration judges.
A prison and a ministry hosted its first-ever daddy–daughter dance. One creator’s mission to spread kindness turned into a financial lifeline for an 88-year-old working veteran. Two Brooklyn teens saw a broken system and built a tool thousands are using. New research suggests your teenage brain might have stuck around way past high school. Plus, these fun monthly sessions make boring tasks way more bearable. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Prod...
The Supreme Court is taking up a high-stakes case on President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. The accused DC pipe bomber had his first court hearing today. A federal judge’s order is paving the way for the Jeffrey Epstein files to be released to the public. New economic data is getting at the heart of America’s affordability crisis. Plus, a look at some of the standout matches kicking off next year’s FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
The CDC has just voted on a major change to childhood vaccinations. Criticism is mounting over the Trump administration's strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean. A new Netflix deal with Warner Bros. could reshape Hollywood and online streaming. The DC pipe bomb suspect is set to appear in court, as authorities share a possible motive. Plus, we reveal the city which has overtaken Tokyo as the most populated city in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Yesterday’s congressional briefings on September’s strikes on an alleged drug trafficking boat has drawn mixed reactions from lawmakers. The Supreme Court has ruled on the Trump administration’s plan to change Texas’ congressional map. There’s been an update on the Justice Department’s case against Letitia James. The leader of an anti-Hamas militia in Gaza has been killed. Plus, we explain why several countries are boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest this year. Learn more about your ad choice...
Breaking News Alert: The Justice Department’s latest attempt to charge the New York Attorney General for mortgage fraud has failed. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Breaking News Alert: The Supreme Court is allowing Texas to use a new redistricting map in next year’s midterms that favors Republicans. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lawmakers are split after a classified briefing on a controversial boat strike near Venezuela. Tensions boiled over during a meeting to weigh changes to childhood vaccine schedules. The Somali community in Minnesota has a message for President Donald Trump amid his immigration enforcement crackdown. New details have emerged in the DC pipe bomber investigation. Plus, a key witness took the stand in Brian Walshe’s murder trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Officials in Minneapolis have described fear and panic among the Somali community due to the Trump administration’s immigration raids. After nearly five years, there’s been a breakthrough in the DC pipe bombing cases. The Defense Department is facing a lawsuit from a major news publication. Just two days after peace talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin has made aggressive claims about Ukrainian territory. Plus, a worring report about global child deaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Federal immigration raids are underway in Minnesota and Louisiana. A report into the Defense Secretary’s use of a messaging app to share highly sensitive information will be released today. President Donald Trump says he supports sharing video of the second drone strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat. We explain why the Trump administration is looking to Australia to improve Americans retirement savings. Plus, a doctor has been sentenced after selling Ketamine to late “Friends” star Matthew...
We start with new findings from a classified report investigating the defense secretary’s controversial group chat. We’re getting a glimpse of the private island that Jeffrey Epstein owned. Another politician made President Donald Trump’s pardon list. We’ll tell you what the CDC’s proposed vaccine changes could mean for American kids. Plus, Trump’s plan to make cars more affordable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
We tell you the latest cities the Trump administration is targeting in its immigration crackdown. New private-sector job data spells bad news for workers. We break down what happened during the Ukraine war peace talks between the US and Russia. Why San Francisco is suing some of the country’s biggest food manufacturers. Plus, a man in New Zealand is being accused of swallowing the evidence of his crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
More than 200 million people in the US are waking up to freezing temperatures. The Kremlin says no real progress was made after talks between American and Russian officials. The president and Defense Secretary have publicly responded to scrutiny over strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. CNN has projected a winner in the closely watched special election in Tennessee. Plus, a major public figure is facing consequences for their links with Jeffrey Epstein. Learn more about yo...
The Trump administration is ramping up its campaign against Venezuela. We’ll tell you where a winter storm is causing the worst travel conditions. The man accused of shooting two National Guard members last week made his first court appearance. A tech giant and his wife are investing billions of dollars in American children. Plus, what happened on day two of Brian Walshe’s murder trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
A winter storm is lashing the Northeast with rain and snow. Critical talks between senior US officials and Russian President Vladimir Putin are underway. We explain why a special election in deep red Tennessee is closer than expected. The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is heading to another city. Plus, what’s behind Costco’s suit against the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
People across the country are set to face snow, ice and freezing temperatures. The Trump administration is shifting responsibility for a possible illegal strike onto a US Navy admiral. Senior US officials are set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow today. The Justice Department is preparing another case against former FBI director James Comey. Plus, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers are threatening legal action over a new Netflix documentary series. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
We start with the US military’s controversial strikes against alleged drug boats near Venezuela and why lawmakers are concerned. Another winter storm is wreaking havoc on parts of the US. We'll tell you why Luigi Mangione is back in state court today. Ukraine’s president weighs in on a key sticking point in peace negotiations with Russia. Plus, we’ll recap the first day of testimony in a high-profile murder trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
There's a bipartisan investigation looking into whether the Trump administration conducted an illegal strike on an alleged drug tracking boat. An appeals court has ruled that a US attorney has been serving unlawfully. We have the latest on the Ukraine peace talks. Millions of Americans might lose their SNAP food stamp benefit. Plus, why the Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year may infuriate you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
The manhunt continues for the suspected shooter at a child’s birthday party over the weekend. Large parts of the US are bracing for another winter blast and travel disruptions. Venezuela’s president has reemerged after President Donald Trump says he'd had spoken with him. Deadly storms across Asia have killed at least a thousand people. Plus, an international ring allegedly sharing satanic child sex abuse material has been uncovered in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada is shadowed by former President Trump's direct political involvement, including threats to move games from cities that don't align with his policies. International fans face significant logistical and financial hurdles, from navigating complex visa processes and expedited appointments to confronting steep ticket prices and extensive travel within the host countries. Furthermore, a climate of increased immigration scrutiny and high-profile detention cases raises serious concerns among potential attendees about their safety and freedom of expression.
A wild turkey is thriving in the last place you’d expect – and the locals are obsessed. Hear what Nebraska’s first kid governor’s platform is. Beachcombers in western Australia found two letters in a bottle written by World War I soldiers. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree gets a magical second life you might not expect. Plus, the 2025 CNN Hero of the Year will be announced soon – meet the finalists and cast your votes . Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krist...
We start with an update about the suspected gunman accused of killing a National Guard member and critically wounding another. Millions are bracing for a post-holiday winter storm. New information has emerged about the first in a series of strikes against alleged drug boats. A new shakeup is rattling the Ukrainian government amid peace talks. Plus, researchers reveal troubling news about measles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
This episode covers President Trump's escalated immigration crackdown, including a reexamination of green cards for individuals from "countries of concern" following a fatal shooting. It also details an Israeli military raid in Syria leading to war crime accusations, and the devastating Hong Kong apartment fire exacerbated by flammable materials and faulty alarms. Additionally, UPS grounds a fleet of planes for safety, and the Louvre Museum significantly hikes its entrance fees for non-EU travelers.
One of the National Guard members shot in Washington, DC has died. The fire in the Hong Kong apartment complex may be out, but the death toll may continue to rise. We have an update on peace efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Trump says land action in Venezuela may come “very soon”. Plus, the Israeli military’s killing of two people in the occupied West Bank is sparking outrage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
