We start the political strategy behind the longest State of the Union speech yet. President Donald Trump’s pick for surgeon general, a MAHA influencer, was grilled on Capitol Hill today. A CNN investigation found nearly 100 documents appear to be missing from the Justice Department’s investigation on Jeffrey Epstein. The US Embassy is offering diplomatic services to a Israeli settlement in the Occupied West Bank. Plus, we explain why AI company Anthropic is ditching its core safety principal. Le...
Feb 25, 2026•7 min
Trump touts record and slams Democrats in marathon State of the Union speech, while Democrats protested by staying mostly silent in the room. The FBI says that new tips have been generated since Nancy Guthrie’s family raised the reward to $1 million. GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales tells CNN that he will not resign amid allegations of an affair with a senior staffer who later died by suicide. Plus, a high school swim team raised $17,000 for a beloved custodian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Feb 25, 2026•9 min
We start with what to expect from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address tonight. Iranian officials weigh in on nuclear talks with the US ahead of a third round of negotiations this week. A Texas lawmaker is responding to calls to step down amid an alleged affair. We’ll tell you why the death penalty case against Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter will continue. Plus, an airline in danger of going out of business just got a new lifeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Feb 24, 2026•6 min
More snow is expected after the Bomb Cyclone that struck the Northeast. President Donald Trump will address the country as polling shows he's struggling to stay in Americans' good graces. Savannah Guthrie offers a new reward for information on her mother’s disappearance. A former ICE lawyer turned whistleblower speaks out on Capitol Hill. Plus, Ukraine marks a grim milestone in its war with Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 24, 2026•7 min
Trump’s approval rating drops to 36%, ahead of tonight’s State of the Union Address. Tourists are still trapped in Mexico after a cartel leader was killed. The mother of a school shooter testifies in the Colin Gray trial. The Northeast is digging out of as much as three feet of snow. Plus, Punch the Monkey’s Ikea plushie is selling out globally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24, 2026•8 min
We start with the latest on a deadly, powerful snowstorm slamming the Northeast. We’ll tell you how US citizens are navigating the aftermath of cartel violence in Mexico. Four years into the war with Russia, Ukraine’s leader makes a pointed plea. The son of a famed Hollywood couple has pleaded not guilty to killing his parents. Plus, why House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging a Republican congressman to speak up, not step down over a brewing scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Feb 23, 2026•7 min
Millions are under blizzard conditions, as snow and wind continues to batter the northeastern US. We take you inside the military operation that killed Mexico’s most-wanted cartel drug lord. A new CNN poll shows a dip in approval ratings for President Donald Trump, ahead of tomorrow’s State of the Union address. Nick Reiner will be back in court today for his arraignment on first-degree murder charges in the deaths his famous parents . Plus, why a key menopause treatment remains in short supply....
Feb 23, 2026•7 min
A blizzard whips through the Northeast with whiteout conditions and high winds. Violent clashes after a Mexican cartel leader was killed. An armed man was killed after entering perimeter around Mar-A-Lago. Trump invites gold medal hockey teams to State of the Union. Plus, police officers come to the rescue of abandoned dogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 23, 2026•8 min
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein say the historic arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, is a step in the right direction. But high-profile figures in the US still have not faced similar consequences, weeks after the Justice Department released more than 3 million documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender. We hear from a group of survivors who say this feels like the beginning of the story, not the end. For more: ‘This is not over.’ Corporate Am...
Feb 22, 2026•25 min
A simple act of kindness led to a friendship between a Nigerian immigrant and a 92-year-old veteran. Police in rural England caught their suspect, thanks to a herd of llamas. This 77-year-old museum curator learned a new language to reach young art lovers. We’ll break down some of the Olympic greatness you might have missed this week from Milano Cortina. Plus, could this fun winter sport make an Olympic comeback? Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco...
Feb 21, 2026•15 min
President Donald Trump railed against the Supreme Court justices who ruled against his sweeping tariffs and announced a backup plan. Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit brought by survivors. Parts of the northeast are bracing for a winter storm this weekend. The Trump administration is adopting a more traditional approach to immigration enforcement. Plus, a civil right icon and two-time presidential candidate won’t lie in state in the US Capitol. Learn more about...
Feb 20, 2026•6 min
The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump's tariff policy, complicating his trade agenda. We'll tell you the good and bad news about the American economy. British police are continuing their probe into ex-Prince Andrew’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump is weighing a range of options on a potential US attack on Iran. Plus, firefighters are battling wildfires across Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 20, 2026•7 min
Former Prince Andrew released and still under investigation after arrest. Trump urges Iran to make a deal, extends deadline. Plains megafire grows to nearly twice the size of Chicago. NASA report labels failed Boeing Starliner flight a “Type A mishap.” Plus, Women win big at the Winter Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2026•8 min
We start with a former British royal’s latest legal drama that’s shaking the monarchy. President Donald Trump extended his timeline for a decision to potentially strike Iran. We’ll explain why Apple’s iCloud service is at the center of a lawsuit. A federal judge in Minnesota held a Trump administration attorney in civil contempt. Plus, Team USA is on a roll - we'll break down some big Olympic wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 19, 2026•7 min
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested, as the fallout from his connection to Jeffrey Epstein intensifies. President Donald Trump presided over the inaugural meeting of his new Board of Peace. Despite diplomatic talks earlier this week, the US could move to strike Iran soon. We'll tell you how a federal policy regarding the detention of refugees in the US has changed. Plus, a former president was sentenced to life in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Feb 19, 2026•7 min
Former Prince Andrew arrested on “suspicion of misconduct.” Officials work to recover missing skier after deadly avalanche. Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial. Judge says boneless wings are wings, tosses out class action suit. Plus, a dog escapes home and runs onto an Olympic cross-countrytrack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19, 2026•8 min
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested by British police. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19, 2026•1 min
Officials say the search for a group of skiers caught in an avalanche came to a tragic end. Meta’s CEO testified about social media's effects on children in a landmark trial. A retail billionaire attempted to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein during a deposition. We'll explain what we're learning about a potential joint US-Israel attack on Iran. Plus, we’ll tell you more about the woman who is simultaneously the youngest and oldest to win the Olympic Alpine skiing event. Learn more about you...
Feb 18, 2026•7 min
Rescue teams are searching for missing skiers caught in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe amidst a winter storm. After a setback, authorities continue to canvass neighborhoods for clues in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. We'll tell you about another set of deadly US strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels. The FDA has reversed course and agreed to review a major drugmaker’s flu vaccine. Plus, a software giant says it's on track to invest billions to help low incomes countries gain access to A...
Feb 18, 2026•7 min
Sheriff says that the DNA in a glove found near Nancy Guthrie’s home is not a match to other DNA in the home. Fulton County accuses DOJ of misleading judge who approved raid. A federal judge blocks ICE from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Stephen Colbert says CBS scrapped interview with a Democratic lawmaker interview after Trump threats. Plus, London hosts traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 18, 2026•9 min
We start with a multi-vehicle crash and dangerous fire weather conditions in Colorado. High-stakes negotiations to end Russia’s war in Ukraine took place in Switzerland. A federal judge has blocked immigration enforcement agents from taking a wrongfully deported man back into custody. The NTSB released its final report about what caused a deadly midair collision that killed 67 people last year. Plus, we’ll explain why the “Late Show” host has accused his employer of interfering with his TV show....
Feb 17, 2026•6 min
Tributes are pouring in for the late civil rights leader, international hostage negotiator and two-time presidential candidate. A new round of indirect talks between the US and Iran focused on Tehran’s nuclear program. Nancy Guthrie’s family are considered victims, not suspects in her kidnapping case. Warner Bros. Discovery has taken a convoluted step toward a possible merger with Netflix. Plus, we’ll explain why a federal judge referenced George Orwell in a ruling involving the Trump Administra...
Feb 17, 2026•7 min
Nancy Guthrie’s family has been cleared as suspects in her disappearance. Two people killed, three injured in shooting at an ice hockey rink in RI. Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84. Emotional testimony in trial of alleged school shooter’s father. Plus, humanoid robots perform synchronized Kung Fu to celebrate Lunar New Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 17, 2026•8 min
President Donald Trump issued a warning to Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers, as the search for the 84-year-old continues. We'll tell you about a deadly shooting at a hockey rink in Rhode Island. The FBI refused to share information with local investigators in Minnesota about the killing of an ICU nurse. We break down the arguments from both sides of a trial involving a father whose son is accused of carrying out a mass shooting. Plus, an Oscar-winning actor best known for his roles in the “Godfather” ...
Feb 16, 2026•7 min
DHS funding has expired and there’s no deal in sight to restore it. The FBI is examining new evidence that may help in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance case. Supporters of a Russian opposition figure are gathering to mark the anniversary of his death. A new round of talks between Washington and Tehran begin tomorrow. Plus, Former President Barack Obama is clarifying his position on extraterrestrials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 16, 2026•7 min
We'll start with telling you about a list of “politically exposed persons” from the Epstein files sent to Congress. The FBI is analyzing a glove in the Nancy Guthrie case as her daughter makes another appeal. Border czar Tom Homan and Former President Barack Obama each make comments about ICE in separate interviews. Israel is facing backlash after moving forward with designating large parts of the West Bank as theirs. Plus, the most expensive Pokémon ever sold at auction. Learn more about your a...
Feb 16, 2026•7 min
"I am trying every breath that I have so that I can get you what you need." Those words from ICE attorney Julie Le to a federal judge earlier this month underscores the toll the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown in Minneapolis is taking on the Justice Department. But what happens now that the surge is winding down? And will any new prosecutors want to sign up for this work? For more: Trump’s immigration approach is gumming up the courts, frustrating his Justice Department ...
Feb 15, 2026•21 min
A man with Alzheimer's marries his wife of nearly 40 years a second time. The Buddhist monks completed their 2,300-mile “Walk of Peace” and left us with a mindfulness ritual we could all try. This engineer aims to give breast cancer survivors their bodies back. This Nebraskan quit her job to row across the Atlantic by herself and set a race record. Plus, from the ice to the slopes, the incredible Olympic moments from this week. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Kr...
Feb 14, 2026•16 min
Independent journalist Don Lemon has entered a plea in a federal case against him - calling the charges politically motivated. The US Department of Health and Human Services is facing another leadership shakeup. World leaders have gathered to address the growing divide between the United States and Europe. President Donald Trump has dispatched a second US aircraft to the middle east, as negotiations with Iran continue. Plus, we break down the latest Olympic performance from an American figure sk...
Feb 14, 2026•7 min
DHS funding runs out at midnight - setting up what would be the third shutdown of President Donald Trump’s second term. Economists say inflation is moving in the right direction. Newly released Epstein files trigger a shakeup at Goldman Sachs. We’ll tell you what led to the El Paso International Airport shutdown - it may surprise you. Plus, why the International Olympic Committee is catching heat over its merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 13, 2026•7 min
