President Joe Biden has vowed revenge for the 13 service members that were killed at Kabul's airport saying, "We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay." Biden holds a moment of silence and call the service members that were killed "heroes." 18 service members were wounded in the Kabul attack. Biden has told his commanders "to attack Isis-K assets." Biden still believes that United States forces should be out by August 31st. Biden also says that United State...
Aug 27, 2021•52 min
Blinken: facing “real possibility of ISIS-K attack” in Afghanistan. House committee seeks massive tranche of documents on Trump and Jan. 6 Capitol attack; deadline in 2 weeks. Nebraska tries to recruit nurses: vaccinations “not required”. U.S. to Americans at some Kabul airport gates: “leave immediately”. Some Dem voters who backed Newsom may now vote to recall him. Trump ally, former NFL star running for U.S. senate in Georgia. Naked “Nevermind” baby sues Nirvana for “child pornography”. To lea...
Aug 26, 2021•43 min
Biden says the plan depends on Taliban cooperation; asks for contingency plans. Biden sticks to deadline for Afghanistan exit, citing security concerns. House approves massive budget plan; Biden: “we came together”. House dems end stalemate, approve $3.5T budget plan. 100 hospital workers protest vaccine requirements, could be fired. Scientist studying livestock drug for Covid met with hate mail. VP Kamala Harris departure for Vietnam delayed 3+ hours due to possible Havana syndrome incident. “T...
Aug 25, 2021•42 min
Biden aides advise against extending Afghanistan evacuation, while the Taliban warns of consequences if the U.S. misses the August 31st deadline. Moderate Democrats threaten to derail Biden's economic agenda. FDA approves Pfizer vaccine, prompting a slew of vaccine mandates. Flash flooding kills 21 in Tennessee; many still missing. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 24, 2021•44 min
White House acknowledges "volatile situation" after Biden claims there is "no indication" of Americans unable to get to airport. New photos show chaotic escape from Kabul in packed U.S. aircraft. Pentagon: U.S. helicopters evacuated Americans outside airport. Full FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine expected as early as Monday. Lines at Florida antibody treatment site, some so sick they cannot stand. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad...
Aug 21, 2021•45 min
U.S. Diplomats warned of a potential catastrophe in Afghanistan with a need for quick evacuations of Afghans, last month. U.S. diplomats are saying that the State Department ignored their warnings that could have avoided chaos at the Kabul airport, according to CNN. The Taliban is cracking down on protests and Afghans trying to flee the country. Desperation grows for thousands of people trying to flee Afghanistan. The State Department says that "all hands on deck effort" to evacuate people. "Why...
Aug 20, 2021•45 min
Biden: no way to have exited Afghanistan “without chaos ensuing”; gunshots heard as CNN reports from Kabul. Biden: U.S. forces may stay in Afghanistan past Aug. 31st deadline. Biden: get the booster vaccine 8 months after the second shot. Taliban fighters clash with protesters who removed Taliban’s flag from main square; report: 3 people killed. Afghans desperate to get out; fear death if left behind. Top U.S. general to veterans: “your service mattered”. To learn more about how CNN protects lis...
Aug 19, 2021•46 min
WH says Biden “taking responsibility for every” U.S. decision on Afghanistan as administration races to evacuate Americans. Afghanistan’s first female mayor says Taliban will kill people like her: “I’m sitting here waiting for them”. Taliban vows more tolerance within “framework of Sharia law”. Texas’ anti-mask mandate governor tests positive for Covid. “We sacrificed lives for a lie”: marine who served in Afghanistan with devastating takedown of U.S. in NYT. 1,900+ dead after catastrophic Haiti...
Aug 18, 2021•45 min
Biden defends Afghanistan withdrawal: "Never a good time".Texas leading nation in child COVID hospitalizations as Governor Abbot threatens to sue those who defy him on anti-mask mandate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17, 2021•47 min
Three educators in Florida's Broward County have recently died in 24 hours, with causes of death being tied to covid. All the educators were under 50, all unvaccinated and all worked with kids under 12 years of age. In Mississippi, three schools have closed after a covid breakout. A "deeply concerned" Biden administration singles out Texas and Florida governors as they double down on mask mandate bans. A children's hospital in Alabama is treating a record number of patients, five are on ventilat...
Aug 14, 2021•46 min
FDA authorization for boosters for some immunocompromised people expected within next 24 hours; Israel ok’s for people 50+. San Francisco to require vaccination proof for many indoor activities. Census: U.S.’s white population declines for first time on record. U.S. deploying 3,000 troops to help evacuate personnel; may move embassy to Kabul airport as cities fall to Taliban. PA congressman key to Trump’s big lie and coup attempt. Record number of migrants detained in July in two decades. To lea...
Aug 13, 2021•44 min
Former U.S. Attorney testifies to Senate committee for three hours, Trump wanted to fire him over voter claims. After Biden's win on bipartisan win on infrastructure, Senate advances budget blueprint but Manchin now balking. Judge allows defamation lawsuit against Trump allies Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, MyPillow CEO to move forward. YouTube suspends Sen. Rand Paul for misinformation on masks. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad...
Aug 12, 2021•42 min
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will resign. On Monday, he also called the NY Attorney General's report that found he sexually harassed 11 women "false." He said in part, "in my mind, I've never crossed the line with anyone." President Joe Biden: "My concerns are deep;" he expressed on Monday in regards to the rising Covid cases among children. The American Academy of Pediatrics says there were 94,000 reported new cases in children in the past week. Pediatrics Group calls for urgency on vacci...
Aug 11, 2021•43 min
CDC suggests 99.99% of vaccinated people have not had a severe breakthrough case of Covid, Sources: Cuomo in "fighting mood" aides urging him to resign, Senate judiciary to interview ex-U.S. attorney as part of Trump probe To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 10, 2021•48 min
Florida's Republican Governor DeSantis escalates a feud with President Joe Biden as Florida hits record cases. DeSantis takes a stab at Biden's memory: "What else has he forgotten?"; Biden yesterday on DeSantis: "Governor who?" The White House hits Gov. DeSantis for defying mask guidelines and for "fundraising off" anti-Fauci campaign merchandise. Florida recently reports its worst week yet for covid cases. Maryland governor on cases, hospitalizations: "Good news is" Maryland is not like Florida...
Aug 07, 2021•43 min
Timeline of Trump's pressure campaign to overturn the election shows coup attempt in plain sight. Biden dismisses DeSantis amid war of words. Florida leads nation in new adult and child COVID hospitalizations. Columbia, SC mayor defies GOP governor's ban on school mask mandates. Senator Lindsay Graham urges Trump to tell public "take the vaccine". Trump PAC asks supporters to vote on "official Trump cards" for his "strongest supporters" to carry with them. To learn more about how CNN protects li...
Aug 06, 2021•44 min
Biden to Govs: help or “get out of the way”. Top DOJ official prepped resignation letter over Trump’s “direct instructions” to support his election fraud claims. Moderate Dem wins nomination for Ohio congressional seat, defeats progressive endorsed by Bernie Sanders and AOC. White House doubles down on Biden’s call for Gov. Cuomo to resign. Majority of NY State Assembly tells CNN they would vote to impeach Gov. Cuomo after sexual harassment claims. Arkansas reports 25 ICU beds available, “a reco...
Aug 05, 2021•44 min
Biden on Gov. Cuomo: "I think he should resign" Biden joins house speaker and other top democrats calling on governor Cuomo to resign after damning sexual harassment report New York attorney general concludes gov. Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women, finds he engaged in "unwelcome and nonconsensual touching" Cuomo denies harassment allegations; New York attorney general finds 11 women credible; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad cho...
Aug 04, 2021•54 min
With U.S. cases up 500% over the last month and their state's accounting for 1 out of every 3 cases, Florida governor mocks masks while Texas governor bans masks mandates. Senator Lindsay Graham says he has COVID after being fully vaccinated. Third officer who responded to Capitol riots dies by suicide. White House scrambling after eviction moratorium expires. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Aug 03, 2021•45 min
Trump pressed DOJ: “just say that the election was corrupt”. Atlanta school with 14 positive cases; 100+ students quarantining. GOP State Sen. threatens subpoenas as counties reject audit push. My Pillow CEO pulls ads from once-friendly Fox News. NASA’s Insight Lander reveals new data about Mars. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 31, 2021•42 min
Biden shifts administration's messaging, now telling federal workers to get vaccinated or face regular testing. LA hospital admitting most COVID patients since pandemic began. McCarthy calls January 6 committee "a sham" when asked if he'll testify. Police reform appears stalled as both sides no closer to deal. 12 million Americans behind on rent as nationwide eviction moratorium set to expire in two days. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more abo...
Jul 30, 2021•44 min
Google, Facebook, Netflix, join major companies mandating vaccines as cases surge; debate intensifies on mask, booster; Confusion mounts on masks, vaccines as hospitalizations surge; New York City company to staff: get vaccinated or get fired; Confusion mounts as Surgeon General undercuts Pfizer on booster and American face mixed messages on mask; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 29, 2021•44 min
Officers describe hand-to-hand combat on January 6: "Bashed me in the head,""screaming in agony,""foaming at the mouth." As officers recount January 6 violence, some Republicans refer to Trump supporters arrested in riot as "political prisoners". CDC: vaccinated people should mask up indoors in high-risk areas. Former Senator Barbara Boxer speaks out after assault in Oakland. Simone Biles withdraws from team event: "I have to focus on my mental health" To learn more about how CNN protects listen...
Jul 28, 2021•49 min
Florida hospital director warns of "exponential" rise in patients: "this could be over if people got vaccinated", Trump ally Barrack after not guilty plea: "I'm 100% innocent", Flynn says he might take assault weapon and "find somebody", comes after comment about coup To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 27, 2021•42 min
Frustrations are mounting as vaccinations stall and hospitalizations spike. A report says Iowa warns that thousands of vaccines may have to be tossed. Governors are frustrated over stalling vaccinations as more than a third of United States counties have a high transmission. Alabama covid cases have doubled in a week. The Alabama governor GOP governor says that "it's time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks... [they're] letting us down." The pace of Americans becoming fully vaccinated hits a...
Jul 24, 2021•43 min
CDC Chief warns "Virus has no incentive to let up"; Biden does not rule out a change in mask wearing guidance as he stresses pandemic is among the unvaccinated; Mask debate returns as "Aggressive" Delta variant derails progress; Health officials: United States seeing consequences despite warnings: "It's serious and it's spreading faster than was anticipated"; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Jul 23, 2021•44 min
GOP and democrats go to war over January 6 committee picks: Pelosi rejects 2 Trump allies and McCarthy pulls al five picks; GOP's McCarthy pulls picks for January 6 panel, calls Pelosi rejection of his picks an "Egregious abuse of power"; GOP's rep Cheney backs Pelosi's rejection of GOP picks from January 6 panel, rails against McCarthy's "Disgraceful" rhetoric; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Jul 22, 2021•43 min
Trump ally Barrack arrested, charged with acting as foreign agent; Joins long line of Trump associate facing legal trouble; Prosecutors say Trump ally Tom Barrack is a serious flight risk, citing private plane and "Substantial" foreign ties; Study: Johnson and Johnson vaccine may be less effective against delta variant; 12.8 million who took the vaccine could benefit from a booster; AAP: Child COVID cases spike, nearly double from end of June; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privac...
Jul 21, 2021•46 min
With cases up 145%, hospitalizations up 50%, and deaths up 12% in two weeks, Dr. Fauci warns of a "smoldering of this outbreak" if U.S. doesn't get uncooperative people to get vaccinated. McCarthy names Trump ally, 4 other Republicans to January 6 panel. First Capitol rioter sentenced for felony gets 8 months in prison; could set benchmark for 230 rioters charged with same crime. Biden backtracks, says "Facebook isn't killing people", but claims misinfo on the site is hurting the American people...
Jul 20, 2021•47 min
CDC Chief says U.S. seeing “pandemic of the unvaccinated” as cases are rising in all 50 states for first time in 6 months. In dramatic shift, Biden officials find lab leak theory at least as credible as a natural origin explanation. Pence playing both sides today: couldn’t be “more proud” to serve with Trump, been through “a lot” in the past year. Source: NY prosecutors pressuring top Trump org. Exec Calamari to cooperate since CFO Weisselberg was charged. Judge’s ruling declares DACA illegal, b...
Jul 17, 2021•43 min
