In today's episode: Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was found dead alongside his wife and dog; an Israeli official says the army won't pull out from a Gaza corridor; Andrew Tate is heading to the US; USAID workers have been given a day to clear out their workspaces; the Pentagon is banning transgender troops; a Ukraine-US agreement has been made; the EPA is reconsidering a climate change directive; and a private lunar lander is on its way to the moon. Supreme Court, for now, blocks order for Tr...
Feb 27, 2025•25 min•Season 3Ep. 48
In today's episodes: With a push from President Donald Trump, House Republicans have sent a GOP budget blueprint to passage, a step toward delivering Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Also: The latest on Pope Francis, a Hamas-Israel deal and a planetary parade. Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE slash size of government. Higher education protests federal cuts to research and DOGE Caucus defends them. House Democrat introduces bill to reinstate veterans fired from the ...
Feb 26, 2025•22 min•Season 4Ep. 47
In today's episode: Pope Francis has been working from the hospital despite remaining in critical condition; President Donald Trump is praising the work of Elon Musk for DOGE; GOP members of the House have a budget blueprint; an 5.9 magnitude earthquake is felt in the Domincan Republic and Puerto Rico; a boat sinks off the coast of New York City; Joann is closing all stores; and Apple shareholders reject plans to end diversity programs. Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth says he fired the top military la...
Feb 25, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 46
In today's episde: President Donald Trump praises the work of Elon Musk and DOGE; Jane Fonda speaks out at the SAG Awards; Pope Francis continues treatment in a hospital; Western leaders are in Ukraine for the third anniversary of the start of the war with Russia; there was an avalance in Colorado; a recall has been issued for frozen shakes; and the results are in for elections in Germany. Ex-Secret Service agent and conservative media personality Dan Bongino picked as FBI deputy director. Defen...
Feb 24, 2025•18 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: How Trump's mass layoffs raise the risk of wildfires in the US West, according to fired workers. Mexico tequila producers concerned as US tariffs threaten their business. US envoy praises Zelenskyy after Trump's censure of the Ukrainian leader. UnitedHealth shares dive after report of US investigation into Medicare billing. Can suspending a cage-free egg law solve the so...
Feb 22, 2025•16 min•Season 3Ep. 44
In today's episode: Republicans in the Senate worked through the night to push through funding over Democratic objections; Elon Musks gets a chainsaw from CPAC; Hamas returned the wrong body of an Israeli hostage; judges decline to halt federal layoffs; and a helicopter crashed in Idaho. US official says Trump's frustration with Zelenskyy is 'multifold' and blasts 'insults' from Ukraine. Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker. Trump loya...
Feb 21, 2025•20 min•Season 3Ep. 43
In today's episode: Hamas returned the bodies of Israeli hostages; President Donald Trump suggests returning savings from DOGE; the White House will recognize Black History Month today; Pope Francis is recovering; and a volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii is spewing lava once again. Senate pushes toward confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI director. Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP push. Trump warns Zelenskyy to quickly negotiate war's end with Russia o...
Feb 20, 2025•18 min•Season 3Ep. 42
President Donald Trump is blaming former President Biden for higher prices. Trump discusses efforts to end fighting in Ukraine. Trump is living in a Russian-made 'disinformation space,' says Ukraine's Zelenskyy. Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions. White House says Elon Musk is Trump's adviser and not the DOGE administrator. Trump administration says federal workforce layoffs come from agencies, not DOGE. Judge declines to immediately bloc...
Feb 19, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 41
On today's episode: The US and Russia hold negotations to end the war in Ukraine; North Korea pushes back against denuclearization; 80 survive Delta jet crash in Toronto; DOGE and taxpayer information; pro-Russian hackers attack Italian websites; and Mexico wants Google to restore name of Gulf of Mexico on Maps. 'No kings on Presidents Day' rings out from protests against Trump and Musk. American arrested in Moscow on drug smuggling charges is freed ahead of Russia-US talks. Trump nominates Ed M...
Feb 18, 2025•16 min•Season 3Ep. 40
‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show’s many, many famous friends. Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products. Rubio in Israel says Hamas must be eradicated, casting further doubt on Gaza's shaky ceasefire. IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season. What changes to the CHIPS act could mean for AI growth and consumers. Pope is stable, followed Mass on television as he recov...
Feb 17, 2025•19 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: Trump tariffs rattle small business owners already dealing with tight margins. What's an atmospheric river? A pineapple express AP explains the weather phenomenon. Most US kids aren't gaining fast enough in reading and math. These schools are different. The US stopped allowing passport gender marker changes. Here are some of the people affected. Could obesity drugs help ...
Feb 15, 2025•15 min•Season 3Ep. 38
On today's episode: A drone strike damaged the outer shell of Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear plant; Pope Francis will be hospitalized; another judge has blocked President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship executive order; and a kayaker is swallowed by a whale and survives. Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty. Trump wants denuclearization talks with Russia and China, hopes for defense spending cuts. NATO allies insist Ukraine and Eur...
Feb 14, 2025•16 min•Season 3Ep. 37
In today';s episode: Hamas says it will release three Israeli hostages on Saturday; Elon Musk addresses his work with DOGE; confirmation hearings for the Education Secretary; the future of Ukraine; and a federal immigration dispute with the state of New York. Trump upends US policy on Ukraine and says he and Putin have agreed to begin talks on ending the war. Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program. White House says judges balking at Trum...
Feb 13, 2025•20 min•Season 3Ep. 36
On today's episode: The latest on a prisoner swap between the US and Russia; Elon Musk's work with DOGE; the future of tariffs; Monta the giant schnauzer wins the Westminster dog show; and the nominees are out for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says. FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records. Sotomayor says presidents have largely followed rule of law, offers words of caution. White House ...
Feb 12, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 35
In today's episode: The European Union vows countermeasures following President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum; Vice President JD Vance wants to keep AI innovation going; Trump aims to protect plastic straws; and Super Bowl ratings are in. Trump says ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all hostages by Saturday. Head of agency that protects whistleblowers sues Trump over firing. Judge finds Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze feder...
Feb 11, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 34
In today's episode: The Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl; President Donald Trump, who attended the game, discussed tariffs and the future of the Gaza Strip; an AI summit is underway; and outrage from Palestinians over the future of the Middle East. Trump official orders consumer protection agency to stop work. Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive US Treasury Department material. Veterans Affairs deems more than 130 occupations ineligib...
Feb 10, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: The Chiefs' aim for a three-peat as they face the Eagles in the Super Bowl. Kendrick Lamar gets ready for the Super Bowl halftime show. Meet the woman keeping the adorable pups happy at this year's 'Puppy Bowl.' Flu season in the US is the most intense it's been in at least 15 years. American bald eagles are having a moment, ecologically and culturally. Dramatic drop in ...
Feb 08, 2025•16 min•Season 4Ep. 32
In today's episode: The latest on potential nuclear talks with Iran, an executive order tied to the International Criminal Court, a missing plane and potential tariffs. Elon Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push President Donald Trump's priorities, intimidate detractors. Trump administration plans to slash all but a fraction of USAID jobs, officials say. Trump tells prayer breakfast he wants to root out 'anti-Christian bias' and urges 'bring God back.' Trump blames 'obsolete...
Feb 07, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 31
In today's episode: The latest on the status of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and President Donald Trump's plan for the territory, the deadline for federal workers to take a buyout has arrives and widening racial gap in deaths of mothers around the time of childbirth. Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports. Trump’s demand that US aid workers return home sparks outrage in Washington and anxiety overseas. USAID workers scramble for answers ...
Feb 06, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 30
In today's episode: Iran’s government seems to be welcoming decisions by the United States, federal workers plan protests, Palestinians push back on President Donald Trump's offer to take over Gaza, and an organizst celebrates Bach. Elon Musk tightens grip on federal government as Democrats raise alarms. USAID direct hires put on leave worldwide, except those deemed essential. FBI agents sue over Justice Dept. effort to ID employees involved in Trump-related investigations. First military flight...
Feb 05, 2025•19 min•Season 4Ep. 29
On this episode we have the latest on tariffs placed on China, Canada and Mexico as well as China's retalitory tariffs against the US; details on Super Bowl secruty; and a new job for the UN's former chief. Trump administration opens antisemitism inquiries at 5 colleges including Columbia and Berkeley. Trump and Netanyahu hold talks as US president warns 'no guarantees' fragile peace in Gaza will hold. Trump and Musk move to dismantle USAID, igniting battle with Democratic lawmakers. Elon Musk s...
Feb 04, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 28
The future of the US Agency of International Development, remains of 55 people have been recovered from the site of a jet crash in Washington, Beyoncé wins album of the year at the Grammy Awards and international updates. Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal area or face possible US action. Trump administration moving to fire FBI agents involved in investigations of Trump, AP sources say. Trump fires the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. US militar...
Feb 03, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: Egg prices are soaring. Don't expect that to change anytime soon. From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home. Black History Month explained its origins, celebrations and myths. About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds. As small businesses face fire devastation and try to get ba...
Feb 01, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 26
A deadly midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter near the nation's capital is bringing renewed focus on the federal agency charged with investigating aviation disasters. Green Day and Billie Eilish kicked off the massive FireAid benefit concert, a two-venue concert extravaganza that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts. President Donald Trump's FBI chief pick, Kash Patel, insists he has no 'enemies list' and won't seek retribution. NASA's...
Jan 31, 2025•18 min•Season 4Ep. 25
In today's episodes: A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members aboard collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, the latest on Hamas releasing Israeli hostages, White House cabinet confirmations and a large salmon donation to a food bank. Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more. At signing of Laken Riley Act, Trump says he plans to send migrants in US illegally to Guantanamo. Trum...
Jan 30, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Today's episode is led with family opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joining President Donald Trump's cabinet, an immigration bill in Florida, Lunar New Year and more. Trump offers all federal workers a buyout with 8 months' pay in effort to shrink size of government. Groups are ready to file the first lawsuit to challenge Trump's new order on transgender troops. The Secretary of State is exempting more programs from the Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid. Trump fires two Democratic ...
Jan 29, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 23
On this episode we look at the latest on President Donald Trump's executive orders and agenda, GOP unity, General Motors earnings and Denmark's response to Trump's desires to acquire Greenland. Elected officials push back against Trump's immigration crackdown. CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal. Portland, Oregon church leaders pledge solidarity with immigrants. Indiana man pardoned by Trump is fatally shot during traffic stop. Suprem...
Jan 28, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 22
President Donald Trump claims a victory in a showdown with Colombia, the latest in hte Middle East, and the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will meet once again in the Super Bowl. Acting deputy AG visits Chicago to 'observe' immigration enforcement crackdown. Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, turn to faith amid deportation fears. Trump wants Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinian refugees and floats plan to 'clean out' Gaza. Trump leans into his pledge to eliminate taxes on ...
Jan 27, 2025•19 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: What Americans think about Trump and Musk's plans for the federal government AP-NORC poll. US adults want border security action but mostly oppose arrests in schools, churches AP-NORC poll. The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by disasters in 2024 is drawing near. Rosy December for small business sales, but restaurants are left out. Chemicals in sewage slu...
Jan 25, 2025•16 min•Season 4Ep. 20
The latest on President Donald Trump's crackdown at the US-Mexico border, the Sackler family settles over the opioid crisis, and an emergency contraception pill could be an alternative for abortions. Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations against him. Trump revokes protections for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and top Iran aide. Experts worry that Trump's Jan. 6 pardons will legitimize political violence, embolden extremists. A federal judge tempor...
Jan 24, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 19
