Trump is getting richer as president. It’s raising concerns.

On today’s show:  Bloomberg ’s Annie Massa looks at the potential for conflicts of interest for Trump and those he’s tapped to join his administration. The White House says Elon Musk will regulate his own conflicts of interest. Bloomberg has more. NPR explains why Venezuelans in Florida feel betrayed by Trump. The path to winning at this weekend’s Super Bowl is simple for both the Eagles and the Chiefs. The Athletic ’s Nate Tayor explains. Plus, a federal judge...

One of rap’s biggest beefs might be coming to the Super Bowl

On today’s show: Trump walked back his comments on a U.S. takeover of Gaza. The Wall Street Journal ’s Dov Lieber discusses local reaction to his proposals. Trump signed an executive order to create an American sovereign-wealth fund, and the first thing he says it could do is bid to buy TikTok. Axios has the details.   Kendrick Lamar is set to perform at the Super Bowl, and many people are wondering if he’ll bring his beef with Drake to the stage. The Los Angeles Times &rs...

Elon Musk’s takeover of Washington

On today’s show: Trump proposed a permanent displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Reuters has more. Meanwhile, Trump and Elon Musk are waging a two-front war as Musk does the president’s “dirty work.” Isaac Arnsdorf from the Washington Post has the story. Kate Sosin from The 19th looks at the Trump administration’s moves to restrict the rights of transgender people. Plus, Darren Beattie , who has made past controversial statements, has been named acting undersecre...

How worried should you be about bird flu?

On today’s show: What is USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development? And why do Trump and Elon Musk want to gut it? NPR has more.   Trump says President McKinley made the U.S. prosperous through tariffs and cites him as inspiration for his own tariff plan. Historians told the Washington Post that Trump has an incomplete understanding of our 25th president. How worried should you be about bird flu, and what could it mean for your health? Vox ’s Jess Craig explains. Plus...

Everything is about to get more expensive. Here’s what to know.

On today’s show: Reuters reports that the world is on the brink of a trade war. USA Today explains what it all means for our wallets.   Is flying less safe right now? Zach Wichter with USA Today answers the key questions.   Semafor ’s David Weigel unpacks what the selection of a new Democratic National Committee chair means for the future of the party. Plus, Elon Musk now has access to a crucial Treasury Department payment system, the NBA trade that shocked the entire leagu...

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What we know about the figure skaters lost in the plane crash

On today’s show: What we know about the figure skaters who were on board the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C. USA Today reports on the reaction to the crash from the skating world. CNN has a look at how Trump’s Cabinet nominees faced their sharpest bipartisan grilling to date, along with other takeaways from Thursday’s confirmation hearings.   Juan Forero with the Wall Street Journal describes what recently deported migra...

A military helicopter and plane collided near D.C. What to know.

On today’s show: The latest on the crash between an army helicopter and passenger plane in Washington, D.C. ABC News has live updates. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing for HHS secretary. CNN breaks down what happened. Alex Ward with the Wall Street Journal describes the rush for exemption waivers after the Trump administration temporarily paused funding for foreign aid. Plus, Trump signs the first piece of legislation of his second term...

Trump froze federal spending. Confusion and disarray followed.

On today’s show: The federal government ordered a widespread funding freeze. The Wall Street Journal details the chaos that ensued. Public trust in America’s health institutions hasn’t recovered from pandemic controversies . The Washington Post ’s Rachel Roubein explains how that could impact Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing.   What is DeepSeek, and why did it send tremors through financial markets this week? Bloomberg AI reporter Shirin Ghaffary ex...

What Trump’s early actions mean for public health

On today’s show: The Washington Post ’s Dan Diamond explains what the Trump administration’s moves on public health mean for people in the U.S. and abroad. NPR reports on what Palestinians are seeing as they return to their homes in Gaza. The City ’s Gwynne Hogan, who’s been speaking with immigrant families in New York, tells us how they’re on edge over Trump’s promise to deport undocumented people. Plus, how a Chinese AI company is disrupting tech ...

Who Trump has already fired

On today’s show: Inside the moves Trump’s making to reshape the federal government and workforce.   USA Today details his rapid-fire changes. The Chicago Sun-Times reports on federal immigration raids in Chicago that started over the weekend. In the rush to rebuild L.A., one topic is taboo: What should be built differently — or not at all? Doug Smith with the L.A. Times looks into the thorny issue. Plus, Colombia backs down after initially refusing to take in deported migr...

Trump campaigned on law and order. Then came the pardons.

On today’s show: Trump’s pardons of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers have fueled a battle over how history will view the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Tom Jackman of the Washington Post examines this. And this week’s episode of Apple News In Conversation features reporting on America’s militias with ProPublica’s Joshua Kaplan. California’s attorney general charged a landlord with price gouging amid the wildfires ravaging the city. Los Angeles Times reporter Liam Dillon explai...

Why Republicans are at odds over how to pass Trump's agenda

On today’s show: Sahil Kapur of NBC News discusses how Republicans face a high-stakes clash over Trump’s legislative agenda. The ACLU took on Trump in his first term. Laura Kusisto of the Wall Street Journal examines how it will be tougher this time. Should awards season be canceled? Jada Yuan of the Washington Post reports on the quiet debate that happened amid the L.A. fires.   Plus, a winter storm slams the Gulf Coast, players and the media clash at the Australian Open, and a symbo...

Trump promised mass deportations. Cities are preparing.

On today’s show: CNN examines how cities across the U.S. are preparing for Trump’s immigration crackdown. NPR ’s David Folkenflik explains the tabloid scandal at the heart of Prince Harry’s lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s publishing arm. Los Angeles County had started to curb homelessness. Will the fires undo that progress?   The Washington Post looks at what might happen next. Plus, Trump’s nominee for U.N. ambassador faced questions from senators, Elon Musk’...

Trump promised mass deportations. Cities are preparing.

On today’s show: CNN examines how cities across the U.S. are preparing for Trump’s immigration crackdown. NPR ’s David Folkenflik explains the tabloid scandal at the heart of Prince Harry’s legal victory against Rupert Murdoch’s publishing arm. Los Angeles County had started to curb homelessness. Will the fires undo that progress?   The Washington Post looks at what might happen next. Plus, Trump’s nominee for U.N. ambassador faced questions from senators, Elon...

Trump had a busy first day. Here’s what you missed.

On today’s show: What to know about Trump’s first day in office. CNN breaks down Trump’s pardon of more than 1,000 January 6th rioters and Time explains what is in his executive orders on immigration.  NPR’s Sarah McCammon explains how Cecile Richards transformed reproductive care in America as the longtime former president of Planned Parenthood. The women’s rights activist died Monday; she had been diagnosed with brain cancer in 2023. Plus, Trump enters office as a newly ...

The state of America on Inauguration Day

On today’s show: Peter Baker of The New York Times joins to discuss the state of America as President Biden leaves and President-elect Trump is inaugurated.   The latest from Gaza, where three hostages were released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire deal. The BBC explains who they are. Israel also released the first wave of Palestinian prisoners. NBC News has the details.   Plus, President-elect Trump promised to save TikTok after it briefly went offline over the weekend; a polar...

In Biden's final days, a flurry of last-minute moves.

On today’s show: The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas appears to be moving forward. Reuters has the details.  President Biden is leaving office the same way he entered, by signing a flurry of executive orders. The Washington Post  reports the moves could be hard for Trump to undo. Leslie Kaufman, a climate reporter with Bloomberg News , explains how wildfires upended California’s insurance market. Alexa Philippou of ESPN tells us why 2025 will be a big year for ...

Biden exits with low public approval. Where did he go wrong?

On today’s show: Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza but the deal is already under threat. The Wall Street Journal explains. Biden bid Americans farewell from the Oval Office last night, and Reuters ’ Andrea Shalal told us why he’s leaving with such low public approval. The Trace ’s Samantha Storey explains what 10 years of shooting data reveals about the state of America’s gun-violence epidemic.   Plus, a controversial Trump ally is sailing ...

Inside the first major test of Republicans’ loyalty to Trump

On today’s show: Pete Hegseth faced grilling from Democrats at his confirmation hearing as GOP senators voiced support, CBS News reports. And NBC News  breaks down the major takeaways from the hearing. Publishers are taking OpenAI to court over copyright-infringement claims. The suit may have serious repercussions for the future of AI.   NPR explains. Xochitl Gonzalez with The Atlantic looks at what was lost when the Eaton Fire tore through middle-class Altadena, California. Plus...

Why so many incarcerated people are fighting L.A.’s wildfires

On today’s show: Israel and Hamas inch closer to a ceasefire. What to know about special counsel Jack Smith’s final  report  on Trump's election-interference case.   TIME explains why so many incarcerated firefighters are battling the L.A. fires. President Biden attempted to shore up and reflect on his foreign policy legacy in a speech Monday. CBS News has more.   And Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces a tough confirmation test that begins today. Liz...

“Nothing there but the chimney.” L.A. evacuees return to rubble.

On today’s show: The wildfires in Los Angeles continue to burn and 100,000 people remain under evacuation orders. Strong winds are forecast that could hamper firefighting efforts. The L.A. Times looks ahead at the long road to recovery. It’s President Biden’s final week in office. How will his domestic-policy record be remembered? The Atlantic ’s Franklin Foer assesses the evidence. It’s time to recycle that drawer full of obsolete electronics and miscellaneous cabl...

Fact-checking the response to California wildfires

On today’s show: Politico  fact-checks criticisms being lobbed at L.A. lawmakers over the wildfires. Plus, what happened with fire hydrants in the Pacific Palisades? LAist   has the story.   Trump is set to be sentenced in his hush-money case. USA Today  details what to expect. The Supreme Court hears arguments Friday in a challenge to government efforts to force a sale of TikTok. Vox ’s Ian Millhiser explains how the case pits national security against free speec...

Los Angeles County is burning. Here’s what you need to know.

On today’s show: What to know about wildfires ravaging Southern California. The Los Angeles Times is tracking all the latest developments. Jimmy Carter’s funeral takes place in Washington today. The New Yorker examines his legacy of honesty. And the Washington Post ’s Marc Fisher explains how the former president’s honesty may have been his downfall. For the first time tonight, two Black head coaches will face off in a College Football Playoff semifinal. The Wall Street J...

Trump says he wants to buy Greenland. It’s not for sale.

On today’s show: Trump says he wants to buy Greenland — or take it by force. Can he? Politico ’s Seb Starcevic explains what could happen next.   NBC News ’ Ben Goggin explains why Meta shut down its fact-checking program. The United States says a genocide is taking place in Sudan. NPR has been reporting on the famine and displacement there   for months. Plus, thousands of residents in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angles were evacuated as a raging f...

How Biden is testing the limit of presidential powers in his final days

On today’s show: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down, the Globe and Mail reports. Vox ’s Ellen Ioanes explains what   his resignation means for the future of U.S.-Canada relations. The Washington Post examines why Biden’s offshore-drilling ban won’t be easy for Trump to undo. And USA Today looks into who may be getting an increase in Social Security benefits following a bill signed by Biden over the weekend. Unhoused people in some cities are cont...

Why alcohol may be worse for your health than you thought

On today’s show: Congress is set to certify the 2024 election without incident. It’s a very different picture from four years ago, when Trump supporters stormed the Capitol. The violence still haunts some people who were there. The nation is honoring Jimmy Carter this week for dedication to integrity and honesty. The surgeon general says there’s a causal link between consuming alcohol and cancer. He wants new labels on alcohol containers warning consumers about the risk. Plus, ...

Inside the sprint to avert a government shutdown

On today’s show: Lawmakers scrambled to reach a deal to fund the government and avert a shutdown. They were ultimately unsuccessful, the Wall Street Journal reports. Malala Yousafzai and Sahra Mani join Apple News In Conversation to talk about the bravery of women in the face of Taliban rule and the urgent need for the international community to act.   Releasing Hollywood blockbusters is still a messy business, years after the COVID-19 pandemic and labor strikes upended the industry. ...

Why more colleges are offering free tuition

On today’s show: TikTok faces a U.S. ban in one month, and the Supreme Court just decided to hear its case. Lauren Feiner of the Verge talks about what is next.   More colleges are offering free tuition to middle-class families. Danielle Douglas-Gabriel of the Washington Post explains how that could open the door to more diverse applicants. The New Yorker ’s Jennifer Wilson took a personal journey through the new business of breakups. Plus, Dominque Pelicot sentenced to 20 years...

How a shocking case reignited France’s #MeToo movement

On today’s show: A verdict is imminent for dozens of men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot in France. Alexandra English, for Marie Claire , told us Pelicot’s story. President-elect Trump has pledged to relocate 100,000 federal jobs out of D.C. The last time he tried such a move, it didn’t go very well. The Washington Post ’s Todd Frankel explains why. Lightly regulated home insurance is on the rise — quietly. Bloomberg ’s Leslie Kaufman unpacks the trend. &nbs...