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President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart talked weapons capabilities at the White House today. Trump is taking his fight over National Guard deployments to the Supreme Court. Another strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat is raising legal questions. A shocking announcement from a member of the British royal family over Jeffrey Epstein allegations. Plus, we’ll tell you where a severe weather threat is growing in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton appeared in court today, after being indicted on federal charges. Stock markets seesawed this morning as volatility returns to Wall Street. A flurry of developments in Chicago cements the city as the epicenter of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. A second round of “No Kings” protests are set for tomorrow. Plus, the White House plans to highly discount these popular drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton has been indicted. Ukraine’s president is set to meet Trump today, as the US president agrees to meet with Russia’s leader later on. Tensions continue to mount over the delayed release of deceased Israeli hostages by Hamas. We bring you highlights from the first general election debate in the NYC mayoral race. Plus, a founding member of the band “Kiss” has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump made plans to meet with his Russian counterpart. Trump took his stark warning against Hamas earlier this week a step further. Another one of Trump’s high-profile political enemies has been indicted. Senators are leaving town, dragging a government shutdown into next week. Plus, the latest on immigration enforcement clashes in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As delays in the release of Israeli hostage bodies persist, Israel is blocking aid supplies entering Gaza. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he told Democrats he’d guarantee a vote on the policy at the center of the government shutdown. JP Morgan Chase's CEO has a warning for the US economy. Two universities formally reject White House reforms. Plus, new research suggests Chicago’s hottest selfie spot was named after the wrong rodent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamas says it’s handed over all the hostages it can access to Israel. We’ll tell you the key takeaways from last night’s CNN town hall with Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. President Donald Trump says he’s authorized the CIA to operate inside Venezuela. The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the Titan submersible implosion. And, why Alaska conducted one of the state's most significant airlifts in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is facing a serious test. A federal judge is pumping the brakes on layoffs during the government shutdown. The defense secretary’s new policy is getting pushback from journalists. President Donald Trump is taking a victory lap over what he calls a nationwide crime crackdown. Plus, what researchers unearthed from early humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamas has reportedly executed people in Gaza City, as they work to reassert control of the enclave. The 1965 Voting Rights Act is being put to the test at a Supreme Court hearing today. Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a ceasefire, after exchanging their deadliest gunfire in years. Two North American airports were hacked to broadcast pro-Hamas messages. Plus, if you’re planning on buying a new car, prepare for a price shock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel is restricting aid into Gaza, while frustrations grow over the deceased hostages not yet returned by Hamas. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says more “firepower’ is coming to Ukraine. The Trump administration has revised the number of federal employees being laid off during the government shutdown. And, lawmakers launch another investigation into the catastrophic Texas floods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is threatening Hamas to fulfill its end of a Gaza ceasefire deal. A country at risk of financial collapse is receiving a huge lifeline from the US. We’ll tell you about the latest US strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat. Trump awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor of his second term. Plus, a legendary R&B singer gone too soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The return of the remains of deceased Israeli hostages in Gaza may take several weeks. We have the latest on how the government shutdown is impacting the federal workforce. New York’s Attorney General Letitia James delivered a defiant speech at a rally for Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. Instagram is going PG-13 for some users. Plus, a new tool for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many unanswered questions remain about how peace will be maintained in Gaza. As the government shutdown continues, the Pentagon is pulling money for research to pay troops. North Carolina is the latest state to announce a redistricting push. Several parts of the country have been hit by stormy weather and floods. Plus, how Space X’s latest rocket launch went down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump made bold statements about the future of the Middle East during a summit in Egypt. We have the latest warning from the House speaker as a shutdown drags into a third week. A major shakeup within the Justice Department continues. Alaska is reeling from the remnants of a monster storm. Plus, details on OpenAI’s latest powered-up tech deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has hailed the "dawn of a new Middle East” in his address to Israel’s parliament. Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are closing as the government shutdown enters its third week. We’ll tell you when the stormy weather on the East Coast is set to end. Stock markets have settled after Trump has seemingly backed down from another trade fight with China. Plus, the planet has reached a worrying milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 20 Israeli hostages held in Gaza have now been released. We explain how a chaotic weekend of firings and reinstatements unfolded at the CDC. A federal appeals court has ruled on the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago. Four people are dead after a mass shooting at a bar in South Carolina. Plus, we pay tribute to Hollywood icon Diane Keaton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the appetite for artificial intelligence rises, so does the need for power-hungry data centers. While residents who live near them complain of the noise and pollution, data suggests they could spike utility bills far and wide. We hear from an electricity law expert on why regulators are thinking of reforms – but will it be too late? Guest: Elizabeth Martorana & Ari Peksoe, Director, Harvard Law School Electricity Law Initiative --- Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chemistry that works like Hermione Granger’s magical handbag won a Nobel Prize this week. How an Indigenous inventor is working to preserve her tribe’s language. A wildlife photographer is making sure hermit crabs in Japan have proper homes. A man was dead for five minutes at a comedy show – what happened next was really special. Plus, a surprising call leads to a heartwarming reunion. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Showrunner: Faiz Jamil Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Nick Blatt, Samantha Lindell, Clare Duffy, Dan Bloom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mass government layoffs are underway as a shutdown drags on. We have details on a massive blast in Tennessee that decimated an explosives facility and rattled homes. We’ll tell you the role US troops are playing in the Gaza ceasefire deal. An escalation in a trade war between the world’s two largest economies is rocking the stock market. Plus, the wild weekend weather threatening parts of the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thousands of Palestinians are returning to Gaza City as the ceasefire is now officially in effect. The indictment of New York’s attorney aeneral has caused shockwaves among President Donald Trump’s critics. The Trump administration has tried to block millions of dollars in security grants to Muslim groups. Tesla is being investigated for a safety issue. Plus, we’ll tell you the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s military says a ceasefire is now in effect in Gaza. A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard in this state. House Speaker Mike Johnson had a tense exchange with a military spouse over the government shutdown. Ukraine is reporting a massive Russian attack on its energy infrastructure. Plus, a judge rules on Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss-track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan in Gaza is a step away from being implemented. Another one of Trump’s political opponents is facing criminal charges. Two key legal battles could determine the fate of Trump’s National Guard deployments. Air traffic controllers are at risk of losing their jobs during the government shutdown. Plus, after years of unsuccessful appeals, a death row inmate is getting a new lifeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Israeli government is set to vote today on the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza. Two court cases on National Guard deployments are testing the bounds of President Donald Trump’s authority. The IRS is the latest agency to be impacted by the government shutdown. The Senate has voted on the Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats. Plus, a significant nor’easter is set to lash parts of the US this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Hamas have brokered the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan. A major MAGA lawmaker seems to have broken ranks with Republicans in shutdown negotiations. The Trump administration is pushing back in its legal battle with Chicago over the National Guard being deployed there. The Trump administration has taken aim at Antifa and the press during a White House roundtable. Plus, a new milestone in using pig livers for organ transplants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats and Republicans are still trading blame as the shutdown crosses the one-week mark. President Donald Trump may travel to the Middle East as a Gaza ceasefire deal is reportedly “close.” Police arrested a man in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire – we have details. The search for the last of the 10 inmates who broke out of a New Orleans jail is over. Plus, Dolly Parton responds to rumors about her health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former FBI director James Comey has entered a plea ahead of his landmark trial. President Donald Trump is calling for leading Democrats in Illinois and Chicago to be arrested. We have the latest on how the government shutdown is affecting travel and government workers’ pay. Top US officials have arrived in Egypt as Gaza ceasefire talks gather momentum. Plus, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones gives fans a gesture that’s definitely not in the playbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top Trump administration officials are visiting Democrat-run cities, while courts determine the legality of National Guard deployment. The government shutdown has put a spotlight on air traffic controller staffing shortages nationwide. Gaza ceasefire talks enter day 3, as another more aid ships attempts to attempting to deliver medication and food were stopped. There’s a unique source of funding for a federal food program that helps women and children. Plus, paintings from the beloved art instructor Bob Ross are helping to fund public broadcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump questions back pay for some furloughed workers after the government shutdown. We have new developments on National Guard deployments in Chicago. The Supreme Court signaled how it’ll could rule on Colorado’s ban conversion therapy ban for minors. The US attorney general battled Democratic senators in a heated hearing today. Plus, this safe haven for investors hit a new milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops has sparked a series of legal showdowns. Attorney General Pam Bondi is being grilled on Capitol Hill today. We have updates from the ceasefire discussions in Gaza on the second anniversary of the October 7th attacks. We explain why CBS’ new editor in chief is stirring some anxieties among staff. Plus, how a commonly used form of medicine is contributing to climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump may invoke a 19th-century law to send troops to Portland, Chicago and other US cities. In a CNN exclusive, the Trump administration is keeping a secret list of suspected drug traffickers. The government shutdown is starting to affect flights across the US. On the second anniversary of the October 7th attacks, there is optimism a ceasefire agreement could be reached. Plus, the CDC is planning to make changes to children’s vaccines, based on Trump’s advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legal battles are heating up in some Democratic-led cities over National Guard deployments. The Supreme Court won’t be hearing this high-profile case to kick off its new term. Millions of low-income families could soon be feeling the fallout from the government shutdown. A massive fire that destroyed a judge’s home is under investigation. Plus, the move that deepened France’s political crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of federalized troops to several blue states, and their governors are pushing back. Trump’s economic advisor warns the consequences of prolonging the shutdown will be steep. We outline what Hamas wants in the Gaza ceasefire talks underway in Cairo. An AI chip giant is making moves to dominate the trillion-dollar field. Plus, the winners of the Nobel prize in medicine may have found new treatments for autoimmune diseases, cancer and organ transplant success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge has blocked President Donald Trump from temporarily sending troops to Portland. Meanwhile, the president is cautiously optimistic about upcoming talks between Israel, Hamas and the US. As the government shutdown is entering its second week, we share one of the major “non-starters.” A blizzard has left hundreds of trekkers in need of rescue from Mt. Everest. Plus, we have an update on the former NFL quarterback who was stabbed and then arrested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The announcement that Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February has angered some right-wing voices due to his LGTBQ advocacy and criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. It comes amid another SNL appearance and an upcoming world tour that will skip the continental US. We explore why he is so beloved in Puerto Rico and how the NFL is banking on his star power as it looks to grow. Guest: Vanessa Diaz, Professor of Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies, Loyola Marymount University --- Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Senior Producer: Faiz Jamil Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Sofía Hanalei Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This therapy is helping first responders deal with chronic stress. A group of nurses on strike dropped everything to help mass shooting victims. This Hollywood actor and advocate threw herself the quinceañera she never had – at 60. Inside Washington, DC’s first phone-free bar. Plus, this school offers a type of detention that might make you wish you got in more trouble. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Showrunner: Faiz Jamil Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Kathleen Toner and Christie O’Reilly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s judgment day for music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs. The government shutdown will likely drag into next week. Gaza ceasefire talks appear to be yielding a potential breakthrough after months of failed efforts. We’ll tell you about the US military’s latest strike in the Caribbean to crack down on drug cartels. Plus, the anti-ICE protests that erupted near Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The federal government has frozen funds to another Democrat run city as the government shutdown continues. Sean “Diddy” Combs is set for a lengthy sentencing hearing today. President Donald Trump has given a stark ultimatum to Hamas over his Gaza peace proposal. The shutdown has stopped the jobs report coming out today, but other data has given an estimate on job numbers. Plus, why abortion opponents are angry at the FDA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal workers are bracing for lay-offs as we enter the third day of the government shutdown. The Trump administration is asking colleges to make policy changes in exchange for funding. FEMA is making it even harder for states to access emergency preparedness grants. Sean Combs will be sentenced today. Plus, everything you need to know about "The Life of a Showgirl." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re entering Day 2 of the government shutdown with no end in sight. A deadly terrorist attack in the UK on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar is under investigation. Russian President Vladamir Putin swipes back at President Donald Trump and warned Europe during a speech. Elon Musk’s net worth briefly hit a milestone. Plus, a baby planet with a massive growth spurt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is threatening mass layoffs as the government shutdown drags on. Israel has intercepted all but one of the boats in a flotilla heading towards Gaza. There’s been a car ramming and knife attack at a British synagogue. Five students have been rescued from the school collapse in Indonesia, but hope is fading for others still trapped. Plus, there’s a change coming to 401(k) contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with where negotiations sit on the second day of the government shutdown. Israel’s interception of a Gaza aid flotilla is sparking international outcry. The DOJ has fired a prosecutor over a false social media post. A judge has ruled on the Trump administration's attempt to cut anti-terror funding in New York. Plus, there’s been collision between two planes at a US airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal workers are bearing the brunt of a government shutdown. The Supreme Court is allowing a Fed governor to keep her job – for now. We have an update on the Trump administration's crackdowns in Oregon and Tennessee. Trump is taking things with this Arab ally to another level. Plus, remembering a legendary expert whose work revolutionized the study of primates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As lawmakers trade blame for the government shutdown, the economy is feeling the impact. Thousands of federal workers have been furloughed with firings potentially on the way. National Guard troops have been sent to Memphis. We have an update on twin hurricanes Imedla and Humberto. Plus, the Trump administration’s initiative to end childhood cancer with AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US government has shutdown, with no clear end in sight. Plus, we'll also tell you what services it'll impact. A powerful earthquake has caused destruction in the Philippines. Many students are still believed to be trapped days after a school collapse. Plus, why Hollywood stars are criticizing the creation of an AI actress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with a crucial, last-minute vote that could decide whether the government will shut down tonight. Hamas is under a tight deadline to review a new US peace plan. We have updates on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Trump announced new efforts to lower drug prices in the US. Plus, twin storm warnings for the East Coast and Bermuda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a government shutdown just hours away, thousands of federal workers may be furloughed. We explain what happened at an unprecedented gathering of senior US military officers. The White House is preparing to send National Guard troops to Louisiana and Illinois. There’s been another death in the Dallas ICE facility shooting. Plus, why this country faces a total internet blackout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With negotiations stalling yesterday, the government is set to shutdown in less than 24 hours. The US and Israel have a peace plan for Gaza, but Hamas hasn’t responded yet. New tariffs have been announced on lumber and other wooden products. A judge has ruled on the job cuts at Voice of America. Plus, abortions by medical professionals in the US is going down. (e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with key takeaways from President Donald Trump’s meeting with the Israeli PM on a Gaza ceasefire. High-stakes talks with congressional leaders to avoid a shutdown yielded little progress. Authorities gave an update on an attack at a Michigan church. We have details on an acquisition deal that’s now the largest buyout in history. Plus, McDonald’s is bringing back a fan-favorite - with a high-tech twist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has promised “something special” on Gaza as he meets with Israel’s prime minister. The FBI is leading the investigation into the Michigan church shooting and fire. The White House says they’re giving Democrats “one last chance” to avoid a government shutdown. Trump is announcing a massive tariff on movies made outside the US. Plus, why Dolly Parton is postponing her Las Vegas residency and some news about Bad Bunny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the shooting and fire at a church in Michigan, yesterday. We have the latest on President Donald Trump’s plans to send troops to Portland, Chicago and Memphis. Trump is holding 11th hour meetings with GOP and Democratic lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown. NYC Mayor Eric Adams is ending his reelection bid. And, there’s not one, but two hurricanes threatening US beaches this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration’s surprise announcement that it will boost H-1B visa application fees to $100,000 has caused widespread fear and confusion among foreign workers. The proposed changes are also sparking concerns for American businesses that won’t be able to foot the bill. Is American innovation at risk? Guest: Aizada Marat, Alma CEO --- Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices