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The bodies of four hostages held in Gaza have been returned to Israel. The US’ battle with inflation could be complicated by a so-called "DOGE dividend." The Department of Health and Human Services has released new definitions for terms like "sex," "man" and "woman," that critics say ignore science. An 11-year-old girl has taken her own life after she was allegedly bullied over her family’s immigration status. Plus, an ancient tomb has been discovered in Egypt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claims that the federal workforce purge is only impacting low-performing and non-essential employees has been found to be false in many cases. Catholic bishops are suing the Trump administration over the sudden halt to refugee resettlement funding. We’ll tell you why a state grand jury is recommending a police department in Alabama is abolished. Seven Florida deputies have been suspended over a domestic violence case that turned into a triple homicide. Plus, there’s been a verdict in the kissing case involving Spain's former soccer chief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamas has returned the bodies of four Israeli hostages. A new CNN poll suggests Americans have some concerns about President Donald Trump. The Trump administration is expected to label migrants at the US-Mexico border as a risk for spreading diseases. The Defense Secretary wants the military to make billions of dollars' worth of cuts. Plus, it’s going to get even colder in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Department of Defense officials fear impending firings at the Pentagon. Two small planes collided in midair in Arizona this morning. We’ll tell you how a hearing in the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams played out. President Donald Trump’s latest target is New York City’s congestion pricing program. Plus, Apple has announced a new device that will replace the iPhone SE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continue to trade barbs over negotiations to end the war in Kyiv. The Department of Justice is appealing to the Supreme Court over Trump’s ability to fire a government watchdog. Authorities in Oregon say an avalanche killed two backcountry skiers. Target’s reduced DEI efforts aren’t sitting well with customers. Plus, we’ll tell you what fast food company is moving away from its namesake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Vladimir Putin is weighing in on how he thought yesterday's talks with the US and Russia went. A federal judge is considering the Justice Department's motion to drop the NYC mayor’s corruption charges. Scary events in the skies recently may make it feel like air travel is getting more dangerous, but the data suggests otherwise. The measles outbreak in West Texas is growing – what you need to know about the illness. Plus, the ticket prices for this sporting event is rivaling the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine's president says President Donald Trump lives in a “disinformation space,” after he made false claims about the war in Ukraine. Trump has signed an executive order for wider access to IVF, as his administration cuts legal services for unaccompanied migrant children. We’ll give you the latest on Pope Francis' hospitalization. Actress Blake Lively has added to her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. Plus, organized crime may be behind some high-profile thefts from NFL stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump had some harsh words about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after talks between the US and Russia wrapped up. 60 million Americans are facing dangerously cold conditions. Trump plans to impose tariffs on three big US imports. Brazil’s former president has been charged over an alleged coup. And, we’ll tell you what a jury decided in A$AP Rocky’s assault case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge rejected a call to block the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal data systems. House and Senate leaders clash over strategy to pass President Donald Trump’s agenda. We have the latest on Pope Francis’s health. Thirteen people have been hospitalized with the measles amid an outbreak in West Texas. Plus, the world’s seventh-largest oil producer says it’s joining OPEC+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with an update on some of the injured Delta passengers aboard a plane that flipped upside down upon landing in Toronto yesterday. The US and Russia will each appoint teams to negotiate the end of the war in Ukraine. A federal judge is allowing the Department of Government Efficiency to access student data. The top criminal prosecutor in the Washington, DC US attorney’s office resigned today. Plus, the newest AI model comes from a startup led by billionaire Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talks between the US and Russia have reportedly ended with the two countries agreeing on principles aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Hamas says it will release the dead bodies of four Israeli hostages, including two children. New York’s governor is weighing whether to remove NYC Mayor Eric Adams from office. We’ll tell you how the CIA has been spying on cartels in Mexico. Plus, scientists now believe they know one reason why bird flu has spread on farms so quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russian and US officials have met for initial peace talks on the war in Ukraine. The UN is accusing Isreal of violating a Security Council resolution, because it still has troops in Lebanon. The deadly winter storm impacting large parts of the US is now bringing snow and freezing temperatures to flood hit areas. Southwest Airlines has announced its first mass layoff in its history. Plus, an NFL star is facing fresh allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American and Russian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia today for initial talks to end the war in Ukraine. We’ll hear from a survivor of a Delta plane that crashed and flipped upside. Sources say the head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down because of a DOGE request. 75% of Americans are expected to be in temperatures below freezing this week. Plus, we’ll tell you why Google might be sued by Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Several people are injured after a Delta plane flipped upside down while landing at a Toronto airport. We'll tell you what a particular group of voters think about President Donald Trump's first few weeks in office. Israel is preparing to receive the first handover of deceased hostages since its ceasefire deal with Hamas began. Four top deputies to Mayor Eric Adams have resigned in the latest fallout over ending his corruption case. Plus, a volcano in Alaska could be on the brink of eruption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

European leaders are concerned for their continent's security amid high-level talks between the US and Russia to end the war in Ukraine. We'll tell you about the latest agency to be targeted by Elon Musk's DOGE. Federal workers are paranoid about getting fired and being watched. Rescue efforts are underway in Kentucky following severe storms. Plus, a crypto endorsement has one country's president facing impeachment calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US and Russian officials are meeting tomorrow to discuss the end of the war in Ukraine, leaving Kyiv and Europe in the dark for now. SpaceX engineers are visiting an FAA command center, as DOGE eyes an air traffic control overhaul. Six months later, how have new real estate rules impacted buying and selling a home in the US? We'll tell you why Pope Francis needs a change in medical treatment. Plus, a college student beat an NBA player in a three-point contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll look at what Russia and the US are hoping to get out of talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump is taking an appeal all the way to the Supreme Court. Hundreds of FAA workers have been fired. A deadly winter storm is lingering in parts of the US. Plus, the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur wants to delay his trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

European leaders are holding an emergency summit ahead of the US and Russia meeting for peace talks on Ukraine. A deadly and powerful winter storm has hit several eastern states. Israel’s prime minister says his country will “finish the job” against Iran. A company has been given conditional approval to develop a new bird flu vaccine. Plus, we’ll bring you the highlights from the NBA All-Star mini-tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’ve been to the grocery store recently, you know egg prices are through the roof (if you can even find any). We explore how a growing avian flu outbreak is frustrating farmers and hindering President Donald Trump’s plans to lower prices. Guests: Doug Corwin, President of Crescent Farms & Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business and Politics Correspondent Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special edition of CNN 5 Good Things all about love for Valentine’s Day, volunteers in every state are delivering roses and heartfelt cards to senior citizens. An animal shelter is playing matchmaker across the country. The psychologists behind the famous "36 Questions That Lead to Love" are celebrating 50 years of marriage – they share their secrets. A couple bonded over their love of this romantic comedy, so the proposal had to be perfect. Plus, at this Chicago flower shop, every purchase helps people flourish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is pushing out thousands of probationary workers at federal agencies today. We have the latest from the National Transportation Safety Board on the deadly mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter. Authorities have accused an Indiana teenager of planning to carry out a school shooting. We’ll tell you what major news outlet has been indefinitely banned from the White House. Plus, a man who accidentally threw out nearly a billion in Bitcoin has a plan to retrieve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met today amid negotiations over ending the war in Ukraine. A 28-year-old US citizen has been detained in Russia for drug possession. A storm responsible for heavy rainfall in California is moving east, putting millions under flood watch. The number of severely ill flu patients in hospitals is topping levels seen at some points of the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, we’ll tell you how the environmental industry is reacting to President Donald Trump’s federal ban on paper straws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President JD Vance has criticized European leaders and compared them to Cold War tyrants. Israel has named the next three hostages expected to be released tomorrow. Legal challenges haven’t stopped the Trump administration trying to shrink the federal government. Louisiana will no longer promote mass vaccinations. Plus, we’ll tell you where Valetine’s Day roses are coming from this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he doesn’t think the US has a plan to end the war. President Donald Trump says he didn’t order the DOJ to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The Vatican says the Pope is in the hospital. TikTok is back on US app stores. Plus, we’ll tell you who were the highest paid athletes of 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President JD Vance is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as he takes a different tone than his boss. President Donald Trump has ordered agencies to investigate possible reciprocal tariffs. There have been more resignations at the Justice Department over concerns about orders to drop corruption charges. The website for a monument celebrating the LGBTQ rights movement has taken down all references to “transgender” and “queer” people. Plus, Igloo is recalling coolers after fingertip amputations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump welcomed India’s prime minister to the White House, hours after announcing new reciprocal tariffs. An order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams prompts multiple resignations. A prominent Senate Republican is at odds with some of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. Americans are falling further behind on their debt. Plus, there’s a growing measles outbreak in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s plans for reciprocal tariffs could be a double-edged sword. The Trump administration is hitting NATO allies with a new defense spending target. Last year was the deadliest for journalists in more than three decades. We’ll explain how abortion bans disproportionately impact some of the nation’s most vulnerable groups. And, YouTube TV subscribers may lose access to several channels tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RFK Jr. has been confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary – we’ll tell you which GOP senator voted against him. Alarm bells are ringing across Europe over Ukraine’s future. President Donald Trump says he’s going to announce sweeping tariffs today. A source says “nobody really knows what’s going on” with deportations to Guantanamo Bay. Plus, how a puppy stuck in the snow was rescued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have more details about the employees being fired from federal agencies. Parts of Los Angeles County already ravaged by deadly wildfires last month are now under evacuation warnings because of a storm. German police say a car plowed into a group of demonstrators in Munich, ahead of a high-level conference. A city in California has made it illegal to help homeless camps. Plus, a woman gave birth to a baby girl on the New York City subway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Firings appear to have started at federal agencies, as the Trump administration gets a win in court. Hamas says it will release hostages on Saturday as planned. A source has revealed the name of the Russian man being exchange for an American released earlier this week. Two giant automakers have called it quits on their merger plans. Plus, China is launching a fleet of “silver trains.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two transgender girls, eight inspectors general, and the American Civil Liberties Union are some of the latest to sue President Donald Trump. The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a new chair. Experts are worried that incoming rainfall could sweep away debris from last month’s wildfires in Southern California. A beloved craft retailer is closing most of its stores. Plus, we’ll tell you about the effect Ozempic has on alcohol consumption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll start with the latest on the confirmation process for President Donald Trump’s controversial leadership picks. The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s phone call with Trump was “positive and constructive.” Two countries are leading the effort to save the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. We’ll tell you how many undocumented immigrants have been arrested since Trump took office. Plus, Denmark is hitting back at the US after Trump reiterated interest in taking over one of its territories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We break down what federal judges could do if their orders are ignored by the Trump administration. The US defense secretary has some bad news for Ukraine. The first inflation picture for 2025 isn’t pretty. A rainy forecast renews debris slide fears in Southern California, as winter storms hit parts of the eastern US. Plus, how is congestion pricing doing in New York City? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An AP reporter was reportedly barred from an event at the Oval Office, because the news agency is still using the name “Gulf of Mexico.” We’ll explain why Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening to end the ceasefire in Gaza. NASA may be able to bring back two stranded astronauts earlier than expected. Plus, more than a hundred fishermen have been rescued from a giant sheet of ice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump held a Q and A in the Oval Office, defending their moves to overhaul the federal government. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is meeting his European counterparts today to talk about Ukraine and European security. We’ll hear from the American who was freed from Russian detention after more than three years. A congresswoman has accused several men of sexual abuse during a speech on the House floor. Plus, some cans of tuna have been recalled because of a botulism risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s prime minister is threatening an end to the ceasefire agreement if Hamas doesn’t release more hostages on schedule. An American teacher wrongfully detained in Moscow has been released back to the US. The second in a trio of storms will likely send snow and ice to the Midwest and parts of the Northeast. We’ll tell you why the Department of Homeland Security says it’s fired four FEMA employees. Plus, Vice President JD Vance advocates for artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk has been granted access to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s systems. We’ll tell you how Steve Bannon pleaded to a second criminal conviction. This flu season has been the most intense in 15 years. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on Capitol Hill today. Plus, the FBI says it’s found thousands of new records related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is meeting with Jordan’s King, as he adds pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan. We’ll talk through some of the legal challenges the Trump administration is juggling. Retaliation tariffs could cost Americans. A small jet owned by the lead singer of Mötley Crüe has crashed in Arizona. Plus, it was another big ratings year for the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump says he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Trump has also been raising concerns with his comments about Ukraine’s future. Winter weather is bringing a significant ice storm to parts of the US. We’ll look at what could happen next as the FDA considers banning a chemical used in hair straightening products. Plus, an artists says he’s responsible for the protest at the Super Bowl halftime show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has told Israel to say “all bets are off” if Hamas doesn’t release hostages on Saturday. The Justice Department wants all charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped. Google Maps has changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for US users. Elon Musk is looking to buy OpenAI. Plus, we’ll tell you which major stores are limiting the number of eggs you can buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge has temporarily extended a pause on President Donald Trump’s so-called federal buyout plan. More than a dozen states are suing to block federal cuts to research funding. A new bird flu variant has scientists on high alert. Trump’s deportation plan may be facing a steep challenge. Plus, rain, snow and ice are on the way to parts of the US this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start by breaking down Hamas’ latest accusations that Israel violated the ceasefire and hostage release deal. The federal government may be hindering commercial real estate’s recovery. Farmers and agricultural groups are weighing in on America’s egg crisis. A fiery explosion rocked a large chemical plant facility in Pennsylvania. And, we’ll tell you what surprising artifacts caused a children’s park to temporarily close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamas says it's postponing the next release of hostages held in Gaza, accusing Israel of breaking the ceasefire deal. We’ll look at how President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs could impact American trade partners. The US military is using spy planes to track down Mexican drug cartels near the southern border. Back-to-back winter storms this week are hitting areas still digging out from the last ones. Plus, we’ll tell you why a coffee chain is offering free coffee today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China’s retaliatory tariffs for the US come into effect today, as President Donald Trump is promising more. Elon Musk is now going after a federal financial watchdog. Ukraine's president says he could be ready to negotiate with Russia’s leader. We’ll tell you some of the bright spots from this year’s Super Bowl commercials. Plus, fewer people are getting married in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Employees at a federal financial watchdog have been told to work from home as its DC headquarters shuts down. As President Donald Trump’s controversial changes mount up, so are the legal challenges. One team put in a dominant performance at the Super Bowl last night. Israel has finished withdrawing from a key road dividing Gaza. Plus, we’ll tell you why police in India stopped an Ed Sheeran performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many aid programs around the world have been paralyzed in the wake of the Trump administration’s 90-day pause on foreign aid. We hear how an Elon Musk-led effort to dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is already having ramifications at home and abroad. Guests: Teddy Ruge & Brian Aliganyira Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Super Bowl may be the main event this week, but flag football is quickly becoming the next big thing. New research is advancing what we know about ape intelligence. A remote cottage in Ireland is one of the world’s top Michelin-starred restaurants. A young boy’s bravery in a moment of crisis is earning him the title of a real-life superhero. This concert series invites people to turn off their phones, breathe deeply, and let the music do the healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from enacting a plan to put thousands of USAID employees on leave at midnight. The legal battle continues over Trump’s targeting of certain FBI employees. People in India are demonstrating in protest of Trump’s aggressive deportations. Hyperactive winter weather could bring piles of snow to the northern and eastern US. Plus, we’ll tell you why there’s a long line to withdraw gold from the Bank of London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Japan’s prime minister is the first Asian leader to meet with President Donald Trump. A new consumer survey shows that even Republicans are worried about price increases. We have details on the latest expected round of exchanges under a Gaza ceasefire deal. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 90 people fell ill aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise. Plus, it’s a big weekend for both football and advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Multiple lawsuits accuse the administration of violating privacy law, as DOGE engineers gain access to sensitive data. More lawsuits against President Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship make their way through the courts. There's hope for the 100,000+ people on the organ transplant list. Los Angeles is one month on from devastating wildfires and recovery is only just beginning. Plus, we’ll tell you who’s been named NFL MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices