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Fewer jobs were added in January than economists had predicted. Thousands of USAID workers could be put on administrative leave today if a court doesn’t weigh in. The White House wants ICE to make more arrests. A plane carrying ten people has gone missing in Alaska. Plus, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter has been sentenced in his sports betting case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USAID staff are hoping a lawsuit can save their jobs as thousands are set to be put on administrative leave. The first jobs report of 2025 is out this morning. The US is sanctioning the International Criminal Court. The NCAA has banned transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. Plus, we’ll tell you why LG is sending stickers to hundreds of thousands of customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s plan to “take over” Gaza is garnering skepticism from Republicans. The Federal Aviation administration is slowing down air traffic in the aftermath of a deadly collision. Life-saving weather warnings are on the line as Trump targets America’s forecasting agency. New York’s governor is calling for criminal charges and arrests after an autopsy report on the fatal beating of a Black inmate. Plus, we’ll explain why researchers advise parents to monitor their screen time around their kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal workers have been spared from deciding whether to accept President Donald Trump’s buyout offer by tonight’s deadline. House and Senate Republicans are on a collision course over how to accomplish Trump’s agenda. There’s controversy over Elon Musk’s approach to cut spending for the US Agency for International Development. We’ll tell you how much one insurance company expects to pay in losses from the Southern California wildfires. And, this scientific breakthrough is sparking hope to save endangered species. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration’s federal government remake is already hitting vulnerable Americans. Investigators are briefing lawmakers on what they know about the DC air crash. The start of a series of storms has caused major disruption in the Northeast. Thousands of bodies have been found on the streets of a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Plus, three brands once loved by millennials are closing all their stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s the last day for federal workers to accept a so-called buyout offer to resign, or face being laid off. Israel’s Prime Minister is praising President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza. Panama is disputing some claims from the US State Department. A deadly variant of bird flu has been discovered in herds of dairy cows. Plus, Santorini experienced its biggest shake yet, as thousands flee the Greek Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is defending and also walking back President Donald Trump’s comments on Gaza. The countdown is on for federal workers to accept a resignation package. Indian citizens are the latest to be deported by the Trump administration. Two men have been arrested in connection to a spate of high-profile burglaries. Plus, Thailand is trying to cut off a global scam industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A movement organized online under the hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501 took to the streets today. President Donald Trump has banned transgender women from competing in women's sports. We'll tell you about the newly sworn-in attorney general’s plans for the Justice Department. Investigators are still working out how two aircraft collided in one of the country’s most regulated airspace corridors last week. Plus, authorities in at least three states have arrested people accused of impersonating Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some Republican leaders say US involvement in Gaza could provide stability. A second federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. Heavy rain and strong winds are causing landslides and flooding in Northern California. We’ll tell you which country is the latest to say it’s pulling out of the World Health Organization. Plus, the European Union is taking action to control the import of low-value products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Displaced Palestinians say they don’t want to leave Gaza even if their homes are destroyed. The US Postal Service has changed its mind about packages from China and Hong Kong. A US military plane carrying migrants has landed in Guantanamo Bay. We’re seeing the second peak of flu season and there’s still months to go. Plus, we'll tell you why experts think China is building a huge laser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaders in the Middle East are rejecting President Donald Trump’s comments about the US taking over Gaza. Widespread federal worker layoffs are coming soon. Pam Bondi is hitting the ground running on her first day as Attorney General. Police in Sweden are investigation the school shooting that killed ten people. Plus, thieves have stolen roughly 100,000 eggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump says the US will take over Gaza, and he hasn’t ruled out sending American troops. The CIA is offering buyouts to its entire workforce, while USAID workers abroad are being told to come home. All 67 bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of last week’s DC plane collision. The Northeast is in for some blockbuster winter storms this month. Plus, the US Postal Service says it won’t accept incoming packages from China and Hong Kong for the foreseeable future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to meet with President Donald Trump since the inauguration. The Trump administration has a plan to start the process of eliminating the Department of Education. A Neo-Nazi was convicted yesterday of conspiring to damage Maryland’s power grid. We’ll tell you what’s so exciting about the newest pain reliever to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Plus, some countries are getting ahead of AI concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Several anonymous FBI employees have accused the Justice Department of violating the Constitution. President Donald Trump’s dismantling of the US Agency for International Development could cost thousands of Americans their jobs. Job openings shrank at the end of last year. It could be years before the shortage of US air traffic controllers is rectified. Plus, we’ll tell you why people are fleeing this popular tourist destination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to becoming Health and Human Services Secretary. China is slapping retaliatory tariffs on US imports, ahead of a potential call between President Donald Trump and his Chinese-counterpart Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today. There’s been a shooting at a school in Sweden. Plus, we’ll tell you which restaurant chain is charging more for eggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two of President Donald Trump’s nominees are facing big votes today. Tariffs could hit lower income families harder. Trump says TikTok could be bought by a newly proposed US sovereign wealth fund. 2.2 billion gallons of water have flowed out of California’s reservoirs. Plus, we’ll look at why people are paying less to see this year’s Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China is introducing new duties on US goods as President Donald Trump's 10% tariff comes into effect. El Salvador has offered to house US criminals and people of any nationality who’ve been deported. Two of Trump’s nominees are facing uncertain votes today. The New Orleans Saints are coming under scrutiny over advising Catholic officials. Plus, a baby food company is recalling its teething sticks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tariffs imposed on two of America’s biggest trading partners are on hold for now. President Donald Trump is making moves to shut down an agency that Democratic lawmakers say is critical to national security. We break down how much of Trump’s agenda aligns with the conservative blueprint Project 2025. We’ll tell you what experts say has led to a rapid decline in US drug overdose deaths. Plus, we’re tracking the latest development in heavy clashes between a rebel alliance and Congolese soldiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the first sign that House Democrats will fight President Donald Trump’s dramatic changes within the federal government. We’ll tell you which items could get more expensive from Trump’s tariffs on some of America’s top trading partners. A new lawsuit has been filed two years since a toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The Ukrainian military weighs in on the impact of a potential ceasefire with Russia. And, some endangered frogs traveled halfway across the world to save their species from extinction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has paused tariffs for Mexico for one month. The Justice Department is putting pressure on FBI officials involved in January 6th investigations. Investigators are still searching for answers as crews start work to clear the wreckage of the DC plane collision. A popular tourist island in Greece has been hit by dozens of earthquakes. Plus, a baby shark is causing confusion at an aquarium in Louisiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The main office of the US Agency for International Development in Washington was unexpectedly closed this morning. Tariffs are coming tomorrow, we’ll tell you what Americans think about them. President Donald Trump is making threats about the Panama Canal. The sexual assault trial in underway for former Spanish football executive Luis Rubiales. Plus, we’ll tell you which Oscar nominee is refusing to drop out of the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mexico, Canada and China are threatening to retaliate as US tariffs are set to start tomorrow. Elon Musk says President Donald Trump has agreed that USAID should be “shut down”. Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the US as a deadline passes to start talks on extending the ceasefire in Gaza. Salvage efforts are starting today to clear up the wreckage from last week’s midair plane collision near Reagan National Airport. Plus, Beyoncé’s wait is finally over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the days since the deadly midair collision outside Washington DC, questions are being asked about what could have contributed to the tragedy. We hear from an expert who says the push for more flights isn’t making jobs easier for a workforce already stretched thin. Guest: David Soucie, CNN Safety Analyst/Author, ‘Safer Skies’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 21-year-old piano tuner brought music and joy back to a busy airport. We’ll tell you how researchers are working to protect bees from pesticide poisoning. Tossing food in the air is a Lunar New Year tradition these chefs won’t miss. Scientists are studying a 1.2-million-year-old piece of ice to learn about climate change. Six months ago, a preschool teacher gave part of her liver to a 5-year-old boy – we check in on them both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DC officials say 41 bodies have been recovered from the site of Wednesday’s collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter. In less than 24 hours, the Trump administration will impose steep tariffs on goods from Canada, China and Mexico. Career law enforcement officials and dozens of FBI agents could be on the chopping block. Many businesses support the DEI policies President Donald Trump criticizes. Plus, we’ll tell you why we’re losing the war on rats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recovery efforts continue for those killed in Wednesday’s mid-air collision despite difficult conditions in the Potomac River. New commerce department data shows that consumers are spending more and saving less. A Ukrainian military official says North Korean troops have been pulled from the frontlines in Russia. An expanding sinkhole has prompted Japanese authorities to evacuate hundreds. Plus, we have a look at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FAA indefinitely closed helicopter routes near Reagan National Airport, as investigations into the cause of Wednesday's deadly crash continue. President Donald Trump say tariffs are coming this weekend – we’ll tell you what you need to know. The Trump administration is meeting with Venezuela’s president today. A huge list of famous faces performed in LA last night for a good cause. Plus, all eyes are on Punxsutawney Phil this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are questions about whether the helicopter that was involved in Wednesday’s crash with a passenger plane was flying in its approved path. An American Israeli hostage is one of three men expected to be released tomorrow. FBI leader have been told to resign, retire or be fired by Monday. A Baltimore Ravens player is denying sexual misconduct allegations. Plus, figure skating legend Dick Button has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flight data and voice recorders have been recovered from the downed passenger plane involved in Wednesday’s deadly crash. President Donald Trump says tomorrow a 25% tariff will be introduced for two of the largest exporters to the US. Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza to find nothing but rubble. An appeals court has made a decision about a federal law banning firearm sales to young adults. Plus, the FDA has approved pain relief that doesn’t contain opiates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with new developments on the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter in the Washington, DC area. Some of President Donald Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks could face a difficult confirmation path. Chinese startup DeepSeek could mark a turning point for Silicon Valley on artificial intelligence. The Trump administration hit pause on the CDC’s bird flu studies. Plus, the 1960s pop star whose hits include “As Tears Go By” has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks went on the defensive today in pivotal confirmation hearings. Trump quickly politicized a deadly plane collision in the Washington, DC area. Displaced Palestinians fear drastic effects of Israel’s ban on a UN agency in Gaza. We have key takeaways from the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rate cuts for now. And, we’ll break down the impact fake online content is having on teens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More details are emerging about the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and a US army helicopter over the Potomac River. Some of President Donald Trump’s more controversial cabinet and administration picks are facing Senate confirmation hearings today. A new report shows that 2024 was a pretty solid year for the US economy. We’ll fill you in on Trump’s latest executive orders. Plus, Boeing Starliner astronauts conduct a spacewalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Officials say they’re not expecting to find any survivors after an American Airlines plane and military helicopter crashed midair. Israel is delaying the release of Palestinian prisoners after eight hostages were freed. It’s FBI Director hopeful Kash Patel’s turn in the hot seat as Senate confirmation hearings continue. A father has killed his daughter over her TikTok content. Plus, Chili’s had a great end to 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A passenger plane carrying more than 60 people and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter have collided midair. Investigators are working to find out what happened, as search and rescue workers pull bodies from the Potomac River. Eight hostages being held in Gaza are being released today. President Donald Trump has told the US Naval base at Guantanamo Bay to prepare to house 30,000 migrants. Plus, Harry and Sally are reuniting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has signed a law requiring the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes. The third round of hostage exchanges between Israel and Gaza is expected to take place tomorrow. Former New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced after being convicted of bribery and corruption. Harvey Weinstein wants his #MeToo retrial to take place as soon as possible. Plus, we’ll tell you about a new Guiness World Record set in under 12 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House has rescinded an executive order that had many worried. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to walk back his history of vaccine skepticism in a hearing. The Justice Department has taken one of the last steps required to unwind the criminal cases against Trump. Plus, your Starbucks menu may soon look different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing tough questions at his Senate confirmation hearing. There’s still confusion about the status of federal grants. Israel announces how many hostages will be released from Gaza tomorrow. Mexico has responded after Trump and Google changed the US name for the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, bees are apparently more resilient than we thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to face tough questions from both Democrat and Republican senators at his confirmation hearing today. The Federal Reserve looks like it will pause interest rate cuts, despite pressure from President Donald Trump. Colombia says none of the deportees they’ve received from the US are criminals. America's report card isn't looking good. And people around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Humanitarian officials say people could die after the White House suspended foreign aid. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is being sued over its ban on transgender Americans serving in the military. We’ll tell you why some federal workers are being offered buyouts. At least 14 people have been killed in a crowd crush at a religious festival. Plus, a passenger plane has caught fire in South Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s plan to freeze federal grants and loans is on hold for now. We have the latest on Trump’s immigration crackdown across the US. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s cousin has a warning for senators ahead of his confirmation hearing. Senate Democrats blocked a bill that would sanction International Criminal Court officials. Plus, the latest development in search to find JonBenét Ramsey’s killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a proposed rule that could impact parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools. House Republicans are on a retreat to discuss President Donald Trump’s agenda. Violence erupts in the Democratic Republic of Congo as rebels move into a key city. We’ll share the latest sign of warming relations between two of the world’s most populous countries. And, McCormick has a "swicy" prediction for 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An immigration advocacy group contextualizes the number of migrant arrests and deportations that have happened recently. A new poll shows the US is deeply divided on public health ahead of RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearings. President Donald Trump said he wants to “clean out” the Gaza strip. We’ll break down the latest in the legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Plus, an elusive mammal has been photographed for the first time ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is ordering a pause on federal grants and loans from 5pm eastern time. DeepSeek sent shockwaves through the US markets, but some analysts have some big questions. Oklahoma’s education board is voting on whether immigration or citizenship status should be declared at enrolment. An NGO is raising the alarm about aid cuts in Afghanistan. Plus, Google Maps is going ahead with a controversial name change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is following through on his promises of retribution. A new report is accusing Israel of putting pregnant women and girls in danger in Gaza. Trump says Microsoft is in talks to buy TikTok. Workers at a Whole Foods store have voted on whether to start the chain’s first union. Plus, residents impacted by the LA wildfires can finally return to what’s left of their homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The DOJ fired officials who’ve prosecuted President Donald Trump the same day it launched a special project looking into January 6th criminal cases. We break down the four executive orders Trump’s expected to sign that could reshape the US military. Israel says some hostages set to be released from Gaza are dead. A law firms released video evidence that claims to show the start of the deadly Eaton fire in Southern California. Plus, astronomers think they know where a small space rock that orbited near Earth last year came from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s administration arrested nearly 1,000 people yesterday in a nationwide US immigration crackdown. Guatemala’s receiving migrants from US deportation flights. An earthquake shook parts of New England this morning. The US could get its own Iron Dome soon. Plus, a new study suggests that forming healthy new habits takes a lot longer than we thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources say ICE field offices have been told to arrest 75 migrants a day. We’ll tell you why a Chinese AI company has caused US stocks to drop. President Donald Trump is expected to ban transgender people from joining the army. Starbucks is making some big changes today. Plus, France has been beaten in the Pastry World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As immigration raids intensify, Navajo Nation officials say some Indigenous Americans have been detained and questioned. A winter storm is bringing even more trouble for parts of California recovering from wildfires. World leaders are in Poland to mark 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. We’ll have some advice on how to make this tax season a little easier. Plus, thieves have used explosives to break into a museum and steal ancient artefacts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly 1,000 people were arrested yesterday in immigration raids across the US. Colombia says it will now accept US military planes carrying deported migrants. People are returning to their homes in northern Gaza, but for many there’s nothing left. Kia America is recalling 80,000 vehicles. Plus, the Super Bowl 2025 matchup is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Employees in federal diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility offices have been placed on paid leave amid of flurry of actions from the new Trump administration aimed at reshaping the federal workforce. We examine the backlash to DEI in recent years and how it could impact businesses across the country. Guest: Rene Marsh, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices