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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

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