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We start with the latest on talks to end the war with Iran and a US decision to postpone strikes. Nicolás Maduro and his wife faced their second court hearing in New York – we have details. We’ll explain a new ban on transgender women athletes. Airports across the country are bracing for another crush of weekend travelers. Plus, a “Today” co-host speaks out in her first interview since her mother went missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is growing frustrated with Iran’s approach to negotiations and has issued the country a warning. We'll break down the key issues expected to take center stage at one of the largest annual meetings of conservatives, starting today. Former Vice President Kamala Harris is getting back out there, as speculation about her political future swirls. A CNN investigation uncovered online communities where men share tips about sexually assaulting women. Plus, a prominent critic of President Trump is receiving a prestigious award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tehran disputes President Trump’s claim that they want to make a deal. Meta and YouTube have been found liable in a social media addiction trial. Ousted Venezuelan leader, Nicolas Maduro and his wife are set to appear in federal court today. Rising gas prices push USPS to add an 8% package surcharge. Plus, Baseball is back and so are the ballpark eats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with Iran’s conditions for ending the war despite initially resisting a US plan. We’ll break down a jury’s decision in a social media addiction trial against tech giants. The Supreme Court ruled in a music copyright fight challenging a major internet service provider. The latest push to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown has fallen flat. Plus, the next chapter in this late-night host’s career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump administration officials are trying to schedule talks with Iran aimed at ending the war. British police have arrested two men in connection with a suspected antisemitic arson attack in London. Savannah Guthrie spoke about her mother’s abduction with NBC “Today Show” colleague and longtime friend, Hoda Kotab. An AI video generation app is shutting down just months after it launched. Plus, "robot umpires" are making their official MLB debuts this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources tell CNN, the US Army is about to send 1,000 troops to deploy to the Middle East. Congress debates DHS funding as TSA workers continue to go unpaid. Democrats flips a Florida State House district that covers Mar-A-Lago. A Jury finds Meta liable in child sexual exploitation on social media. Plus, A Triceratops skeleton dating back 66 million years is up for auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal investigators gave an update on the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport. Two issues threaten Senate Republicans’ plan to end the DHS shutdown. A clash between Minnesota officials and the Trump administration heats up again. We’ll break down the latest developments on peace talks between the US and Iran. Plus, details on an American freed from captivity in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN is tracking the longest airport wait times, and what to know if you miss your flight. The state of talks between the US and Iran remain unclear as the war wages on. Voters are heading to the polls in Palm Beach, Florida for a special election that could flip the president's home district. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying in the criminal trial of a former congressman and close friend. Plus, which produce tops this year’s “Dirty Dozen” list and how to reduce your pesticide exposure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An NTSB team is on the site of the deadly LaGuardia collision. Iran bombards Israel as President Trumps claims progress in talks. Senate Republicans think they have a plan to end the government shutdown. The Trump administration is set to pay a French energy company $1 billion for cancelled wind farms. Plus, students in Maine are planning to send yeast to the stratosphere as part of a NASA project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NTSB investigators are examining a fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport. President Donald Trump rejected an off-ramp to the DHS shutdown as ICE agents assist TSA. Financial markets are reacting to Trump’s decision to temporarily stop striking Iranian energy sites. We’ll tell you about a deadly Colombian military plane crash. Plus, key takeaways from a Supreme Court challenge to a high-profile voting case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump suggests the US held "very good" talks with Iran about ending the war, but is Iran on the same page? A collision between a fire truck and a plane has left 2 people dead and dozens injured. Meanwhile, ICE agents have been deployed to US airports, but will they help alleviate the long TSA lines? In London, counter terrorism police are investigating an antisemitic attack targeting the city’s largest Jewish community. And New York City’s first lady is under fire for her art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump backs off his threat to hit power plants if Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed. Two pilots have been killed, several people hurt after a plane hits a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia airport. ICE agents are deploying to airports amid partial government shutdown. CNN speaks to the first patient treated with a life-saving foam. Plus, a man with Down Syndrome builds a successful spice business. This episode has been updated from a previous released version. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prediction markets are opening new doors to bet on pretty much anything - even outcomes during war. But things can get pretty heated when money is on the line, and now at least one state is stepping in to accuse a major prediction market of running an illegal gambling operation. WIRED’s Kate Knibbs talks about the “casino-ification” of everything and what this could mean for the future of politics and betting. For more: Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades --- Guests: Jesus Martinez & Kate Knibbs, WIRED Senior Writer Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A group of dads in London are learning a new skill to connect with their daughters and each other. Two pay phones nearly 3,000 miles apart are bridging a generational gap. A new breakthrough device is helping patients manage Parkinson’s disease in a more personalized way. After a devastating tragedy, a high school boys' hockey team in Rhode Island finished their season in a way that feels like a movie. Plus, a sweet update on the world's favorite baby monkey. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Graham Hurley, Hanako Montgomery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a major blow to the Defense secretary’s restrictive press policy he rolled out last year. President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies again over the Strait of Hormuz and weighed in on the prospects of a ceasefire with Iran. The Transportation secretary gave a bleak outlook on air travel without a funding deal. The Trump administration slapped a new multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Harvard University. It’s the end of an era for CBS News Radio amid another round of layoffs. Plus, details on how the White House wants to regulate AI nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some travelers are arriving extra early and still missing flights, as TSA callouts hold up airport lines nationwide. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he and President Donald Trump are on the same page about the war in Iran. Advocates warn a new Veteran’s Affairs-Justice Department agreement could put homeless veterans at risk. We tell you why ABC shelved the newest season of “The Bachelorette.” Plus, a beloved action movie star and iconic internet meme has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump may seek $200 billon in new Pentagon funding for the war with Iran. Senator Markwayne Mullin’s bid to lead DHS advances to a full Senate vote, amid a partial government shutdown. American college student, James Gracey has been found dead in Spain. Trump’s hand-picked panel approves a gold coin with his image. Plus, a movie is in the works, based on the viral Labubu toys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump weighs in on Israel’s strikes on Iran’s energy sites. We have details on another US aircraft damaged in the war with Iran. There’s been a tragic update in the search for an American college student in Spain. Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime attorney testified behind closed doors on Capitol Hill. Plus, where things stand with Trump’s pick to replace Kristi Noem as DHS chief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is asking Congress for more funding as the war in Iran escalates. Lebanon’s prime minister has a message for President Donald Trump on the war in the Middle East. Some TSA workers say they are taking out loans to survive with no end to the agency shutdown in sight. Spanish police are searching for an American college student who went missing in Barcelona on spring break. Plus, an unexpected visitor made its way into an airport gift shop Down Under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump threatens to strike a gas field if Iran continues to hit Qatar. Democrats on the house oversight committee walked out of a closed door hearing Wednesday. New weight-loss drugs are on the horizon as the GLP-1 market booms. Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit filed police over a parody song. Plus, a RI high school hockey player wins title after tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the Federal Reserve's latest decision on interest rates, as investors brace for a bumpy wartime economy. US officials deny responsibility for reported attacks on gas fields in Iran. Top Trump administration officials faced tough questions on Capitol Hill over the war with Iran. We have key takeaways on a heated confirmation hearing for the next Department of Homeland Security secretary. Plus, the family of a missing college student is pleading for help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump says US allies should take over policing the Strait of Hormuz, as US and Israeli forces continue strikes in the region. The Illinois Democratic primary results are inand Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s make history. CNN’s tracker shows where airport wait times are the longest. The US Postal Service is running low on cash – we explain what that could mean for your mail. Plus, why NASA astronauts are out on a special mission in space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A top counterterrorism official resigns over the war with Iran. TSA agents are calling out of work and long wait times at airports continue, amid DHS funding crisis. Arizona files a landmark lawsuit against Kalshi betting site. A meteor streaks across the sky and triggers a loud boom. Plus, a refurbished payphone project that aims to reduce loneliness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump railed against European allies and a senior intel official’s resignation over the war against Iran. Travelers aired out their frustrations with long security lines amid the partial government shutdown. House investigators have subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi as part of the Jeffrey Epstein probe. The Senate kicked off a marathon debate over Trump’s voter ID bill. Plus, parts of the US spotted a rare light show in broad daylight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A senior US intelligence official has resigned over the war with Iran. Unpaid TSA workers are skipping shifts and security lines are growing longer as the partial government shutdown drags on. A dangerous heat wave could hit parts of the West next month. Hundreds were killed during a Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul hospital. Plus, Team USA faces Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final tonight, with more than bragging rights at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mideast drone strikes escalate as President Trump projects confidence in the war with Iran. Cuba’s energy grid fails as Trump says he may ‘take’ the island. A Utah mom convicted of fatally poisoning her husband. A Federal judge blocks RFJ Jr.’s vaccine policy overhaul. Plus, Disney is set to debut a very lifelike Olaf robot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with key lines from President Donald Trump’s push for assistance in securing the Strait of Hormuz. A federal judge ruled on key parts of RFK Jr.’s vaccine changes. We’ll tell you about the White House chief of staff’s health diagnosis. The Kennedy Center’s board gave its stamp of approval on a planned closure. Plus, details on Cuba’s latest power outage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Countries are responding to President Donald Trump’s demand for help protecting the Strait of Hormuz. Trump administration officials are also criticizing the news media’s coverage of the war with Iran. The Democratic primary race for Illinois Senator Dick Durbin’s seat is heating up. New research suggests AI is giving some teens bad diet advice. Plus, we’re tracking a powerful storm hitting the east. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is demand that China and Europe send ships to help open the Strait of Hormuz. Airline CEOs urge Congress to fund DHS to avert airport chaos. The Kennedy Center board is scheduled to meet amid leadership overhaul. ‘One Battle After Another’ tops the Oscars with six wins. Plus, the NCAA Basketball tournament field is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last year, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency took a chainsaw to the federal government, slashing jobs and cutting programs in the name of eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. While it did not reduce spending, current and former government officials tell CNN that some of the cuts are hampering government readiness amid the Iran war. Now, the government is looking to ramp up hiring again – but only with workers who align with the Trump administration’s priorities. We hear from a former federal worker about how last year’s cuts impacted her, and from an expert who says he's concerned about adding more political appointees to the mix. For more: ‘A shell of our former self’: How Trump and Musk’s spending cuts are hampering US government readiness amid the Iran war --- Guests: Melissa Patsalides & Max Stier, Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Tami Luhby Photo: Allison Robbert/AFP/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A legendary US Paralympian adds to her medal collection. CNN trekked deep into Thailand’s jungles to follow the surprising journey of a young tiger that’s giving conservationists hope. How the singer behind the hit song from “K-Pop Demon Hunters” reinvented herself after rejection. A car salesman found a way to stand out at his job, and his videos have gone viral. Plus, college students nationwide are training puppies with a purpose. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Allison Cho, Coy Wire, Will Ripley, Rosanna Philpott, Xavian Wu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the rising death toll on civilian and military personnel in the war, as protests against the US and Israel take place across Iran. A federal judge has thrown a wrench into the Justice Department’s investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. New details are emerging about the man who plowed into a Michigan synagogue. A deadly shooting at a Virginia university is now being investigated as terrorism. Plus, we tell you why millions more people may be advised to take cholesterol-lowering medication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US military is confirming the death of six US service members in Iraq, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gives an update on the war with Iran. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed an incident involving a man who rammed a car into a synagogue near Detroit. New data shows US economic growth was weaker than expected late last year. A bipartisan group of senators passed a bill aimed at improving housing affordability. Plus, Iran’s men’s soccer team spoke out about its participation in the upcoming World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices