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House Speaker Mike Johnson is calling for the Secret Service director to resign after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden lashed out at moderate Democratic members during a tense call over the weekend. Two states are dealing with dangerous flash flooding after more than a month's worth of rain fell in a few hours. A Human Rights Watch report has found Hamas-led armed groups committed “numerous war crimes.” And, we’ll tell you what scientists found out about how magic mushrooms affect the brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican VP nominee JD Vance to speak on day three of the Republican National Convention. We're learning more about the movements of Thomas Matthew Crooks on the day he attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. A Democratic-funded poll shows President Joe Biden losing ground in 14 key states. A former Trump adviser has been released from federal prison. And an iconic Vegas resort will close its doors today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As onetime critics and rivals of former President Donald Trump pledge unity at the RNC, the Secret Service is shedding light on the security lapse that led to his assassination attempt. A group of Democrats want to slow down the confirmation of President Joe Biden as their nominee. Extreme heat is breaking records in hundreds of US cities this summer. Elon Musk says he's moving two of his companies out of California - we'll tell you why. Plus, the Mayor of Paris has jumped into the river Seine to prove it's safe ahead of the Olympics, and our reporter joined her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many of former President Donald Trump's onetime rivals and critics are getting behind him at the Republican National Convention. The Director of the Secret Service says her agency was solely responsible for the security at the rally where a gunman tried to assassinate Trump. Senator Bob Menendez says he will appeal after a jury found him guilty of federal corruption. President Joe Biden is considering some major changes to the Supreme Court. Plus, six people have been found dead in a hotel room in Thailand and police suspect poisoning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with exclusive CNN reporting on an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. says his father’s speech will be “toned down” after he survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. We’ll tell you about a bus accident that killed more than a dozen people in Peru. The International Monetary Fund gave a gloomy outlook on inflation and interest rates. Plus, we’ll tell you about an incident on a plane that one NFL legend says ended with him being wrongfully placed in handcuffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A number of major Republicans are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention tonight, including former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Palestinians are reeling from waves of deadly Israeli strikes the country’s military claims are against Hamas. A jury has convicted New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez in his federal corruption trial. Gambian lawmakers upheld a ban on female genital mutilation. And, a key measure of the US economy held surprisingly steady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second day of the Republican National Convention gets underway in Milwaukee. Videos show crowd members in Pennsylvania noticed the gunman on the roof minutes before he targeted former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden gets back on the campaign trail in Nevada. California bans rules requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification. And, has the ‘world’s rarest whale’ washed up on a beach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump has now officially been named as the Republican presidential nominee, days after a failed assassination attempt. Investigators are struggling to find leads around a possible motive for the gunman who shot at Trump, as the Secret Service and local police blame each other for the security failure. The CIA's director says the leader of Hamas is facing internal pressure to reach a deal to end the war in Gaza. American teenagers feel like they're not getting support, but their parents think they are. Plus, we'll tell you why a popular bagel seasoning is banned in South Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump has made his first public appearance at the RNC since a gunman tried to kill him on Saturday. The investigation into the shooter continues, but authorities are struggling to find leads. Special Counsel Jack Smith is planning to appeal a judge's decision to dismiss Trump's classified documents case. President Joe Biden is still facing private calls to step aside, while public pressure has died down. Plus, heat, storms and power outages are hitting large parts of the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republican National Convention has formally nominated former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance for the GOP ticket – we have the latest. We're learning more about the investigation into the assassination attempt on Trump at a weekend rally. An investment giant says it’s pulled a commercial that included the shooter at Trump’s rally. An Israeli strike killed a businessman sanctioned by the US for links to ISIS, according to Syrian media. Plus, Google is close to making a potentially historic acquisition for a tech company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump has announced his running mate as the Republican National Convention gets underway in Milwaukee. Meanwhile, calls for President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race from within his party have largely come to a halt. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Midwest today. A suspected serial killer in Kenya has confessed to murdering dozens of women over the past two years. And, new data shows a concerning drop of vaccinated children globally since before the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge has dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. The Secret Service did not sweep the building in Pennsylvania where a shooter targeted former President Donald Trump. The Republican National Convention kicks off in Milwaukee today. Thousands of Texans are facing extreme temperatures without power. And, five poultry farm workers in Colorado have been diagnosed with bird flu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigators and officials are still trying piece together how and why a gunman shot former President Donald Trump at a rally over the weekend. The Republican National Congress will go ahead today without any major security changes. More than 100 million Americans are under heat alerts today. The price of postage has gone up again - we'll tell you why you should care. Plus, Lionel Messi has a tearful end to major international soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigators are looking for a motive for the gunman who shot former President Donald Trump, as well as a lapse in security for the rally. President Joe Biden is urging Americans to come together in the wake of the attack. The Republican National Convention is still going ahead today as planned. At least 90 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a displacement camp in Gaza. Plus, three household names passed away this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republican National Convention is scheduled to get underway on Monday in Milwaukee, despite a shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday night that the FBI says was an assassination attempt. While the draft language of the official party platform puts Trump front and center, some say it does not go far enough on key issues. In this episode, we look at what it says and why Trump is distancing himself from a more extreme pro-Trump plan called Project 2025. Guest: Alayna Treene, CNN Politics Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first CNN Hero of 2024 founded a nonprofit that teaches kids with troubled pasts how to train homeless dogs to help get them adopted. Quincy Wilson is making history ahead of the Paris Summer Olympics. In Maine, a children’s clothing store buys back its clothes and repurposes them, so they don’t end up in landfills. Divers and a marine biologist are helping save sharks from the two issues that threaten their existence. Plus, how the demise of the dinosaurs may have helped grapes thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is meeting with groups of congressional Democrats through the weekend to reignite support for his campaign. Scorching summer temperatures are baking much of the US as Houston battles power outages. A number of battleground states are sending fake 2020 electors to the Republican National Convention. A judge has decided that Rudy Giuliani is no longer entitled to bankruptcy protection. Plus, we’ll explain why Alec Baldwin’s trial over a fatal shooting on a movie set is now on hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is dismissing growing concerns about his candidacy as he hits the campaign trail in Michigan today. Millions in the eastern US are under flood watches in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. The latest inflation data is bringing some unexpected bad news about the US economy. Several Wisconsin hotel employees have been fired following the death of a Black man pinned to the ground. And, federal regulators have grounded a SpaceX rocket after a failed mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prominent Democrats continue to air doubts about President Joe Biden's candidacy. The Kremlin responds after Biden momentarily mixed up the Russian and Ukrainian leaders. A massive breach has exposed the data of nearly all of AT&T cell customers and many others. Search and rescue efforts are underway following a landslide in Nepal. Plus, the EU says Elon Musks’s X is misleading users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pressure continues to mount on President Joe Biden as three Democratic lawmakers joined calls for him to step down from reelection. Heat records are expected to be broken again today, as another heatwave is expected in the eastern US soon. A 1-year-old boy has been found alive near a highway after his 4-year-old brother was found dead. Gaza authorities say at least 50 people have been found dead after the partial withdrawal of the Israeli military from an area. Plus, a woman survived 36 hours out at sea after drifting from the shoreline in a floating ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden's much-anticipated news conference didn't seem to sway those in his own party calling on him to step down from running for reelection. The heatwave in parts of the US will be spreading soon, as people in Texas deal with heat and power outages. Former President Donald Trump is pushing for his conviction in the hush money case to be dismissed. Panama has installed barbed wire across several routes through the Darien Gap used by migrants. And, a study has found small amounts of toxins in tampons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden will close this week’s NATO summit with a high-stakes solo press conference. Also during the NATO summit, Biden sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss a new aid package. The biggest power company in Houston faces criticism as more than 1 million of its customers still don’t have power. A new study shows nearly half of cancer deaths in the US are preventable. And, actor Alec Baldwin is back in court today for his involuntary manslaughter trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US has imposed sanctions on Israeli groups and individuals tied to violence, amid fresh evacuation orders in Gaza City. The US and Germany thwarted a Russian assassination plot targeting a German arms manufacturer. A police chief in West Virginia has resigned after hiring an officer who fatally shot a Black child in 2014. We’ll tell you how much the IRS has collected in past-due taxes from millionaires. Plus, Shelley Duvall has died at the age of 75. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Democrats are calling on President Joe Biden to drop out of the race. Prices in the US fell for the first time since the early Covid pandemic - we break down the numbers. High temperatures bake the West, and impacts from Beryl come to an end. House Democrat Alexandria Ocasio Cortez issues articles of impeachment against two conservative Supreme Court justices. And, can France's Seine River be made swimmable ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heat and anger are rising in Texas as power outages continue for more than a million customers. Prices fell in the US for the first time since the start of the pandemic. President Joe Biden is facing a big test today as he holds a solo news conference at the NATO summit. Meanwhile, the alliance has made some strong comments about China's influence in the Ukraine war. Plus, the head coach of the United States men’s national soccer team has been fired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources say Democratic donors are holding back big checks because of uncertainty about President Joe Biden's future. Life-threatening heat is gripping Texas as many people still don't have power. Doctors Without Borders are pulling their staff from a hospital in Sudan because of the conflict there. New Hampshire police are investigating the death of a Dartmouth College student as a possible hazing incident. Plus, for the first time in seven years, Costco is raising its membership fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Support for President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign appears to be dwindling among some top Democratic donors. A CNN analysis finds Israeli forces used US-made munitions in a deadly strike on a Gaza school complex. We’re learning more about the death of a Black man held down by security guards at a Wisconsin hotel. An investigation is underway after a statue of Anne Frank in Amsterdam was vandalized. Plus, the first witness in Alec Baldwin’s criminal trial over a fatal shooting on the set of the movie “Rust” testified today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor and Democratic megadonor George Clooney is calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the race. The US and a number of allies are sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Hurricane Beryl’s remnants are forecast to bring a flood and tornado threat to the northeast today. Authorities in London have captured a man suspected of killing a BBC journalist's family members with a crossbow. And, the first day of actor Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial is underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is done talking about his poor debate performance, but fellow Democrats continue to weigh in on his candidacy. Hurricane Beryl has forecasters concerned about what could come next. Mediators working on negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza are cautiously hopeful ahead of fresh talks today. Rudy Giuliani filed a proposal to leave bankruptcy protection minutes before a key hearing was due to start. Plus, a person in Colorado has been diagnosed with the plague. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More cracks are starting to show in President Joe Biden's support for the 2024 election. Extreme temperatures are baking parts of the US. American intel officials say Russia is going to try to influence swing states in this year's elections. Opening statements are expected to start today in Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial. Plus, Virginia's governor wants to ban cell phones in classrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden opened this week's NATO summit in DC by promising more air defenses for Ukraine. Meanwhile, a sitting Democratic senator says Biden can't win in November's election. More than 100 million people are under heat alerts today. The UN says a famine has now spread across the whole Gaza strip. Plus, two planes have tried to land and take off at the same time - from the same runway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden welcomed NATO allies to Washington DC, marking the alliance’s 75th anniversary. House and Senate Democrats appear to be at odds about whether to back Biden’s reelection bid. Texas state officials say FEMA assistance is on the way in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. A Russian court has ordered the widow of opposition leader Alexey Navalny to be arrested in absentia. Plus, a CNN investigation has found Airbnb is failing to protect guests from being secretly filmed by hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressional Democrats are meeting today to discuss President Joe Biden’s political future. Beryl knocked out power to millions of Texans amid a dangerous heat wave. Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed dozens of emergency service personnel, according to Gaza Civil Defense. Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave lawmakers a progress report on the economy. And, thousands of protesters hit the streets in Barcelona in the latest demonstration against mass tourism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eyes are fixed on President Joe Biden as he hosts dozens of world leaders for a NATO summit in DC. Texas is under a heat advisory, a day after facing Beryl. Closing arguments get back underway in Senator Bob Menendez' federal corruption trial today. A major donation is going to make medical school free for most students at Johns Hopkins. And, two giant pandas are settling in at San Diego Zoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is facing a big test as he welcomes world leaders to DC for the NATO summit. Meanwhile, he is still getting support from some of his party's leaders. As people pick up the pieces from storm Beryl, they're also dealing with dangerous heat. A CNN investigation has found that Airbnb is failing to protect guests from being secretly filmed by hosts. Plus, drugs like Mounjaro could be more effective for weight loss than Ozempic or similar medications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Democrats are meeting today and President Joe Biden is expected to be top of the agenda. Meanwhile, Biden will be hosting world leaders as they arrive in DC for the NATO summit. Storm Beryl has knocked out power for millions in Texas, leaving them without air conditioning as sweltering heat kicks in. Rescue teams are searching through the rubble for any survivors of Russia's strike on a children's hospital in Ukraine. Plus, jury selection starts today for Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House avoided directly answering questions about a top Parkinson’s disease specialist visiting President Joe Biden’s doctor earlier this year. Conditions from Tropical Storm Beryl spawned tornadoes near the Texas-Louisiana border today. Hamas says the Israeli military’s new evacuation orders in Gaza threaten ceasefire negotiations. Last month was the hottest June on record globally. Plus, NASCAR unveils an electric race car prototype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is defending his reelection bid to members of his party and hits back at some lawmakers who want him to step aside. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is vowing to retaliate following a deadly barrage of Russian missile strikes across the country, including a children’s hospital in Kyiv. Israel's non-negotiables in ceasefire talks with Hamas may be creating new challenges. Chicago is reeling from a violent 4th of July weekend. And, the Transportation Security Administration hit a new all-time travel record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tropical storm Beryl has killed at least one person in Texas, just hours after it made landfall as a Hurricane in the state. As President Joe Biden tries to reassure lawmakers, former President Donald Trump is thinking about his possible running mate. Israel's military has issued new evacuation orders in Gaza City. The families of people killed in Boeing 737 Max crashes are criticizing the company's plea deal. Plus, Senator Bob Menendez' corruption trial is wrapping up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Beryl has made landfall in Texas this morning, bringing power outages, flood threats and 80mph winds. More Democrats are calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the race. At least 22 people have been killed in a Russian strike on a children's hospital and residential buildings in Ukraine. It was another violent weekend for gun crime in Chicago. Plus, Angel Reese makes WNBA history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is facing a critical week ahead as the number of Democrats calling for him to back out of the 2024 race grows. Hurricane Beryl has made landfall in Texas. Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the US. A left wing alliance has had a surprise victory in the French elections. Plus, Paramount Global is merging with Skydance Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

French voters are headed back to the polls this weekend in runoff parliamentary elections, one week after a strong showing from the far-right National Rally party. Hundreds of candidates in President Emmanuel Macron’s camp and the left-wing alliance have since dropped out of the race in hopes of blocking the far-right from power. In this episode, we examine what is fueling far-right parties across Europe and look at the 28-year-old who could soon become France’s youngest prime minister. Guest: Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Senior Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Travel has released its list of America's Best Towns to Visit – and we're spotlighting local legends, unique attractions, and innovative food that make the top five places stand out. Dasha – a rising country music star – performed at spots all over her hometown of San Luis Obispo, California that's considered a throwback West Coast paradise. No. 4 Portland, Maine is known for its fresh seafood, and no one knows its seafood like Virginia Oliver—the state’s oldest lobster trapper. A unique partnership between the Puyallup Tribe and a Puget Sound seaplane operator offers visitors scenic views of third-ranked Tacoma, Washington. If you don’t want to leave the US, but want to visit Italy, consider a trip to Providence, Rhode Island. Plus, how artists in CNN Travel’s No. 1 city, Richmond, Virginia are transforming their city with thought-provoking murals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden reiterated his plans to stay in the race for the White House, but some of his supporters have concerns. Former President Donald Trump’s team is trying to use the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling to help him in his classified documents case. Texas officials are urging residents to prepare for Beryl this weekend where it's forecast to make a final landfall. The US government is investigating Chinese swimmers who tested positive for doping. Plus, we have new developments on Andrew Tate’s criminal case in Romania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden faces key tests in his reelection bid today as some Democrats look to turn the tide with the vice president. Triple-digit temperatures are on tap for much of the West Coast with no relief for several days. Beryl has lost strength over parts of Mexico but is expected to ramp up as it heads toward Texas. Authorities recovered dozens of migrants whose boat capsized off the coast of a west African country. And, two luxury retail rivals are joining forces with Amazon’s help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a critical day for President Joe Biden to reassure voters, as some Democrats discuss what it would take to put Vice President Kamala Harris on the top of the ticket. Today’s new jobs report shows the US labor market is cooling down. The UK’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to steer the country toward “calmer waters” in his first address to the nation. Hurricane Beryl is moving through Mexico as a Category 1 storm. Plus, two bitten were bitten by sharks at a Texas beach yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A widening group of leading Democrat officials and donors are looking at Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential replacement to lead their party in November's election. New heat alerts are popping up in parts of the US, as close to 140 million people remain under previous ones. Hurricane Beryl made landfall near a popular tourist area of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. The UK officially has a new prime minister after a historic election. Plus, there's new hot dog eating champion after a close competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is trying to rally support behind his reelection campaign as calls from Democratic lawmakers and donors for him to drop out continue. The UK woke up to a historic election result - we'll bring you the details. Hurricane Beryl heads toward Mexico before potentially hitting parts of Texas. Millions remain under heat alerts as an extremely dangerous and unusually long heat wave is spreading up the West Coast. Plus, Negotiations between Israel and Hamas have taken a step forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden appears to have re-convinced some Democratic governors that he's the right candidate for the 2024 presidential election. Wildfires and extreme heat are scorching parts of the South and western US today. People in some areas of DC and northern Virginia are being told to boil their water before they drink it. It's election day for voters in the UK. Plus, a Boeing whistleblower says the company used parts from a scrapyard in some of its planes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some Democratic governors are publicly backing President Joe Biden, while another lawmaker from his party says he should step down from the election. More than 40% of Americans will be spending this 4th of July under heat alerts, as wildfires rage on in parts of the country. Hurricane Beryl has weakened to a category 3 storm after lashing Jamaica. Israel and Hamas could be moving closer to a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing another lawsuit alleging sexual assault and sex trafficking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices