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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with Arab leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza ceasefire negotiations before heading to Israel tomorrow. The Dow is on the verge of reaching the 40,000 threshold for the first time. A warmer spring may be on tap for most of the US. Up to three London hospital staffers are under investigation for allegedly trying to access Princess Kate’s medical records. And, a common outdoor plant is fueling an increase in wildfires across the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Justice Department has filed a blockbuster anti trust lawsuit against Apple. We now know what's in the $1.2 trillion government spending package – will lawmakers pass it in time to avoid a shutdown? European leaders are thinking about using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military. The Biden administration has announced more student debt relief. Plus, doctors have successfully transplanted a pig's kidney into a human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers have finally released the details of their $1.2 trillion spending deal. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a ceasefire and hostage release deal is "getting closer." Former President Donald Trump has until Monday to pay almost half a billion dollars. The US Air Force has tested a hypersonic cruise missile in the Pacific for the first time, as it tries to keep up with China and Russia. Plus, the LA Dodgers fired their star player’s interpreter over allegations of "massive theft." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers have released a 1.2 trillion-dollar government funding package this morning. Former President Donald Trump is struggling to keep up with his legal bills. The final two law enforcement officers will be sentenced today over the torture of two Black men in Mississippi. Israel's government has been temporarily blocked from sending Palestinian patients back to war torn Gaza. Plus, US life expectancy has risen again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden announced a multibillion-dollar grant to boost semiconductor chip manufacturing in the US. Former President Donald Trump says he’s considering backing a 15-week federal abortion ban. Two more former Mississippi law enforcement officers have been sentenced for torturing two Black men. Dozens of Americans have been evacuated from Haiti as the country grapples with escalating gang violence and political instability. Finally, a data watchdog group is looking into whether someone tried to access Princess Kate's medical records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fifth time. A judge in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case is allowing former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants to appeal his ruling that allowed the Fulton County district attorney to continue prosecuting the case. A federal appeals court heard arguments about whether to allow Texas to temporarily enforce its controversial immigration law. We have the latest on Congress’s efforts to pass a final funding package to avoid a partial government shutdown. And, a new study finds children in Chicago may be exposed to dangerous lead levels in water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WHO issues a dire warning as infants in Gaza face starvation amid deteriorating conditions. Former President Donald Trump and others have been given the green light to appeal a decision in the Georgia election subversion case, while he's in panic mode over another appeal in New York. The EPA is slowing down an important part of President Biden's climate agenda. An economist who predicted the 2008 recession weighs in on odds of it happening in the US this time around. Plus, the fruits you should wash real good before you eat them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans and Democrats are racing to get a spending package through the House and Senate before a Friday deadline. A court will hear arguments over a controversial immigration law in Texas. Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is talking to Republican senators via video link today. China isn't happy about the world's reaction to a new security law in Hong Kong. Plus, the FDA has approved a new drug that could become the most expensive treatment in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A controversial immigration law in Texas was given the go ahead yesterday, but only for a few hours. CNN projects that a candidate backed by former President Donald Trump has won a key primary in Ohio. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady today. Alabama lawmakers have passed a bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public schools and colleges. Plus, the US isn't as happy as it used to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas is allowed to enforce its controversial immigration law for now. Two top generals, who oversaw the 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan, testified in a congressional hearing today. We have new developments on the Israel-Hamas war and spiraling crisis in Haiti. Zillow’s stock plummets after a realtor settlement shakes up the housing market. Finally, Trader Joe’s recalls select cashews over a salmonella risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest round of talks on a ceasefire-hostages deal in Gaza ended with no breakthrough. Former President Donald Trump is playing into antisemitic tropes with his recent comments on Jewish Americans. Former Trump White House aide Peter Navarro has started serving his four-month prison sentence. The first of six White former Mississippi police officers accused of torturing two Black men has been sentenced. And, surging gas prices hit a significant milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first ship carrying food aid has been delivered to people in need in northern Gaza, as fears over the food crisis there are growing. The Princess of Wales has been spotted in public, while another official photo with her in it has been deemed doctored. Congressional leaders say they’ve reached a government funding deal. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been accused of sexual assault by a former NYPD aide in new lawsuit. Plus, the men’s March Madness tournament begins today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel is sending some Palestinian patients back to war torn Gaza, including newborns and their mothers. It's primary day for five states, we'll tell you why Ohio is the one to watch. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says the US won't let Ukraine fail. Sentencing hearings start today for the six White officers who pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men in Mississippi. Plus, Caitlyn Jenner has shown up to support a ban on transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Northern Gaza is about to enter a famine, as the US puts more pressure on Israel to get aid into the area. Abortions in the US are at their highest level in over a decade. Congress is once again facing a government shutdown deadline this Friday, but negotiations are getting somewhere. Freezing temperatures in the South could kill off crops. Plus, the most air polluted cities in the US and worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court has indefinitely blocked Texas from enforcing its controversial immigration law. President Joe Biden voiced "deep concerns" over Israel's plans for a major operation in Rafah during his phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The EPA says it's banning the last form of asbestos still used in the US. Six former White police officers are set to be sentenced this week for torturing and abusing two Black men last year. And finally, former President Donald Trump clarified what he meant when he said "bloodbath" during a rally on the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Food Programme warns that famine in northern Gaza is "imminent" as an Israeli attack continued on a hospital. Former President Donald Trump's lawyers says he's having a hard time securing cover for a bond in in civil business fraud case. Surging gang violence in Haiti has led to looting and is severely affecting food and fuel supplies. We're counting down to yet another government shutdown this week. Plus, the Supreme Court heard arguments today in a First Amendment case concerning tech companies and alleged governmental censorship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump can’t get an insurance company to underwrite the massive judgement against him in the New York civil business fraud case. The State Department evacuated dozens of US citizens from Haiti. The way Americans buy and sell homes is about to change drastically. People can now start ordering over-the-counter birth control pills online. Plus, spring may be just around the corner, but winter’s not done yet for much of the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s military is ordering all people near a medical complex in to evacuate, though aid agencies say there's no where safe. Looting and gang violence is running rampant in Haiti's capital, affecting children and the most vulnerable. Brooklyn’s DA says it won't pursue charges at this point against the man who shot another man in the head on a subway train. The family of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg says her memory is being desecrated by an award bearing her name. And, some golf fans are lashing out against what they say is a “stupid rule.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli forces are attacking a hospital complex in Gaza, as negotiations continue for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. The hold on a controversial Texas law is set to expire later today. A man accused of killing three relatives in Pennsylvania has been captured in New Jersey. To no one's surprise, Vladimir Putin won another 6-year term as Russia's president. Plus, a 750-pound pet has been taken away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earlier this week, Haitian prime minister Ariel Henry announced he would resign amid spreading gang violence and instability. The United Nations estimates that gangs control nearly 80% of Haiti’s capital, brutalizing civilians and attacking police. Meanwhile, a Kenyan-led force is set to take over security on the island once a presidential council is in place, but there are major questions about how effective it will be. In this episode, a CNN team describes what they heard from residents about the terrors they’ve faced and what they want for the future. Guests: David Culver, CNN Senior National Correspondent & Caitlin Hu, CNN Senior Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sailor Cole Brauer became the first American woman to race nonstop around the world by herself. A catholic schoolteacher in Minnesota pulled off an epic surprise by getting married in front of the whole school. Guinness brewery is doing more for the Irish than slinging pints this St. Patrick’s Day. Scientists discover tons of new deep-sea species. Plus, what if every weekend was a three-day weekend? For some more goodness on Saturdays, sign up for CNN's The Good Stuff newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with two big developments in former President Donald Trump’s Georgia election subversion and hush money cases. Russia’s military launched deadly strikes on a Ukrainian port city. CNN pressed a senior Hamas official about the conditions of Israeli hostages in Gaza. We’ll tell you about a global IT failure that rocked McDonald’s locations worldwide. Lastly, a blueberry breaks records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case gave the Fulton County district attorney an ultimatum. A new settlement could change the way real estate agents are compensated. We’ll tell you where Gaza ceasefire talks stand in the Israel-Hamas war. We have an update on plans to temporarily relocate UN staff in Haiti amid ongoing gang violence. And, we’ll tell you which US city may no longer have Uber or Lyft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The judge in the Georgia election subversion case against Donald Trump and others said the district attorney can stay on if the special prosecutor resigns. We look at what guilty verdicts in Michigan could mean for parents of school shooters. The US says it hasn't seen Israel’s newly released plan for military action and civilian relocation in Rafah. If you want to know what happens when a country bans TikTok, look at India. Plus, the White House is working with a popular rapper on marijuana reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge says the Fulton County DA can stay on the Georgia election subversion case, but the lead prosecutor she had an affair with should step down. Suspected tornadoes in Indiana and Ohio have killed two people. An aid shipment is being unloaded on the coast of Gaza. Alec Baldwin wants involuntary manslaughter charges dropped over the Rust film set shooting. Plus, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is launching a new brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge says he'll rule today on whether the Fulton County DA should be dismissed from the Georgia Election Subversion case. Deadly tornadoes have been reported in Ohio and Indiana overnight. Ethan Crumbley's father has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after his son committed a high school shooting. Russia's presidential election starts today. Plus, Fox News is being sued over two deaths in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris became the first sitting VP to visit an abortion provider. We have new developments on former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case and hush money trial. The Biden administration is weighing whether to use Guantanamo Bay to process a potential surge of Haitian migrants fleeing to the US amid their country’s gang violence. Mortgage rates dropped for a second week in a row. Lastly, we’ll tell you about a new federal rule that requires cable companies to be more transparent with consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A top Senate Democrat has criticized the Israeli government and called for new elections. Former President Donald Trump is pushing to get his classified documents case delayed or thrown out during a hearing today. The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation gauge gave a hot reading for February. The jury is deliberating in the trial of James Crumbley, the father of a teenager who killed four classmates at Michigan’s Oxford High School in 2021. And, the man who spent most of his life in an iron lung has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A former Trump cabinet official says he’s interested in buying TikTok. President Joe Biden is on the campaign trail, while former President Donald Trump is in court. SpaceX’s Starship reaches new heights in monumental test flight. A powerful storm is poised to deliver nearly every weather hazard possible to several states. Plus, a trailblazing soccer player proposed to his partner on his club’s field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is in court in Florida today where a key issue will be debated in the classified documents case. The problems keep piling up for Boeing. Israel’s military plans to move 1.4 million displaced Gazans from Rafah to ‘humanitarian enclaves.’ A GOP Governor is being sued for a cosmetic procedure she got done in another state. Plus, Aaron Rodgers is on a VP shortlist – and he’s embraced a fringe conspiracy theory before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is back in court today as he once again tries to delay criminal trials. Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting an abortion clinic today. Kidnappers in Nigeria are demanding more than $600,000 in ransom for hundreds of school children they've taken. SpaceX is testing its huge Starship rocket for the third time. Plus, Don Lemon says X dropped him after a tense interview with its CEO Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge has set Hunter Biden's trial date on gun-related charges. President Joe Biden rallied supporters in the key battleground state of Wisconsin after he and former President Donald Trump clinched their party’s nominations. Ukraine’s military struck at least four oil refineries in Russia ahead of the country’s presidential election. We have new developments on Haiti's government amid a wave of gang attacks. The man charged with murdering a Georgia nursing student has a brother who is now facing unrelated charges. Lastly, the EU has approved a law that regulates how AI is used in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge in the Georgia election subversion case dismissed some charges against former President Donald Trump and his allies. A bill that could potentially ban TikTok is one step closer to becoming law. Hunter Biden declined Republicans’ invitation to testify at a public hearing. A powerful storm system is poised to deliver nearly every weather hazard possible in parts of the US. And, former University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban shares what contributed to his decision to retire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House has passed a bill that could lead to TikTok getting banned in the US. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are headed for a rematch, but we can't forget Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – we'll tell you who's on his VP shortlist. The Biden Administration wants to make sure people have access to an opioid overdose antidote drug. Russia's President has been talking about his country's nuclear capabilities. Plus, a struggling discount chain is closing about a thousand US stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll look ahead to the 2020 rematch that's coming in November, now that President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have won their respective parties' nominations. TikTok users are concerned that lawmakers could vote to ban the app. An official says Hamas and Israel are "nowhere near" reaching a deal. A significant number of high school students are using products containing a cannabis compound. And, why some bands and speakers are dropping out of this year's South by Southwest festival in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are now officially the Democratic and Republican nominees for the 2024 presidential election. House lawmakers are deciding whether to ban TikTok in the US. Boeing is facing another investigation over the Alaska Airlines incident. A new report commissioned by the State Department warns of an extinction level threat from AI. Plus, Brooklyn's "Bling Bishop" is found guilty of spending $90,000 of his follower's money on luxury goods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Counsel Robert Hur defended his report about the probe into President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents. The US is sending Ukraine another round of military aid after months of warning that there was no money left. Uvalde’s police chief has announced his resignation following a report clearing officers of wrongdoing in a school massacre. A Republican representative is leaving Congress. Lastly, experts caution "Sephora kids" against improper use of skincare products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Counsel Robert Hur took hits from both sides of the political aisle during a hearing about his probe into President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents. The US Supreme Court extended a temporary hold on Texas’ controversial immigration law. Voting is underway in four states holding presidential primaries today. We have new developments in the trial of James Crumbley, the father of a teen sentenced for a deadly mass shooting at Michigan high school in 2021. And, researchers say a legal alternative to weed is gaining popularity among teens for all the wrong reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Counsel Robert Hur is answering questions from lawmakers about why he decided not to charge the president for his mishandling of classified documents. Prices ticked higher in February, but there’s good news at the grocery store. Several primaries are taking place today that’ll likely seal the deal for the 2024 candidates. Israel says a dual US-Israeli citizen believed to have been held hostage in Gaza was killed. Plus, some cars’ automated driving systems aren’t as safe as they should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Classified documents investigations are in the spotlight today for both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The first ship carrying aid is on its way to Gaza. Parts of the US are voting in primary and caucuses today, we'll tell you why people are keeping a close eye on Georgia. A legal settlement in Florida says sexual orientation and gender identity discussions can happen in classrooms, but only in some circumstances. Plus, it's Equal Pay Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The report that described President Joe Biden as an elderly man with a poor memory over his handling of classified documents is back in the spotlight today. Meanwhile, an ex Mar-a-Lago worker has told CNN he unwittingly moved secret files for former President Donald Trump. Haiti's prime minister has resigned amid unrest in the country. A ship carrying aid is on its way to Gaza. Plus, the House is pushing forward with a vote to ban TikTok in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with some of the funding priorities in President Joe Biden’s $7.2 trillion budget as he hits the campaign trail in New Hampshire. Former President Donald Trump’s attorneys want to delay the start of his upcoming hush money trial in New York – we’ll explain. India says it’ll implement a controversial bill that excludes Muslims from becoming citizens. Airbnb has banned indoor security cameras inside listed properties. Lastly, a new study indicates that teens may be setting stricter boundaries around screen time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with divisions between President Joe Biden and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s planned military offensive in southern Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Jamaica for an emergency meeting on the violence in Haiti. New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife have been arraigned again. A child in California may have exposed about 300 people to measles. And, gas prices hit a four-month high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have kicked off a 2020 rematch in Georgia. Russia seems to be on track to produce nearly three times more artillery shells than the US and Europe for Ukraine. A "technical error" on a flight led to 50 people needing medical attention. An investigation says a former Forensic scientist in Colorado manipulated or omitted DNA test results in hundreds of cases. Plus, the Princess of Wales has apologized over that photo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli officials say they won't be moving into the city of Rafah in Gaza imminently. President Joe Biden is releasing his budget today as he tries to appeal to voters. Senator Bob Menendez is expected to be arraigned today over 12 new charges. The GOP's State of the Union rebuttal is still getting a lot of attention, but probably not the way the party would have hoped. And, this year's Oscars featured a lot of messages about peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden has clashed with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war in Gaza. The US is evacuating personnel from Haiti. Ukraine’s President is unhappy with Pope Francis over comments published this weekend. Oppenheimer was the big winner at the Oscars last night. Plus, why a photo of the Princess of Wales has been withdrawn by some news organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite efforts from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to increase diversity, many groups still feel more could be done. In January, hundreds of Hollywood figures urged the Academy to include Jews in its representation and inclusion standards, saying the omission “erases Jewish peoplehood and perpetuates myths of Jewish whiteness.” In this episode, we examine the history of antisemitism in Hollywood and whether diversity initiatives are making a meaningful impact beyond the Oscars. Guest: Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Entertainment Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mom in Michigan's love and care helped her daughter wake up from a five-year coma. Therapy dogs are helping some elementary school students get better at reading. You'll hear about how a pizza-making champion went from homeless in New York City to famous and is using his success to give back. A teenager is giving old LEGOs a new purpose. Plus, do people prefer the clocks to spring forward or fall back? For some more goodness on Saturdays, sign up for CNN's The Good Stuff newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A humanitarian aid airdrop in Gaza went fatally wrong and it comes as the EU is planning to open an aid corridor to help civilians this weekend. Severe storms in parts of the South could bring dangerous flooding and tornadoes. The Senate is racing against the clock to pass a package of spending bills to avoid a partial government shutdown. “Fortnite” fans in Europe may soon be able to play the game on their iPhones again. Lastly, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump appear to be on opposite sides of a potential TikTok ban in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden hits the campaign trail after delivering a forceful State of the Union address while former President Donald Trump hosts Hungary’s prime minister at Mar-a-Lago. The Senate is expected to pass a spending package ahead of tonight’s partial government shutdown deadline. The Republican National Committee has new leadership. We’re learning more about a Microsoft breach that involved Russian state-backed hackers. And, the US military is taking steps to collect data on UFO sightings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices