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Strikes in Iran and Pakistan have the usually peaceful neighbors on edge. Medicine for Palestinians and Israeli hostages has entered Gaza, thanks to an exchange. A new report says the law enforcement response to the Uvalde, Texas school shooting was a failure. The Supreme Court could impact how the DOJ prosecutes January 6 rioters and Donald Trump, while it appears poised to give conservatives a win. And, Republicans are making their final appeals before the New Hampshire presidential primary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran and Pakistan have both launched deadly strikes on each other's territories in an unprecedented escalation of hostilities. Tensions at the US southern border are rising as Texas authorities start arresting migrants. Nikki Haley is gaining on former President Donald Trump in the polls ahead of the New Hampshire primary. Lawmakers are racing to avoid a partial government shutdown tomorrow. And, more winter storms are on the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pakistan has launched strikes inside Iran in what looks like retaliation. Former President Donald Trump is back on the ballot in Maine, for now. A border standoff is brewing in Texas. A report on the response to the Robb Elementary School massacre is expected today. Plus, Apple Watch imports have been banned again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump will stay on Maine’s primary ballot for now – we have the latest. His legal team also cross-examined former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll in a civil defamation case. The Biden administration has re-designated the Houthis as a global terror group. Federal government officials briefed congressional lawmakers on the Boeing investigation in the wake of a blowout. Lastly, the New England Patriots formally introduced the team's new head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The campaign trail is heating up in New Hampshire with less than a week before the primary. We have details on E. Jean Carroll’s testimony in the defamation damages trial against former President Donald Trump. The FAA has expanded its Boeing quality control probe. Two British royals are addressing their health issues. And, a popular band is reuniting for Coachella this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All three GOP presidential candidates are in New Hampshire today ahead of next week’s primary. Tensions in the Middle East and Pakistan are rising after the US and Iran launched strikes in the last week. We’ll tell you what the US Defense Secretary’s aid said in a 911 call before his hospitalization. A new report shows some good news and concerning news for cancer deaths and diagnosis. Plus, a look at where temperatures are warming up in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are trying to one up each other ahead of the New Hampshire primary. Fears of the conflict widening in the Middle East are becoming a reality. Congressional leaders are at the White House today for high stakes spending talks. Spirit Airlines' shares dropped 47 per cent after a judge said it couldn't merge with JetBlue. And, a consumer watchdog wants to limit overdraft fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ron DeSantis is warning Republicans that they'll lose the 2024 election if they pick former President Donald Trump. The US is defending strikes on Houthi militants as Iran carries out a strike in Pakistan. E. Jean Carroll is expected to take the stand in her defamation case against Trump. The Club Q shooter who killed five people is expected to plead guilty to federal charges to avoid the death penalty. Plus, how Costco is cracking down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House defended its decision to hit Houthi targets in Yemen last week. Former President Donald Trump’s latest civil defamation trial involving E Jean Carroll is underway. Gaza is suffering its longest communications blackout since October 7. A new lawsuit levies allegations of sexual assault against former Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein and the current CEO of Madison Square Garden. Lastly, billionaire Bill Gates says artificial intelligence will change daily life in just a few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Iowa caucuses left three Republican presidential candidates standing – and it's unclear whether two of them will debate in New Hampshire this week. The US carries out additional strikes against Houthis in Yemen today. The Israel military's strategy in Gaza appears to be shifting, as the humanitarian crisis deepens in the enclave. The Biden administration slammed Texas again over its handling of the southern border in a new Supreme Court filing. Plus, Elon Musk wants a raise at Tesla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Donald Trump's landslide victory at the Iowa caucuses, the GOP presidential field got smaller ahead of New Hampshire's primary next week. Trump is back in court in New York today – we'll tell you why. An almost two-year snow drought is finally over in some US cities. The Gilgo Beach murders' suspect has been charged again. Plus, why some people in their 20s are turning to Botox and the risks behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump won big in Iowa last night. Meanwhile, he's facing another defamation lawsuit from E. Jean Carroll in New York. Most of the US population is getting hit with seriously cold temperatures. A report on the law enforcement response to the 2022 Uvalde, Texas school shooting is expected this week. Plus, art by Picasso, Rembrandt and Goya may have been lost in a fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump has won the Iowa Caucuses by an unprecedented margin. We'll take a look at what that means for the next 2024 GOP primary and beyond. 120 million people are under wind chill alerts in the US, from border to border. Iran has fired ballistic missiles into northern Iraq and Syria. Plus, we finally know who won big at the 2023 Emmy awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump eyes a definitive win in the Iowa caucuses as his Republican challengers vie to be his top alternative. We’ll look at the impact the extreme cold is having in the US. Boeing says it'll give airlines more oversight over the production of 737 Max 9 planes. The number of people displaced by the war in Sudan spiked over the past month. Lastly, Apple has an approved fix to get around its smartwatch ban, but it could mean one less feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The coldest Iowa caucuses on record kick off the presidential primary season. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for attacking an American cargo ship. The Israel-Hamas war reaches a significant milestone. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been discharged following prostate cancer surgery complications. And, we’ll tell you how the President and Vice President commemorated MLK day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just hours away from the first nominating contest of the 2024 Republican presidential race, we'll tell you what to watch out for. We explain why scientists say global warming is still a concern amid brutal cold snaps and record extreme heat. Congress has until Friday to agree on government spending to avoid a partial shutdown. At least one person has been killed after terror attacks in Israel. Plus, world leaders are in Davos for the World Economic Forum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Candidates are hoping the cold doesn't put off Republicans ahead of the Iowa caucuses tonight. Meanwhile, dangerous windchill is forecast for 100 million people in the US. The US says it's destroyed a missile fired towards a Navy Destroyer in the Red Sea. After a nine hour delay, Guatemala's president has finally been sworn in. Plus, another warning about AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican voters in Iowa will be turning out for the first caucuses of 2024. Life threatening temperatures are forecast for parts of the US. A woman and two children have died trying to cross the Rio Grande into the US. While the US congratulates Taiwan's newly elected president, China hits out. Plus, the wealth of the five richest men in the world has doubled since 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa Republicans will gather this week to pick a nominee for president in the first party event of the 2024 primary. While former president Donald Trump holds a large lead in the polls, undecided voters have been weighing whether his multiple criminal indictments and efforts to overturn the last election mean it’s time to move on. In this episode, we hear from a group of Iowans about how they feel about the rest of the field and examine what to watch for on caucus night. Guest: John King, CNN Chief National Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protestors gather in Washington, D.C to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, echoing the request by South Africa at the UN’s top court. Texas is doing everything in its power to keep migrants from crossing into the state, but they may be in trouble now. Tonight’s NFL game could be the coldest on record if the Chief’s end up playing the Dolphins. Ancient cities dating back to 2,500 years have been discovered in the Amazon. And the Chrisley’s have won a $1,000,000 settlement from the state of Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US carried out further strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, one day after hitting nearly 30 locations. A blizzard is freezing the 2024 Republican primary field in the final sprint before the Iowa caucuses. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is accused of having an affair with the lead prosecutor in the Georgia election subversion case. We’ll tell you who won Taiwan’s high stakes election. Plus, an update on the federal government’s review of marijuana’s drug classification. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US launched new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. A powerful winter storm packing dangerously cold temperatures heads to the eastern US. The US Supreme Court will take up a case about whether city laws intended to curb homeless encampments were unconstitutional. Researchers say Apple knew its AirDrop wireless sharing function could be used to identify and track users. Lastly, Microsoft takes down Apple as the most valuable publicly traded company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some leaders across the Middle East have condemned the US and UK’s airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Parts of the US are bracing for freezing temperatures on the heels of a powerful storm. The Justice Department is seeking the death penalty against the White gunman who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo, New York supermarket. Oregon’s Supreme Court won’t remove former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot for now. And, we’ll tell you about Citigroup’s sweeping job cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Houthi militants are vowing to retaliate after US and UK strikes targeting the group in Yemen. Every US state is under some kind of weather heading into the weekend. The FAA says it will audit the production process for Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. We'll explain two major changes that could make birth control more accessible this year. Plus, reports that the New England Patriots have hired a new head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions are boiling over in the Middle East after the US and UK launched strikes at Houthi Rebels in Yemen. Israel is responding in court to claims it is committing genocide in Gaza. More blizzards, rains and winds are expected in the US this weekend. Republican hardliners want the House Speaker to back out of his spending deal with the Senate. Plus, why Hertz is swapping electric vehicles for gas ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and UK have carried out strikes on Houthi Rebels in Yemen in retaliation for Red Sea attacks. There's even more bad weather heading for the Eastern US this weekend. Those freezing temperatures could impact voter turn out for the Iowa caucuses next week. Important elections are being held in Taiwan tomorrow. Plus, Boeing is facing a lawsuit on top of an FAA investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and UK have launched strikes against multiple Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges he faces in California. An Ohio grand jury has decided a woman who suffered a miscarriage will not be criminally charged. CVS plans to close some pharmacies inside Target stores. Lastly, we’ll tell you about the yearslong scheme that forced ESPN to return some Emmys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump spoke briefly during closing arguments at his New York civil fraud trial before the judge cut him off. The FAA is investigating Boeing following last week’s blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight. Some House GOP hardliners are threatening a government shutdown over border provisions as Congress races to pass a spending bill. South Africa laid out its genocide case against Israel during the first day of a hearing at a top UN court. And, we’re hearing from New England Patriots' head coach on his departure from the NFL team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is back in court today and his business empire is at stake. Congress is once again under pressure to avoid a government shutdown. We now have the full inflation picture for 2023 and it could mean lower interest rates. Plastic chemicals are costing the US health care system billions of dollars. Plus, a new study explains why ski resorts are turning to stock piling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel stands accused of genocide in the International Court of Justice. Why former President Donald Trump probably won't be speaking at the closing arguments of his fraud trial in New York. He also didn't speak on stage at last night's GOP debate hosted by CNN, but he could have won the event anyway. Areas recovering from this week's storms are once again expecting severe weather. Plus, it looks like the New England Patriots’ head coach is out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis went head to head on CNN last night, Chris Christie caused the most drama. You won't be hearing from former President Donald Trump in court today as his civil fraud trial wraps up in New York. An international court is hearing arguments on whether Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide. Hunter Biden is having a busy week on opposite sides of the country. Plus, Aaron Rodgers won't be appearing on Pat McAfee's ESPN show for the rest of the NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two of former President Donald Trump's strongest GOP presidential challengers took shots at each other during the final Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses. Two Republican-led House committees voted to advance a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. We'll tell you about a deadly avalanche at a popular ski resort in California. The federal government gave the green light to some companies offering bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Lastly, long-time University of Alabama football head coach Nick Saban is retiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A rough week for some Alaska Airlines travelers just became more challenging in the wake of a blowout last week. We’re hearing from both sides of the political aisle following two House meetings over holding Hunter Biden in contempt. It comes as another House committee held its first impeaching hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Former President Donald Trump’s plan to speak during closing arguments in his New York civil fraud trial may not happen. And, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns of consequences for continued Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The storm that's been battering the East Coast is dealing its final blow in New England. Tonight, CNN holds the final GOP debate before the Iowa caucuses. House Republicans are taking steps to hold the president's son in contempt of Congress. Experts have been looking at likely risks for the next 10 years and things don't look great. Plus, millions of families will get some help with feeding their kids this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of thousands of homes and business have lost power as a powerful storm hits the East Coast. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are facing off in Iowa tonight for a CNN debate. The US has shot down an attack from Houthi Rebels in the Red Sea. The White House has responded to news that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Plus, China claims to have cracked an Apple encryption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A deadly storm is bring more extreme weather to the Northeast today. Boeing's CEO has acknowledged the company's "mistake" after last weeks Alaska Airlines incident. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are getting ready to go head to head on CNN tonight. Ecuador has been rocked by violence this week. Plus, what did and didn't learn from the Jeffry Epstein lawsuit documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The head of Boeing acknowledged the company’s “mistake” during a safety meeting in the wake of an Alaska Airlines blowout. Authorities say at least four people have been killed in a powerful winter storm system. Armed gunmen stormed a TV station in Ecuador during a live broadcast amid violent clashes. France’s president has appointed its youngest and first openly gay prime minister. Lastly, language learning app, Duolingo, has laid off some of its staff amid AI-related changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with new information on Defense Secretary’s Lloyd Austin’s health complications that led to his hospitalization. We’ll tell you which areas could experience the worst conditions from a winter weather threat moving across the central and eastern US. Secretary of State Antony Blinken weighed in on a two-state solution in Israel and genocide allegations. We’ll tell you where former President Donald Trump’s lead now stands in one primary race, according to a new CNN poll. And, casino workers are hoping to clear the air in their fight to ban indoor smoking in their workplaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than half the US population is getting hit with extreme weather today. Boeing is holding an all employee meeting on safety today after Friday's Alaska Airlines incident. The federal appeals court judges in DC appear skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s immunity arguments in the federal election subversion case. NASA is expected to announce a delay in its crewed mission to the moon. Plus, the NCAA has a new football champion – what's next for the head coach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is expected in court today, as Nikki Haley trims his lead in the polls. The world came dangerously close to a key temperature target last year. Israel's president says his country will defend itself at a genocide trial this week. Another US citizen has been detained in Russia. Plus, lawmakers are asking why some inhalers are so expensive in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is expected to show up in court today, we'll tell you why. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel for high stakes talks over protecting civilians in Gaza. Winter storms are causing dangerous conditions in parts of the US. Crews are still searching for anyone who could be trapped after a gas explosion at a hotel in Texas. Plus, South Korean lawmakers vote to ban dog meat sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with a blast a hotel in Fort Worth, Texas that injured several people. The US defense secretary’s failure to disclose his hospitalization is under White House review. The American Red Cross is warning of an emergency blood shortage in the US. Pope Francis has called for a universal ban on surrogacy. Lastly, America’s first lunar landing mission in decades may not make it to the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United Airlines says it found loose bolts on some of its Boeing planes in the wake of a blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight last week. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken addressed tensions between Israel and Hezbollah ahead of key meetings with Israeli officials. Former President Donald Trump wants his election subversion case in Georgia to be dismissed under presidential immunity. President Joe Biden tries to rally Black voters during his campaign stop in South Carolina. And, actor Jonathan Majors gave his first interview since his conviction in a domestic dispute case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal investigators are trying to find out why a huge chunk of an Alaska Airlines plane broke off mid flight. Former President Donald Trump sets his sights on Nikki Haley ahead of the Iowa caucuses. Fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East are growing as a Hezbollah leader is killed in Lebanon. A civil lawsuit against the NRA starts today, with officials being accused of using the nonprofit as their “personal piggy bank.” Plus, some patients are being denied diabetes and weight loss drugs on their insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024 candidates are making a final sprint ahead of the all important Iowa caucuses next week. We're learning more about Alaska Airlines flight that had to do an emergency landing after a part of it blew off mid flight. Congressional leaders say they've reached a deal on government spending. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Palestinians must be allowed to return home in Gaza. Plus, it's lift off for the first commercial mission to the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House and Senate leaders have announced a government spending deal, moving a step closer to avoiding a shut down. Part of a plane that blew off mid-flight has been found in a school teacher's backyard. Winter weather alerts are stretching more than 1,000 miles across the country today. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is facing scrutiny for not telling people that he was hospitalized. Plus, the big winners from this year's Golden Globes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Border crossings along the US-Mexico border reached a record high last month, overwhelming resources in border communities and adding urgency to immigration reform negotiations on Capitol Hill. While migrant encounters have dropped in recent days, the issue will remain a lively political issue as presidential primaries get underway and House Republicans begin impeachment proceedings against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. In this episode, we examine the reality on the ground and hear how the impacts of policies in Texas are being felt in communities across the country. Guest: Ed Lavandera, CNN Senior National Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FAA has temporarily grounded certain Boeing aircraft after an Alaska Airlines plane made an emergency landing. President Joe Biden accepted House Speaker’s State of the Union address invite. Taylor Swift’s camp isn’t shaking off a controversial opinion piece about the pop superstar. The Navajo Nation is trying to stop a commercial mission to the moon slated for next week – we'll tell you why. Plus, Mark Cuban surprised the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks employees with a nice gesture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump attacked President Biden’s 2024 campaign kick-off speech, while the DOJ is still looking for hundreds of accused January 6 rioters. Trump weighs in on the Supreme Court’s decision to look at Colorado’s move to kick him off the state’s ballot. An airline had grounded a type of plane in its fleet after one made flight made an emergency landing. Winter is beginning to bite for millions in the US. Plus, the White House is trying to help out cities overwhelmed by migrant arrivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump lashed out at each other during campaign speeches. The Supreme Court said today it would take up two major cases, on Trump’s eligibility for office and emergency abortions. The head of the National Rifle Association said he would step down, after decades spent shaping American gun policy. The northeastern US is bracing for two back-to-back winter storms. Lastly, a third round of documents were unsealed from a lawsuit connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices