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The House will vote today on whether to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held high stake talks in the Middle East. We're just a week away from the New York special election to replace George Santos in the House. Britain's prime minister says King Charles III's cancer was caught early. And, a city in Colorado will pay almost two million dollars after police mistakenly drew their guns on a family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A deadly storm is battering California as some areas start to pick up the pieces. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East with a busy agenda. Lawmakers will vote today on whether to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary. It's primary day in Nevada, but it's a little bit complicated. And, country singer Toby Keith has died at the age of 62. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Israeli military is warning Palestinians to flee parts of Gaza amid its ongoing operations. Massive storms in California may be dealing homeowners in the state a big blow – we’ll explain. In a new CNN poll, we’ll tell you which one of former President Donald Trump’s cases most Americans want a verdict reached before the 2024 presidential election. A retired New York City firefighter who famously stood alongside former President George W. Bush after 9/11 has died. Lastly, the Federal Reserve chair’s comments on interest rate cuts spooked investors on Wall Street today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his fifth trip to the Middle East since Hamas’s October 7th attacks in Israel – we have details. The GOP remains divided over a border bill ahead of a key vote on the Senate’s measure this week. Britain’s King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment. We’ll break down the impact respiratory virus levels are having in the US. And, another tech company is starting off the year with a fresh round of job cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Southern California is facing landslides, flooding and downed trees as the downpours continue. Former President Donald Trump is bracing for some critical legal decisions this week that could impact the 2024 election. The stage is set for a brawl in Congress over the border security and foreign aid package. A jury is deliberating in a mother's involuntary manslaughter trial, after her son committed a high school shooting. And, a new study on the health benefits of a weight loss drug. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The National Weather Service in LA says heavy rain is creating an “extremely dangerous situation." We've got more details on the Senate's bipartisan border deal. This week the Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether former President Donald Trump should be allowed on primary ballots for the 2024 presidential race. Boeing gets more bad news on plane problems. Plus, Killer Mike gets arrested just hours after winning three Grammy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Officials say California is experiencing “one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory." The Senate has released a border deal that would bring big changes to immigration policy. The US says it will take further action in the Middle East. More than 100 people have been killed by wildfires in Chile. And, Taylor Swift makes history and shares a surprise announcement at the Grammy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In December, the Colorado Supreme Court shocked the political world when it removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot under the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist clause.” The US Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in the case this week following a fast-tracked appeals process. In this episode, we examine the untested legal theory, Trump’s defense, and how the justices’ decision could reverberate well beyond this year’s election. Guest: Joan Biskupic, CNN Senior Supreme Court Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources say President Biden approved the airstrikes targeting Iranian backed militant groups after hearing of the deadly drone attack in Jordan last week. Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders say hostage negotiations are dependent on a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces. South Carolina voters head to the polls while president Biden hopes to secure his first primary victory of the 2024 presidential election. El Salvador is holding its general elections tomorrow and president Nayib Bukele is a crowd favorite despite criticism from human rights advocates. And a historic moment in Northern Ireland after a Nationalist politician is named First Minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias after several attacks against US troops in the Middle East. Over 800 European and American officials have signed a letter criticizing their country’s support of Israel as they continue their military operation in Gaza. A federal judge has postponed Trump’s election interference case over the question of presidential immunity. A new CDC study shows preterm births have been on the rise in the US. And a mafia boss’ romantic dinner gets crashed by authorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US struck targets in Iraq and Syria, in response to a drone strike that killed three American soldiers in Jordan. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis acknowledged a personal relationship with her lead prosecutor in the state election subversion case against Donald Trump. The UN’s top court says it will move forward with a case brought by Ukraine against Russia. The EPA is proposing labels to indicate nine “forever chemicals” are hazardous. Lastly, remembering an iconic “Rocky” star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden celebrated today’s milestone jobs report - but will it be enough to help him in the election? CNN speaks with one Gaza mother waiting outside a hospital, hoping her missing daughter will return. A House committee has subpoenaed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, as she pushes back against allegations of an affair in a court filing. The mother of the Oxford High school shooter Ethan Crumbley was cross-examined in court today. And, LGBTQ+ rights are under fire in Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lot more jobs were added in January than economists expected. Lawyers in the Trump ballot case are training for next week's Supreme Court arguments. An Iran-backed proxy group in Iraq is promising attacks against US forces will continue. Arrests were made after two NYPD officers were attacked outside a migrant shelter. Plus, California braces for another major storm threatening heavy rainfall this weekend, while the Northeast experiences an abnormal winter so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new CNN poll shows former President Donald Trump has a slight lead over President Joe Biden in the race for the White House. The first jobs report of 2024 is out and starts the year with a bang. Israel is moving its Gaza military campaign further south. The mother of the teenager who killed four people at a Michigan high school in 2021 is back on the stand today. Plus, Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The bodies of the three US troops killed in Jordan will return home to the US today. The UN’s main aid agency in Gaza says it will likely have to shut down by the end of this month if it doesn’t get its funding back. A new CNN poll shows people have mixed feelings on the economy. Police say several people have died after a plane crashed into a mobile home park in Florida. Plus, Lewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United Nations’ relief agency working in Gaza says it’s at risk of shutting down by the end of the month because of funding cuts. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley spoke to CNN about how she intends to close former President Donald Trump’s lead in her home state. The mother of the Oxford High School shooter in Michigan took the stand in her manslaughter trial. California has agreed to spend $2 billion dollars to help students recover from pandemic learning setbacks. Lastly, we’ll tell you how the federal government is looking to crackdown on AI-generated robocalls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The State Department has announced the first round of sanctions against four Israelis for violence in the West Bank. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologized for mishandling communication around his cancer treatment. Sources say Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has no plans to step down from the Georgia election subversion case. For the first time, some people being treated for opioid addiction will soon be able to schedule telehealth appointments. And, we’ll explain why TikTok users will have fewer music options for videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is expected to announce new US sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank. We'll look at what's next for big tech after yesterday's dramatic Senate hearing. Some countries are hoping nuclear energy tech could help them cut back on fossil fuels. More countries want to join Russia and China in the move away from a US-dollar-dominated trade system. Plus Margot Robbie responds to that Oscar snub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US intelligence suggests Iran was surprised by the drone strike Sunday that killed three American service members in Jordan. The UN's main aid agency in Gaza is in crisis. President Joe Biden is edging ahead of former President Donald Trump in a recent poll and donation cash. Medicare price negotiations start today. Plus, California is in for some seriously wet weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US officials say Iran was surprised by the deadly drone strike that killed three US service members. As Washington debates border policy, a city on the front line of the crisis is at breaking point. The EU has approved funding for Ukraine. Two social media CEOs have apologized over child safety but senators want action. Plus, researchers say the moon is shrinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US is formally attributing who it believes is behind a drone strike that killed three US soldiers, according to the White House. House Speaker Mike Johnson railed against the Senate’s border deal during his first floor speech as speaker. The families of people harmed by social media received apologies from two big tech CEOs grilled in a Senate hearing today. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis scored a legal win in his escalating battle with Disney. Lastly, we’ll tell you what a new study reveals about the additional health risks linked to tainted water at Camp Lejeune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House has assigned blame for the drone strike that killed three US soldiers in Jordan. The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady for a fourth time in a row. Fighting in southern Gaza ramps up as the head of the World Health Organization pleads for UNRWA funding. The FBI director warned Congress today that Chinese hackers are preparing to harm the US. Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war for the first time since a mysterious plane crash last week. And, state and local officials are working together to fight the fentanyl crisis in a major city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll explain why tensions are rising in Washington over border policy. Former President Donald Trump is trying to poach a key constituency of President Joe Biden's for 2024. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing pressure from all sides on a new hostage deal with Hamas. One lawmaker says the CEOs of social media companies have "blood on their hands" in hearing about youth safety. Plus, why you might not be hearing some of your favorite songs on TikTok anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arguments over border policy are coming to a head in Washington, with a bipartisan deal appearing to be over before it began and Republicans moving forward with a vote to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary. Israel is being accused of driving a tank into the grounds of a hospital in Gaza. Former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley are trying to attract more donors. 23 million people are under flood alerts in California. Plus, a judge in Delaware has struck down Elon Musk's multi-billion dollar pay package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republicans have voted to move forward with their impeachment process against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Middle East is waiting on President Joe Biden's decision. The Fed is expected to hold interest rates steady this month. Five hockey pros are facing sexual assault charges in Canada. Plus, explorers think they've found Amelia Earhart's plane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A House committee hearing is underway ahead of a key vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over border policies. The Illinois State Board of Elections has dismissed a challenge to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s primary ballot. President Joe Biden spoke with the families of three US service members killed in a drone attack in Jordan. Some displaced Palestinians fear UNRWA funding cuts could exacerbate living conditions in Gaza. Lastly, Tony-award winning actress and singer Chita Rivera has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s prime minister pushed back on some of Hamas’s requests in a deal to release hostages. House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed to kill the Senate border deal in a meeting with House Republicans. It comes as a House panel is taking a key vote on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over border security. Canada may appeal for not being awarded bronze after a Russian figure skater was disqualified for doping. And, an ADHD medication has been recalled due to a pill mixup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden says he's decided how the US will respond to the deadly drone attack that killed and wounded US troops in Jordan. Hamas said it's reviewing a proposal for a potential hostage deal and ceasefire. Elon Musk says his company implanted a chip in a human brain for the first time. A woman who says a Lyft driver raped and impregnated her is now suing the company. Plus, House Democrats propose a crackdown on fake, AI-generated robocalls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aid agencies and people in Gaza are warning that suffering will escalate if a UN agency doesn't get its funding back. The US is weighing how to responding to a deadly attack in Jordan. House Republicans are taking further steps towards impeaching the Homeland Security Secretary over the migrant crisis. Pakistan’s former Prime Minister has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets. And, arrests have been made after six bodies were found in a remote area of the Mojave Desert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re waiting to see how and when the US will retaliate for a deadly strike on a base in Jordan. Officials in Illinois will vote today on whether former President Donald Trump should be included on the state’s presidential primary ballot. Alex Murdaugh will not be getting a new trial. US figure skaters have won Olympic gold after one of their competitors was disqualified. And, a conspiracy about Taylor Swift, the 2024 election and this year’s Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge has ruled that former South Carolina attorney, Alex Murdaugh, will not receive a new murder trial. Three US soldiers killed in a drone attack have been identified, as the number of those injured continues to rise. In a new intelligence report, Israel details its claims against UN aid workers it alleges were involved in Hamas’s October 7th attack. A man who stole and leaked former President Donald Trump’s tax records has been sentenced. A Russian figure skater has been banned for doping. Lastly, tickets for this year’s Super Bowl are smashing records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Several countries have decided to temporarily slash funding to the main UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza amid allegations. Defense Secretary LLoyd Austin addressed the drone attack that killed three US soldiers during his first day back at the Pentagon. A juror testified that a court clerk’s comments influenced her decision to convict Alex Murdaugh of murder. We have new developments on voting tech company Smartmatic’s defamation lawsuit against a pro-Trump network. And, we’ll tell you about protesters’ attempt to vandalize the Mona Lisa painting in Paris over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is under pressure to retaliate over a strike that killed three US troops in Jordan. A key negotiator says Senate lawmakers have reached a compromise over border policy. It's the start of tax season in the US. Senator Elizabeth Warren wants the Fed to cut interest rates now. Plus, E. Jean Carroll tells CNN what it was like to see former President Donald Trump in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden says the US will respond to a deadly drone strike in Jordan that killed three American troops. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas appear to have stalled, and so has aid. We'll tell you which Democrat could upend President Joe Biden's 2024 campaign. A hearing is expected today to decide if Alex Murdaugh should get a new trial because of allegations of jury tampering. Plus, the fallout continues at WWE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three US troops have been killed in a drone attack on a base in Jordan. The UN's main agency in Gaza is in turmoil over accusations some of its staffers were involved in the October 7th attacks. A bipartisan border deal could reach the Senate floor this week. A Chinese property giant has been ordered to liquidate. Plus, who'll be competing for Super Bowl LVIII. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, igniting a massive inferno which spewed poisonous chemicals in the air. In the days and weeks after, some residents who had evacuated wondered whether it would ever be safe enough to return to their homes. Nearly a year later, that sentiment remains along with anger pointed at the federal government and Norfolk Southern over what some see as an inadequate response. In this episode, we hear from affected residents and business owners about their uncertain futures. Guest: Jason Carroll, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UN says it will investigate all UNWRA employees after alleged involvement in the October 7th Hamas attack. Kenya judge stops the deployment of 1,000 soldiers to Haiti. US says it intends to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after signing off on Sweden’s NATO assignment. A transgender swimmer challenges World Aquatics over competition restrictions. And some US museums are closing their exhibits featuring Native American artifacts after new regulations take place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former president Donald Trump has to pay $83.3 million dollars after he was found liable in a defamation case brought up by E. Jean Carroll. The U.S. Senate is working on a new deal to limit border crossings, but will it pass? A UN agency is under fire after alleged staff involvement in the October 7th Hamas attacks. Vince McMahon steps down after sexual assault, trafficking and physical abuse allegations. And a new controversy surrounding the Miss Japan beauty pageant raises questions about beauty standards and cultural identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E. Jean Carroll has been awarded more than eight times what she asked for in her initial defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump. Israel’s prime minister stressed the country’s right to defend itself following a UN top court’s ruling about its military campaign in Gaza against Hamas. We have details on the former NRA CEO’s testimony in a civil corruption trial today. The Pentagon continues to train Ukrainian troops despite lack of aid. Lastly, scientists are wondering if cutting air pollution from shipping may have had an adverse effect on global warming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E. Jean Carroll's civil defamation damages trial against former President Donald Trump is now in the hands of a jury. House Speaker Mike Johnson weighed in on the Senate’s emerging border deal and a vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The head of a UN agency says he’s fired some staff members allegedly involved in Hamas’s Oct. 7th attacks in Israel. Alaska Airlines says the first of its grounded Boeing planes will be back in service today. And, we’ll explain why your next visit to a museum may have fewer displays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UN's top court is urging Israel to prevent a genocide in Gaza, but stopped short of calling for a ceasefire. Former President Donald Trump walked in and out of court during closing arguments in his defamation trial today. He's also been causing problems for a potential deal in Congress. We'll look at whether we're in a vibecession right now, and explain what that means. Plus, a cough syrup has been recalled over contamination fears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UN’s top court says Israel must act immediately to prevent genocide in Gaza. A witness says an Alabama execution by nitrogen gas looked like "torture." GOP Senators are hitting out at former President Donald Trump for trying to kill a deal on the border. The Biden administration says it’s holding off approving several pending liquified natural gas export projects. Plus, more conflicting accounts over a deadly Russian plane crash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in the US, a man has been executed using nitrogen gas. Closing arguments are expected this morning in the E. Jean Carroll defamation damages trial. The International Court of Justice is expected to make an interim ruling in Israel's genocide case today. A WWE worker has accused the company's founder of sexual assault, trafficking and physical abuse. Plus, fake sexually explicit pictures of Taylor Swift have been shared online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump took the stand in his own defense in the civil defamation trial brought by E. Jean Carroll. The CIA director is expected to meet with key players involved in the talks to secure hostages held by Hamas. President Joe Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen praised US economic growth and investments during separate trips to the Midwest. Tesla had a losing day on Wall Street. Lastly, we’ll break down the changes Apple is making that impacts some customers outside of the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mass casualties have been reported among a crowd of civilians waiting to get humanitarian aid in Gaza city. A Michigan teacher gave emotional testimony about the moment she was shot by the gunman who’s been sentenced in a deadly mass shooting at Oxford High School. A judge has sentenced a former Donald Trump adviser for failing to comply with a subpoena in a Jan. 6 probe. A prominent Russia blogger convicted of extremism charges will serve time in a Moscow court. And, Michigan’s college football head coach Jim Harbaugh is going back to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden expects to take on Donald Trump in a 2020 rematch, as the former president racks ups endorsements and a super PAC aligned with him sees a spike in cash. The US economy grew at a shocking pace last quarter. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says immigration talks are in a 'quandry.' Reports say before part of an Alaska Airlines plane part blew off, Boeing had it removed and adjusted. Plus, a study gets us closer to potentially putting pig organs in humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is expected to be back in court today in his defamation damages trial, but it's not clear if he'll take the stand. Israel's prime minister is in hot water over an alleged leaked recording. Alaska Airlines says it will start flying Boeing 737 Max 9 planes again tomorrow. Arizona's GOP chair has resigned over bribery allegations. Plus, why trouble is brewing between the US and UK over how to make a cup of tea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel's military has stepped up attacks in southern Gaza, including at hospitals and shelters. The FAA says Boeing 737 Max 9 planes can return to the skies if they've been inspected. President Joe Biden is trying to energize voters while former President Donald Trump is expected back in court. Tens of thousands of pregnancies have happened because of rape in states where abortion isn't a legal option. Plus, the first nitrogen gas execution in the US is expected to happen today or tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Israeli official says there’s a long way to go before a deal to release hostages held by Hamas is reached. We’ll explain how a conservative advocacy group is using a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes to chip away at President Joe Biden’s support among Black voters in South Carolina. Hungary’s prime minister is backing Sweden’s bid to join NATO. The US Supreme Court will not stop Alabama from carrying out the first nitrogen gas execution this week. Lastly, a record number of Americans have signed up for the Affordable Care Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden has landed a key endorsement from the UAW in his 2024 reelection bid. We’ll tell you about a deadly strike on a UN shelter in southern Gaza where the Israeli military operation against Hamas intensifies. Ukraine stopped short of acknowledging it downed a Russian military plane that killed 74 people on board. More than a month’s worth of rain is triggering dangerous flash flooding in the parts of the South. And, comedian Jon Stewart is heading back to “The Daily Show.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices