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Xi issues Taiwan warning during Trump visit; Nebraska race draws national focus

May 14, 20269 min

Trump travels to Beijing for Xi summit; New hantavirus concerns in US and abroad

May 13, 20269 min

Trump says Iran ceasefire on ‘life support’ ahead of high-stakes Xi meeting

May 12, 202610 min

Hantavirus ship passengers arrive for quarantine in Omaha; Trump rejects Iran deal

May 11, 20268 min

Iran, US exchange fire in Hormuz; Officials race to track virus ship passengers

May 8, 20268 min

Trump awaits Iran’s response on proposal; Alleged Epstein suicide note made public

May 7, 20268 min

Trump pauses Hormuz plan as peace deal nears; Primaries show split results

May 6, 20269 min

Hormuz fighting resumes as ceasefire falters; Secret Service shoots suspect in DC

May 5, 20268 min

Hormuz escorts begin, Iran threatens attacks; Spirit collapse sparks blame

May 4, 20267 min

Iran war hits 60-day mark; DHS shutdown ends, but funding battles continue

May 1, 20268 min

House advances $75B ICE funding; Gas tops $4 as Iran standoff drives costs

Apr 30, 20268 min

King Charles warns against US isolation; Comey indicted over social media post

Apr 29, 202611 min

Suspect charged in Trump assassination attempt; King Charles heads to Congress

Apr 28, 20269 min

WHCD shooting suspect in court today; US-Iran talks collapse, blame traded

Apr 27, 202610 min

Trump ramps up Iran fight with ‘shoot to kill’ order; US soldier charged in Maduro bet

Apr 24, 20268 min

Iran seizes ships in Hormuz standoff; Judge blocks Virginia redistricting map

Apr 23, 20269 min

Ceasefire extended, but Iran talks freeze; Virginia redraw could shift House control

Apr 22, 202610 min

Iran talks in doubt as Vance heads to Pakistan; Missed warning signs in Louisiana killing

Apr 21, 20268 min

Iran vows retaliation after US seizes ship; Father kills 8 children in Louisiana

Apr 20, 20269 min

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire falters; Trump clashes with Pope over Iran

Apr 17, 20269 min

Iran threatens oil choke as US targets banks; Gabbard files referrals over impeachment whistleblower

Apr 16, 20268 min

Trump signals Iran talks, claims Hormuz control; Lawmakers eye more exits

Apr 15, 20269 min

China enters Iran talks as diplomacy grows; Trump refuses apology to pope

Apr 14, 202610 min

Trump vows Strait of Hormuz blockade; Swalwell drops out of California governor’s race

Apr 13, 20269 min

Iran denies breaking ceasefire; USPS tables pensions amid ‘cash crisis’

Apr 10, 20269 min

Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire; Bondi won’t testify on Epstein files

Apr 9, 20268 min

Iran deal pauses fighting, Hormuz control looms; GOP wins Georgia seat

Apr 8, 20269 min

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump deadline nears; Artemis crew heads home

Apr 7, 20268 min

Hormuz tensions spike as Trump warns Iran; Artemis nears moon flyby

Apr 6, 202610 min

Ep 310US destroys Iran bridges, more targets ahead; Bondi still called to testify

The U.S. strikes three key bridges inside Iran, and President Donald Trump warns power plants could be next. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forces out the Army’s top general. A close ally steps in as the Pentagon tightens control of leadership. And Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi. But lawmakers are still pushing to compel her testimony on the Epstein files. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, April 3, 2026.

Apr 3, 20268 min

Ep 309Trump vows more Iran strikes; Artemis II launches toward the moon

President Donald Trump says the war in Iran will continue until objectives are met. As of Thursday morning, there is no timeline and no clear off-ramp. Plus, nearly three dozen countries scramble to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran disrupts a key oil route. The U.S. steps back, forcing allies to figure it out. And Artemis II blasts off and heads toward the moon. The first real test is now underway, with astronauts already in deep space. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Apr 2, 202610 min

Ep 290US submarine sinks Iranian warship; Rep. Gonzales admits to staffer affair

A U.S. submarine torpedoes and sinks an Iranian warship in international waters — the first such American strike since World War II. Now Iran is vowing retaliation. Plus, a Texas congressman admits to an affair with a former staffer as the House Ethics Committee opens a formal investigation. And the Justice Department drops its investigation into former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen after prosecutors say they couldn’t identify a criminal case. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Apr 2, 202612 min

Ep 288Iran hits US targets, Congress to be briefed; Clinton depositions released

Congress is set to receive a classified briefing on the Iran strikes as fighting spreads across the region. Americans in 14 Middle East countries are ordered to leave, but flight disruptions complicate departures. Plus, nine hours of sworn testimony from Bill and Hillary Clinton in the Epstein probe are now public. At one point, Hillary threatens to walk out. And companies move to reclaim tariff payments after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s global levies. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Apr 2, 202610 min

Ep 308Trump eyes Iran war exit, may attend SCOTUS birthright citizenship hearing

Ahead of a prime-time address Wednesday night, President Donald Trump says the U.S. could end its offensive in Iran within weeks, even as forces surge into the region. Plus, the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship as Trump says he may attend. He would be the first sitting president ever to appear at oral arguments. And NASA targets a crewed moon launch tonight for the first time in more than 50 years. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Apr 1, 202610 min

Ep 307US strike hits Iran nuclear hit as gas tops $4; Trump unveils Miami library tower

The U.S. hits a key nuclear site in Iran with a bunker buster strike, targeting a facility tied to enriched uranium. Plus, lawmakers leave Washington with no deal as the DHS shutdown drags on, putting pressure on airport operations and security funding. And Army helicopters fly low and hover outside Kid Rock’s Nashville home in a training run caught on video. The footage triggers a military review into whether flight rules were followed. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Mar 31, 20268 min

Ep 306Trump eyes Iran oil takeover; US allows Russian oil to Cuba

The U.S. weighs seizing Iran’s oil and a key export island as the war enters week five. Plus, a Russian oil tanker heads to Cuba with more than 700,000 barrels of fuel, and with President Donald Trump’s blessing. And Transportation Security Administration workers are expected to start getting paid again this week. The question now is whether enough return to ease long security lines at airports. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 30, 2026.

Mar 30, 202610 min

Ep 305DHS funding bill heads to House; Judge says Anthropic not a ‘supply chain risk’

A Department of Homeland Security bill heads to the House after the Senate approved funding to end the partial government shutdown and pay the Transportation Security Administration. Plus, a judge says Anthropic AI is not a “supply chain risk,” temporarily blocking two Trump administration actions against the company. And President Donald Trump is breaking with tradition and will soon become the first sitting president to have his signature on paper currency. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 27, 2026.

Mar 27, 20269 min

Ep 304Iran stalls talks, threatens Hormuz fees; GOP blocks DHS deal

President Donald Trump says Iran wants a deal, but Iran insists there are no talks. The stalemate continues Thursday morning, and the risk of escalation increases. Plus, support for the war is dropping as the U.S. ramps up military pressure. New polling shows public backing slipping. And airport lines are stretching for hours as TSA workers call out without pay. Staffing gaps are widening, and delays are getting worse, not better. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Mar 26, 202610 min

Ep 303Trump proposes Iran deal, readies troops; Democrat flips seat that includes Mar-a-Lago

A 15-point U.S. plan to end the war goes to Iran. Tehran rejects talks and says Washington is only “negotiating with itself.” Plus, the U.S. prepares to deploy 82nd Airborne troops to the Middle East. Approved orders and near-term timing point to a growing ground buildup. And NASA shifts its moon strategy to build a permanent base. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Mar 25, 20269 min

Ep 302Iran denies US talks; DHS funding negotiations gain ground

President Donald Trump says Iran wants talks to end the war. But Iran rejects that outright and says there are no negotiations. Plus, a jet barrels down the runway at LaGuardia and slams into a fire truck cleared to cross. New details show how a routine response turned into a deadly collision. And long lines stretch at airports with ICE agents now deployed during the shutdown. Overnight talks produce a new proposal that could fund TSA and most of DHS while leaving out key parts of ICE. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Mar 24, 202611 min

Ep 301Air Canada runway crash kills 2; Iran Hormuz crisis jolts oil supply

A passenger jet collides with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport. Two people are dead as investigators work to determine how both ended up on the same runway. Plus, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staffing shortages stretch airport lines for hours. On Monday, the Trump administration will send U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to airports to keep travelers moving. And a U.S. deadline on Iran hits over the Strait of Hormuz. Washington is threatening strikes if the waterway isn’t reopened by this evening. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 23, 2026.

Mar 23, 202610 min

Ep 300Trump warns Iran over Qatar attack; FBI probes Kent over intel leak

Iran strikes a major gas facility in Qatar, and President Donald Trump warns the U.S. will respond if it happens again. Plus, oil prices move past $100 a barrel, pushing gas prices higher across the U.S. Drivers are now paying more at the pump as the global supply tightens. And senators press Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on whether Iran posed an imminent threat before U.S. strikes. But she declines to give a direct yes-or-no answer. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Mar 19, 202611 min

Ep 299Iran strikes Israel in retaliation for killing; Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary

Iran fires missiles into Israel after the killing of a top security official. Strikes hit near Tel Aviv, killing civilians as Iran vows more attacks. Plus, the SAVE Act heads to a prolonged Senate fight as Republicans move it forward without the votes to pass. And a meteor streaks across the eastern sky. The explosion triggers a sonic boom strong enough to shake homes. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Mar 18, 202611 min

Ep 298US embassy hit in Baghdad; Trump officials push for Cuba shakeup

Israel says it has killed two top Iranian leaders as new attacks hit U.S. targets. The conflict expands with drones targeting the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. Plus, a new report says the Trump administration is pushing Cuba to remove its president during ongoing talks. And a judge blocks RFK Jr.’s overhaul of childhood vaccine recommendations, halting the changes and freezing the advisory panel’s actions. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Mar 17, 202610 min

Ep 297Iran strikes Gulf allies again; Nationwide storm brings snow, tornado risk

Iran strikes Gulf targets again. Drone and missile attacks hit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as Tehran denies seeking talks. Plus, President Donald Trump pushes other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz as attacks on tankers squeeze global oil supply. And blizzard winds collide with wildfire conditions across the Plains. Massive fires spread in Nebraska while snow and bitter cold slam the Midwest. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 16, 2026.

Mar 16, 20269 min

Ep 296ISIS-linked gunman kills Old Dominion professor; US refueling plane crash kills 4

A convicted ISIS supporter opens fire inside a college ROTC class, killing a military veteran who led the department. How cadets stopped the rampage, including one who stabbed the attacker. Plus, an explosives-filled car crashes into a synagogue in Michigan and barrels inside the building. What investigators are learning after security confronts the suspect. And explosions rock Tehran as thousands fill the streets during a major demonstration. The violence comes as four U.S. service members are confirmed killed in a refueling plane crash in Iraq. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 13, 2026.

Mar 13, 202611 min

Iran hits oil tankers in the Gulf; Trump insists US already won war

Oil briefly jumps back above $100 a barrel after attacks on tankers in the Persian Gulf. Now the U.S. and its allies prepare a massive release of emergency reserves to steady markets. Plus, intelligence shows Iran had considered drone attacks on targets in California. Now the western state remains on high alert. And President Donald Trump takes his beef with Republican Rep. Thomas Massie to the lawmaker’s home turf. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Mar 12, 202610 min

Ep 294Iran launches major barrage; Ships hit in Strait of Hormuz attacks

Iran claims it launched its heaviest operation of the war, firing missiles and drones across the region. Plus, Iran is accused of preparing to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S. military is responding. And investigators search Jeffrey Epstein’s former New Mexico ranch after newly released files renewed scrutiny of the property. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Mar 11, 20269 min

Ep 293Trump predicts Iran war will end ‘soon,’ as Tehran threatens oil blockade

President Donald Trump signals a quick end to the war in Iran. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the attacks are “only just the beginning.” Plus, Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women’s soccer players after they refused to sing their country’s national anthem. And a Florida woman faces attempted murder charges after police say she fired multiple shots outside Rihanna’s Los Angeles home. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Mar 10, 202610 min

Ep 292Iran names new supreme as attacks continue; Oil shock sparks $5 gas fears

Iran names a new supreme leader — and within hours, missiles and drones fly again across the region. Plus, oil markets react to the escalation. Drivers in the U.S. begin seeing the impact at the pump. And an explosive device is thrown near the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over the weekend. Two men are now under arrest. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 9, 2026.

Mar 9, 202610 min