
Unbiased Updates
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S4 Ep 65Companies seek ways around Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: Unbiased Updates, April 2, 2025
All eyes are on President Donald Trump and trade Wednesday, April 2, as the president promises to levy tariffs on our trade partners. Also, Republicans claim victory in two Florida special elections, while Democrats rejoice about a judge in Wisconsin. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
S4 Ep 64Trump’s election executive order faces first legal challenges: Unbiased Updates, April 1, 2025
President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to impose changes to the election system faces its first challenges in court. And a new month means more Trump tariffs. What to expect as the president prepares Americans and other countries for what he’s calling “Liberation Day.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
S4 Ep 63Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,700 amid rescue efforts: Unbiased Updates, March 31, 2025
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand continues to rise as rescue efforts progress. Also, President Donald Trump expresses his frustrations with both Russia and Ukraine regarding what he views as obstacles to achieving a peace deal that could end the war and the potential outcomes from this point onward. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 31, 2025.
S4 Ep 62JD Vance, wife travel to Greenland despite island pushback: Unbiased Updates, March 28, 2025
Vice President JD Vance heads to Greenland to visit the American base on the biggest island in the world. Also, the Trump administration revokes hundreds of foreign student visas. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 28, 2025.
S4 Ep 61Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars: Unbiased Updates, March 27, 2025
President Donald Trump announces a 25% tariff on foreign car imports. Also, the fallout from a Signal chat continues as demands increase for Trump officials to resign after a reporter received sensitive U.S. military info via text messages. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 27, 2025.
S4 Ep 60Trump cabinet members face lawsuit over military plans group text: Unbiased Updates, March 26, 2025
A senior Trump official takes responsibility for a group chat that accidentally included a journalist discussing U.S. plans to bomb Houthi rebels. Also, House Speaker Mike Johnson addresses the federal court’s decision to block the president’s executive actions. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
S4 Ep 59Trump administration invokes state secrets privilege in deportations case: Unbiased Updates, March 25, 2025
The White House continues to rely on the Alien Enemies Act as the issue of transporting migrants to El Salvador moves to a different court. Also, Americans react to reports that the Trump administration shared attack plans against Houthi rebels in an unclassified group chat with a journalist. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
S4 Ep 58US officials meet with Russia, Ukraine for separate peace talks: Unbiased Updates, March 24, 2025
U.S. officials push ahead with peace talks between Russia and Ukraine this week in Saudi Arabia. Also, Vice President JD Vance’s wife and the national security adviser prepare to visit the world’s largest island amid President Donald Trump’s suggestions that the United States take control of it. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 24, 2025.
S4 Ep 57What does Trump's executive order mean for the Education Department?: Unbiased Updates, March 21, 2025
President Donald Trump issues an executive order to shut down the Department of Education, attributing it to America’s struggling academic performance. Also, one of the world’s busiest airports shuts down, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded due to a local fire. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 21, 2025.
S4 Ep 56Trump to sign executive order to shut down Education Department: Unbiased Updates, March 20, 2025
The Trump administration moves to dismantle the Department of Education in a new executive order Thursday. And a website lists the names of Tesla owners, putting their safety at risk of harassment and intimidation. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 20, 2025.
S4 Ep 55Russia, Ukraine launch airstrikes following Putin-Trump peace call: Unbiased Updates, March 19, 2025
The fighting between Russia and Ukraine continues over energy and infrastructure as President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin outline the initial aspects of a ceasefire to end the war. And two astronauts successfully return to Earth, marking the end of nine months stranded in space. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
S4 Ep 54Israeli airstrikes kill hundreds in Gaza as Hamas ceasefire talks stall: Unbiased Updates, March 18, 2025
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes a deadly turn as Israel launches attacks against Hamas in Gaza. And the two American astronauts, stranded at the International Space Station since June 2024, are now returning to Earth. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
S4 Ep 53Trump says he'll speak with Putin on Tuesday about ending Ukraine war: Unbiased Updates, March 17, 2025
President Donald Trump confirms he will speak directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, concentrating on efforts to end the war in Ukraine. And nearly 40 people are dead following a combination of tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that swept through the Great Plains, the Deep South and the Ozarks over the weekend. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 17, 2025.
S4 Ep 52Schumer signals GOP funding bill support as shutdown deadline nears: Unbiased Updates, March 14, 2025
A key Senate Democrat says he will vote to support a House Republican budget bill to prevent a government shutdown. And an American Airlines flight catches fire in Denver, forcing nearly 200 passengers to evacuate onto the wing to escape flames and smoke. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 14, 2025.
S4 Ep 51Government shutdown looms as Senate Dems decide on budget bill: Unbiased Updates, March 13, 2025
A budget battle in Washington as Republicans attempt to advance a spending plan to keep the government operating. And the attempt to bring two stranded American astronauts home from the International Space Station takes a disappointing turn. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 13, 2025.
S4 Ep 50European Union hits back after US' 25% tariffs take effect: Unbiased Updates, March 12, 2025
With President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs now in effect, the European Union retaliates with its own tariffs. And U.S. and Ukrainian leaders agree on terms for a ceasefire with Russia. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
S4 Ep 49House to vote on GOP spending bill, aims to prevent government shutdown: Unbiased Updates, March 11, 2025
As lawmakers prepare for a break, the House aims to pass a budget resolution to keep the government open as quickly as possible. And as the U.S. and Ukraine prepare to meet Tuesday to discuss ending the war with Russia, Moscow claims Kyiv launched its largest aerial attack to date. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
S4 Ep 48Canada’s next prime minister vows to win trade war with US: Unbiased Updates, March 10, 2025
Canada’s Liberal Party elects a replacement for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau amid a tariff war with the U.S. And Israel puts pressure on Hamas to extend phase one of the ceasefire deal by effectively cutting off Palestinians’ clean water supply. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 10, 2025.
S4 Ep 47Trump pauses tariffs on some Canadian, Mexican goods another 30 days: Unbiased Updates, March 7, 2025
President Donald Trump is already rolling back some of the tariffs he slapped on Canada and Mexico earlier this week. And his administration is bringing back a controversial practice involving children as it aims to meet Trump’s goal of the largest deportation of undocumented immigrants in U.S. history. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 7, 2025.
S4 Ep 46Trump delays tariffs on America’s top 3 automakers by 30 days: Unbiased Updates, March 6, 2025
As the U.S. prepares to feel the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, he’s giving the nation’s largest automakers a stay of execution. And with Trump making more moves to cut off Ukraine, European leaders hold an emergency meeting to shore up their defenses while also supporting the war-torn country. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 6, 2025.
S4 Ep 45Trump vows to keep reshaping America in congressional address: Unbiased Updates, March 5, 2025
Proclaiming “America is back,” President Donald Trump delivers an address to Congress where he touted his crackdown on illegal immigration, imposing tariffs and cutting government spending. And deadly storms, from tornadoes in the deep south to blizzard conditions in the midwest, a late winter barrage batters major parts of the country. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
S4 Ep 44Canada, China respond swiftly to new US tariffs: Unbiased Updates, March 4, 2025
President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. And Trump puts American military aid to Ukraine on hold as he questions whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants peace.
S4 Ep 43Europe rallies behind Ukraine after Trump, Zelenskyy meeting: Unbiased Updates, March 3, 2025
After Friday’s heated meeting at the White House between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Britain’s prime minister calls on more than a dozen fellow European leaders to step up in support of Ukraine and help end the war with Russia. And warm, dry conditions lead to wildfires across the Carolinas, prompting evacuations over the weekend as firefighters fought against flames, smoke and strong winds. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 3, 2025.
S4 Ep 42Trump to meet with Zelenskyy over Ukraine minerals deal, war with Russia: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 28, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Washington, D.C. to discuss a possible minerals deal and peace-keeping force with President Donald Trump. And the investigation into the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife in New Mexico continues. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
S4 Ep 41SCOTUS allows US to continue freeze on foreign aid payments: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 27, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to continue its freeze on foreign aid spending. And Santa Fe police discover an award-winning actor, his wife and dog dead in their New Mexico home. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
S4 Ep 40Trump administration creates undocumented immigrant registry: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 26, 2025
The Trump administration has a new registry for undocumented immigrants in the United States, and those who don’t register could face legal consequences. And we’ve got details on why a Southwest flight was forced to suddenly climb back to 3000 feet while attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.
S4 Ep 39Hegseth to visit Guantánamo Bay migrant detention facilities: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 25, 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Guantánamo Bay as some raise objections to the use of the facility to house deported migrants. And more clarity on Elon Musk’s directive that federal workers list five things they accomplished at work last week becomes available. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.
S4 Ep 38World marks 3 years of war in Ukraine; US pushes draft UN resolution: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 24, 2025
The world is marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And new leadership at the FBI could lead to lots of turnover. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.
S4 Ep 37Senate passes budget resolution after overnight ‘vote-a-rama’: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 21, 2025
Washington lawmakers vote to pass a budget proposal after an all-night “vote-a-rama.” And the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas hangs on by a thread after bus explosions in Tel Aviv and a hostage hoax. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.
S4 Ep 36Hamas releases bodies of 4 hostages, including mother and 2 young sons: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 20, 2025
Hamas releases the bodies of the youngest Israeli hostages from its October 2023 terror attack. And Delta Air Lines offers compensation to the passengers whose plane crashed in Toronto this week. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.
S4 Ep 35Judge denies Democrat-led effort to block Musk, DOGE access: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 19, 2025
The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency wins big in court. And President Donald Trump issues an executive order to make in vitro fertilization more accessible and affordable. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.
S4 Ep 34Russia launches large-scale drone attack on Ukraine ahead of peace talks: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 18, 2025
The U.S. has started negotiations aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, despite the continuous attacks. And a plane with over 80 people on board flipped upside down at Toronto’s airport. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.
S4 Ep 33Rubio leads US delegation to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 17, 2025
Possible peace talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine are set to commence this week under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. And a deadly polar vortex is expected to drive wind chills below 50 degrees in parts of the U.S. this week. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
S4 Ep 32Ukraine says Russian drone hit Chernobyl amid talks of ending war: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 14, 2025
All eyes are on Munich as an American delegation attempts to make progress in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. And after infernos devastated homes and businesses in Southern California, heavy rain could cause another potential disaster in the region. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Feb. 14, 2024.
S4 Ep 31Hamas says it will release Israeli hostages on Saturday as planned: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 13, 2025
A federal judge rules the Trump administration’s deferred resignation program can move forward, affecting about two million government workers. And there are major developments regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.
S4 Ep 30Trump signs order giving Musk’s DOGE more power over federal workforce: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 12, 2025
President Donald Trump gives Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency more power as the shrinking of the federal government continues. And Americans battle winter storms with severe weather expected to hit the Midwest, snow up the mid-Atlantic and heavy rain in fire-weary Southern California. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
S4 Ep 29Trump gives ultimatum as Hamas threatens to delay Israeli hostage release: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 11, 2025
President Donald Trump gives Hamas an ultimatum when it comes to the additional release of Israeli hostages. And new details are available about a deadly plane crash on the tarmac of the airport in Scottsdale, Arizona. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.
S4 Ep 28Trump to announce new 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 10, 2025
President Donald Trump turns his attention to the steel industry, preparing to levy new tariffs. And Philadelphia is the Super Bowl champion after the Eagles’ defense crushed Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
S4 Ep 27Legal battles brew over Trump executive orders: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 7, 2025
President Donald Trump started his new term with a flurry of executive orders, some of which are now facing lawsuits. And as crews remove more wreckage from the Potomac River after the deadly plane and helicopter crash last week, investigators are getting some answers. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.
S4 Ep 26Trump bans transgender athletes from women’s sports: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 6, 2025
President Donald Trump signs an executive order prohibiting transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, claiming the war on women’s sports is over. And the State Department claims Panama is willing to waive fees on American ships using the Panama Canal, despite the Panamanian government saying otherwise. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.
S4 Ep 25Trump proposes US ‘take over’ Gaza strip: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 5, 2025
In a curveball for the Middle East, President Donald Trump offers to put America right in the middle of a decades-long conflict over the Gaza Strip. And the president’s most controversial cabinet pick, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., narrowly advances to a full Senate vote. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.
S4 Ep 24China hits back at US with tariffs of up to 15% on American goods: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 4, 2025
China is not backing down in the tariff war with the Trump administration. And crews continue to remove the wreckage from an American Airlines jet that plunged into the Potomac River last week after a midair collision with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
S4 Ep 23Trump administration to shut down USAID, Musk says: Unbiased Updates, Feb. 3, 2025
The head of President Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced the shutdown of a government agency. And the new week starts with tariffs and a possible trade war as Canada and Mexico quickly respond to Trump’s decision to levy fees on imported goods over the weekend. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.
S4 Ep 22Black boxes recovered in deadly passenger jet and army helicopter collision: Unbiased Updates, Jan. 31, 2025
Investigators recover black boxes from the deadly aviation collision over the Potomac River. And it’s coming down to the wire as three of President Donald Trump’s nominees for key positions hang in the balance. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
S4 Ep 21Crews search for survivors after passenger jet and Army helicopter collide: Unbiased Updates, Jan. 30, 2025
A massive search and rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet collided midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. And from 15 prisoners to tens of thousands, a look into President Donald Trump’s plan to use Guantánamo Bay naval base in Cuba as a detention facility for “the worst criminals” rounded up in ongoing immigration sweeps. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
S4 Ep 20Judge temporarily blocks Trump federal funding freeze: Unbiased Updates, Jan. 29, 2025
A showdown that could make it to the Supreme Court is looming between the Trump administration and state attorneys general over the administration’s move to freeze federal aid and certain programs. And President Trump has given federal employees an ultimatum, with a deadline to decide whether they’ll return to in-person work full-time. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
S4 Ep 17Colombia to accept deported migrants after tariff showdown with Trump: Unbiased Updates, Jan. 27, 2025
The showdown between the Trump administration and Colombia over deported migrants is over, but what happens to the tariffs the president threatened to impose? And much-needed rain in Southern California brings new concerns to the region. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.
S4 Ep 15Pentagon deploys 1,500 troops to southern border: Unbiased Updates, Jan. 23, 2025
The Trump administration is beefing up security at the U.S.-Mexico border. And a new California wildfire is raging, with at least one fire official calling it “a completely different beast.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
S4 Ep 16Hegseth’s final confirmation vote for defense secretary expected Friday: Unbiased Updates, Jan. 24, 2025
The showdown over Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary will soon come to a head with a confirmation vote Friday, Jan. 24. And President Donald Trump is opening the books on the killings of former President John F. Kennedy, former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
S4 Ep 15Trump orders federal DEI employees to be put on paid leave: Unbiased Updates, Jan. 22, 2025
President Donald Trump wastes no time, canceling diversity, equity and inclusion hiring practices at the federal level and pushing to get his illegal immigration policies underway. And from Texas to the Florida panhandle, snow piles up as winter roars in places that haven’t seen anything like this in decades. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.