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May 15, 2026 25 mins
Chinese President Xi Jinping warns President Trump that the US and China will 'clash' if Taiwan is handled 'improperly.' Sources say Trump will drop his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the creation of a fund for his allies. And the Pentagon abruptly cancels troop deployments to Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions are tossed out by South Carolina’s Supreme Court. Russia launches nearly a thousand drones into Ukraine as concerns in Moscow rise. And as a national reckoning grows chaotic, gunfire erupts in the Philippine Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 13, 2026 28 mins
With wartime inflation surging, President Trump arrives in China for a summit. Meanwhile, a California mayor resigns amid allegations that she’s been serving as a Chinese agent. And FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Democrats on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are now being monitored in Nebraska and Georgia after possible exposure. Health officials insist the risk to Americans remains very low and stress the differences between hantavirus and COVID. And President Trump supports suspending the federal gas tax amid rising prices from the war in Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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As cruise ship passengers are evacuated, countries are employing different policies on whether they should quarantine. Virginia’s Supreme Court throws out a congressional map proposed by Democrats, upending midterm plans. And high schools and colleges nationwide scramble to process assignments after the lesson platform was hacked.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The U.S. fires on military targets along the Iranian coast after a firefight at sea. Health workers conduct contact tracing to monitor whether passengers left a ship with hantavirus. And the Justice Department investigates lucrative oil trades just before key decisions in Iran. (Photo: U.S. Navy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A cruise ship that carried passengers with hantavirus is now en route to the Canary Islands, while patients have been evacuated. Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick gives congressional testimony on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. And following a Supreme Court ruling, Republican lawmakers in Tennessee and Alabama propose new congressional maps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Trump administration declares an end to Operation Epic Fury, and then pauses an operation to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Senate Republicans propose spending $1 billion on security for a forthcoming White House ballroom. And California regulators file suit against State Farm for allegedly violating the law when handling wildfire cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 5, 2026 26 mins
Iran opens fire on sites across the Strait of Hormuz, including on U.S. naval vessels. The Cuban government tries to rally its people in the face of a foreign oil embargo. And another case of hantavirus is confirmed onboard a cruise ship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 4, 2026 28 mins
Spirit Airlines goes out of business, leaving some customers stranded. A federal court orders doctors nationwide to stop mailing the abortion pill Mifepristone. And the U.S. prepares to withdraw thousands of troops stationed in Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 2, 2026 3 mins
Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Blood and Water," hosted by Stephanie Ramos. In episode one of "Blood and Water," a woman fails to show up to work. When investigators are called to her home, they find a gruesome crime scene. To hear the rest of the series, follow "Blood and Water" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠...
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Oil reaches its highest price in years, as Americans express discontent over the economic toll of the war in Iran. The House agrees to a DHS funding deal, ending a 76-day shutdown. And the man suspected of attacking the White House Correspondents’ Dinner declines to challenge his detention in jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Supreme Court puts new limits on how the Voting Rights Act is enforced in electoral map-making. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies to Congress about the cost of the conflict in Iran. And Saudi Arabia reportedly wants out of its sizable investment in LIV Golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 29, 2026 28 mins
A federal grand jury returns an indictment on former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening President Trump. King Charles presses the importance of NATO in an address to Congress. And the United Arab Emirates withdraws from OPEC, shaking up the world’s dominant oil cartel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The suspected gunman behind the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack faces charges, but several details about his arrest remain unclear. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asks state lawmakers to push through a congressional map that dramatically favors Republicans. And a suspected killer in Florida is said to have consulted ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 27, 2026 21 mins
New details emerge about the man accused of a shooting plot at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Hopes dim for peace talks with Iran. And King Charles is set to arrive in Washington, D.C. for a state visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In a special edition of “Start Here,” Brad reports from the aftermath of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A U.S. special forces soldier is arrested for allegedly placing Polymarket bets on the removal of Nicolas Maduro. The Justice Department reclassifies marijuana as a less serious drug. And the Trump administration considers a bailout for struggling Spirit Airlines.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Iran seizes more ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Rising oil prices force many American travelers to reconsider flight plans. And Virginia’s redistricting vote prompts new concerns for the GOP.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 22, 2026 26 mins
With a deadline approaching, President Trump extends a ceasefire with Iran. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) resigns under pressure. And the Justice Department files charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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