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Congress is Back. So Are the Epstein Debates.

September 3, 2025 • 27 mins
Congressional Republicans return to a firestorm surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. President Trump says he’ll be sending National Guard troops into Chicago. And the White House aims to move Space Command from Colorado to Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Legal Battle Over Hundreds of Guatemalan Children

September 2, 2025 • 27 mins
A judge pauses the repatriation of hundreds of migrant children to Guatemala. Pharmacies in several states are telling customers they can’t get a COVID vaccine without a prescription. And amid tariff threats, India’s prime minister signals a willingness to ally with China and Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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"Highballed"

September 1, 2025 • 23 mins
In a Labor Day special, ABC’s Rachel Scott describes how disproportionate property taxes, and the subsequent financial toll, are forcing people from their homes. This piece is a collaboration between ABC News and ABC Owned Television Stations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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CDC You Later: Workers Walk Out

August 29, 2025 • 28 mins
CDC workers walk out, protesting the ouster of the agency’s director. Survivors of Hurricane Katrina reflect on its impact, 20 years later. And Indiana University welcomes back an infamous mascot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting

August 28, 2025 • 28 mins
A shooting at a Catholic school Mass kills two students and injures several more. Public health officials erupt as the White House announces the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez. And experts home in on the perpetrators of a series of swatting incidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Fed Up: Lisa Cook Refuses to Be Fired

August 27, 2025 • 28 mins
In a dramatic confrontation, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors disputes President Trump’s authority to fire her. Drugmaker Eli Lilly claims a GLP-1 is on track for FDA approval after a successful trial. And while Indiana Republicans consider a new congressional map, a judge tells Utah to examine their current one.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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"Tragic Mishap": Deadly Airstrikes on Gaza Hospital

August 26, 2025 • 27 mins
Five journalists are among the 20 people killed in an Israeli strike on a hospital in Gaza. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, is detained by ICE again. And the family of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers speaks out after the government releases audio of an interview with Ghislaine Maxwell.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump Eyes Chicago in Crime Crackdown

August 25, 2025 • 27 mins
A U.S. official confirms that planning is underway at the Pentagon for the potential use of National Guard forces in Chicago. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, could be facing another deportation. And the FBI searches the home and office of President Trump’s former national security adviser, John Bolton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump's $454 Million Fine Tossed on Appeal

August 22, 2025 • 24 mins
A New York appeals court dismisses a half billion-dollar civil fraud judgment against President Trump after a judge ruled last year that he inflated his net worth to secure better loans. As the White House touts its anti-crime push in Washington, D.C., the president suggests he could send troops to more cities. And SpaceX’s Starship faces its 10th launch test this weekend, but critics question whether the design will ever make it t...
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Israel Moves on Gaza City

August 21, 2025 • 27 mins
Troops begin an incursion on Gaza’s largest city, while the Israeli government approves a plan for new West Bank settlements. Erik and Lyle Menendez get their first parole hearings, more than 30 years after murdering their parents. And a Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak in Harlem raises questions about construction oversight in urban communities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What a World Wants: Trump’s Ukraine Offer

August 20, 2025 • 28 mins
The U.S. won’t protect Ukraine with troops on the ground, but President Trump says air defense could be on the table. Oklahoma plans a test specifically for incoming educators from blue states. And a study suggests adults who use hearing aids early are less likely to experience dementia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump Pushes a Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting

August 19, 2025 • 28 mins
After a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders, President Trump presses ahead with plans for a meeting between Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin. Texas Democrats arrive back at the state house in Austin, setting the state for a dramatic redistricting vote. And Hurricane Erin threatens the East Coast with rain, waves, and dangerous rip currents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Who Won the Summit?

August 18, 2025 • 27 mins
Vladimir Putin refuses to concede any ground in Ukraine, setting up a tense meeting today between President Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Governors in West Virginia, Ohio and South Carolina volunteer National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. And the State Department pauses a visa program for Gazan children facing medical emergencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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BREAKING: Trump-Putin Summit

August 15, 2025 • 58 mins
Listen to ABC News' special coverage from Alaska of President Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Your Trump-Putin Summit Preview

August 15, 2025 • 26 mins
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet today in Anchorage, Alaska for a high-stakes summit. California Gov. Gavin Newsom outlines a plan to claw back Democratic seats in Congress. And the creator of a cryptic sculpture at CIA headquarters vows to reveal his code to the highest bidder.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Homecoming Dance: Will Texas Dems Return?

August 14, 2025 • 24 mins
With a 30-day emergency session winding down, Democratic state legislators in Texas consider returning to Texas. President Trump hears out Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of a Russia summit. And glacier melt threatens to flood Juneau, Alaska for a third straight year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Monumental? National Guard Now on DC Streets

August 13, 2025 • 28 mins
National Guard troops arrive in Washington, D.C., but even Army officials aren’t clear what they’ll do there. Ahead of a landmark summit with Vladimir Putin, President Trump plans a virtual meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. And health experts question the future of mRNA vaccines as the Trump Administration cuts federal research funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump’s DC Police Takeover

August 12, 2025 • 24 mins
President Trump announces that he will federalize Washington D.C.’s police department, while also calling in National Guard troops. Two die in a Pennsylvania steel plant explosion. And the White House strikes a deal with Nvidia to sell chips in China.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Attack on the CDC

August 11, 2025 • 24 mins
A gunman opens fire on CDC headquarters in Atlanta, killing a police officer and prompting new fears for thousands of employees. President Trump eyes a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on American soil. And Jen Pawol becomes the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Israeli Cabinet Approves Full Gaza Takeover

August 8, 2025 • 26 mins
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces his intention to take over the entire Gaza Strip. The FBI is said to be assisting in investigations surrounding Texas lawmakers on the lam. And President Trump’s new tariffs take hold, as he suggests more taxes on imported tech parts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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