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The news to know for Thursday, June 18, 2026!

What to know about the newly released terms of the deal the U.S. made with Iran, that President Trump decided to sign early — and why now it's facing some bipartisan backlash.

Also, where Americans are getting the brunt of extreme weather: from wildfires to tornadoes, to a tropical storm.

Plus, the first interest rate decision under the new Fed leader, the reason Appl...

The news to know for Wednesday, June 17, 2026!

We'll tell you about a plan to send deadly drones toward the White House — how investigators say it was stopped before it could actually happen.

Also, the latest steps to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.

And some of Vice President JD Vance's biggest crit...

The news to know for Tuesday, June 16, 2026!

We'll tell you about the deadly B-52 bomber crash at an American Air Force base, and how President Trump's new deal with Iran is already facing some major tests.

Also, the high-profile elections to watch around the country today.

Plus, D.C.'s reflecting pool is green again just days after a multimillion-dollar upgrade to turn it blue, another country is moving toward a socia...

The news to know for Monday, June 15, 2026!

We're talking about what could be a major breakthrough in the Middle East: what we know about the U.S. and Iran's new deal.

Also, highlights from the UFC fights at the White House — in and out of the octagon — as well as celebrations and some chaos after the Knicks' first championship win in half...

Summer is supposed to feel fun and relaxed, but for many parents, it can also feel like a lot to figure out.

Renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour — bestselling author and a leading voice on child and teen development — shares what kids actually need most this summer.

She exp...

The news to know for Friday, June 12, 2026!

We'll tell you about President Trump's new choice for the top intelligence job, in the face of backlash over his last one.

Also, the elaborate preparations for White House Fight Night, as well as the obs...

The news to know for Thursday, June 11, 2026!

What to know about the World Cup kicking off today — from American cities bracing for a surge of fans, to the big-name celebrities getting ready to perform.

Also, the new numbers are out and prices are rising, and why President Trump says he now "loves the inflation."

Plus, a new study splits Americans into nine political groups, Canada is considering a social media b...

The news to know for Wednesday, June 10, 2026!

We'll tell you how the U.S. military retaliated after an American helicopter was shot down in the Middle East, and what to know about the first-of-its-kind, high-tech operation to rescue the crew.

Also, who was chosen for what NASA is calling "one of the most highly complex missions in history."

Plus, a new kind of sunscreen approv...

The news to know for Tuesday, June 9, 2026!

What to know about some of the most talked-about matchups as four more states hold primaries today.

Also, why President Trump's new choice for Attorney General could have a tough confirmation battle ahead of him.

And where millions of Americans are facing the first major heat wave of the year.

Plus, the start of a new ch...

The news to know for Monday, June 8, 2026!

We're talking about a major test for the Israel-Iran ceasefire and how President Trump's call for restraint didn't stop the latest strikes.

Also, why President Trump walked out of an interview in the face of questioning.

And how good economic news turned into bad stock market news.

Pl...

The World Cup begins next week, and this time, it's happening across North America.

Longtime soccer writer Leander Schaerlaeckens explains what makes this tournament so massive, what it means for soccer in America, and how far the U.S. men's team has come.

Plus, we discuss the controversies surro...

The news to know for Friday, June 5, 2026!

We'll tell you about U.S. Senators spending the night at the Capitol — what contentious issues are coming up in the so-called Vote-a-Rama, and why it was paused for a moment of celebration.

Also, why a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East fell apart in a matter of hours.

Plus, President Trump's multi-million dollar push for coal, what new data found about the number of b...

The news to know for Thursday, June 4, 2026!

We'll tell you about a rare defeat for President Trump in the U.S. House, basically condemning the war in Iran, and why some Pentagon staffers are raising concerns about a certain new hire.

Also, a former congressman already convicted of fraud is under investigation again — this time it has to do with a prediction market.

Plus,...

The news to know for Wednesday, June 3, 2026!

We have early takeaways from the biggest primary night of the midterms so far.

And some of the most intense fighting in the Middle East since the Iran ceasefire began.

Also, President Trump's unconventional pick to lead agencies like the CIA.

Plus, promising new research on a shot to help stop skin cancer from coming b...

The news to know for Tuesday, June 2, 2026!

What to know about primaries in six states today and how they'll help shape the political landscape heading into November.

And what happened with the so-called "Anti-Weaponization Fund."

Also: a handful of Americans are finally able to ...

The news to know for Monday, June 1, 2026!

We're talking about violent clashes outside an immigration facility — what prompted them and how local authorities are now cracking down.

Also, the U.N. Security Council's emergency meeting today over a growing war in the Middle East that's not in Iran.

Plus, how a new pill could become a game changer for multiple kinds of cancer, why artists are now bailing on a celebra...

We're talking to each other less — literally saying fewer words out loud each day.

New research shows this shift started even before the pandemic. Dr. Valeria Pfeifer explains what the data reveals, why small everyday conversations may matter more than we realize, and how this could connect to loneliness, trust, and polarization....

The news to know for Friday, May 29, 2026!

We'll tell you about a possible breakthrough in Iran peace talks.

And how Pentagon officials say American service members' phones could be putting them in danger.

Also, the first inflation report since the Federal Reserve's leadership change.

Plus, President Trump's portrait could end up on Americans' money, why the compa...

The news to know for Thursday, May 28, 2026!

We'll tell you what a new report found about America's weapons stockpiles during the Iran War.

And why protests are happening both inside and outside an ICE facility.

Also, the unusual plan to keep potential Ebola cases from reaching the U.S.

Plus, the moment former First Lady Jill Biden worried her husband was having a...