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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
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August 27, 2025 • 6 mins
Officials gave an update on the deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school today. We’ll tell you what Americans think about President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown. Another Trump official is departing after less than a month on the job. We’ll explain why President Trump’s son-in-law was at the White House today. Plus, why this American chipmaker’s shares took a dip.
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August 27, 2025 • 6 mins
We begin with new details on a deadly shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Snapback sanctions on Iran hang in the balance. An old practice to vet immigrants applying for US citizenship is coming back. We’ll break down a forecasting blueprint for what winter could look like. And, the latest legal claim highlighting safety concerns over AI chatbots.
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August 27, 2025 • 6 mins
Officials say police are responding to a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. A federal judge has ruled on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s proposed deportation. Tariffs – including the new ones on India – may impact the purse strings of consumers and the government differently. The federal takeover of the nation’s capital has escalated. Cracker Barrel is reversing course on its new logo. Plus, Travis Kelce’s dad shares when his son...
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August 27, 2025 • 6 mins
First, we’ll explain how President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India will impact businesses and consumers in both countries. There’s set to be a “large meeting” at the White House on Gaza today. A whistleblower says DOGE employees may have compromised the security details of over 300 million Americans. We’ll tell you why Denmark is summoning the top US diplomat in the country for Greenland. Plus, the reason why flesh-eating bacte...
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August 27, 2025 • 6 mins
President Donald Trump’s punishing 50% tariffs on imports from India are now in effect. Some FEMA staff are being put on immediate leave after signing a warning letter to Congress. Israel has given an explanation for its strikes on a Gaza hospital that sparked international condemnation. Kilmar Abrego Garcia has made a new bid to resist deportation. Plus, Space X’s new Starship spacecraft has finally made a safe landing.
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August 26, 2025 • 6 mins
We start with President Donald Trump’s calls for capital punishment in Washington, DC. Trump gave his stipulation for a potential settlement with Harvard University. There are new developments on Israel’s deadly military strike on a Gaza hospital. We’ll explain why the start of the school year has some students and administrators on edge. Plus, a fall staple at Starbucks is back.
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August 26, 2025 • 6 mins
We start with the Justice Department’s bid to limit court power in fast-moving immigration cases. The Federal Reserve’s governor is challenging President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire her. The DOJ is responding to a lawsuit filed by the Proud Boys. We have the latest on protests across Israel. Plus, a new chapter in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story.
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August 26, 2025 • 6 mins
As President Donald Trump pushes for a crime crackdown beyond Washington, DC, the House Oversight committee joins the DOJ to investigate the nation’s capital. Trump has touted tariff revenue as debt-cutting, but there are some caveats. A new pill for weight loss could be one step closer to becoming a reality. How some kids will use AI in school this year. Plus, Southwest Airlines announced more new rules over seats
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August 26, 2025 • 6 mins
Israel’s security cabinet is set to meet amid nationwide protests. Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th “birthday book” is among the documents the House Oversight committee are subpoenaing. Thousands more documents are set to be released related to the Uvalde school shooting three years ago. Firefighters are winning the battle against two wildfires in the West of the country. Plus, the US Coast Guard's historic drug bust.
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August 26, 2025 • 6 mins
Illinois’ Governor is telling President Donald Trump to stay away, as the president expands his so-called crackdown on crime. News organizations have condemned a Gaza hospital attack by Israel that killed five journalists. Trump says he’s firing a Federal Reserve governor, but can he? Meanwhile, Trump’s meeting with South Korea’s president was overshadowed by North Korea. Plus, a wall of dust has descended on parts of Nevada and Ar...
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August 25, 2025 • 5 mins
We’ll tell you if the wrongly deported Maryland man will remain in the US. FEMA’s current and former employees are making moves against the Trump administration. A rare human case of a flesh-eating parasite has been identified in the US. Another pig organ was transplanted into a human body. Plus, a singer is facing charges after a confrontation with police.
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August 25, 2025 • 6 mins
We begin with Trump’s mission to beautify Washington, DC. A new executive order will punish flag desecration. Israeli faces backlash after another deadly attack in Gaza. A memoir written by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers will soon be released. And xAI sues Apple and Open AI.
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August 25, 2025 • 6 mins
President Donald Trump signed a controversial executive order as part of his crackdown on crime. Kilmar Abrego Garcia turned himself in to ICE custody, but his legal fight against deportation continues. Trump is expected to meet South Korea’s new president today. The DNC faces major financial troubles. Plus, why your online shopping could be impacted.
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August 25, 2025 • 6 mins
Dozens of people, including journalists, are reported to have been killed after Israel struck a hospital in Gaza today. Illinois leaders have angrily responded to President Donald Trump’s plans to deploy the National Guard in Chicago. Kilmar Abrego Garcia has turned himself into ICE custody. A journalist secretly held by Russia for years is now free. Plus, how “sneakflation” is hitting consumers’ pockets.
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August 25, 2025 • 6 mins
National Guard troops have started carrying weapons in Washington DC, as President Donald Trump plans to expand his so-called crime crackdown. Despite a ceasefire on the table, Israel’s military appears to be pushing ahead with its planned attack on Gaza City. We’ll have the latest on the growing wildfires in California and Oregon. The Trump administration might try and send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Africa. Plus, we'll tell you what...
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August 24, 2025 • 20 mins
Critics say President Donald Trump’s attacks on the Smithsonian museum system amount to an attempt to whitewash American history. A historian tells us why the administration's claims about ‘overemphasizing’ slavery do a disservice to all Americans.
Guest: Leah Wright Rigueur, political historian & associate professor, Johns Hopkins University
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August 23, 2025 • 14 mins
These athletes from all over the world have something in common: an organ transplant and a new shot at greatness. After nearly eight decades and a daughter’s determined search, two siblings reconnect. A 4-year-old called 911 to chat and the police showed up with some sweet surprises. This couple from Wisconsin set a world record at the annual wife-carrying contest. Plus, this town in Sweden put their church on wheels.
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August 22, 2025 • 6 mins
We start with new developments on a deadly bus crash in New York. The Justice Department has released transcripts of its prison interview with Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice. We have Trump’s latest comments on peace talks between Russia and Ukraine’s presidents. We’ll tell you who’s affected by a pause on work visas. Plus, a brief break from the summer heat!
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August 22, 2025 • 6 mins
We start with breaking news of a deadly tour bus crash in New York. The DC National Guard is under new orders as President Donald Trump eyes the latest cities for a federal crime crackdown. Trump also weighs in about his former advisor when asked about an FBI raid. We have the latest development in a drama legal saga surrounding the wrongfully deported Maryland father of three. We have details on a tentative settlement between Elon...
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August 22, 2025 • 6 mins
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested the central bank might do what President Donald Trump has been pushing for. The FBI has searched Trump’s former national security adviser’s home and DC office. Texas nears a final vote on its congressional redistricting plan. We break down the crime stats of the GOP states that are sending more National Guard troops to the nation’s capital. Plus, this city is outraged over the removal o...
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