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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.

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March 27, 2026 6 mins
We start with House GOP’s reaction to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill the Senate passed overnight. Iran-linked hackers breached a top Trump official’s personal email. We have key takeaways from a high-stakes meeting with G7 foreign ministers. Authorities gave details on a rollover crash involving Tiger Woods. Plus, the diverse crew set to embark on the first human moon mission in more than half a century. Learn mor...
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The timeline for a House to vote on funding TSA workers remains unclear, as some airport wait times stretch for hours. Israel plans to escalate strikes against Iran, while Iran-backed Houthi forces weigh entering the conflict. Nationwide demonstrations against Trump administration policies are planned for tomorrow. Plus, Savannah Guthrie has announced when she’ll be back on NBC’s “Today Show.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
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The US Senate votes to fund most of DHS in overnight session. President Trump pushes Iran strike deadline back 10 more days. IOC bans transgender women from competing in female events at the Olympics. Kennedy Center layoffs begin ahead of two-year closure. Plus, a Wisconsin farm is searching for their missing kangaroo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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We start with the latest on talks to end the war with Iran and a US decision to postpone strikes. Nicolás Maduro and his wife faced their second court hearing in New York – we have details. We’ll explain a new ban on transgender women athletes. Airports across the country are bracing for another crush of weekend travelers. Plus, a “Today” co-host speaks out in her first interview since her mother went missing. Learn more about your...
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President Donald Trump is growing frustrated with Iran’s approach to negotiations and has issued the country a warning. We'll break down the key issues expected to take center stage at one of the largest annual meetings of conservatives, starting today. Former Vice President Kamala Harris is getting back out there, as speculation about her political future swirls. A CNN investigation uncovered online communities where men share tip...
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Tehran disputes President Trump’s claim that they want to make a deal. Meta and YouTube have been found liable in a social media addiction trial. Ousted Venezuelan leader, Nicolas Maduro and his wife are set to appear in federal court today.  Rising gas prices push USPS to add an 8% package surcharge. Plus, Baseball is back and so are the ballpark eats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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We start with Iran’s conditions for ending the war despite initially resisting a US plan. We’ll break down a jury’s decision in a social media addiction trial against tech giants. The Supreme Court ruled in a music copyright fight challenging a major internet service provider. The latest push to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown has fallen flat. Plus, the next chapter in this late-night host’s career.  Learn more abo...
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Trump administration officials are trying to schedule talks with Iran aimed at ending the war. British police have arrested two men in connection with a suspected antisemitic arson attack in London. Savannah Guthrie spoke about her mother’s abduction with NBC “Today Show” colleague and longtime friend, Hoda Kotab. An AI video generation app is shutting down just months after it launched. Plus, "robot umpires" are making their offic...
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Sources tell CNN, the US Army is about to send 1,000 troops to deploy to the Middle East.  Congress debates DHS funding as TSA workers continue to go unpaid.  Democrats flips a Florida State House district that covers Mar-A-Lago.  A Jury finds Meta liable in child sexual exploitation on social media.  Plus, A Triceratops skeleton dating back 66 million years is up for auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
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Federal investigators gave an update on the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport. Two issues threaten Senate Republicans’ plan to end the DHS shutdown. A clash between Minnesota officials and the Trump administration heats up again. We’ll break down the latest developments on peace talks between the US and Iran. Plus, details on an American freed from captivity in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
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CNN is tracking the longest airport wait times, and what to know if you miss your flight. The state of talks between the US and Iran remain unclear as the war wages on. Voters are heading to the polls in Palm Beach, Florida for a special election that could flip the president's home district. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying in the criminal trial of a former congressman and close friend. Plus, which produce tops this ye...
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An NTSB team is on the site of the deadly LaGuardia collision.  Iran bombards Israel as President Trumps claims progress in talks.  Senate Republicans think they have a plan to end the government shutdown.  The Trump administration is set to pay a French energy company $1 billion for cancelled wind farms.  Plus, students in Maine are planning to send yeast to the stratosphere as part of a NASA project.  Learn more about your ad cho...
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NTSB investigators are examining a fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport. President Donald Trump rejected an off-ramp to the DHS shutdown as ICE agents assist TSA. Financial markets are reacting to Trump’s decision to temporarily stop striking Iranian energy sites. We’ll tell you about a deadly Colombian military plane crash. Plus, key takeaways from a Supreme Court challenge to a high-profile voting case. Learn more about your ad c...
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President Donald Trump suggests the US held "very good" talks with Iran about ending the war, but is Iran on the same page? A collision between a fire truck and a plane has left 2 people dead and dozens injured. Meanwhile, ICE agents have been deployed to US airports, but will they help alleviate the long TSA lines? In London, counter terrorism police are investigating an antisemitic attack targeting the city’s largest Jewish commu...
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President Trump backs off his threat to hit power plants if Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed.  Two pilots have been killed, several people hurt after a plane hits a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia airport.  ICE agents are deploying to airports amid partial government shutdown. CNN speaks to the first patient treated with a life-saving foam.  Plus, a man with Down Syndrome builds a successful spice business.   This episode...
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Prediction markets are opening new doors to bet on pretty much anything - even outcomes during war. But things can get pretty heated when money is on the line, and now at least one state is stepping in to accuse a major prediction market of running an illegal gambling operation. WIRED’s Kate Knibbs talks about the “casino-ification” of everything and what this could mean for the future of politics and betting.    For more: Iran-re...
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A group of dads in London are learning a new skill to connect with their daughters and each other. Two pay phones nearly 3,000 miles apart are bridging a generational gap. A new breakthrough device is helping patients manage Parkinson’s disease in a more personalized way. After a devastating tragedy, a high school boys' hockey team in Rhode Island finished their season in a way that feels like a movie. Plus, a sweet update on the w...
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We start with a major blow to the Defense secretary’s restrictive press policy he rolled out last year. President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies again over the Strait of Hormuz and weighed in on the prospects of a ceasefire with Iran. The Transportation secretary gave a bleak outlook on air travel without a funding deal. The Trump administration slapped a new multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Harvard University. It’s the ...
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Some travelers are arriving extra early and still missing flights, as TSA callouts hold up airport lines nationwide. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he and President Donald Trump are on the same page about the war in Iran. Advocates warn a new Veteran’s Affairs-Justice Department agreement could put homeless veterans at risk. We tell you why ABC shelved the newest season of “The Bachelorette.” Plus, a beloved action ...
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President Trump may seek $200 billon in new Pentagon funding for the war with Iran.  Senator Markwayne Mullin’s bid to lead DHS advances to a full Senate vote, amid a partial government shutdown.  American college student, James Gracey has been found dead in Spain.  Trump’s hand-picked panel approves a gold coin with his image.  Plus, a movie is in the works, based on the viral Labubu toys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
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