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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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August 7, 2025 23 mins
Five Army soldiers are shot as a man opens fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia. President Trump threatens India with new tariffs if they continue to buy Russian oil. And a Gaza man is killed by an airdropped aid shipment meant to save lives.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 6, 2025 26 mins
The House Oversight Committee issues a slew of subpoenas over the Jeffrey Epstein case, including to Bill and Hillary Clinton. Wildfire smoke continues to affect American air quality. And the Coast Guard issues a damning report on the Titan submersible implosion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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With Texan Democrats on the lam, Republican leaders call for legal consequences. Israel grapples with images of emaciated hostages held by Hamas. And Tennessee law enforcement has made several arrests in connection to a murder – but still haven’t found the murder suspect.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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President Trump fires the official who published a disappointing jobs report. Texas Democrats flee the state to stymie efforts to change congressional district maps. And a government agency investigates former Special Counsel Jack Smith.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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President Trump’s trade deadline passes - but some of its most draconian tariffs won’t go into effect until next week. A top White House advisor will visit Gaza today, as Palestinians swarm aid trucks. And a White House decree aims to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 31, 2025 28 mins
An NTSB hearing reveals troubling findings about the last moments before a Blackhawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet in Washington, D.C. Officials evaluate evacuation procedures after a tsunami scare. And Congress considers a bill that would bar lawmakers from trading stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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New York authorities say the man who went on a shooting rampage at a Midtown office building was targeting the NFL over what he described as traumatic brain injuries. The British government considers recognizing Palestinian statehood, infuriating Israel. And President Trump’s EPA administrator plans to eliminate a key ruling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 29, 2025 28 mins
A gunman opens fire in a midtown Manhattan skyscraper. Scorching weather across the eastern U.S. is turning deadly. And a Trump nomination is roiling courtrooms in New Jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 28, 2025 25 mins
Facing international outrage, Israel agrees to pauses in fighting to let aid into Gaza. Ghislaine Maxwell received limited immunity in a meeting with DOJ officials. And a man suspected of a stabbing spree in Michigan is charged with terrorism.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 25, 2025 26 mins
In a rare visit for an American president, Donald Trump visits the Federal Reserve. Columbia University negotiates a settlement with the Trump administration. And Hulk Hogan dies at 71.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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As a congressional committee demands Jeffrey Epstein files, a Wall Street Journal report claims President Trump was told of their contents weeks ago. Families confront murderer Bryan Kohberger at his sentencing. And 100 aid groups sound the alarm about starvation in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Pressure from the case of Jeffrey Epstein prompts the House to go on recess early, as the Justice Department seeks to speak with Ghislaine Maxwell. Ukrainians protest president Volodymyr Zelenskyy over a perceived power grab. And rocker Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 22, 2025 26 mins
As pressure builds over the case of Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump takes positions on a series of controversial topics. A Louisville officer is sentenced to nearly three years in prison for his role in the Breonna Taylor shooting. And a regional passenger pilot swerves to avoid a B-52 bomber, renewing questions about communication between military and civilian aircraft.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
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