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April 1, 2026 26 mins
The Supreme Court overturns a ruling upholding bans on “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ youth. A federal judge orders a halt to construction on the White House ballroom. And with Trump poised to make an announcement on the Iran war, Israel announces a plan to demolish homes in Lebanon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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As President Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, analysts raise concerns about the closure of another key shipping route. Despite a blockade, a Russian tanker is allowed to deliver oil to Cuba. And deposition video sheds light on the early days of DOGE cutbacks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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As more troops arrive in the Middle East, American officials refuse to rule out the potential for a ground operation in Iran. An executive order promises to pay TSA officers, but Congress can’t agree on funding the rest of the Department of Homeland Security. And a record number of Republican members of Congress are retiring before the midterms, complicating GOP efforts to retain control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
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March 27, 2026 28 mins
President Trump and the Senate seem to have landed on a last-ditch measure to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security. Federal authorities charge a pair of siblings for allegedly planting a bomb at a US air base. And doctors sound the alarm of the growing number of children participating in online gambling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 26, 2026 28 mins
In a landmark verdict, a jury finds tech firms Meta and YouTube responsible for harm to an underage user. The White House defends its 15-point Iran plan. And, a TSA officer says he’s down to his last $100 as a partial government shutdown continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 25, 2026 28 mins
Members of Congress float - and then quickly toss - a plan to end a government shutdown stalemate. An emboldened Russia launches its largest aerial attack yet against Ukraine. And artificial intelligence firm Anthropic takes the Pentagon to court over a “supply chain risk” designation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Two pilots are dead after an Air Canada flight crashed into a fire engine at New York’s LaGuardia airport. President Trump backs off a self-imposed threat to bomb Iran’s power plants, citing ongoing negotiations. And the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn mail-voting guidelines in more than 30 states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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As TSA agents wait for paychecks, federal officials scramble to send ICE agents to assist at airports. President Trump threatens to strike Iranian energy infrastructure. And analysts react to the president’s acknowledgement that the White House is “considering” drawing down forces in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 20, 2026 27 mins
In a network exclusive, Dolores Huerta tells ABC that she was raped by labor icon Cesar Chavez. As oil prices skyrocket, the Pentagon says it could need $200 billion amid the war in Iran. And Meta appears to be giving up on its plans for the “metaverse.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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An Israeli strike on an Iranian gas field sends oil prices skyrocketing, sparking an outcry from Middle East neighbors. Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces a surprise grilling in his confirmation hearing for Homeland Security Secretary. And labor rights icon Cesar Chavez is suddenly under scrutiny after posthumous accusations of sexual misconduct.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 18, 2026 28 mins
A top Trump adviser resigns over the Iran conflict, underlining a deep divide among MAGA loyalists. Cuba is blanketed by an electrical blackout. And a new report suggests more Americans than ever are being buried by credit card debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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With nearly a million Lebanese residents displaced from their homes, some Israeli troops begin pushing into southern Lebanon. President Trump pushes Congress to vote on legislation that would dramatically reform voter ID laws. And federal prosecutors ask a judge to allow them to subpoena Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 16, 2026 26 mins
President Trump calls on other countries to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon identifies the six servicemembers who died in a refueling plane crash. And airline executives beg Congress to end its shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 14, 2026 28 mins
Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bridge of Lies," hosted by Juju Chang. In episode one of "Bridge of Lies," a call about an abandoned car on a bridge in New Jersey touches off a search for a missing person. The driver of the car is 19-year-old Sarah Stern, an aspiring artist. Authorities try to piece together what happened in ...
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March 13, 2026 22 mins
A truck ramming at a Detroit-area synagogue is being investigated as a targeted attack. The White House initiates a new plan to lower oil prices. And the Oscar race is far from certain ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 12, 2026 25 mins
Iran attacks a series of oil tankers around the Persian Gulf, as several countries decide to draw on their strategic oil reserves. California police departments are warned of potential Iranian drone attacks. And lawmakers demand answers on a strike that hit an Iranian elementary school.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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After mixed messages from President Trump, the U.S. military steps up its attacks in Iran. Meanwhile, Iranians express conflicted opinions about their views on war. And New Mexico agents search Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch for the first time, years after his death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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President Trump tries to stop panic in oil markets, but refuses to shift course on war in Iran. Russia seizes on energy shortages as an opportunity to sidestep sanctions. And law enforcement officials warn about awakening Iranian “sleeper agents.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 9, 2026 25 mins
Iran’s clerics choose a new ayatollah. American officials face questions over a strike at a girls’ school. And New York police say a pair of men threw improvised explosive devices during a clash with anti-Islam protesters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 6, 2026 28 mins
After an escalating series of controversies, President Trump dismisses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Israel tries to destroy Hezbollah with a series of strikes on Beirut. And oil prices skyrocket, spooking the stock market and economists alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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