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- Today7 min
Lebanon’s President Criticizes Iran, Strong Jobs Report, Anthropic's Eerie Warning and more
CNN exclusively speaks with Lebanon's leader about the impact of the US and Israel’s war with Iran on Lebanon. The US economy added way more jobs last month than expected. Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing new allegations, as Maine’s Governor is being encouraged to reenter the race. Anthropic is calling for limits on AI development ahead of a potentially massive IPO. Plus, we’ll explain why the Kennedy Center has ordered staff to remove Trump’s name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Today8 min
$215 Million For Women's Health, Bondi Blames Blanche, Bolton Plea Deal and more
The Senate passes a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. Pam Bondi says Acting Attorney General was “in charge” of releasing the Epstein files. According to a source, John Bolton accepts a plea deal for mishandling sensitive information. Melinda French-Gates donates $215 million to women's health. Plus, Pope Leo gets a PayPal refund for $8.65. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Today7 min
Bondi’s Epstein Hearing Transcript, Lawmakers Target ‘Anti-Weaponization' Fund, Trump’s Coal Investment and more
We have new insight into Former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s closed-door meeting with House lawmakers over the Jeffrey Epstein files. Republicans rejected efforts to kill President Donald Trump’s controversial fund. Doubts surround Middle East peace efforts as Hezbollah and Israel exchange fresh strikes. Federal officials shift from their previous positions on Ebola cases. Plus, the latest efforts to boost the US coal industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday7 min
Fmr. Nat'l Security Advisor Plea Deal, New Epstein Orbit Allegations, Missing American in Japan and more
John Bolton is expected to enter a plea in a case involving allegations that he mishandled classified documents. We’ll tell you some of the major decisions still pending on the Supreme Court’s docket. Tehran and Washington are sending mixed messages about the status of their fragile ceasefire talks. The House Oversight Committee has asked the Justice Department to investigate new allegations made by Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant. Plus, the search for a 20-year-old Auburn University student is underway in Kyoto, Japan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday9 min
Reflecting Pool Update, Hostage Standoff Over, House Rebukes Trump and more
The House passed a resolution to limit President Trump’s Iran war powers. The Senate is set to debate ICE funding, as Trump won't commit to killing the $1.8B anti-weaponization fund. The suspect in a 15-hour hostage standoff in California was killed. The President touts progress on the Reflecting Pool and the building of the UFC stage on the south lawn. Plus, a stranger helps a family who had their van stolen on vacation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday7 min
House Vote on Iran, Ballroom Funding Update, Missing Banana Artwork and more
We start with a key congressional vote on potentially reining in President Donald Trump’s ability to strike Iran. A vote-a-rama on ICE and border patrol funds is expected to kick off without one of Trump’s priorities. Trump weighed in on the status of his controversial settlement fund. A UFC fight arena at the White House may be here to stay. Plus, the latest incident over a viral banana artwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days ago7 min
CNN Inside Iran, CA Hostages Released, George Santos Scandal and more
The US and Iran trade fresh strikes, as the world awaits the next step in peace negotiations between both countries. All hostages have been released after an hour-long bomb threat that began yesterday at a bank building in California. The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map that will benefit Republicans. Ukraine has attacked St. Petersburgh ahead of a key economic forum. Plus, we’ll tell you why former Republican representative George Santos is in hot water again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days ago7 min
Primary Results, Outrage Over Trump's DNI Pick, Pelley Fired and more
California primary results are still too close to call and a Trump-backed candidate loses in the GOP primary for Iowa Governor. Lawmakers push back on President Trump's naming of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence. CBS News fires Scott Pelley after a clash with leadership. According to police, a Frontier Airlines passenger choked an off-duty flight attendant. Plus, Uber reveals the 10th annual weirdest lost and found index. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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