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President Trump is giving diplomacy a shot, granting Iran a two-week window. Iran's top diplomat is heading to Europe for nuclear talks. Can negotiations succeed with missiles still flying? Meanwhile, the GOP rift on how to handle the Mideast crisis deepens. Will the president's decision on Iran fracture the party further?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins with more breaking news in the Middle East, where both Israel and Iran fired dozens of missiles at each other. Among the targets: an Iranian nuclear facility and an Israeli hospital. Meanwhile, can the US get more involved in the conflict without causing a wider war? GOP hawks and isolationists continue a furious debate over what actions, if any, President Trump should take. So, who has the president's ear?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The battle begins." Those are the words posted earlier today by Iran's supreme leader. It's day six of deadly air strikes between Israel and Iran, and hundreds of casualties have already been reported. The question looming over everything: Will the US get involved?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attacks intensify between Israel and Iran as President Trump leaves the G7 summit early with a warning to "immediately evacuate Tehran now!:" Plus, how authorities will try to get inside the mind of the man accused of stalking and killing a Minnesota lawmaker. And: How has ICD changed their tactics to reach Stephen Miller's goal of 3,000 arrests a day?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following an intense manhunt, law enforcement apprehend Vance Boelter, the man accused of killing a Minnesota state representative and wounding another. Plus, Israel and Iran trade attacks overnight as the world calls for diplomacy. Is there any hope for de-escalation? Then: Is the Trump Administration feeling the backlash from its immigration crackdown?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We bring you continuing coverage of Israel's stunning attack against Iran's nuclear program and its military leadership. Iran is retaliating, ushering in a dangerous new chapter in the Middle East with a heightened risk of a regional war.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins we report breaking news out of India, where a passenger jet bound for London with 242 people aboard has crashed. Plus, we examine the latest immigration protests spreading across the US, resulting in curfews for two cities and the National Guard deployed to another state. And: Anxious moments in the Middle East prompt the US to pull personnel out of the region and President Trump to urge Israel to take it down a notch.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declares a state of emergency and institutes a curfew amid growing protests over the immigration crackdown. Saying "democracy is under assault," California Governor Gavin Newsom calls on Americans to stand up to the Trump Administration. Tensions flare across the US as the National Guard is deployed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protests of the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown are spreading beyond California as citizens demand an end to ICE raids - this as the president sends in marines in addition to National Guard troops while threatening to have California Governor Gavin Newsome arrested.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins with continuing coverage of the protests over immigration raids have led to arrests in both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Cars were set on fire, parts of a major freeway were shut down, and flashbangs and tear gas were used to disperse crowds.  All of downtown LA has been declared an unlawful assembly area. President Trump called up the National Guard to protect federal personnel and property, the first time a president has done this without a state's request or consent in about 60 years. California Governor Gavin Newsome says the state will sue the government over the National Guard deployment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump and his former first buddy feud online in a war of words. It's a clash of titans, but with real stakes for all of us. Plus, Russia strikes back as it launches a deadly aerial assault on Ukraine. Is this the promised retaliation for Kyiv's daring drone attack? We also examine tariff whiplash, high inflation and economic uncertainty. Has that put businesses in a holding pattern on hiring?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“I am signing a new executive order placing travel restrictions on countries.” Which countries are on the president's list this time around and which are not? Plus, will the GOP's push for major changes to Medicaid cause more people to lose coverage? We also take a close look at the new rules proposed for artificial Intelligence. Would they spark innovation or protect big tech?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk burned bridges on his way out the White House door, calling the president's agenda a "disgusting abomination." Could his criticism influence some Senate Republicans to vote no? Plus, is the president having buyer's remorse about his picks for the Supreme Court? Also: Household debt is steadily creeping up. Is this a red flag for the economy?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The firebombing attack at a pro-Israel rally in Colorado is just the latest in an alarming trend. Can anything be done to stop the violent cycle? Plus, with growing opposition to the president's tax and spending bill, can it pass in the Senate without major changes? And more disturbing testimony in the trial against Sean Combs: Why his ex-assistant says she didn't come forward with sexual assault claims sooner.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Multiple people in Boulder, Colorado were set on fire by a man with a makeshift flamethrower. What we're learning about what's being called a "hate crime." Plus, President Trump demands that Republican senators fall in line over that big, beautiful bill. But will hardliner holdouts block it? And peace talks are overshadowed by a large scale Ukrainian drone attack deep inside Russia. Is there any hope for the negotiations?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's on again, off again tariffs appear to be back on ... and everybody's feeling the whiplash. Plus, the president and Elon Musk are scheduled to appear before cameras today. Will Musk get a warm sendoff? Or could criticism of the big beautiful bill come back to bite him?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Court of International Trade blocks President Trump's sweeping global tariffs, ruling he overstepped his authority. We bring you the latest on how the administration is responding. Plus, it's graduation day at Harvard, but the fate of international students will be in the hands of a federal judge. And when you hear "crypto crime," you probably think about someone behind a keyboard, not someone with a wrench. We explain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are the latest to join the long list of Donald Trump's supporters to receive a get out of jail free card. Are we starting to see a pattern? Plus, the president says Vladimir Putin is "playing with fire" as Russia escalates its assault on Ukraine. This morning we also review explosive testimony from Diddy's ex-assistant. Can she help prosecutors build a racketeering case?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions surge after President Trump's comments about Russia's leader going "absolutely crazy." Is Vladimir Putin sending a message? Plus, the Senate gears up to take on the president's agenda. But how are the proposed Medicaid cuts going over with their constituents back home? And three more inmates who busted out of a New Orleans jail have been arrested. We detail where they were found and the frantic search for the two still on the run.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's another delay in the trade war, this time with the European Union. But how long will it really last? Plus, Russia launches its largest aerial attack on Ukraine ever. But will President Trump's rare rebuke of Vladimir Putin help ease tensions? And with thousands of international students at Harvard in limbo, now the Trump Administration wants their names and countries of origin.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration escalates its war against Harvard, barring the school from enrolling international students. Will other universities be next? Plus, we have new details on the man charged with gunning down two Israeli embassy staffers. And rapper Kid Cudi takes the stand against Sean Combs.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins we are following two major breaking news stories out of the nation's capital:  Overnight, two Israeli embassy staffers were gunned down outside a Jewish museum. A suspect is now under arrest.  Lawmakers pulled another all-nighter as House Republicans attempt to pass the president's "big, beautiful bill." (Spoiler alert: They were successful.)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers are in a marathon meeting talking about the so-called big beautiful bill. Was the pressure from the president enough to move the needle? Plus, the DOJ moves against another one of President Trump's past foes. Why is ormer New York Governor Andrew Cuomo now under investigation? And we explore the new rules just announced for Newark Airport.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is about to confront the ugly truth about his "big beautiful bill" on Capitol Hill, as hardliners from his own party could hold the whole thing up. Plus, chilling new testimony from the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial. One witness claims that years ago, Diddy warned her people "go missing" If they talk. Also: As we enter peak tornado season, are we seeing an increase in nighttime twisters?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. President Trump says there won't be peace in Ukraine until he and Vladimir Putin talk. A Mexican naval ship with more than 270 people on board crashes into the Brooklyn Bridge.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump heads home from the Middle East after concluding the first major international trip of his second term. Was it a success? Plus, what's the charge against Sean "Diddy" Combs that could cost him his whole empire if he's convicted. And multiple tornadoes sweep through the Midwest, flattening homes ... and the risk is not over yet.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final leg of his first international trip since retaking the White House President Trump rallied US troops in Abu Dhabi and talked about the deal he hopes to make with Iran. Tehran confirmed it's ready to make a nuclear deal in exchange for the US lifting economic sanctions.  Also on today's show: Ukraine's president is in Turkey for face-to-face peace talks, but Vladimir Putin looks to be a no show ... The Supreme Court will hear arguments about a fundamental right granted by the Constitution and the power judges have when it comes to limiting the president.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The next stop in President Trump's first major international trip of his second term is Qatar, who's offer a "free" luxury jet has sparked a firestorm of controversy. Plus, today, the FAA will ask airlines to cut flights in and out of Newark's airport as travelers wonder whether it's still safe to fly there. Also, the Menendez brothers are resentenced and now eligible for parole. But will they actually walk free? And Major League Baseball is reinstating the late Pete Rose after he was banned for gambling. Will this open the doors to the Hall of Fame?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 President Trump is getting the royal treatment in Saudi Arabia as he kicks off his trip to the Middle East with a big goal in mind: new business. Plus, how an obscure court could bring the trade war to an abrupt halt. Also, nearly a decade after she was tied up and held at gunpoint, Kim Kardashian is set to tell her story in court.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and China announce a trade agreement that will dramatically cut tariffs imposed on each other. Is this the beginning of the end of the trade war? Plus, President Trump plans to sign an executive order that he says would drastically reduce drug prices. Is his plan the right prescription?  Also on today's show: The last known living American hostage in Gaza could soon be freed. He's been held by Hamas for more than 500 days. And opening statements are set to begin in the case against Sean "Diddy" Combs. We explore how defense lawyers plan to frame the relationship between Diddy and one of his accusers, Cassie Ventura.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago native Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, gave his first homily today with a message for Christians around the world. We explore the clues he's dropping about the kind of leader he wants to be with his name choice. Also, India and Pakistan's conflict continued overnight, with people living along the Kashmir border in the line of fire. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken with the leaders of both countries urging restraint.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel yesterday, signifying more work to be done before the world's cardinals choose a successor to Pope Francis. Will a new pope be elected today? Plus, President Trump hints at a major announcement on tariffs. Could it put more money in your pocket? And Pakistan vows retaliation as it claims it shot down dozens of India's drones overnight. What can be done to calm the tensions between these two nuclear nations?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dozens are feared dead as heavy fighting erupts between two nuclear powers, India and Pakistan. Plus, in just hours, the world's cardinals will enter the Sistine Chapel, only to exit when a new pope is chosen. We review the top contenders. And the Supreme Court gives the green light to a big piece of President Trump's agenda, allowing the Pentagon to fire service members who are transgender.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canada's prime minister prepares for an Oval Office meeting. Can he convince President Trump that Canada is not America's enemy? Plus, a 100% tariff on foreign made films? What would it mean for movie ticket prices? Could streaming services get even more expensive? And the transportation department is set to announce a major overhaul of the nation's air traffic control systems. We have new details from Newark, where flights are still delayed.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Asked whether he needs "to uphold the Constitution of the United States as president, Donald Trump replies, "I don't know." Does that mean he's serious about a third term? Plus, jury selection is about to begin in the trial of Sean Combs. We take a look at the charges, the witnesses and what you can expect. And police thwart a plot to bomb a Lady Gaga concert. What they say one suspect was planning to do on a live stream during the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump ousts Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor and nominates him to be Ambassador to the United Nations. What's behind the sudden move and what does it mean for the nation's defense strategy? Plus, with Elon Musk heading back to Tesla, what will DOGE look like now? And as more people shift to buy now and pay later services for everyday expenses, what does this mean for the US economy?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump plays defense and casts blame amid new signs that the economy is feeling the impact of his trade war. Plus, the US and Ukraine reach an agreement to trade minerals for money. But will it help end Russia's war? Also, was it a prank or a crime? 11 members of a high school lacrosse team surrendered to police after an incident that prosecutors say went way beyond hazing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration is a core tenet of his agenda. But how do the American people feel about it? Is he going too far ... or not far enough? We have some new polling numbers out this morning. We examine a key case before the Supreme Court today that challenges the separation of church and state. Should taxpayers fund religious private schools?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Day 100 of President Trump's second term. How are you feeling about it? We bring you the results of new polling. Plus, Democrats are still struggling to find their footing in a Republican-controlled Washington. Can they gain any ground? Also, Canada's prime minister is taking a victory lap and sending a warning to his neighbors to the south. And MAGA is pushing for a new baby boom. Could things like cash bonuses help make motherhood in America great again?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New polling says Donald Trump is the most unpopular president at this point in his term seen in seven decades. So why is he saying he runs the world in a new interview released just moments ago. Plus, did the Trump Administration deport children who are citizens born in the US? We'll hear again from the man in charge in a matter of hours. And a deadly hit and run on the water as a boat slams into a ferry filled with people and then flees the scene.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If I'm president, I will have that war settled in one day, 24 hours." Turns out solving a war in one day is not so easy. We bring you President Trump's behind- the-scenes frustration with brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine. Plus, China quietly rolls back some tariffs. Is this a sign that Beijing is ready to make a deal? And lawyers for the man accused of killing four Idaho college students said the death penalty should be off the table. But what did the judge have to say?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump speeds up the timeline to make a deal on tariffs, but China appears to be in no hurry. Plus, Trump proposes new rules on discipline in America's schools. Also: Kyiv is under attack, with a wave of deadly strikes overnight. Why Ukraine's president is not backing down as he's pushed to accept a US peace deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices