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Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are wanted by police in Texas. They're vowing to fight fire with fire after fleeing their home state. Plus, Israel's prime minister wants to go all-in on the Gaza strip, but wouldn't that put the hostages at risk?   Also on today's show: What's going on with Marjorie Taylor Greene? The MAGA firebrand could be going rogue on the Republican party. And fed-up constituents face lawmakers in a town hall, demanding answers on everything from the Epstein files to the big, beautiful bill.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Democrats leave the state to protest GOP's redistricting plan. The White House defends the firing of the jobs data czar. Montana police are on the hunt for a man involved in a deadly bar shooting. Outrage over a new hostage video as Israel faces mounting pressure to end the war. An ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs writes a letter to the judge in his criminal trial. How AI is taking a wrecking ball to the job market.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump lays out his tariffs for countries across the world. We look at the countries hit hardest and what's it going to cost you. Meanwhile, economists say the labor market looks solid. But does that paint the full picture? Why are some people being left behind? Plus, Kamala Harris sits down for her first interview since losing the 2024 election and explains why she's not looking to return to office just yet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The EU pays. Japan pays. Korea pays. As the Trump tariff deadline approaches, can he squeeze a few more agreements in before the clock strikes midnight?  Also on today's show: More than two dozen people are hospitalized after a Delta flight hits rough air ... Canada is the latest to announce it will recognize the state of Palestine ... President Trump turns on Josh Hawley, calling him a "second-tier Senator" ... NBA insiders say millions of dollars worth of Miami Heat memorabilia has been stolen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, we're following the breaking news overnight of a growing tsunami threat extending from Russia all the way to the West Coast of the US, the result of a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake. Tsunami alerts have been issued for all of the Hawaiian islands, where the governor warned waves measuring more than five feet were hitting Maui and would "wrap around the islands." Our coverage starts with CNN meteorologist Allison Chinchar.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins we learn of a possible motive in the murder of four people in a midtown Manhattan mass shooting. The gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura of Las Vegas, walked into a Park Avenue high-rise with an assault-style rifle and opened fire. That building is home to the corporate offices of the National Football League. A source tells CNN a suicide note was found on Tamura's body, and the shooter wrote he was suffering from CTE, a brain disease linked to head trauma, which can be caused by contact sports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Calls for transparency continue to grow in the Jeffrey Epstein case as Republican Senators push to unseal all related court documents. But will it work? Plus, a world power makes a historic decision to officially recognize Palestinian statehood. And, yes, the Coldplay kiss cam drama continues, with another resignation this morning after those two company execs were caught on camera. We also reflect on the death of Hulk Hogan, who's being remembered after his death yesterday at the age of 71.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress pushes for answers on the Epstein files. But with the president's name involved, will the White House cooperate? Plus, Barack Obama is accused of treason. But is that a claim grounded in fact or just more political theater? And Columbia agrees to a multimillion dollar settlement with the Trump Administration? Is it enough to get that federal funding restored?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exclusive images into CNN raise new questions about the Trump/Jeffrey Epstein relationship. How the president is trying once again to desperately move past it. Plus: The man behind the Idaho college slaying, set to be sentenced today. Will he finally answer the question everyone's been asking: Why? Also on today's show: The threat of mass starvation in Gaza widens as pressure grows on Israel to let aid in. But will it work? And, the about-face on Fed Chair Powell that could offer some market stability. Plus, a black driver punched, dragged by white deputies at a traffic stop. Today, we're expected to hear from the man at the center of this viral video. And, the Prince of Darkness, dead at 76. A look back at the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Jeffrey Epstein accuser speaks out as lawmakers continue their push for the release of the files. So what's standing in their way? Plus: As we dive deeper into hurricane season, a key FEMA leader is suddenly out. Why?  Also on today's show: Stephen Colbert's message to the Trump Administration after CBS cancelled his show, and how his late-night competition is also weighing in ... From eggs to beef, Americans are now experiencing sticker shock in the meat department ... The world mourns the sudden loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: As the Jeffrey Epstein controversy shows no signs of abating, could we see his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell testify? We tell you what a former Epstein lawyer wants in exchange.  Plus: Harvard is back in court over the Trump Administration's federal funding freeze. Could there actually be a deal on the table?  And: The Kiss Cam Calamity: How that viral Coldplay moment is now driving a broader conversation about money, power and workplace relationships.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is pushing back hard on a Wall Street Journal story about a 2003 letter reportedly from then-citizen Donald Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, the president scores a other big win as the House approves billions in spending cuts. And first, you got to keep your shoes on. Now, airport travel could get even smoother as the liquid limit change. Plus, we explore the controversy over CBS' cancellation of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Speaking yesterday at South Carolina's AFL-CIO convention in Greenville, Kentucky Governor - and possible 2028 presidential candidate - Andy Beshear said Democrats have a "huge opportunity" to claw back power from the GOP. But the big question remains: How?  Plus: 500 tons of food meant to help starving people, paid for by US taxpayers, is now set to be destroyed. Why is it all being wasted?  And: President Trump's latest tactic to quell the Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy is to blame the people who believe in it. What could that cost him?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: We examine the potential big-but-not-so-beautiful dip Republicans may be facing as poll results show many Americans are not enamored with the just-passed legislation.  Plus: One day you're in the US. The next you're sent to a South African nation. That's the new reality awaiting some migrants as third-country deportations ramp up.  And: President Trump says he doesn't get why people are still hung up on the Epstein case. But new CNN polling shows Americans want more answers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump announces novel plan to send weapons to Ukraine and gives Putin a new deadline to make peace, promising to impose “severe” tariffs on Russia if a deal isn't reached in 50 days.  Also on today's show: Are the “worst of the worst” really inside Alligator Alcatraz? Is the new “Superman” movie “woke?” Plus, the blowback continues over the Jeffrey Epstein case.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"They should not put humans in cages in the middle of swampland in the Everglades." We're hearing more about the conditions hundreds of detainees face at Alligator Alcatraz. Plus, saying he's fed up with Putin, President Trump is set to make a major announcement on Russia and a possible arms shipment to Ukraine. And a summer fridge staple could cost more on your next grocery run. The reason? Tariffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today the Commander-in-Chief takes on the role of consoler-in-chief, as President Trump heads into the Texas flood zone. Will he have the healing touch? Plus, ICE officers clash with protesters in Southern California again. Now a federal judge gets ready to rule on stopping controversial raids. Also: Freed from ICE detention, a Palestinian activist tells CNN why he wants the Trump Administration to pay for his pain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He dared to defy Donald Trump and sacrificed his seat in the Senate. Now, Senator Thom Tillis is not holding back. Plus, dozens of workers were stranded below a construction site. So how did they make it out? Also, Elon Musk's new chatbot goes haywire, praising Hitler while one of his top executives heads for the door. And: Could Santa be leaving a lump of tariffs in your stocking this holiday season? Audie speaks with the CEO of Hasbro to find out how high toy prices might climb.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin today's show with an update on the flooding disaster that has claimed over 100 lives, a number that's expected to significantly increase with more than 170 still missing. Plus, President Trump lashes out at Vladimir Putin as Russia launches its largest drone attack of the war. And the Philadelphia "trash apocalypse" is finally over with a deal to end the garbage strike. But the trash talk continues in other US cities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We continue to hear stories of heartbreak and survival in Texas as the death toll from those devastating floods rises. Now questions mount about whether more lives could have been spared. Plus: Is momentum growing for a ceasefire deal in Gaza? We bring you the latest from both sides of the negotiations. And the Trump Administration faces a right-wing revolt as the Justice Department closes the book on the case of Jeffrey Epstein.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning we continue to follow the deadly flooding in Texas which has already claimed at least 82 lives. A desperate search for survivors is underway at several summer camps, most notably the all-girls Camp Mystic in Kerr County, where 10 campers and a counselor are missing. (Tragically, we have since learned that 27 girls died.)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The passage of the "big beautiful bill" is President Trump's first big legislative win. But is it a victory for the American economy? Plus, Trump says his call with Vladimir Putin yielded nothing. Is there any path to peace left for Ukraine? And with national pride at a record low on this Fourth of July, we discuss what's driving the dip in patriotism.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP rebels are now on board to move the president's big, beautiful bill forward, with a vote expected any time now. Plus, Sean Combs is found guilty on just two of five charges ... but is denied bail. How long could he be behind bars? And we explore how George Takei's lived experience has shaped his views on patriotism, protest and the state of democracy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The jury in the case against Sean "Diddy" Combs will continue deliberating today after coming to a partial verdict. President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill returns to the House looking different than the one the chamber previously passed. We take a deeper look at the changes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was another all-nighter for senators as they move forward on President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. Does the GOP have the votes to pass it? Plus, families in Idaho are furious after a plea deal is offered to the man accused of killing four college students. And today, the president heads to the Everglades for the opening of Alligator Alcatraz. Is this remote facility the new blueprint for immigration crackdown?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The man suspected of planning and carrying out yesterday's ambush in Idaho is dead. Now the big question is: Why did he do it? Plus, the Senate gets ready to vote on the so-called "big, beautiful bill." But there are still two Republican holdouts. Can the GOP get to the magic number needed for passage? And jury deliberations begin in the trial against Sean Combs. Have prosecutors done enough to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Questions remain about Iran's nuclear facilities after last week's US bombing. What do lawmakers think following their intelligence briefing? Plus: It's back to the drawing board in the Senate for the "big beautiful bill" after a key provision on Medicaid is found to violate the chamber's rule. Can they get it done by the president's July 4th deadline?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Early US intel and the White House sent contradicting messages regarding the status of Iran's nuclear capabilities following the US strikes. Today, the Trump Administration is looking to set the record straight. Plus, where is the Ayatollah? Iran's supreme leader has not been seen publicly in more than a week. His silence is raising questions about his well-being. And the Senate is taking on the president's agenda. We talk with one GOP holdout, Senator Lisa Murkowski.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new assessment of the damage to Iranian nuclear sites after the US dropped its bunker busters sheds doubt on the White House claim the strike "completely and totally obliterated" those facilities. Plus, at the NATO summit, President Trump questions the US' commitment to defending its allies. And the Middle East ceasefire enters a second day. Will it continue to hold?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite President Trump's plea to Israel and Iran to "please do not violate" a ceasefire, Israel accuses Iran of doing just that, with reports of Iranian missiles flying towards northern Israel. Israel's defense minister says his country will respond with force. But Iran denies they violated the deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning we explore the aftermath of the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. The big question: Did they accomplish the goal of dismantling Iran's nuclear program? President Trump and his allies say yes. They're now warning Iran not to attack US forces.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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