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    Early U.S. Intel At Odds With Trump Claim That U.S. “Obliterated” Iran Sites

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 47:38


    The US military strikes on three of Iran's nuclear facilities last weekend did not destroy the core components of the country's nuclear program and likely only set it back by months, according to an early US intelligence assessment that was described by seven people briefed on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Soon: Awaiting Start of First Phase of Potential Iran-Israel Ceasefire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 47:44


    Trump announced a ceasefire, claiming that Israel and Iran both approached him asking for peace. Plus, IDF says Iran launched missiles towards Israel as ceasefire nears. And, FBI and DHS warn of heightened threat environment in U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump: 2 Weeks Is “Maximum” Time Frame For Decision On Iran Strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 48:15


    Israel and Iran exchanged fresh strikes as the conflict entered a second week with little sign of ending. President Donald Trump meanwhile indicated that his two-week timeline for a decision on US military involvement in Iran is the “maximum” amount of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump To Decide On Military Strikes In Iran Within “Two Weeks”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 47:52


    President Donald Trump said he will allow two weeks for diplomacy to proceed before deciding whether to launch a strike in Iran. A powerful Iran-backed militia in Iraq vowed to attack US military bases in the region if Trump decides to enter the conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Source: Trump Has Reviewed Attack Plan But Is Holding Off For Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 48:40


    As the Israel-Iran conflict enters its seventh day, President Donald Trump held a Situation Room meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss US options. While saying earlier that his patience “has already run out” with Tehran, Trump indicated he has not yet made a final decision on whether the US would get involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Iran, Israel Trade Attacks As Trump Weighs U.S. Strikes On Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 47:42


    As the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel entered its sixth day, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on social media, “The battle begins.” Hours earlier, US President Donald Trump demanded Iran's “unconditional surrender.” He also called the supreme leader an “easy target” and said that America's “patience is wearing thin.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Leaving G7, Directs Team To Convene In Situation Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 47:53


    As Israel and Iran trade strikes on a fifth day of conflict, civilians in flashpoint areas face waves of attacks. In Iran, at least 224 people have been killed since hostilities began. In Israel, 24 people have been killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sirens Sounding In Israel Amid Warning Of New Wave Of Iran Missiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 47:46


    Two people have been killed in Israel and dozens injured by Iranian strikes, Israeli authorities said. Iran reported at least 78 people killed in Israeli strikes, including senior military officials, and 320 wounded, mostly civilians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Israel Targets Iran's Nuclear Sites In Major Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 43:34


    Israel has launched unprecedented strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear program and senior military leaders in an attack that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said will last many days. The attack plunges the Middle East into fresh uncertainty, increasing the risk of a regional war as Israel braces for Iran's retaliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Curfew In Effect In Downtown L.A. For Second Straight Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 46:51


    Downtown Los Angeles is now under curfew for a second night. Mayor Karen Bass said the number of people arrested last night was “minor,” and she hopes no one is arrested tonight. Similar protests are popping up in other major US cities, including New York, Chicago, Austin and Washington, DC. More demonstrations are planned this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Protests Against Trump's ICE Raids Spread To NYC, Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 48:44


    Protests unfolding nationwide against President Donald Trump's immigration agenda come as Immigration and Customs Enforcement races to meet White House arrest quotas. White House border czar Tom Homan maintained this week that despite protests, ICE operations to enforce Trump's immigration policies would continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tensions Flare Between Police, Protestors As L.A. Unrest Spreads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 51:49


    More than 700 Marines based out of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California have been mobilized to respond to the protests in Los Angeles, and the troops will join the thousands of National Guard members who were activated by President Donald Trump over the weekend without the consent of California's governor or LA's mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    “Jane” Says She Entered 2-Year “Love Contract” With Diddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 47:51


    A woman using the pseudonym “Jane” took the stand for a second day of salacious testimony at the end of the fourth week of Sean “Diddy” Combs' federal criminal trial. Jane's testimony comes as the prosecution seeks to show Combs and his inner circle used violence, lies, drugs, and other means to coerce Jane and Cassie Ventura into having sex with other men as part of drug-fueled sexual performances known as “hotel nights” or “Freak Offs.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    “Absolutely Unacceptable”: Judge Calls Out Diddy's Nods To Jury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 47:26


    A judge rebuked Sean “Diddy” Combs for his behavior in court, and a woman using the pseudonym “Jane” alleged that Combs pressured her to have sex with other men as part of her testimony at the hip-hop mogul's federal criminal trial. The key testimony from Jane comes as the prosecution seeks to show Combs and his inner circle used violence, lies, drugs, and other means to coerce Jane and Cassie Ventura into participating in sexual performances with male escorts known as “hotel nights” or “Freak Offs.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Cassie's Friend Says She's Seeking $10M In Lawsuit Against Diddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 48:42


    A forensic video expert and a woman who said Sean “Diddy” Combs dangled her over a balcony took the stand Wednesday in the Hip-hop mogul's federal criminal trial. The testimony came as the prosecution has sought to prove Combs and some in his inner circle constituted a criminal enterprise that used threats, violence, kidnapping and other means to coerce women into “Freak Offs” with male escorts and to protect his image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ex-Hotel Guard: Cassie Said She Wanted Assault Video To “Go Away”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 46:55


    Eddy Garcia, a former security officer at the InterContinental Hotel, gave evidence about his involvement in a 2016 video of Combs that shows him physically assaulting his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura. Garcia said he accepted $100,000 from Combs in exchange for video footage. Derek Ferguson, the former chief financial officer for Combs' record label, testified this afternoon about how he helped Combs manage his finances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Defense Accuses Alleged Victim “Mia” Of “MeToo Money Grab”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 46:50


    A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs concluded her testimony Monday afternoon after three days on the stand at his federal criminal trial, during which she recounted multiple alleged instances of physical, emotional and sexual abuse by Combs. The employee, testifying under the pseudonym “Mia,” was the 21st witness in the case and gave one of the lengthier testimonies thus far, second only to key witness Cassie Ventura. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    New Accusations As Defense Challenges Abuse Claims

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 46:00


    “Mia,” a former assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs and friend to Cassie Ventura who is testifying under a pseudonym, is expected to be back on the stand Monday for more cross-examination. She spoke today about the violence and abuse — verbal, physical and sexual — she experienced while employed by the music mogul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ex-Aide Breaks Down On The Stand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 46:36


    A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs took center stage in his federal criminal trial Thursday and testified that he physically and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions during the time she worked for him. The employee, who is testifying under the pseudonym “Mia,” is expected to return to the stand on Friday to end the third week of testimony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sex-tape Threats, Abuse, & Career Control: Stylist Testifies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 47:16


    Police and fire investigators who looked into the rapper Kid Cudi's allegations and a celebrity stylist who said he witnessed several assaults testified Wednesday in the third week of Sean “Diddy” Combs' federal criminal trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ex-Employe Tells Jury Diddy “Kidnapped Me With A Gun”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 49:05


    A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs testified Tuesday that Combs threatened to kill rapper Kid Cudi after learning that the fellow musician was dating Cassie Ventura. Capricorn Clark, who worked for Combs and his companies off and on from 2004-2018, offered the dramatic details to begin the third week of testimony in Combs' federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial. Combs has pleaded not guilty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Threatens Wider Crackdowns On Universities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 47:10


    International Harvard students say they are experiencing “pure panic” amid the Trump administration's move to bar foreign enrollment, as students from around the world told CNN they are coming to grips with the possibility of revoked visas, suspended research and being blocked from reentry to the United States if they leave this summer. A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration's ban on Friday, after the nation's oldest and wealthiest college filed a suit in federal court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hotel Records On Diddy: “Uses Excessive Amounts Of Oil”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 47:19


    Rapper Kid Cudi — who had a brief relationship with Cassie Ventura — testified about his interactions with Combs. Ventura testified last week that she endured physical and sexual abuse from Combs and detailed how he orchestrated drug-fueled sex performances called “Freak Offs.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Prosecutors Plan To Call Kid Cudi To Testify

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 47:01


    Prosecutors said they plan to call Scott Mescudi, the musician known as Kid Cudi, to the stand Wednesday or Thursday. The prosecution has argued Combs and some in his inner circle used threats, violence, drugs, bribery, arson, kidnapping and lies to coerce Ventura and another woman into participating in sex parties he called “Freak Offs” and to protect the music mogul's reputation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Inside Diddy's World: What His Assistant Saw

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 23:34


    As week two of the RICO and sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs continues, Laura Coates sits down with Suzi Siegel, one of Combs' former assistants, to hear more about what went down in Diddy's world behind the scenes. Plus, we learn from CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister about a key piece of testimony from Cassie Ventura's mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Diddy's Ex-Assistant Says Cassie Told Him “I Can't Get Out”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 46:37


    Cassie Ventura is no longer on the stand, but she was the central character in testimony from three witnesses on Monday in the federal criminal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Pop singer Dawn Richard, Ventura's former best friend and one of Combs' former assistants each testified about their interactions with Ventura as the prosecution sought to bolster Ventura's testimony last week that Combs physically abused her and controlled her life for over a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Next Week: Cassie's Mom And Former Best Friend To Testify

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 47:10


    The singer Cassie Ventura wrapped up her dramatic testimony Friday afternoon after answering questions for nearly 20 hours over four days at Sean “Diddy” Combs' racketeering and sex-trafficking trial. Ventura, Combs' former longtime girlfriend, is the star witness in the case and has alleged Combs physically and sexually abused her and used violence and blackmail to make her participate in drug-fueled sex parties known as “Freak Offs” over more than a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Cassie's Testimony Rocked Week One of Diddy's Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 27:21


    Laura Coates catches entertainment correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister just after court concludes for the week for a breakdown of the most important moments and the biggest shocks from the first week of the federal criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. They get into Cassie Ventura's emotional testimony, the potential impact of the settlements she's now disclosed, and the surprising testimony from another witness that puts the case in a new light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Cassie: Diddy Was Hospitalized For Drug Overdose In 2012

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 46:36


    Cassie Ventura, ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and one of his accusers, took the stand for a third day today in Combs' federal criminal trial. Cross-examination will continue tomorrow, and the judge is urging lawyers to wrap up Ventura's testimony before the weekend, as she's due to give birth soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Not Safe: Cassie Says She Couldn't Leave After Diddy Beat Her

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 48:29


    Building on her testimony a day earlier, on Wednesday the pregnant 38-year-old pop singer Cassie described in disturbing detail what happened after her 2016 assault in a Los Angeles hotel, offered visual proof of other alleged assaults, acknowledged she settled a civil lawsuit for $20 million and explained to the jury why she decided to speak out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Cassie's Words Hit Hard. Will Diddy's Team Pivot?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 22:13


    On day three of Diddy's federal criminal trial, Cassie Ventura wrapped up her harrowing testimony — and the effects were immediate. Her words, and the disturbing details of Diddy's alleged abuse and so-called “freak offs," will have a big impact on the defense's strategy when they cross examine her tomorrow. Laura Coates breaks down what it all means with criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst Mark O'Mara.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trial by Jury: Violence, Fear and “Freak-offs” Cassie Takes the Stand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 13:25


    On the second day of Diddy's federal trial, all eyes turned to star witness Cassie Ventura. The singer, once signed to Bad Boy records, had a complex relationship with Diddy marked by abuse. But will the jury see her only as a victim? We'll ask one of Bill Cosby's former attorneys, Monique Pressley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Cassie Tells Court Diddy Beat And Humiliated Her During Freak-Offs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 48:02


    Cassie Ventura, the former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and one of his accusers, testified today in his federal criminal trial. She described Combs as controlling and said some of their arguments would get violent. She'll be back on the stand for a second day of testimony tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trial by Jury: Bad Boy? Opening Arguments in the Diddy Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 20:22


    The federal racketeering and prostitution trial against rap star and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs got underway in New York on Monday. In our new series Trial By Jury, we bring you an inside look into the explosive opening arguments and the shock waves the trial is sending through the music world. CNN's Laura Coates sits down with music journalist and culture critic Touré to dig into how this trial is reshaping Diddy's legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Prosecution: Diddy Was “King” Of Criminal Enterprise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 47:47


    Diddy faced a series of civil lawsuits alleging serious wrongdoing prior to his September arrest on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, and has been behind bars since. Combs has pleaded not guilty to five counts, including one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted, he could face a sentence of up to life in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Newark Mayor Arrested By Federal Agents At ICE Facility

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 47:48


    Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday at a federal immigration detention center where he has been protesting its opening this week and held in custody for several hours. Baraka was released shortly after 8 p.m. and, after stepping out of an SUV with flashing emergency lights, told waiting supporters: “The reality is this: I didn't do anything wrong." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    New Pope Appears To Have Reposted Critical Social Media Posts About Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 47:11


    Leo, a 69-year-old from Chicago, is a leader with global experience. He spent much of his career as a missionary in South America and holds dual citizenship in the US and Peru, where he served as a bishop. He most recently led a powerful Vatican office for bishop appointments. He is expected to build on Pope Francis' reforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ford Hikes Prices On Imports From Mexico, Cites Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 47:06


    Ford is hiking the sticker prices for the three US models it imports from Mexico by up to $2,000 each, just days after executives said they didn't expect significant increases in industrywide car prices this year. The price increase was disclosed in a memo sent to Ford dealerships, first reported by Reuters but confirmed by Ford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump On Trade Deals: ”We Don't Have To Sign Deals”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 47:20


    Two top Trump officials are scheduled to meet later this week with Chinese representatives on trade and economic matters, their agencies announced , a nascent sign of a thaw in the trade war sparked by President Donald Trump's massive tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will both travel to Geneva, Switzerland, where they will meet with President Karin Keller-Sutter and, separately, the Chinese officials, authorities announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Says Hollywood “Decimated”, Floats Foreign-Made Movie Tariff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 46:55


    Filmmakers and Hollywood financiers are baffled, to say the least, by President Trump's announcement that he wants a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States. Several movie studio and streaming industry executives who spoke with CNN are downright apoplectic because, they believe, the president hasn't thought about the ramifications of his proposal, which could decimate an iconic industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    China Says It's Evaluating Possible Trade Talks With U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 46:41


    US stocks rose Friday and the S&P 500 notched its longest winning streak since 2004 as China signaled openness to trade talks and investors digested a better-than-expected jobs report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Vance After Mike Waltz Ouster: “Pete Hegseth Is Safe”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 47:19


    President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would nominate national security adviser Mike Waltz to serve as UN ambassador, after widespread reports that Trump planned to oust him, in the first major staff shakeup since the president took office in January. The president said Secretary of State Marco Rubio would replace Waltz in the prior role on an interim basis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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