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A shooting at San Diego's largest mosque has left 5 people dead. Three victims, including a security guard, were shot and killed when two teenage shooters opened fire on the mosque. Both suspects were found dead in a car nearby soon after the incident. The shooting is being investigated as a hate crime. US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
"It's an honour to be your friend." That from the US president to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at a high stakes meeting in Beijing today. It's part of a two-day summit involving both leaders and marks the first presidential visit to China in almost a decade. Washington DC correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
An American has tested positive for hantavirus after leaving the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly outbreak. 94 passengers have left the MV Hondius and have been or are in the process of being repatriated. That includes a New Zealander and five Australians who will arrive in Perth for quarantine later this week. US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
A federal judge in the United States has unsealed a purported suicide note supposedly written by dead sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
There's been trouble at sea following Donald Trump's plan to help stranded ships sail out of the Strait of Hormuz. The operation dubbed "Project Freedom" started on Tuesday and saw tensions in the region quickly explode with reports of the US and Iran trading attacks in the vital shipping route. The US President ramped up warnings against Iran saying its forces will be "blown off the face of the earth," if American ships are attacked. Washington DC correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
"Armed to the teeth." That's how Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of trying to assassinate the US President, was described in court. Prosecutors shared a photo of the 31-year-old equipped with a knife and ammunition, which they say he took in a hotel room before heading to the White House correspondents' dinner. Meanwhile, questions remain over who fired the shot that struck a Secret Service agent when the suspect rushed the lobby of the event. Washington DC correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
A 31-year-old man has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at an event in Washington over the weekend. Cole Tomas Allen, a part time teacher and video game developer from California, made his first appearance in court. He's accused of rushing the lobby at the White House correspondents' dinner, armed with guns and knives and opening fire before being tackled to the ground by authorities. United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
As the war in the Middle East enters its 55th day, a path to end the conflict remains unclear. That's despite President Donald Trump extending a temporary ceasefire with Iran. But no further peace talks between the US and Iran are confirmed. So what's the hold up? Washington DC correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
President Donald Trump said a ceasefire extension between the US and Iran is "highly unlikely". It comes as a temporary truce between the two approaches its expiry date. Meanwhile, Pakistan is set to hold another round of peace talks in Islamabad. However, there's confusion over whether or not both parties will actually come to the negotiating table. Washington DC correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
The Trump administration said it's optimistic a deal to end the US-Israeli war with Iran could soon be reached. Meanwhile, the deadline for the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire is less than a week away with no confirmation of further negotiations between the US and Iran. United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
President Donald Trump has faced backlash for posting, then deleting, an AI-image depicting him as a Jesus-like figure. The move has been condemned by world and religious leaders with some labelling the post blasphemous. Meanwhile, Mr Trump has become embroiled in a verbal feud with Pope Leo, the tit for tat sparked by the pontiff's vocal opposition to the war in the Middle East. United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
While the shaky US-Israeli truce with Iran hangs in the balance, Donald Trump has taken a swipe at NATO for its lack of assistance in the war - saying it wasn't there when the US "needed them". The comments came after a meeting with NATO's Chief where the president discussed leaving the alliance. United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
US President Donald Trump says Iran has until 12:00pm tomorrow to reach a deal, otherwise civilian infrastructure in the country will be destroyed. But despite his threats, Donald Trump insists negotiations between the two countries are ongoing. Meanwhile, Iran has rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal by countries working to end the war, calling for a permanant end to US-Israeli hostilities. United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
Four astronauts are strapped into their seats taking a ten day journey through space where they'll whip-round the moon before returning home. Nasa launched the mission - dubbed Artemis II - just before midday without a hitch. United States correspondent Todd Zwillich is the author of "The Man Who Knew the Way to the Moon" - a book that uncovers the behind the scenes details of Apollo 11, the first ever mission to the Moon. He spoke to Lisa Owen from Washington DC.
The US president has once again vowed to obliterate important Iranian infrastructure if a deal to end the war isn't reached soon. Despite the threat, Donald Trump said there have been "serious discussions" between the two countries. Iran has called American peace proposals "unrealistic." United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
United State correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about tech giants dealing with a major legal blow in a landmark social media addiction trial. A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google liable for designing their social media platforms in a way that can be intentionally addictive and harmful to young people. Each company has been ordered to pay millions in damages, and the finding could affect thousands of other cases.
The US President is walking back his threat to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz wasn't completely opened today. The about face comes after Iran vowed to retaliate with its own strikes on crucial infrastructure in the nearby Gulf states. Donald Trump says military action against Iran's energy grid has been postponed after talks between both countries. US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the Trump administration reportedly considering the deployment of thousands more troops to the Middle East, as well as Donald Trump's new pick to lead the department of Homeland Security facing a Senate Hearing today.
Donald Trump has said he is "not happy" with the UK and blasted several other nations after his calls for help went unanswered. As the Iran war heads into its 18th day attacks haven't let up in the region; US Central Command says it's struck 7,000 Iranian targets and damaged more than 100 ships. Iran has continued retaliatory attacks against Israel and across the Middle East. Washington DC correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about reports that a strike which killed dozens of Iranian school children may have been the result of a targeting mistake by the US military, meanwhile, figures have come to light about the financial cost of the war to the US.
The US President says the war on Iran is "pretty much" complete but America hasn't "won enough, as the conflict in the Middle East enters its eleventh day. The US military says it has struck more than 5,000 targets and damaged or destroyed at least 50 Iranian ships since the start of Operation Epic Fury. Close to 1300 people in Iran and 500 in Lebanon have been killed according to human rights groups and local authorities. US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a failed US Senate vote that could have significantly limited President Trump's war powers in Iran.
The US conflict with Iran is approaching its fourth day, with continued strikes in the Middle East. The Iranian death toll has reportedly topped 550. Dozens more have been killed in Lebanon, with Israel bombing the capital Beirut. The US has confirmed six military personnel have died. US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen a clash between Cuba's coastguard and a US-registered speedboat that resulted in the deaths of four people, as well as reports that the Department of Justice withheld records related to accusations against Donald Trump in the Epstein files.
It was no time for modesty as the US President launched full throttle into his State of the Union speech. Donald Trump said he'd inherited a nation in crisis just a year ago but had achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before in "a turnaround for the ages". US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about several skiers who have died following an avalanche in California, as well Mark Zuckerberg who testified in the landmark social media addiction trial being held in Los Angeles.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the US increasing military presence near Iran ahead of a high stakes meeting between the two nations, as well as the search continuing for Nancy Guthrie as authorities ruled out family members as suspects.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the FAA ordering the airspace above El Paso, Texas to be shut for ten days, only to be reopened shortly after, as well as the House of Representatives voting to overturn Donald Trump's tariffs against Canada.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Ghislaine Maxwell refusing to answer any questions from Congress members related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and how News presenter Savannah Guthrie has posted another plea for help as the search for her mother continues. He also spoke about a lawsuit in Los Angeles accusing some of the biggest social media giants of creating "addiction machines."
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the removal of hundreds of federal agents from Minnesota.
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Bill and Hillary Clinton agreeing to give evidence about their relationship with dead sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before Congress, as well as federal immigration agents in Minneapolis who will soon have to wear body cameras following the fatal shootings of two US citizens last month.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump threatening Iran with "major destruction" as he pressures the country to negotiate the a nuclear weapons deal, as well as two federal agents being stood down following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota.
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about President Trump speaking to Minnesota leaders about the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents, as well as the public and political response that have come from that.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Robert Reiner's son making his first appearance in court following the alleged murder of the famed Hollywood director, as well as the FBI's deputy director stepping down.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the death of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner, as well as the hunt continuing for a suspect on the deadly Brown University shooting.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the US seizing an oil tanker of the coast of Venezuela - further escalating tensions between the two nations, as well as tourists - including kiwis - potentially having to expose more of their digital life if they want to travel to the US.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmDonald Trump is suddenly mired in a huge war-crimes scandal, complicating his desire to launch an actual war (also illegal) against Venezuela. In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:* All the things that make the circumstances surrounding the order to murder shipwreck survivors so strange and suspicious; * How it all gels with Trump's broader, corrupt foreign policy;* Whether the so-called Seditious Six Democrats, who first elevated the issue of illegal orders, laid a trap for Trump.* Also, is Pete Hegseth doomed?Then, what's all that got to do with the midterms? Did left-wing politics doom Democrats in last week's Tennessee special election? Was the outcome there actually bullish for Democrats? Could it be both things at once? And why is the Democratic establishment really so up in arms about Jasmine Crockett entering the Texas Senate Democratic primary?All that, plus the full Politix archive are available to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed.Further reading:* Todd Zwillich on what Democrats in Congress did (and didn't) know about Trump administration war crimes before they made a ruckus about it. * Matt on the bizarre march to war with Venezuela. * Brian on the problem of the missing antiwar movement.
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about media giant Paramount throwing its hat in the ring to buy Warner Brothers, sparking a bidding war with Netflix, as well as the Defence Secretary facing more pressure around US strikes on alleged drug boats.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a number of new photos from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's island that has been released to the public, as well as a Pentagon review into group chat messages related to US strikes on Yemen which were leaked earlier this year.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about tensions betwene Venezuela and America ramping up along with concerns over US air strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, as well as Luigi Mangione appearing in court today.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a shooting just blocks away from the White House which has left two National Guard troops in a critical condition
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a judge dismissing two significant legal cases, including one against former FBI director James Comey, as well as the US upping pressure on Venezuela's president after designating a group in the country a terrorist organisation.
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a number of US military officials visiting Ukraine to discuss bringing an end to the war with Russia, as well as more twists and turns in the trial of former FBI director James Comey.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a US drafted Gaza peace plan receiving the backing of the UN Security Council, as well as Donald Trump changing his stance on tomorrow's vote to release more files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the longest ever US government shut down coming to an end after 43 days, after the House of Representatives narrowly approved a bill that will provide the necessary funding to re-open government.
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the Senate being on track to end the longest ever government shutdown, as well as the US President has pardoned a number of his allies, including Rudy Giuliani in relation to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the death toll from a cargo plane crash in Kentucky rising, as well as Supreme Court hearing on whether Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs were justified.
New York City has elected its youngest mayor in over a century. Democratic-socialist Zohran Mamdani overcame former governor Andrew Cuomo in an election that saw the city's biggest turnout since 2001. The 34-year-old's social media-heavy campaign centred around taxing millionaires, freezing rents and making bus trips free. US President Donald Trump has called Mamdani a "Communist Lunatic" and threatened to cut funding to the city if he won. US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about polls closing in less than 24 hours as New York City chooses its next mayor.
Commander and Astronaut James A. Lovell, Jr. – died Thursday at the age of 97. He was one of the three-man Apollo 13 spacecraft crew that set for the moon in April 1970. In 1970, the Apollo 13 spacecraft launched from the Kennedy Space Center. It captured the world's attention as America's third attempt to get to the moon. But after only two days, an explosion crippled the spacecraft and changed its mission: Get home safely.The three astronauts onboard, and dozens of flight controllers on Earth, labored for days to solve one challenge after another.Captain Jim Lovell commanded that mission—after a series of historical firsts with his flights on Gemini 7, Gemini 12, and Apollo 8.In 2020, 1A's Todd Zwillich spoke to the captain about that historic flight on its 50th anniversary. We revisit the conversation. Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy