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Powell’s Last Stand, SCOTUS on Migrants, King Charles in NY and more
Jerome Powell announced the latest decision on interest rates at his final news conference as head of the Federal Reserve. The White House is laying g...
SCOTUS on Voting Rights, ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’, New US Passport Design and more
The Supreme Cout has decided a major case that could impact the nationwide battle for redistricting. Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to tu...
King Charles' Message, Comey Indicted, Musk Testifies and more
King Charles' message for Trump. Former FBI Director Comey indicted over a social media post. Federal agents executed 22 search warrants in a Minnesot...
King Charles Speech, James Comey Indicted, Musk vs Altman trial and more
We start with King Charles’ address to Congress amid recent US-UK tensions over the Iran war. One of President Donald Trump’s largest political oppone...
WH Welcomes British Royals, UAE Quits OPEC, Taylor Swift Combats AI and more
President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for King Charles and Queen Camila at the White House. A Trump admin official is criticizing Jimmy Kim...
Cole Allen In Court, Kimmel Responds, Electric Air Taxis and more
Cole Tomas Allen charged with attempting to assassinate the President. Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump call for him to be fired. Florida Republicans p...
WHCD Suspect Charged, Trump’s Call to Fire Kimmel, FL Redistricting Move and more
We start with the press dinner shooting suspect’s first court appearance today. A late-night host’s skit prompted backlash from the President and Firs...
WHCD Shooting Suspect, Musk v. Altman, Severe Midwest Storms and more
The suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner will be arraigned in in federal court this afternoon. Iran has reportedly issued...
WHCA Dinner Shooting Suspect's Writings, King Charles' Visit, GA Wildfires and more
New details on motive in Correspondents' Dinner shooting. King Charles' state visit to proceed. Iran’s foreign minister is meeting with Russian Presid...
Musk vs. Altman & The Battle for The Soul of AI
Tech titans Elon Musk and Sam Altman are set to face off in court this week in a case centered on OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit model. Musk alle...
5 Good Things: She’s Cancer-Free After Taking This Treatment
A dad is teaching young boys in his community hard and soft skills for adulthood. A potentially game-changing treatment could help fight one of the de...
Weekend Iran Talks, DOJ Firing Squad, Missing Doctoral Students and more
We start with mixed signals over potential peace talks between the US and Iran tomorrow. The Justice Department continues to clear the way for expedit...
Powell Probe Dropped, Psychedelic Fast-Track, Georgia Wildfires Spread and more
The Department of Justice is ending its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. US and Iranian delegations are heading to...
Soldier Charged With Maduro Bet, Meta Layoffs, ‘Mr. 57’ and more
A US Special Forces soldier has been charged with betting on Maduro ouster. The New York Times reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader is severely injured....
War Deals Latest, Mall of Louisiana Shooting, Paramount Merger Vote and more
President Donald Trump declines to give a timeline on ending the war with Iran as he praises a second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon at the...
Medical Marijuana Reclassified, Kalshi Suspensions, NFL Coach Addresses Scandal and more
The acting attorney general signed an order that could reshape the medical marijuana industry. President Donald Trump issued new threats toward Iran....
Navy Secretary Out, GA Wildfires, Shipwrecks Discovered and more
The Navy Secretary out amid Iran blockade. Georgia wildfires burn dozens of homes. Source say Spirit Airlines close to getting a $500 million Federal...
RFK Jr.’s Testimony, Spirit Airlines Bailout, Gates Foundation Epstein Investigation and more
Senators grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in marathon hearings on Capitol Hill. The White House weighs in on the US-Iran ceasefire extension. A fuel shor...
Trump's 'Limited Timeframe', TSA Pay Concerns, Clean Air Cities and more
President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran - but how long is it supposed to last? The Department of Homeland Security is warning that it...
VA Voters Approve New Map, Close Call at JFK, Rep Resigns and more
President Trump extends Iran ceasefire. VA voters approved new map that favors Democrats. Close call at JFK and Nashville airports as FAA touts improv...
Strait at Center of Talks, House Lawmaker Resigns, Missing Scientists Investigation and more
The next round of US-Iran peace talks is on hold as key officials gather at the White House for meetings. An embattled congresswoman at the center of...
US-Iran Talks Uncertain, Virginia Special Election, Shooting at Tourist Hotspot and more
Tehran and Washington appear to be headed for for another round of talks, as President Trump issues threats. Retail sales climbed in March fueled by s...
Labor Secretary Out, FBI Director Suing, Baby Bald Eagles and more
Turmoil in Trump's inner circle. US and Iran talks are uncertain as the ceasefire deadline looms. Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-o...
Trump Administration Shakeup, D4vd Charged, Apple's New CEO and more
We begin with the latest department head leaving the Trump administration. A second round of peace talks between the US and Iran remains uncertain as...
Louisiana Shooting Victims, Potential Talks in Pakistan, Robotic Warfare and more
The eight children shot and killed by a family member in Shreveport, Louisiana have been identified. Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend a p...
Man Kills Eight Children, Trump's Bible Reading, Cancer Vaccine and more
The US military fires on and seizes an Iranian ship. Eight children were killed in the worst mass shooting in the country, since 2024. President Trum...
One Thing: A Former NASA Scientist Turns Anger Into Action
Roughly 95,000 employees left federal science agencies between September 2024 and December 2025, according to the Partnership for Public Service. Form...
A Real-Life Romance from a “Heated Rivalry”
On one of the biggest stages in music, history was made. A "Heated Rivalry" lookalike contest turned into a real-life rom com. These ecosystem enginee...
Fragile US-Iran Talks, Anthropic’s White House Visit, Storms Hit Central US and more
President Donald Trump says the US and Iran are moving forward, as questions linger about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Justice Departmen...
Strait of Hormuz Reopens, ICE Director Steps Down, Singer Arrested and more
Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open. British counterterrorism officers are investigating an incident at the Israeli Embassy i...
New Ceasefire, Trump's CDC Pick, Historic Flooding and more
10-day ceasefire takes effect between Israel and Lebanon. Virginia's former lieutenant governor murders his wife before killing himself. President Tru...
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Artemis II Crew Q&A, Trump’s CDC Pick and more
A ceasefire in Lebanon is in effect as President Donald Trump voices confidence in a deal with Iran. We’re hearing from the Artemis II astronauts for...
Ceasefire Uncertainty, Fmr. Virginia Official Murder-Suicide, Katy Perry Probe and more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US ceasefire with Iran is holding for now, as talks between Lebanon and Israel stall. Police found a former pr...
Trump's Fed Threat, Ticketmaster Verdict, Plane Bunk Beds and more
Pakistan’s Army Chief is in Iran as Israel and Lebanon are set to talk today. President Trump threatens to fire the Fed Chair. A judge orders damaged...
US-Iran Deal Prospects, FISA Vote Delayed, Ticket Giant Verdict and more
The White House appears optimistic about a deal with Iran as Israel weighs a possible ceasefire with Lebanon. We’ll also update you on the truce betwe...
Strait Tensions, Trump Fires Back at Pope, Russini Out and more
The US has not yet formally agreed to a ceasefire extension with Iran, as it continues its blockade of Iranian ports. President Donald Trump is threat...
New Swalwell Accuser, Severe Weather, Hero Principal and more
A new accuser claims former Rep. Swalwell raped her. Severe storm threat continues across the midwest. Missing boater's husband speaks out. Hero prin...
Israel-Lebanon Talks, Camp Mystic Hearing, GLP-1 Health Benefits and more
We start with key takeaways on historic talks in the US between Israel and Lebanon. The Iran war is painting a grim global economic outlook. We’ll exp...
More US-Iran Talks Uncertain, Swalwell Accuser Speaks Out, Central US Storms and more
The US is working to coordinate another round of talks with Iran, as Israel and Lebanon prepare to meet for the first time in decades. A woman who acc...
Charges in Altman Attack, Reps Resign, Trump Deletes Post and more
Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales to resign from Congress. President Trump deletes a post depicting him as Jesus after outrage. Minnesota officials are inv...