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Another US service member has been killed, during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone. Spain wins the World Cup for the second time in ever. Second Lady Usha Vance gave birth to a new baby. Social media influencers, Andrew Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami.  Plus, an odd-looking raccoon becomes a viral celebrity in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump gave a primetime speech on Thursday revealing what he said was new information related to foreign efforts to influence US elections. However, experts say the documents he declassified did not back up his claims and that his continued focus on the 2020 election could sow mistrust in the upcoming midterms. We hear from a federal election official recently fired by Trump and take a closer look at the elections security bill Trump is desperate for Congress to pass.  For more: Trump’s speech claiming US election vulnerabilities, annotated  ---  Guests: Benjamin Hovland & Zachary Wolf, CNN Politics Senior Writer  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Ariel Edwards-Levy  Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This 12-year-old bull rider from Australia is bucking expectations as she chases a world title. Rapper Pitbull and thousands of his fans came together to party and set a world record. A dinosaur fossil left in a drawer for decades turned out to be the first one discovered on this continent. New opportunities for at-risk youth are blooming after two CNN Heroes team up to do even more good. Plus, the World Cup is winding down, but the connections it sparked are outlasting the tournament.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Hillary Whiteman, Samantha Lindell, Kathleen Toner  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the Homeland Security secretary’s threat to state election officials before the midterm elections. The CDC says don’t eat the lettuce at Taco Bells in five states after being linked to the cyclospora parasite outbreak. We’ll break down the latest in the legal saga over Paramount’s bid to buy Warner Brothers Discovery. A federal agency ordered Kalshi to defy a court order. Plus, we set the stage for the World Cup Final this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The cyclospora outbreak has been traced to lettuce sold at some Taco Bell locations. Terrible air quality is impacting Americans across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic thanks to Canadian wildfires.. Iran is retaliating after days of US strikes. The UK prepares for its seventh new prime minister in a decade. And, former President Barack Obama hasn’t endorsed in the Michigan Senate race – but you wouldn’t know it looking at campaign ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's declassified documents lack bombshell on election threats. At least two people have been killed after being swept away in Texas floods.  Epstein survivors met with acting AG Blanche.  According to sources, lettuce at Taco Bell has been  linked the Cyclospora outbreak.  Plus, a podcasting nun goes viral.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s is expected to discuss the security of US elections tonight, but critics worry it will sow mistrust in the 2020 elections. We’ll take you to Central Texas at least one person has died in the catastrophic floods. Prosecutors are pushing back on new FBI claims about the fatal ICE shooting in Houston. The woman at the center of an International Criminal Court sexual misconduct case spoke with CNN. Plus, Trump media is coming up with an early access plan for traders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A flash flood emergency continues to unfold in Texas Hill country, one year after flooding killed more than 130 people. A CNN investigation has found that President Donald Trump has promoted more than 20 companies on his Truth Social account days after buying stock in those firms. The dismissal of Ukraine’s popular defense minister has sparked protests against President Volodymyr Zelensky. The family of a teenager who drowned in a Texas lake is demanding answers. And the FDA has approved the first of its kind cholesterol pill – we’ll break down what it means for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dozens of water rescues performed amid Texas flooding.  President Trump is set to deliver a primetime speech tonight, as some of his nominees are grilled in the Senate. The FBI alleges drugs were found in the van driven by a Houston man shot by ICE.  A DoorDash driver finished a delivery after a car hit her.  Plus, a Jude Bellingham look-alike winner is crowned in London.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd Blanche’s confirmation is still to be determined as he faces questions on Capitol Hill about FBI director Kash Patel, we give you the details. Paramount’s deal to buy CNN’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery is stalled; we tell you why. A new way to test Alzheimer's could make it easier to get a diagnosis. Argentina moves on to the World Cup final against Spain after defeating England. And we'll tell you what foods are safe to eat during this cyclospora outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche is among picks of President Donald Trump to face tough questions from Congress. Meanwhile, Trump is pushing back on ICE’s decision to pause traffic stops in the wake of two deadly shootings. Parts of Texas are underwater after massive storms. And hundreds of people have applied for a coveted position on a storied game show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ICE halts most traffic stops and changes their body camera policy. President Trump reverses course on tolls in Strait of Hormuz. Supreme Court justices ask for more security amid threats. One person is dead and three are missing after a boat sinks near Alcatraz Island. Plus, a T. rex fossil sells for $50m.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The two fatal ICE shootings in Maine and Houston raise questions about body camera deployments nationwide. We have details on the latest military actions from the US on Iran. A family member of Lindsey Graham’s has been sworn in to finish the late Senator’s term. There’s a significant move in the three-year legal saga between President Donald Trump and E. Jean Carroll. Plus, a dinosaur fossil skeleton has made history at an auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is trying to exert authority over the Strait of Hormuz – but some US allies are not on board. Residents of Biddeford, Maine are reeling after yesterday’s deadly ICE shooting. We break down some good news about inflation. Parts of Texas ravaged by last year’s historic floods are getting more rain dumped on them. And Capitol Hill gets a rare visit from a pair of Supreme Court justices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An ICE agent killed a 26-year-old Colombian man in Maine. The US strikes Iran for the third night, and is set to reimposed its blockade.  Lindsey Graham’s sister will temporarily fill his Senate seat. Michigan officials believe the Cyclospora outbreak is linked to greens. Plus,  Norwegian Soccer star  Haaland brings home a taxidermy raccoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a judge’s scathing opinion in a controversial lawsuit related to President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. We have new details about ICE shootings in Maine and Houston. A media mega-merger is facing a new legal challenge. Journalists from CNN and other outlets were attacked on the one-year anniversary of a deadly West Bank beating. Plus, we’ll tell you how an annual trip for a man and his grandson ended up in a hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump says the US will restart the blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US strikes increase and expand beyond coastal areas. For the second time in less than a week, ICE is involved in a deadly shooting. French authorities are taking water from the River Seine to fight a raging wildfire south of Paris. British counter-terror police are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of a former UK lawmaker. And we look back on the life of one of the stars of “Jurassic Park.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump orders flags at half-staff in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.  The US Military says it hit Iran with strikes after a weekend of attacks.  Senator Mitch McConnell posted a hospital photo and explained why he’s been under care for the last month.  At least 27 people have been killed in a Bangkok pub fire.  Plus, a summer camp teaches skilled trades to teens.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has been hospitalized for nearly a month, but it remains unclear why or what his condition is. His prolonged absence comes just after Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) disappeared for over 100 days, for what he later revealed was treatment for depression. These incidents are reigniting a prickly debate over what information lawmakers owe voters, the limits of medical privacy, and if Congress is just too old.  Note: This episode was recorded before McConnell's statement revealing that his hospitalization was due to a fall. Read more here. It was also recorded before the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. ---  Guest: Casey Burgat, The George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Tom Brenner/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No one has carried their partner to more world championship wins than this Finnish man. Meet one of this year’s CNN Heroes who offers more than a roof over the heads of people experiencing homelessness in Syracuse, New York. Kelsey Pfendler completed a record-breaking row from California to Hawaii. These furry airport employees in West Virginia have helped solve a costly problem that's plagued aviation for decades. Plus, the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, take this neuroscientist’s advice.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Bryce Urbany, Christie O'Reilly, Meg Dunn, Kareem El Damanhoury  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with President Donald Trump’s comments on an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate him and the security measures he’s taking. A bipartisan bill is set to become law without Trump’s signature. A 1-in-1000-year rainfall prompted dozens of rescues in Missouri. We’ll tell you how one company is equipping trains in Europe to beat the heat. Plus, the flight that had one passenger fearing for his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are back on but reiterated that the ceasefire is over. Witnesses are casting doubt on ICE’s story in the killing of a Houston father. The parents of a Black teenager found dead on July 4th in Mississippi are begging for answers. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly reiterating his crackdown on facial hair in the military. And the exits of World Cup host nations have lowered ticket prices (sort of).    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources tell CNN that Israel shared intelligence with the US about a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump.  The former roommate of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, says Robinson told him he “wished he hadn’t done it.”  A shoe factory fire in China kills 28 and the owner and others have been arrested.  New video and eyewitness accounts fuel questions about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health. Plus,  the UK's "Trash Can" candidate shakes up the Parliamentary race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mediators are working to get US-Iran talks back on track amid both sides’ dueling strikes. We’re hearing from Utah prosecutors’ key witness in the Charlie Kirk shooting case. A former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool appeared in court today. President Donald Trump turns to his latest White House construction project. Plus, NASA is offering a taste of life on the Moon and Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN gets a firsthand view of Iran war tensions onboard a US aircraft carrier. The field to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race is growing. Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are casting doubt on his longtime assistant’s congressional testimony. Concerns are mounting in several states about a parasite that can cause several weeks of diarrhea. And the beloved musician behind “Total Eclipse of the Heart” has died at the age of 75. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham Platner ends his Senate campaign, and Democrats set to pick a new nominee. President Trump warns Iran that attacks will "get much worse.” A probe has started after an ICE office killed a man during a traffic stop.  The President wants the Supreme Court to rehear his birthright citizenship case.  Plus, “The Pitt” and “Hacks” lead the pack in the Primetime Emmy nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US has launched another round of strikes against Tehran hours after President Donald Trump suggested a ceasefire is over. Trump may be paving the way to help Ukraine obtain Patriot missiles against Russia. A judge rejected Trump’s appeal to delay paying a former magazine columnist. A former Wisconsin judge has avoided prison time for helping an immigrant evade ICE. Plus, a student pilot’s frantic mid-flight ordeal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over. Embattled Maine Senate candidate, Graham Platner is weighing his next move as pressure mounts for the Democrat to exit a consequential race. Family members and community leaders are demanding answers after a deadly ICE-involved shooting in Houston earlier this week.  A federal judge has ruled in a defamation case involving Trump Media and the Washington Post. Plus, the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is getting another face lift.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US launches new strikes against Iran. A former girlfriend of Graham Platner alleges violent behavior.  Crews install temporary shoring on an unstable NYC high-rise. Prince Harry loses his privacy case against a UK tabloid publisher.  Plus, a boy's chores for his neighbor grows into friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a 33-story building evacuated in New York City today over fears of collapsing. In an exclusive interview with CNN, Israel’s prime minister weighs in on a potential US sale to Turkey. Support is dwindling for a Democratic nominee’s Senate run in Maine amid rape allegations. We have new developments on the parcel bombing attack in Monaco last week. Plus, how Argentina pulled off a stunning World Cup comeback against Egypt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump arrives at the summit of the alliance he loves to criticize. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to make the case for more military assistance. Prince Harry and other high-profile figures lose a privacy case against a UK tabloid publisher. SpaceX joins the Nasdaq 100 index – we'll explain what it means for your investments. And a new AI prescription refill program in Utah is concerning some top medical groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation. A hearing is underway for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. A nation wide blackout hits Cuba amid US pressure. Team USA has been eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Belgium. Plus, a 9-year-old sets the kids world record for longest plank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the latest on a stunning red card change for Team USA ahead of tonight’s World Cup match against Belgium. Cuba’s electrical grid suffered a total collapse amid the country’s severe power crisis. We’ll tell you what Russia’s strikes on Ukraine could signal for President Donald Trump’s NATO summit trip. Thousands of jobs at Microsoft are on the chopping block. Plus, the surge in illnesses tied to raw produce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump rings the bell on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq to mark the opening of Trump Accounts. Meanwhile, he confirmed that he spoke to FIFA’s president and urged him to review a controversial red card given to one of Team USA’s top players. A preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk gets underway in Utah. Hamas is dissolving its government in Gaza. And we’ll tell you the foods scientists say may lower your risk of dementia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a World Cup controversy as FIFA lets a team USA star play, despite getting a red card in his last match. A dangerous flash flood threat remans in the northeast throughout tonight.  Huge crowds gather in Tehran for the funeral of the former Iranian Supreme Leader. The FAA is investigating whether fireworks hit a Delta plane. Plus, a  Japanese DJ won't let ALS silence his music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court finished its blockbuster term on Tuesday by striking down President Donald Trump’s executive order that would have limited birthright citizenship. But experts say it was not a total loss for Trump and some Republicans still want to push ahead. We break down the implications and examine how future presidents will also benefit from expanded executive authority thanks to this court.  For more: Trump’s audacious bid to end birthright citizenship was not an entire loss at the Supreme Court  ---  Guest: Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Photo: Al Drago/Getty Images = Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An acclaimed pianist gathered thousands of people’s thoughts and reflections of what it means to be an American. Hundreds of items are being preserved in a capsule that captures America’s 250 years. A legendary locomotive and a grassroots running community are making coast-to-coast trips with a whistle and a flag you can’t miss. Plus, these towns from CNN’s annual list prove some of America’s best destinations are off the beaten path.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.   Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Andy Buck, Linda Gaudino, Deb Brunswick  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of America’s 250th birthday, CNN tracked down multiple descendants of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence to ask: do you feel like we are living up to their vision? Their answers were as complicated as the country itself. For more: Descendants in a divided America  ---  Guest: Catherine Shoichet, CNN Senior Writer  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Photo: Tristen Rouse/CNN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A record number of Americans hit the road amid a record heat wave. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26M before their wedding. A mass funeral begins today, for Iran’s former Supreme Leader. Rescue crews pulled a survivor of the Venezuelan earthquake, out of the rubble, after he had been trapped for more than a week.  Plus, a group from Milwaukee, known as the “Dancing Grannies” are set to perform in the Washington DC July 4th parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dangerous heat wave is bringing record-breaking temperatures to parts of the US ahead of July 4th. We have details on the former Olympian who’s facing charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. We’ll explain the law enforcement challenges surrounding events celebrating America’s birthday at the nation’s capital. Funeral preparations are underway for a huge farewell to Iran’s former supreme leader. Plus, details on how authorities say two climbers breached security to scale the Empire State Building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new jobs report was released today and hiring fell short of economists' expectations. A Financial Times report says an AI giant may give the Trump administration a stake in the company. Russia launched another deadly assault on Ukraine’s capital. Manhattan's district attorney explained why he chose not to retry disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Plus, a new CDC report suggests Americans are living longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New details emerge on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s expected wedding weekend. Rescuers reach a trapped man after a week under the earthquake rubble. EMS audio shows an emergency response at Senator Mitch McConnell’s home. President Trump takes the inaugural flight on new Air Force One.  A couple has been   arrested after scaling Empire State building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the obstacles hampering Venezuela’s search efforts after massive earthquakes last week. We’ll tell you what two people were doing on top of a New York skyscraper. A former CIA director investigated by the DOJ is suing the Trump administration. The breakthrough scientists say could help understand the origins of life. Plus, remembering the lead singer behind the hit “YMCA.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump takes the first flight aboard the new presidential plane gifted by Qatar. Indirect talks between the US and Iran continue in Doha. Another Democratic socialist scores a primary win over an incumbent. College students and parents should pay attention to new student loan regulations that go into effect today. And a Taylor Swift wedding celebration (of some kind) is taking shape in New York City.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than half of US are under heat alerts, with a heat wave set to break records in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. President Trump pushes Congress on birthright citizenship, after his Supreme Court loss.   Also, the President made billions in his first year back in office.  Medicare will start covering GLP-1 drugs as part of a test program. Plus,  why the internet loves Norwegian Soccer star Erling Haaland.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with key takeaways on major rulings from the Supreme Court’s final day of its term. A Republican lawmaker is back on Capitol Hill after missing from Congress for months. Dangerous fire weather conditions are ramping up in the western US. We’ll tell you about the assassination attempt against a tycoon that’s sparked a large manhunt. Plus, the end of an era for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court released blockbuster opinions on transgender athletes and birthright citizenship – we'll break down what you need to know. Voters go to the polls in Colorado in next test of the democratic socialist movement. US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law ‌Jared Kushner are in Qatar for more talks about Iran. And the British government may intervene in the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court is set to issue its final rulings of this term.  NJ Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is expected to return to Congress after a mysterious absence.  Venezuelan hospitals face critical shortages after the earthquake there. Former NFL star Chris Johnson, reveals he has ALS. Plus, bald eaglets take their first flight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the latest disaster relief efforts in Venezuela following last week’s devastating earthquakes. There are mixed signals about new talks between the US and Iran. We have details on a suspected incident between a drone and a commercial plane. A judge has scheduled Alex Murdaugh’s second murder trial. Plus, Medicare’s plan to cover drugs for weight loss and who's eligible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a big win in a case that allows him to vastly expanded powers to fire officials at federal agencies. Rescue crews in Venezuela are racing to find survivors. Five people were killed in a rare mass shooting in northern Germany. The eastern US is bracing for an extreme heat wave over the July 4th holiday. Plus, a telecom giant Comcast is shedding another business as it refocuses on broadband and wireless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US will "stand down" after volatile days in the Strait of Hormuz. Some incredible rescues happen as the death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela passes 1,450. Three firefighters have been killed amid raging wildfires out west.  Two Dan Sullivans are running for the same Senate seat in Alaska.  Plus, one Woman is on pace to break the woman’s and men’s solo rowing record from California to Hawaii.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the past few weeks, a small player protest over Pride uniforms has kicked off a controversy in Major League Baseball. Some LGBTQ fans and politicians are angry (for very different reasons), and the episode is raising questions about LGBTQ progress and whether professional sports should play a role. We look at whether this drama on the diamond can tell us anything about Americans’ shifting attitudes on social issues under the second Trump administration.  For more: Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms  ---  Guests: Terri Hupfer & Hannah Keyser, CNN Sports Writer  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo By: Scott Marshall/AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two families linked by one lifesaving gift finally meet face-to-face for the first time. World Cup fever is transforming cities across the US, especially one small college town in Kansas. A new music festival is giving an iconic legacy a fresh chapter. If you thought twins were rare, this family from Texas begs to differ. One composer found a way to turn nature into beautiful music with a deeply personal mission.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson, Ifeoma Dike  Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Phil Clarke Hill, David Rind  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Search and rescue crews are racing to find survivors in Venezuela before the “golden” window of time closes. After days of negotiating, Israel and Lebanon reached a new deal mediated by the US. We have a judge’s contempt ruling in the Charlie Kirk shooting case. A legal setback for the prosecution in the Palisades Fire arson trial. And, millions of students in Texas have a new study requirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the death toll nears 600, Venezuelan authorities have militarized the area hardest hit by a pair of earthquakes. Former Donald Trump national security adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty to charges that he unlawfully retained sensitive national security information. AI stocks are having a weird week – we'll explain. Ukraine continues to pressure Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Crimea. And, 44-year-old Serena Williams’ singles comeback will begin by facing an opponent who isn’t legally allowed to drink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The desperate search for survivors continues as the Venezuela earthquake death toll rises. The Supreme Court opens the door to mass TPS deportations. The FAA is investigating a viral video of a low-flying jet. Texas could mandate bible stories in schools. Plus, World Cup fans clamor to ship ranch dressing home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the latest reporting on the ground in Venezuela after a devastating pair of earthquakes. Unaccompanied migrant children in US government custody may be at risk of removal - we explain why. We have details on two Supreme Court rulings on gun restrictions and a lawsuit against a weed killer brand. Plus, good and bad news on inflation and the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court has handed President Donald Trump two immigration-related wins. Search and rescue efforts underway in Venezuela as the death toll rises from a pair of massive earthquakes. Secretary of State Marco Rubio continues his Middle East tour in the wake of the US agreement with Iran. Hundreds have been killed in Europe amid a brutal heatwave. And despite a focus on mass deportations, President Donald Trump is still trying to finish the US-Mexico border wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rescues are underway after deadly earthquakes rock Venezuela. GOP infighting after President’s Trump's fiery visit to Capitol Hill. New clues point to New York’s Madison Square Garden as a potential venue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. Trump kicks off the Great American State Fair with a rally. Plus, one spider's spring-loaded death trap.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s refusal to sign a major housing affordability bill may likely be an empty threat. Good news on oil prices after progress in US-Iran peace talks. We have the latest accusations of wrongdoing against former New York Mayor Eric Adams’ administration. More problems for an all-girls camp in Texas nearly a year after deadly floods. Plus, a US soccer star is keeping his World Cup dreams alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says he won’t sign a bipartisan housing bill until his stalled voting legislation gets moving. The US attorney’s office in Chicago is in disarray after issues around recent grand jury presentations. Jury deliberations begin in the trial of the man accused of starting the deadly and historically destructive Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. An independent United Nations commission found Israel is deliberately targeting children during its ongoing genocide of the Gaza Strip. And another NBA draft class is full of freshmen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NYC Mayor Mamdani proves the weight of his endorsements in the local primary. Evacuations continue as crews battle two wildfires in Utah. Congress overwhelmingly passes a sweeping bill to lower housing costs. Tesla disputes a claim that the car in a deadly Texas crash, was on autopilot.  Plus, an Australian man has been crowned as the world's loudest person.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with mixed messaging between the US and Iran over nuclear inspections in Tehran. We’re tracking shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and how stranded seafarers are getting help. President Donald Trump took a victory lap in a key swing state over his economic agenda. The Trump administration scored a legal win in a push for fast-track deportations. Plus, what some tourists are doing to beat the heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court dropped a decision on religion freedom today, as major opinions on many key issues loom. Primaries today in New York offer a preview of the ideological battles to come for Democrats in 2028. Intelligence agencies from around the world say the timeline for AI-driven cyber threats isn’t years away – it could be months. Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea in light of new information about her mom’s disappearance. World Cup fans are booing in the middle of matches and it has nothing to do with the action on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to sources, firings have begun at the Director of National Intelligence Office. According to a downed US pilot, Iranian drones swarmed him like “jellyfish.”  A note linked to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance claims she died. President Trump threatens prison time for reflecting pool "vandalism".  Plus, Merlin The Duck, Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot meets a president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration is threatening to withhold millions in federal funds unless some states adopt election changes. The Justice Department’s immigration enforcement probe in Minnesota is facing a legal setback. Judge in Charlie Kirk killing delays contempt ruling; we tell you why. A soccer superstar makes World Cup history. And, music titan Clive Davis has passed away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President JD Vance gives an update on the US talks with Iran. A warehouse fire in Los Angeles is challenging firefighters and causing health concern for residents. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has died 100.And after stepping away from tennis for years, Serena Williams is making a singles comeback at Wimbledon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UK PM Keir Starmer announces his resignation plans.  Iran reports progress in talks, despite more threats. Tornadoes sweep across the Midwest, with at least two people killed.  A Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a grandmother.  Plus, AI helps separate conjoined twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of California has long been a target of President Donald Trump dating back to Trump’s first impeachment trial. Now he is reportedly under investigation by Trump’s Justice Department for mortgage fraud (allegations Schiff denies). In a conversation recorded live at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival, Schiff explains how he is preparing for possible legal action, how Democrats should respond if they take back the House of Representatives in the midterms, and if they have the right leadership in place to effectively push back against what he sees as a corrupt administration. ---  Guest: Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA)  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Their home team didn’t qualify for the World Cup, so a local pub found a new team to support in a heartwarming way. Meet the young fashion designer turning heads and breaking records. The inspiration for a first-of-its-kind role for this musician started with a Disney classic. US adults struggle with money basics... learn how these students are investing into their future. Plus, want a more meaningful life? A happiness expert says you're probably avoiding the answer. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Lacey Russell, Madeline Holcombe  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mediators are working to get US-Iran talks back on track after clashes between two warring entities. We’ll tell you why Italy’s top diplomat abruptly cancelled a trip to the US. We’re tracking severe weather threats for parts of the US. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is facing another setback. Plus, USA’s dominant win over Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The clock is ticking for the US and Iran to finalize a peace deal as talks are delayed.  Traders worry the market is overreacting to the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. It’s back to the drawing board for Luigi Mangione’s defense team in his state murder trial. The new acting spy chief’s early arrival caught staff off guard. Plus, New York City mayor and other leaders are calling for suspension of a nostalgic attraction in Central Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tougher talks between the US and Iran lie ahead after both sides signed an initial agreement. We break down highlights from the opening ceremony of former President Barack Obama’s presidential center and the big names who were – and weren’t - there. We’ll tell you what the Supreme Court decided in a case weighing drug users’ gun rights. Mortgage rates are lower this week, but the relief may be short-lived. Plus, the jailed tycoon that’s a long way from repaying her victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US has signed a ceasefire agreement with Iran, but some folks aren’t happy about the terms. Oil markets are stabilizing because of that agreement, but what does that mean for gas prices? The Justice Department is cracking down on naturalized citizens - we tell you why. Ukraine has ramped up drone attacks against Russia - we give you the latest on that front. And New York is partying like it’s 1973, thanks to the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump and Iran's President have signed a 14-point agreement. Storms shift south and east after powerful tornadoes hit the Midwest. The Fed keeps interest rates steady for now. Former President Obama will open his presidential center, today. Plus, New York Knicks fans line up for a parade expected to draw millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with Wall Street’s reaction to the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran about future talks. A judge has sealed the fate of the Long Island serial killer. We have new developments about how Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial will pan out this fall. Plus, we’re tracking the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What exactly is the agreement between the US and Iran? CNN has seen a draft. President Donald Trump wants to delay a confirmation hearing for his pick for Director of National Intelligence – we'll explain why. We have new data on how Americans feel about ‘culture war’ issues. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has an algae problem after President Trump’s makeover. And Lululemon is facing some backlash in after a yoga session on the Great Wall of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US downplays text of the Iran agreement as world waits to see it.  Bystanders rush to help after a deadly plane crash on a Texas highway. An alleged plot to attack last Sunday’s UFC fight at the White House was thwarted.  Primary results from Georgia and Oklahoma. Plus, Ugandan kids get World Cup surprise.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Key questions surrounding a US-Iran agreement remain. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on the sidelines of the G7 summit. We break down the latest back-and-forth between Iran and the US over the World Cup. We’ll tell you about the sex scandal that led to a federal judge’s apology. Plus, the White House is dealing with a problem that’s haunted previous administrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As world leaders gather in France for the G7 summit, President Donald Trump pledged to release the text of a new US-Iran agreement. Federal officials have arrested multiple people accused of discussing plots to attack the UFC fight at the White House. Primary elections are underway in Georgia, Alabama, Washington, DC, and Oklahoma. A new CNN poll reveals a growing number of voters identifying as independent. Plus, Venus and Serena Williams are reuniting on the doubles court at Wimbledon this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump attends the G7 as the world waits to see the Iran agreement.  Eight crew members have been killed in a B-52 Bomber crash at Edwards Air Force base.  Millions of people are under flood watches across the Gulf Coast.  A sources tells CNN that the Justice Department is conducting a tax probe that includes CA Governor Newsom’s wife.  Plus, one fan bikes 1,200 miles to watch Japan play in the World Cup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with what President Donald Trump is saying about the agreement between the US and Iran. California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he and his wife are under investigation. The Supreme Court is taking a case that could impact the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. After the UFC fight on the White House lawn, the president announces another controversial event on Independence Day. Plus, a European powerhouse team has been caught off guard by a tiny island nation in the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Donald Trump arrives in Switzerland for the G-7 Summit, questions are swirling about the tentative deal he claims to have reached with Iran over the weekend. We breakdown the UK’s plan to ban on social media for anyone under 16. Fox is acquiring a streaming platform. Authorities are investigating a helicopter crash in Brazil that may have killed a beloved American comedian and singer. Plus, the FBI is seizing drones flying in restricted air space near World Cup matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and Iran are expected to sign an agreement on Friday. 12 people have been killed in a Missouri skydiving plane crash.  Russia attacks a Kyiv monastery. A Utah county is fighting mosquitoes with AI. Plus, the victory parade for the NY Knicks is set for Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The recent Pentagon releases of declassified files detailing sightings of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) has piqued the interest of UFO enthusiasts and curious Americans alike. But despite increased transparency, a lack of hard evidence remains. Why do many of us want to believe there is intelligent life out there somewhere? And if scientists found that evidence, would we even accept it? ---  Guest: Adam Frank, University of Rochester astrophysicist   Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo by: Mario Tama/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three longtime friends crossed two continents by bike to cheer on their favorite team at the World Cup. Would you go to a Mango Tango? Hundreds of people did in San Fransisco. This futuristic bionic arm is making daily life a little easier and a lot more fun for one New Yorker. Meet the 12-year-old with an uncanny ability to imitate birds. Plus, how a Boston reporter is making people fall in love with local journalism. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support:  Paola Ortiz and Hazel Tang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is signaling optimism about a potential agreement with Tehran, but key questions remain. We explain what SpaceX’s blockbuster stock market debut means for the AI industry. A fugitive wanted by police is at the center of a deadly mass shooting in Texas. Attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are trying to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty. Plus, the Trump administration is putting up a last-ditch fight to keep President Donald Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some Republicans are voicing frustrations with President Donald Trump’s shifting Iran strategy. The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Alabama from executing a man using nitrogen hypoxia. ICE agents detained two people at a school in Baltimore as children were preparing for kindergarten and pre-K promotion ceremonies. Ariana Grande is pushing back on the White House over a social media video. Plus, an unusual political showdown between two Senate candidates in Alaska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump claims the war is over, but Iran hasn’t committed to a deal.  At least one person has been killed as tornadoes and storms sweep the Midwest. Trump picks his new Director of National Intelligence nominee amid uproar over his interim pick. SpaceX to debut in a blockbuster IPO on the NASDAQ, today. Plus, a huge “8647” appears in the lawn on the national mall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is changing his tune on striking Iran as Tehran casts doubt on Trump’s optimism for a peace deal. The president has a new pick as the nation’s permanent spy chief after pushback over a temporary appointment. Huge markings on the grounds of the National Mall are under investigation. El Niño is here – what it is and how it affects your weather. Plus, the FIFA World Cup’s opening match is off to an historic start.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is escalating his rhetoric toward Iran again – we tell you what this means for peace negotiations. The latest resignation from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has raised new questions about the country’s defense spending. We recap an stunning comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The US Department of Agriculture is working to contain new cases of a species that threatens livestock. Plus, why more young people are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for emotional support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran targets US allies after a second day of American strikes. Bill Gates testifies on Capitol Hill in Epstein probe. Tornadoes and violent winds sweep through the Midwest. Spectacular light show accompanies the Sagrada Familia blessing. Plus, the meticulous process of creating a perfect World Cup pitch.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with President Donald Trump’s latest threat against Iran as strikes from both sides test peace deal. Congressional investigators zero in on Bill Gates’ relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. We have an update on a months-long fight over ICE and border patrol funding. Federal agents are searching the site of a chemical tank crisis. Plus, a controversial vote on churches with women pastors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US inflation has reached its highest level in years – we’ll tell you how it got there. Bill Gates is testifying about his relationship with the late, disgraced financier, Jeffrey Epstein. Anti-immigration violence is spreading through Northern Ireland after a knife attack. The Trump administration is pushing back against efforts to block a UFC fight on White House grounds. Plus, Pope Leo XIV has some thoughts on sharing the spotlight with Bad Bunny in Spain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham Platner wins the Maine Democratic Senate primary.  Iran and the US trade strikes after the downing of an Army helicopter. A teen has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing at a track meet in Texas. A safer, more effective sunscreen ingredient has been approved in the US. Plus, a maid of honor goes viral for a wedding dinner auction.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with President Donald Trump’s vow to respond to an Iranian attack off the coast of Oman. We’ll tell you what a jury decided in a Texas teen’s murder trial.  There’s new data on Social Security’s shaky finances and what it could mean for future benefits. The FDA made a move to improve sunscreen options in the US. Plus, NASA’s plans to journey back to the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN talks to voters about the scandals facing Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner’s campaign. Israel launched new airstrikes on southern Lebanon today, further straining an already fragile ceasefire. Vice President JD Vance has called for a DOJ criminal investigation into Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison over the state’s fraud scandal. International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Plus, a disgraced cryptocurrency leader is asking President Trump for a pardon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN projects Nithya Raman will face incumbent, Karen Bass, in the LA mayor's race as four more states vote in primaries today. President Trump promises that a deal with Iran is close, again. The San Antonio Spurs hold off the New York Knicks in game 3 of the NBA finals. Apple lays out its AI plans, introducing a new version of Siri. Plus, squirrels have taken over a city park in Santa Monica.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran and Israel halt strikes against each other after the US president got involved. Hear how some Knicks fans feel about President Donald Trump showing up to Game 3 of the NBA Finals. A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's $100,000 application fee for H1-B visas. A lawsuit is trying to put a stop to the UFC fight at the White House. Plus, Apple’s new Siri is getting a big AI upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Iran appear to be holding their fire after the most serious escalation since the April ceasefire. Police are searching for the suspect accused of wounding a dozen people near a festival in Toledo, Ohio. President Donald Trump's expected appearance at the NBA Finals is prompting heightened security. Some Environmental Protection Agency scientists are raising concerns about political pressure on their research. Plus, what Pope Leo XIV told Spain's Parliament during a historic address today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Iran launch the most aggressive attacks in months. President Trump blasts the California vote count as rigged, without evidence.  A deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake rattles the Philippines. Scott Pelley speaks out in an interview with The NY Times. Plus, Sagrada Familia is the largest Lego set ever, at 12,060 pieces.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dramatic shakeup of 60 Minutes under CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss culminated this week in the firing of longtime correspondent Scott Pelley. He, and some other employees who have recently left, have accused management of editorial interference in an effort to curry favor with the Trump administration (claims CBS denies). So is this a long overdue shakeup of an aging medium, or a sign of corporate media meddling? And what does it mean for the rest of the content we consume on TV?  ---  Guest: Brian Stelter, CNN Chief Media Analyst  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Photo By: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/File Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA Finals have begun – we hear from some of the teams’ most devoted fans. A promising new pancreatic cancer treatment is giving doctors and patients hope. These nature-loving neighbors in California are celebrating a special milestone. This teacher went the distance for his students with disabilities before he retired – literally. Plus, meet the search-and-rescue specialist with whiskers, webbed feet and a growing fan base.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with CNN’s exclusive interview with a top Iranian military official in Tehran on the state of peace negotiations. The fate of a Virginia man convicted of double-murder has been sealed. A federal judge ruled on Trump admin's immigration policies that leave millions in legal limbo. We’ll explain the problem that forced astronauts on the International Space Station to seek shelter. Plus, Hollywood mourns the loss of an actor with iconic roles in hit TV series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN exclusively speaks with Lebanon's leader about the impact of the US and Israel’s war with Iran on Lebanon. The US economy added way more jobs last month than expected. Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing new allegations, as Maine’s Governor is being encouraged to reenter the race. Anthropic is calling for limits on AI development ahead of a potentially massive IPO. Plus, we’ll explain why the Kennedy Center has ordered staff to remove Trump’s name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate passes a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. Pam Bondi says Acting Attorney General was “in charge” of releasing the Epstein files. According to a source, John Bolton accepts a plea deal for mishandling sensitive information. Melinda French-Gates donates $215 million to women's health.  Plus, Pope Leo gets a PayPal refund for $8.65.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have new insight into Former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s closed-door meeting with House lawmakers over the Jeffrey Epstein files. Republicans rejected efforts to kill President Donald Trump’s controversial fund. Doubts surround Middle East peace efforts as Hezbollah and Israel exchange fresh strikes. Federal officials shift from their previous positions on Ebola cases. Plus, the latest efforts to boost the US coal industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Bolton is expected to enter a plea in a case involving allegations that he mishandled classified information. We’ll tell you some of the major decisions still pending on the Supreme Court’s docket. Tehran and Washington are sending mixed messages about the status of their fragile ceasefire talks. The House Oversight Committee has asked the Justice Department to investigate new allegations made by Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant. Plus, the search for a 20-year-old Auburn University student is underway in Kyoto, Japan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House passed a resolution to limit President Trump’s Iran war powers.  The Senate is set to debate ICE funding, as Trump won't commit to killing the $1.8B anti-weaponization fund.  The suspect in a 15-hour hostage standoff in California was killed.  The President touts progress on the Reflecting Pool and the building of the UFC stage on the south lawn.  Plus, a stranger helps a family who had their van stolen on vacation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a key congressional vote on potentially reining in President Donald Trump’s ability to strike Iran. A vote-a-rama on ICE and border patrol funds is expected to kick off without one of Trump’s priorities. Trump weighed in on the status of his controversial settlement fund. A UFC fight arena at the White House may be here to stay. Plus, the latest incident over a viral banana artwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and Iran trade fresh strikes, as the world awaits the next step in peace negotiations between both countries. All hostages have been released after an hour-long bomb threat that began yesterday at a bank building in California. The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map that will benefit Republicans. Ukraine has attacked St. Petersburgh ahead of a key economic forum. Plus, we’ll tell you why former Republican representative George Santos is in hot water again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California primary results are still too close to call and a Trump-backed candidate loses in the GOP primary for Iowa Governor.  Lawmakers push back on President Trump's naming of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence. CBS News fires Scott Pelley after a clash with leadership. According to police, a Frontier Airlines passenger choked an off-duty flight attendant.  Plus, Uber reveals the 10th annual weirdest lost and found index.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with takeaways from another round of high-stakes talks between Israel and Lebanon in the US. We’ll tell you the latest lawmaker under investigation over sexual misconduct allegations. We have details on a second correspondents’ dinner after a shooting at the previous event. We break down new economic data on US job openings. Plus, the Trump administration is taking a more hands-on approach to AI regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Primaries across six states today could shape the political landscape heading into November. President Donald Trump has named a new acting director of National Intelligence - we'll explain why it's a highly unusual pick. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is threatening to escalate legal action following clashes outside Delaney Hall. Congressional staffers tell CNN that women fear reporting harassment on Capitol Hill. Plus, CNN’s Jake Tapper is challenging some of the central claims in Jill Biden’s new memoir.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration appears to back off on the "anti-weaponization" fund. Voters in six states are headed to the polls today in primaries for midterm elections. President Trump rages in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over plans to bomb Beirut. A fired North Carolina police officer has now been charged with assault for punching a woman. Plus, a new Dr. Seuss book called “Sing The 50 United States” comes out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a controversial fund of the Trump administration up in the air. The US and Iran have contradictory words on where things stand with peace talks. We’ll tell you which state is the first to sue an AI company over safety concerns on children. We have some encouraging signs on the Ebola outbreak in central Africa. Plus, a tennis icon is picking up her racket again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ran is suspending talks with the US over Israel’s strikes on Lebanon, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Rescue divers in Laos are investigating a vertical shaft as they continue to search for two villagers missing in a flooded-out cave. The US job market is strong on paper, whowhy is it so tough for some to find a job? We’ll investigate. An experimental pill is showing promise to in treating deadly form of pancreatic cancer. And experts say a pair of Hollywood horror hits show how YouTube creators can help draw young viewers to movie theaters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. and Iran exchange fresh attacks as negations continue. More protesters were arrested outside a New Jersey detention center, as a curfew takes effect.  An officer in North Carolina has been fired for repeatedly punching a woman.  FEMA insiders sound alarm bells as hurricane season begins.  Plus,  a flight attendant retires after over 66 years on the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erin Brockovich rose to fame after the release of a 2000 Hollywood movie, starring Julia Roberts, which told the story of her real-life fight to bring justice to a small town affected by a utility company’s pollution. Now, she is lending her voice to the growing opposition to AI data centers, which tech companies say are needed to fuel economic growth and national security. But who is the true villain in this story?  For more: Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary  ---  Guest: Elizabeth Martorana & Erin Brockovich, consumer advocate  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo By: Alan Freed/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sixth grader from Virginia isn’t a sore loser at this year’s Spelling Bee. Several climbers etched their names into the history books this month on the tallest mountain in the world.A 6-year-old from Gloucester, England got creative to raise money for charity in honor of his dog. A Michigan welder is set to make history at the “Olympics of skilled trades.” Plus, scientists may have finally solved the mystery of the T. Rex’s tiny arms.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Chelsea Cook, Coy Wire, Laura Jackson, Isa Soares  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A potential framework for peace is still on the table for the US and Iran, pending President Donald Trump’s sign-off. We have details on a former attorney general’s long-sought interview with House lawmakers on the Jeffrey Epstein files. We’ll tell you the latest state to pass a new congressional map favoring Republicans. There’re new developments on an ICE agent charged in connection to a shooting.  Plus, one of Trump’s controversial DC remodeling projects takes a legal setback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN is on scene in Laos as a desperate rescue attempt is underway to free five villagers trapped in a cave. A federal judge pumps the brakes on the Trump administration's controversial ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. Clashes continue outside an ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, as DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin floats a plan that could disrupt air travel. And, AI voice scams are on the rise – we'll tell you what to look out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi to be interviewed on Capitol Hill about the Epstein Files. A Kenyan court suspends a plan for a U.S. Ebola quarantine site.  Blue Origin’s new Glenn rocket explodes during a ground test.  Eight kids were stuck 100 feet in the air for four hours when a Roller malfunctioned. Shrey Parikh wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a tentative agreement between the US and Tehran amid a fragile ceasefire. We’ll tell you what the latest data from a key inflation gauge means for your wallet. More parts of Gaza are set to be under Israeli military control. A former CIA officer is accused of stealing from the government. Plus, the Trump administration is making money moves to celebrate the country’s anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New military action between the US and Iranian forces is reigniting questions about the fragile ceasefire between both countries. We explain why the US emergency oil stockpile have fallen significantly below pre-war levels. A likely winner has emerged from the redistricting war between Republicans and Democrats. A new generation of users has found a way to engage in online gambling — and it’s raising new ethical questions. Plus, a former first lady is opening up about the debate performance that changed her husband’s political career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. and Iran launch new strikes as President Trump threatens Oman.  Rescuers devise a new plan to pull five people from a flooded cave in Laos. The Justice Department launches a criminal probe of E. Jean Carroll. 11 people are presumed dead from a chemical tank rupture and spillage into a nearby river in Washington state. Plus, the first Afghan woman reaches the summit of  Mount Everest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start by catching you up on key headlines from President Donald Trump's Cabinet meeting amid fluid Iran war negotiations. We have details on the final sentencing that followed “Friends” star Matthew Perry’s death. There are new developments in the recovery effort underway after a deadly implosion in Washington state. A former top Trump official has been diagnosed with cancer. Plus, fans’ outrage surrounding the FIFA World Cup is on state officials’ radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New details are emerging about the negotiations to end the US-Iran war. The race for an open Senate seat in Texas is heating up just hours after a GOP primary run-off. Rescuers say they’ve found five of seven people trapped in a cave in Laos. We tell you why the Minneapolis police chief, a central figure in several major shootings in the city, has resigned.  Plus, the American Cancer Society is expanding its colorectal cancer screening guidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump-backed Ken Paxton blows out incumbent Sen. Cornyn in Texas runoff. President Trump is scheduled to meet with his cabinet today, amid Iran peace talks. One person is dead and nine people are missing after a chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state. A study warns of dangers of late-night phone use for teens. Plus, RFK Jr. shares a snake-wrangling video from Dr. Oz’s patio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with where peace negotiations stand between the US and Iran. We have an update on a lengthy redistricting fight in Alabama. We’ll tell you what’s driving record-breaking temperatures in parts of Europe. An investigation on a deadly collision in Belgium is underway. Plus, the Trump administration is making a controversial move to stop internal leaks to the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran is being tested once again. We’ll tell you who the frontrunners and longshots are in today’s closely watched Texas primary election. The results of President Trump’s annual physical and dental exam are expected later today or tomorrow. Targets of Trump’s political retribution are slamming a controversial ‘slush fund.’ Plus, we explain why potentially thousands of dead fish were found in the Chattahoochee River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Military targets Iran’s missile sites and boats in “self-defense” strikes. Protesters and police clash at an ICE detention center in New Jersey. Evacuations orders have been narrowed in a California chemical tank emergency. Dive teams race to rescue seven people trapped in a flooded cave in Laos. Plus, the world’s best cheese rollers tumble to greatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert signed off from the “Late Show” for the final time Thursday after CBS ended the iconic late night franchise. While many believe his criticism of President Donald Trump played a factor, the network insists it was purely a financial decision. But can political comedy and media consolidation coexist? And how will pressure from Trump’s FCC influence broadcasters going forward? A working comedian weighs in.  For more: watch ‘The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert’  ---  Guest: Michael Ian Black, “Have I Got News for You” team captain  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Support: Sophie Tran  Photo By: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Massachusetts neighborhood is setting the soundtrack for Memorial Day weekend, one porch at a time. We’re also celebrating World Turtle Day with a turtle whisperer in Florida. A children’s hospital rolled out the red carpet for teen cancer patients. Graduates from a historically Black college in Atlanta are making history together. Plus, we check on America’s favorite feathery power couple and the efforts of elementary school kids to save their nest.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Lisa Wong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with another top official leaving the Trump administration. We have an update on a case against a man wrongly deported to El Salvador last year. President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve has officially been sworn in. We’ll explain Trump’s surprise announcement to send more troops to Poland. Plus, the president confirms whether he’ll be attending his eldest son’s big day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is standing firm on the president's controversial $1.8 billion dollar slush fund proposal amid a GOP revolt. The WHO gave an update on the Ebola outbreak. A new apolitical comedy show has replaced The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Hear why the House Oversight Committee Chair said they just conducted the most "substantive" interview so far in the panel's Jeffery Epstein probe. Plus, drivers are feeling the pain at the pump this holiday weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the Republican revolt over the Trump fund to compensate allies. Then, CNN has obtained the DNC’s long-awaited “autopsy” of the 2024 election. Stephen Colbert bids farewell in his final “Late Show” broadcast. The “mastermind” of a of Minnesota fraud scheme gets 42 years in prison.  Plus, a 12 year-old is set to graduate college as a valedictorian.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced serious pushback over a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. More than a dozen people are facing new fraud charges in Minnesota. A judge made a surprising move in a former Virginia school official’s criminal case. We’ll explain what’s driving mortgage rates to the highest levels in nine months. Plus, an update on one of President Donald Trump’s controversial projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Ebola outbreak in East Africa prompted travel restrictions and new directives for US-bound flights from the affected region. CNN spoke with Jan. 6 rioters and election deniers who could receive compensation from a new slush fund. Texas Democrats are ramping up efforts to block a candidate who made antisemitic comments ahead of next week’s runoff election. CNN obtained the Democratic National Committee's long-awaited report examining 2024 election losses. Plus, we tell you why a radio station in the UK is apologizing to Britain’s King Charles III and its listeners.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with sources telling CNN that Iran is rebuilding their military capabilities faster than expected.  SpaceX files for an IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire. Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted for allegations from 30 years ago. CNN speaks to L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt. Plus, people are getting creative to beat inflation and high gas prices.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Justice Department brought federal charges against a former Cuban leader – we have details. Health officials issued their latest warning about screen time risks for kids and teens. The Trump administration is facing legal pushback on its “anti-weaponization fund.” A landmark housing affordability package moved one step closer to becoming law. Plus, a liberal icon who made history in Congress has passed away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Justice Department is preparing to announce criminal charges against a former Cuban president. Chinese leader Xi Jinping praised his Russian counterpart and jabbed President Donald Trump during a meeting in China today. US gas prices are expected to rise over the holiday weekend. Senate Republicans are scrambling after Trump endorses in a tight Texas Senate primary runoff. Plus, a former Atlanta mayor is one step closer to potentially becoming the nation’s first Black woman governor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s influence looms large over GOP primaries, we’ll start with key takeaways from Tuesday. There are at least 139 deaths and nearly 600 suspected Ebola cases in Africa.  President Trump and his family are protected from IRS claims in a new deal.  Disturbing new details emerge about the San Diego mosque attack.  Plus, sections of the original Eiffel Tower stairs are up for auction.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re learning more about President Trump’s decision to hold off on striking Iran again. We have details on new terms added to Trump’s controversial lawsuit settlement with the IRS. Republican lawmakers are reacting to Trump’s endorsement in a key Senate Texas race. There is new information on a deadly shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque. Plus, Google’s biggest shift away from its traditional search bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police are investigating what motivated two teenage suspects to open fire at San Diego’s largest mosque. As voters head to the polls in several states today, we’ll break down which race is being watched most heavily. The WHO is sounding the alarm over an Ebola outbreak in parts of East Africa. Federal safety investigators are examining why a UPS cargo plane crashed and killed 15 people last year. Plus, a new report on sunscreen effectiveness may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three people have been killed in a shooting at San Diego’s largest Mosque. President Trumps’s Justice Department creates a $1.776 billion fund to compensate his allies. Over 33,000 people evacuate from a fast moving California wildfire. Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI. Plus, John Travolta sports a beret at the Cannes Film Festival.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump called off a plan to attack Iran – we have details. Police are investigating a deadly shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque. We’ll tell you what health officials are saying about an American who tested positive for Ebola. An ICE agent has been charged in connection to a shooting during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown. Plus, what a jury decided in a landmark AI trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an unprecedented move, the Justice Department announced it has created a $1.776 billion fund to compensate President Donald Trump’s allies who claim they were unfairly targeted by the previous administration. The back and forth between the US and Iran to try to reach a ceasefire continues. Luigi Mangione is back in court today; we tell you why. A trial is underway for a school shooting case in Virginia. And a giant asteroid is passing by Earth today – how close of a call will it be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a Tornado threat looming across the central U.S. on Monday.   The CDC is deploying to Uganda, to help contain an Ebola outbreak. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to campaign for a Trump-backed challenger to Rep. Massie of Kentucky. Then, pilots safely eject as fighter jets crash at an air show.  Plus, the Washington Nationals gets a future service dog named “Natty” as their new mascot.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a gunman killed two children and injured 27 others at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis at the start of the school year, parents, teachers, and students have been left to pick up the pieces. It is a process that might feel familiar to countless other communities who have encountered school shootings, but what does it look like for these families? How do you live the rest of your life after everything changes? CNN went to Minneapolis to find out.  For more: The shooting finally stopped. Then came everything else. ---  Guest: Michelle Krupa, CNN Editor  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Emily Smith Photo By: Liam James Doyle for CNN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Turns out “fútbol is life” wasn’t just a line for this “Ted Lasso” star. A commencement speaker gave graduates more than words of wisdom. We’ll tell you how mountain gorillas rebounded from the brink of extinction. A new children’s book honors the Chinese immigrant behind America’s Famous Bing cherry. Plus, meet the man traveling the world without ever stepping on a plane. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with an update on a fragile truce between Lebanon and Israel as President Donald Trump heads home from China. A former Hollywood movie mogul’s retrial led to a mistrial in a closely watched #MeToo-era case. A man is in custody in connection to thwarted terrorist attacks over the Iran war. We have details on where the latest Ebola outbreak is spreading. Plus, we’ll explain the major recovery mission underway in a vacation hotspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re learning more about what President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jingping discussed this week in Beijing. On his return to the US, Trump also explained why he rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal. A US delegation traveled to Havana to meet with Cuban officials for the first time since 2016. A livestreamer known for posting racist content is facing attempted murder after a shooting. Plus, auditions for the new James Bond have begun – and we’ll tell you who may be in the running Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is wrapping his China trip. The Supreme Court allows Telehealth access to abortion pill, for now. A former death row inmate is out on bond after 30 years. Trump Mobile to start shipping phone after months of delays. Plus, a man goes viral for accidentally crashing a fashion show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the latest takeaways from President Donald Trump’s high-stakes meeting in China today. We’ll tell you where access to an abortion pill stands. High-profile turnover in the Trump administration continues. A new measure is set to take effect after the midterms that affects senators’ pay. Plus, a warning from forecasters could impact your summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping praised their first meeting as tensions over trade and Iran loom. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure to resign. A former Kansas mayor has been detained by ICE. Plus, FIFA unveils a star-studded line up for its first-ever World Cup halftime show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Presidents Trump and Xi hold talks in Beijing.  A judge orders new trial for Alex Murdaugh. The US military rescues 11 people stranded in the Atlantic Ocean after a plane crash. Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison for her husband’s murder. Plus, the NHL rookie of the year celebrates his win with cancer patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with the latest stunning development in Alex Murdaugh’s legal saga. The verdict’s in for a Utah mom convicted of killing her husband. We’ll explain the outbreak affecting passengers on another cruise ship. The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair. Plus, a fourth person has been sentenced in connection with Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China is giving President Donald Trump a red-carpet welcome, ahead of a high stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks between the US and Iran remain stagnant. After testing faintly positive for hantavirus, CNN speaks to an American is quarantining in the University of Nebraska’s biocontainment center. David Venturella is expected to take a quieter approach to leading ICE than some of his predecessors. Plus, the NBA’s first out gay player and pioneer for LGBTQ inclusion in sports has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exclusive: The CIA escalates secret war on cartels inside Mexico. FBI Director Patel pushes back against reports of excessive drinking. According to reports, the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility is set to shut down.  The Democrat who won a Nebraska Senate primary vows to dropout. A cosmetics co-founder gives up fortune to become a priest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Iran war looms over crucial talks between the US and China. Another Trump administration official is stepping down from a top job. Britain’s prime minister is fighting to save his premiership amid growing calls to quit. Federal prosecutors announced new charges in Baltimore’s deadly Key Bridge collapse. Plus, the president’s name change idea that’s getting pushback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new CNN poll reveals the majority of Americans say cost of living is the county’s biggest economic issue. Peace talks between the US and Iran are at a standstill. More Andes hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship have been confirmed. A former high-ranking FBI official is speaking out about the agency's culture exclusively to C-N-N. Plus, we explain why eBay rejected a takeover bid from one of the world’s largest video game retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is set to depart for China. The Supreme Court rules on Alabama congressional maps. The MV Hondius is headed to The Netherlands for a deep cleaning and sanitization. The Lincoln Memorial project projected to cost $13 million.  Plus, late-night hosts join Stephen Colbert for “Strike Force 5” reunion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The accused gunman at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner has his first court appearance; we tell you how it went. We give you the latest updates on the Hantavirus plagued cruise ship and its passengers. No end in sight for the Iran war, according to President Trump. Meanwhile, Americans struggle to cope with spiking gas prices. Finally, actor Martin Short opens up about losing a child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American passengers aboard the MV Hondius have arrived at the Nebraska’s biocontainment center. We’re learning more about why President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal. Chinese President Xi Jingping has invited President Trump to visit Beijing this week. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated for a second time. Plus, Denver International Airport is conducting a safety review after someone was struck and killed on the runway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 cruise ship passengers land in Nebraska as Americans test positive for Hantavirus.  President Trump on Iran’s latest response: "Totally unacceptable”. Parents released by DHS in time to see their sun for one last day. According to AAA, 45 million Americans are planning Memorial Day travel. Plus, the “Brady Bunch” house opens for tours.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At the urging of President Donald Trump, multiple Republican-led states in the South have move quickly to redraw congressional maps in the wake of the Supreme Court decision last month that critics say will significantly weaken the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In Louisiana, the Black congressman who represents the district at the heart of that Supreme Court case says Democrats can't stand by and need to act. So what happens now? And with the midterms less than six months away, how could it impact voters across the country?  For more: How the Republicans pulling ahead in the redistricting war affects the midterms  ---  Guest: Rep. Cleo Fields (D-LA)  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Ethan Cohen Photo by: Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear why thousands of moms across the country are lining up for a night out. It’s Teacher Appreciation Week: meet the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. A two-year-old boy who was born profoundly deaf can now hear, thanks to a new FDA-approved gene therapy. An iconic TV personality just turned 100. And, how a community in Idaho celebrated a young leukemia survivor's birthday.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Deborah Brunswick, Hazel Tang, Madeleine Stix, Jim Schiffman, Elliott Proctor  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and Iran continue to exchange fire, as the Washington awaits Tehran’s response to the latest proposal to end the war. We’ll break down the plan to help passengers disembark from the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak. A Virginia Supreme Court dealt a major setback to Democratic redistricting efforts. ABC has accused the FCC of threatening free speech. Plus, a major development in the fight against non-consensual imagery online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he hopes Iran’s response to the US’ latest peace proposal will spark a “serious process of negotiation.” Port workers in Tenerife are protesting the arrival of the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as health officials race to trace and contain the virus. The April jobs report is out and it’s stronger than economists expected. An apparent cyberattack has disrupted final exam season at universities across the US. Plus, the Pentagon has released a series of declassified photos and documents related to UAP (unidentified anomalous phenomena) reports dating back decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump insists the ceasefire remains intact as Iran and the US launch new strikes. Mass protest as TN redraws its congressional maps. An American doctor speaks out on treating Hantavirus patients. A kitten has been rescued from tornado aftermath in MS.  Plus, a CNN journalists try to pass the Presidential Fitness test.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran is expected to reply to mediators today on the United States’ proposed deal to end the war. A man accused of firebombing a crowd of demonstrators in Colorado last year has been sentenced. A federal appeals court seems poised to reject the defense secretary’s bid to punish a Democratic senator. We’ll tell you which state became the first to pass a new congressional map since the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling. Plus, a tourist cashes in on a family vacation mishap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A frantic race is underway to trace and contain a hantavirus outbreak connected to a cruise ship. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo – we'll tell you why the timing of the meeting was a bit awkward. Iran is outlining new rules for ships who want to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump’s third Surgeon General nominee is causing heartburn for the MAHA movement. And a special train is helping kick off celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge unseals the purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note.  The cruise ship MV Hondius sails to next port as officials trace hantavirus patient contacts. The FBI raids home of a VA state senator.  TN man accused of shooting his wife, has been found dead after a massive search.  Plus, remembering CNN founder Ted Turner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with an update on where peace talks stand between the US and Iran. The manhunt for a veteran accused of shooting his wife is over. We’ll tell you where a cruise ship hit with a deadly outbreak is heading. Congressional investigators grilled a top Trump administration official over past ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, former President Barack Obama reflects on his legacy, talks politics, and jokes on one of the final episodes of “The Late Show.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ted Turner, the media maverick, philanthropist and founder of CNN, has died. Spanish officials are weighing how to handle the passengers still on board a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak. The US and Iran could be moving closer to an agreement to end the war. A new report shows antisemitic violence in the US reached a record high last year. Plus, we tell you why several tech companies are allowing the US government to test unreleased AI models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of CNN 5 Things , we look back on the life and legacy of CNN founder and media pioneer Ted Turner. Photo: CNN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three sick passengers are expected to be evacuated from a cruise ship with hantavirus cases. A manhunt is underway for veteran suspected of shooting his wife, in Tennessee. The US is pausing the effort to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Candidates in the California Governor’s race debated last night.  Plus, a Missouri gallery celebrates a 99-year-old artist.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretary of State Marco Rubio weighs in on the status of the Iran war as Americans feel the pain at the pump. We’ll tell you what to expect from CNN’s California governor primary debate tonight. A manhunt is underway for a special forces veteran accused of shooting his wife in Tennessee. President Donald Trump appears to be breaking a promise on his White House ballroom project. Plus, what alarming images from space reveal about one of the world’s biggest cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pentagon leaders say the US ceasefire with Iran remains intact, despite claims that Iran has attacked the US multiple times since it went into effect. Races underway in Indiana and Ohio could test President Trump’s influence on the GOP. Newly released documents show taxpayers have helped fund confidential settlements tied to sexual harassment claims involving former lawmakers. Health officials have an update on how a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship could have spread. Plus, an lab is stress testing AI products to assess risks for young people.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and Iran traded attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. At least 26 people killed in a plant explosion in the world’s fireworks capital. Blake Lively settles her lawsuit with Justin Baldoni.  Pope Leo appoints a former undocumented immigrant as WV bishop. Plus, the Met Gala's best looks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran is being tested as tensions escalate. We have new developments in the fight over access to an abortion pill. A high-profile legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s production company will no longer go to trial. What we’re learning about Elon Musk’s prior efforts to settle with OpenAI. Plus, details on Britney Spears’ DUI plea deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US military says two US flagged ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz but it’s unclear what that means for commercial shipping companies. A new intelligence reports suggests Russia’s president is tightening security amid assassination and coup concerns. Authorities are investigating two separate mass shootings in Texas and Oklahoma. A former mayor for New York City remains in critical but stable condition. Plus, we explain this year’s Met Gala controversy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US military to begin guiding civilian ships through Strait of Hormuz. A United airplane hits a pole and bakery truck as it lands at Newark Airport.  At least three people are dead from a suspected infection on a cruise. Drones are increasingly being used to get contraband inside prisons. Plus, the McMullet comes to life in New Zealand.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the killings of two American citizens in Minneapolis and the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operation is attempting a bit of a reset. From calling ICE agents “NICE” agents on social media to reducing visible presence on the streets, it’s clear new Secretary Markwayne Mullin wants federal agents out of the spotlight. But are the goals of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation push any different? Plus, we hear from someone caught in the middle of the administration’s crackdown on legal immigration.  For more: Exclusive: Trump moves to accelerate deportations of migrant children in US custody  ---  Guest: Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Tami Luhby Photo: Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This stallion season manager is celebrating a second chance at life at the 152nd Kentucky Derby. How one man is keeping a promise to his late grandmother ⁠at full speed.⁠ A family-owned supermarket is taking a page from NPR’s book with its own version of “Tiny Desk concerts.” This ancient "miracle tree" could solve a very modern pollution problem. Plus, meet ⁠the oncologist⁠ bringing life-saving care to places that don’t have it.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Laura Paddison   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with President Donald Trump’s comments on Iran’s latest proposal to end the war. We hear from some workers who are among millions marching in the US and around the world on May Day. We have an update on a second missing doctoral student in Florida. A federal judge privately admonished prosecutors during a hearing on the press dinner shooting. Plus, Spirit Airlines’ fate hangs in the balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran has sent a new peace proposal for negotiations with the US to Pakistani mediators. The Defense Department is partnering with seven top AI companies. A suspect has been charged after two Jewish men were attacked in London. A gunmen suspected of killing two bank employees in Kentucky is now in custody. Plus, a man is celebrating a second chance at life at the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New surveillance of the WHCD suspect has been released. President Trump pulls surgeon general pick and nominates Dr. Nicole Saphier. Camp Mystic will not reopen this summer. US commercial flights to Venezuela resume after nearly seven years. Plus, a tie-wearing first grader inspires a book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A record partial government shutdown may finally be coming to an end. President Donald Trump weighs in on rising prices at the pump. Louisiana makes changes to its midterm election schedule a day after a Supreme Court ruling. A Texas camp facing multiple investigations walks back its reopening plans. Plus, how King Charles and Queen Camilla wrapped up their four-day state visit to the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US blockade of Iranian ports continues as President Donald Trump weighs other options to pressure Iran into a deal. New Commerce Department data shows inflation is heating up. Governors in Maine and Louisiana are making moves that are shaking up the midterms. Concerns are growing over the status of the group responsible for overseeing election security. Plus, FIFA has made a historic decision involving the Afghan women’s soccer team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One source tells CNN that the cost of the Iran War could be between $40-50 billon. Former FBI Director Comey appeared in court over an alleged threat against the President. The Supreme Court deals a blow to the Voting Rights Act. According to the Wall Street Journal, Saudi Arabia is expected to pull funding from LIV Golf. Plus, a singing barista brings joy to Starbucks customers in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 groundwork to force Iran back to the negotiating table. We’ll tell you where the Supreme Court case on temporary deportation protections stands. We have an update on House lawmakers’ efforts to get former Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify in their Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Plus, what King Charles and Queen Camilla did on the third day of their US trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Cout has decided a major case that could impact the nationwide battle for redistricting. Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to turn himself into federal authorities amid a new indictment. President Donald Trump is issuing a new threat to Iran, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to Congress about boosting the defense budget. Two Jewish people were stabbed in what appears to be the latest antisemitic attack in London. Plus, the US passport is getting a new look ahead of America’s 250th birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

King Charles' message for Trump. Former FBI Director Comey indicted over a social media post. Federal agents executed 22 search warrants in a Minnesota fraud investigation. Elon Musk on the stand in a $130 billion lawsuit against OpenAI. Plus, “Cocaine Hippos” get a second chance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 opponents has been indicted again. The Trump administration is setting up a legal battle with Disney amid the Jimmy Kimmel controversy. We’ll tell you about raids tied to a fraud investigation in Minnesota. Plus, Elon Musk testified in a case that could change the path of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Kimmel for not apologizing for his most recent joke involving First Lady Melania Trump. The UAE is shaking up the consortium of the world’s largest oil producers. Severe thunderstorms are battering parts of the South for a sixth straight day. Plus, Taylor Swift has moved to protect her voice and likeness from AI impersonations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cole Tomas Allen charged with attempting to assassinate the President.  Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump call for him to be fired. Florida Republicans push to redraw maps and flip four House seats. Defense Secretary Hegseth took musician Kid Rock for a ride in an Army helicopter.  All-electric air taxis on test flights in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 First Lady. GOP leaders are under more pressure than ever to end a prolonged DHS funding standoff. British royals kicked off their state visit to the US. Plus, the latest news in the nationwide redistricting fight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Jury selection begins today in a high-profile trial involving two wealthy tech giants. Make America Healthy Again advocates are paying close attention a Supreme Court case being argued today. Plus, millions face threats of severe weather from the Mississippi to Ohio Valleys today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices