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- Today8 min
Trump Pushing for Blanche, Morocco-Spain Migrant Rush, Anthropic AI Goes Rogue and More
President Donald Trump is defending the controversial Department of Justice "anti-weaponization fund" as his pick for permanent Attorney General hangs in the balance. An estimated 60,000 migrants rush the border between Morocco and Spain. New York becomes the latest state to take the prediction market Kalshi to court. Anthropic admits its AI models also went rogue and hacked outside systems. And certain peptides get one step closer to FDA approval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Today8 min
Trump's AG Move, World Cup Boycott, Kitten’s Wheels and more
President Trump announced a deal with Hamas as conflict in the Middle East escalates. The president threatens to pull his nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General, amid GOP revolt. The father of the Georgia school shooter is sentenced to 15 years in prison. Europe threatens a World Cup boycott over $20 billion FIFA plan. Plus, a kitten gets DIY wheelchair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday7 min
Drone Strike in Egypt, World Cup Boycott, AI Medical Advice and more
We start with the latest country to be pulled into the widening US-Iran conflict. The first parent of a school shooter to be convicted of murder has been sentenced. FIFA’s controversial plan to privatize the World Cup is hitting an abrupt roadblock. Another Republican senator is throwing Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation into further doubt. Plus, what you need to know before you upload your medical data into an AI program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday7 min
Blanche Nomination Stalls, CNN Poll Favors Dems, Missile Lands in Poland and More
President Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general is in trouble. We have some new economic data to discuss. A new CNN poll shows that as of now, Democrats have an edge heading into the midterms. A missile apparently launched by Russia lands inside Poland. And the cyclosporiasis outbreak takes a bite out of Taco Bell sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday7 min
More US Strikes, Fed Stays Put, BTS Backs Out and more
The US launches more strikes in Iran after President Trump’s retaliation vow. Dr. Anthony Fauci declines to answer questions over 100 times. The Fed holds interest rates steady, as three officials dissent. BTS pulls out of the Grammys after Asian pop category was added. Plus, the Green Bay Packers continue bike-riding tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days ago7 min
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Todd Blanche’s Nomination in Peril, World Cup Controversy and more
We start with a divided Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates and how Wall Street is reacting. Dr. Anthony Fauci could be in trouble after repeatedly pleading the Fifth. A key Republican holdout is threatening to tank Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general tomorrow. We’ll hear another round of emotional testimony in a Massachusetts mom’s triple-murder trial. Plus, the soccer world is furious about a controversial plan from FIFA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days ago7 min
Fauci Pleads the Fifth, Trump’s Approval Tanking, US Bans Humanoid Robot
Dr. Anthony Fauci was subpoenaed to testify on Capitol Hill to answer questions about the Covid-19 pandemic — but he’s keeping quiet. As President Donald Trump promises to retaliate against Iran, questions remain about US weapons stockpiles. Meanwhile, a new CNN poll is full of warning signs for Trump and his priorities. Wildfires continue to scorch Western Europe, and more countries could be in the danger zone. And we’ll explain why the US is banning certain foreign-made humanoid robots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days ago7 min
Iran 'Surprise Attack', Blanche Nomination Uncertain, Northeast Floods, and more
A “surprise” attack by Iran triggers rare US-Saudi strikes. The Georgia school shooter gets life in prison without parole. Todd Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP Senators raise doubts. An unusually strong storm threatens the northeast with flash floods. Plus, the World's longest continuous river race is underway on the Missouri River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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