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Inflation has risen to its highest level in three years as the war in Iran disrupts oil supplies and tariffs drive up prices across the board. Barron’s senior economics writer Megan Leonhardt explains what consumers are feeling right now.

President Trump signed the Secure America Act, directing roughly $70 billion to ICE and Border Patrol through fiscal year 2029. The Washington Post’s Jarrell Dillard explains why funding ICE for that long was an unusual step.

The largest World Cup in history kicks off today across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Rebecca Lowe, cohost of the Apple News podcast After the Whistle, joins to talk about what to expect and why this tournament could push soccer fully into the American mainstream.

Plus, why lawmakers are delaying the renewal of FISA, a Somali referee was denied entry into the U.S. to referee at the World Cup, and how Pope Leo and Bad Bunny came together in Madrid.

Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The U.S. carried out strikes against Iran after President Trump blamed Tehran for downing a U.S. Army helicopter. The Wall Street Journal’s Shelby Holliday details the dramatic rescue of two U.S. soldiers that followed.

Election betting is on track for record highs this cycle, and the prediction markets are dealing with a surge of insider trading. Reuters’s Douglas Gillison walks through the cases already emerging.

Dozens of families who were separated during the first Trump administration have been separated again, despite a landmark settlement meant to reunify them. Garance Burke of the Associated Press tells us the story of one of those families.

Plus, the House passed Republicans’ $70 billion immigration bill, the FDA approved the first new U.S. sunscreen ingredient in nearly two decades, and how the Knicks’ playoff run is making MSG Sports shareholders very rich.

Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Strikes between Iran and Israel have stopped for now. But the back-and-forth between Israel and Hezbollah has complicated President Trump’s pursuit of a deal with Iran. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward explains what’s at stake.

On Sunday, the White House will host UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn. The Hollywood Reporter’s Alex Weprin joins to discuss how the event came together.

As the World Cup kicks off in North America, U.S. public-health officials are preparing for potential infectious-disease outbreaks with fewer resources than they had during the pandemic. Politico’s Rachel Bluth explains what they’re on the lookout for.

Plus, what to expect as South Carolina primary voters head to the polls, Los Angeles has picked its candidates for the mayoral race, and why Vice President Vance is bringing chickens to the Naval Observatory.

Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

SpaceX is set to become one of the 10 biggest companies in the world when it goes public on Friday. The Atlantic’s Matteo Wong explains why the record-breaking IPO is less about rockets and more about the AI race.

Maine voters head to the polls Tuesday for a consequential primary race. ABC News reports on how some Democrats are worried their chosen candidate’s past could cost them in November.

America’s largest pediatric hospital has agreed to create the country’s first gender-detransition clinic as part of a settlement with the Texas attorney general. The Washington Post’s Molly Hennessy-Fiske explains what that signals for transgender health care nationwide.

Plus, Iran and Israel struck each other for the first time since the April ceasefire began, NBA Finals watch parties outside Madison Square Garden are banned in preparation for President Trump’s visit to Game 3, and the furniture makers growing chairs out of trees.

Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

From Apple News In Conversation: On July 4, 2025, catastrophic flooding tore through Central Texas, killing more than 130 people and destroying communities along the Guadalupe River. Aaron Parsley, a senior editor at Texas Monthly, was there — and though he survived, his family suffered a devastating loss. His harrowing account of what happened when floodwaters overwhelmed their house and ripped them apart won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing. Now he’s out with a new essay and a podcast about what their recovery has looked like. Parsley joined Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to talk about grief, the evolution of his faith, and what survival really means.

The Washington Post’s Dan Diamond explains how President Trump is attempting to remake Washington, D.C. in his image, through various construction and beautification projects.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to be nominated for the role permanently, and ABC News details how he could face a tough confirmation fight.

Americans are struggling to pay their $1.25 trillion credit-card debt. Dan Frosch of the Wall Street Journal told us about the forces putting so many people behind.

Plus, 18 Republicans in the House defied their leadership with a vote to back Ukraine, a parasite not seen in decades was discovered in Texas, and a strange custody battle is brewing over a jewel of the U.S. space fleet.

Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. 

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are at odds over the war in Iran. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward explains where the two leaders differ.

CBS fired ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after a tense meeting with the show’s new executive producer. NPR’s David Folkenflik joins to discuss the chaos going on at the program.

The AI boom has resulted in some data centers in Northern Virginia using diesel generators to provide power. The Washington Post’s Evan Halper shares analysis that found that the resulting smog may cause harmful respiratory symptoms.

Plus, the U.S. announced new tariffs on several countries, Republicans stripped security funding for Trump’s ballroom from an upcoming immigration bill, and Google’s plan to unleash millions of mosquitoes in Florida and California.

Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

The Department of Justice abandoned its plan for a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. The Wall Street Journal reports the fund had threatened to sink Trump’s broader immigration priorities.

President Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Reuters’s Jonathan Landay joins to explain why he’s a controversial pick.

The NBA Finals begin tonight. Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press breaks down the matchup between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

Plus, why the Pentagon hired a Jan. 6 rioter for sensitive counterterrorism work, Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly testified in Congress, and how Ozempic may be reshaping some people’s brains. 

Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

California voters head to the polls today in a statewide primary election. Kevin Rector of the Los Angeles Times joins to discuss the biggest races.

It was a consequential day for the country’s leading AI companies. Anthropic filed for an initial public offering, the Wall Street Journal reports. Meanwhile, NPR reports that the state of Florida sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, over safety concerns.

The Supreme Court will soon rule in two significant cases that could have major implications for November’s midterm elections. Jan Wolfe of Reuters explains what’s at stake in each of the decisions.

Plus, why the White House could soon drop the DOJ “anti-weaponization” fund, Hezbollah and Israel agreed to a partial ceasefire, and why the white picket fence is disappearing from American yards.

Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

As more Americans struggle with food insecurity, there appears to be little relief in sight. Bloomberg’s Mark Niquette explains why consumers should prepare for another wave of inflation at the grocery store.

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund. The Wall Street Journal’s Siobhan Hughes joins to discuss why the fund also faces an uphill battle in Congress.

After violence erupted between police and protesters at an ICE facility in New Jersey over the weekend, family visitations have now resumed. The Associated Press reports on how the mayor imposed a curfew.

Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered a deeper incursion into Lebanon, how YouTubers took over the weekend box office, and the meteor that flew over Massachusetts.

Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.