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Congressional leaders on both sides say they won’t budge as a government shutdown looms. Politico’s Sophia Cai joins to discuss what’s next — and how a shutdown could lead to mass firings across federal agencies.

A shooter opened fire at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan, then set the building on fire. The Detroit Free Press has the latest.

Health experts are trying to clear up misconceptions caused by the Trump administration’s autism announcement last week. Corinne Purtill, health and science reporter at the Los Angeles Times, discusses what scientists say, and what’s really behind rising rates of autism diagnoses.

Plus, New York Mayor Eric Adams dropped his reelection bid, Oregon sued to stop Trump sending troops to Portland, and Team Europe outlasted the U.S. at this year’s rowdy Ryder Cup.

 Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

From Apple News In Conversation: Earlier this month, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University. The public response has amplified political divisions, leaving many people feeling anxious about the state of the country. Sean Westwood, director of Dartmouth’s Polarization Research Lab, explains that while a few voices are stoking tensions, most Americans reject violence and want calmer politics. Westwood spoke with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu about what the data reveals about polarization and political violence in the U.S. — and what it might take to turn the temperature down.

Former FBI Director James Comey faces federal charges of obstruction and making a false statement. NBC News reports that the charges stem from testimony Comey gave to Congress related to the Russia investigation.

Trump signed an executive order paving the way for TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. Amrith Ramkumar, tech-policy reporter for the Wall Street Journal, breaks down the deal and how the new TikTok will work.

High-profile attacks have fueled fears about political violence in the U.S. Sean Westwood, associate professor of government at Dartmouth College and director of the Polarization Research Lab, joins this week’s Apple News In Conversation to discuss why those fears are often based on misperceptions.

Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of military leaders from around the globe to a rare meeting in Virginia next week, why positive economic growth complicates things for the Fed, and how high-tech mouthguards are keeping rugby players safer.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

A gunman killed a detainee and wounded two others at an ICE detention facility in Dallas. The Dallas Morning News spoke to eyewitnesses about the incident.

Noah Robertson, national-security reporter covering Congress for the Washington Post, breaks down how Trump plans to shift $2 billion designated for foreign aid to priorities that fit the White House agenda.

Protests led by Gen Z in Nepal over corruption and a social-media crackdown turned deadly, costing 74 people their lives and the prime minister his job. The Wall Street Journal’s Gabriele Steinhauser joins to discuss the violence and how similar protests have been seen in other countries.

Plus, a super typhoon wrecked havoc across Asia, Jimmy Kimmel’s return racked up big numbers online, and a potentially major breakthrough in treatment for Huntington’s disease.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Jimmy Kimmel returned to the airwaves almost a week after ABC suspended him for comments about the death of Charlie Kirk. USA Today describes what happened.

The Washington Post reports on how Trump took aim at the U.N. in his speech at the organization’s General Assembly.

Iowa has some of the most polluted water in the U.S. Peter Waldman, senior investigative reporter at Bloomberg Businessweek, joins to discuss why there’s no easy fix to the problem, and the role played by big agricultural companies.

Plus, the man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at his golf course in Florida was found guilty, Amazon is going to court over allegations it duped customers into signing up for its Prime service, and robot umpires are coming to Major League Baseball. 

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Trump announced two significant regulatory changes surrounding autism. The Washington Post’s Dan Diamond joins to weigh the evidence being used to justify the move.

The president wants to charge $100,000 for H-1B visas. Andrew Kreighbaum, immigration reporter at Bloomberg Law, discusses how the changes could affect the skilled foreign workers the U.S. relies on.

KFF Health News reporter Cara Anthony tells the story of a man who was pulled off an operating table moments before his organs were to be harvested for donation. The incident highlights growing criticism of the organ transplantation industry.

Plus, Disney is bringing back Jimmy Kimmel, Nvidia struck a huge deal with OpenAI, and how Build-A-Bear is turning nostalgia into stock-market gold.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Over the weekend Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute some of his political enemies, in a social-media post. The order came days after the U.S. attorney tasked with doing the same thing resigned under pressure. NBC News reports.

The CDC’s advisory panel on vaccines gathered last week for a chaotic two-day meeting. Stat reporter Elaine Chen joins to discuss the changes that were made and how the board is moving away from its traditional science-backed approach.

The Washington Post’s Maria Sacchetti breaks down what family separations look like in Trump’s second term, as enforcement ramps up.

Plus, tens of thousands of people attended a memorial for Charlie Kirk; the U.K., Canada, and Australia formally recognized Palestine as a state, and and swimmers took part in the Chicago River’s first organized open-water swim in nearly 100 years.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

The Wall Street Journal goes inside Disney’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel.

Congress faces another tight deadline to avoid a government shutdown. Sahil Kapur, senior political correspondent for NBC News, joins to discuss the tensions between Democrats and Republicans this time around.

Some parents of children who died by suicide say AI chatbots played a role in losing their kids, and they’re calling for stronger protections from lawmakers. Washington Post reporter Nitasha Tiku told us their stories.

Plus, the CDC’s vaccine board recommended against a particular combined childhood vaccine, the FTC is suing Ticketmaster over secondary markets, and how drinking less alcohol is helping runners get faster.

Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

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.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday and signaled that additional cuts could come later this year. Reuters reporter Ann Saphir joins to discuss the pressures facing the Fed as the job market weakens.

Former CDC director Susan Monarez testified before the Senate about her dismissal from the agency. The Washington Post reports that Monarez said she was pressured by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to alter the nation’s childhood-vaccine schedule before being fired.

Alex Ward, national-security reporter at the Wall Street Journal breaks down how Trump could apply more pressure on Netanyahu to end the war but is largely letting the Israeli prime minister chart his own path.

Plus, Jimmy Kimmel was suspended over Charlie Kirk remarks, Jerry from Ben & Jerry’s quit the company, and why Tom Brady’s juggling act as part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and a Fox Sports analyst is raising questions.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appeared in court for the first time Tuesday. NPR reports that prosecutors charged the suspect with aggravated murder and will seek the death penalty.

While the national unemployment rate remains low, there are fewer jobs than expected being added to the market. The Washington Post’s Abha Bhattarai discusses why more people are also dealing with unemployment of six months or more.

Toxic fumes are leaking into airplane cabins more frequently. Ben Katz, aviation reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins to talk about why that is.

Plus, a U.N.-commissioned report accused Israel of committing genocide, ICE apparently violated dozens of federal standards at one of its hastily built detention centers, and the world’s oldest mummies were discovered.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.