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  • Congress Iran briefings, Trump threatens CNN, ‘Twitter killer’ hanged & more

    Lawmakers from the House are set to be briefed on Iran today. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue CNN and the New York Times. Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be deported from the US to another country, instead of El Salvador. The US and China have announced a trade breakthrough. And, Japan has executed the infamous “Twitter killer.”

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    7 min
  • Intel dispute, Gaza aid killings, crypto for mortgages & more

    What US intelligence says was the damage to Iran's nuclear program depends on whom you talk to. Meanwhile, details are emerging about secret diplomatic efforts to get Tehran back to the negotiating table with Washington. The US is giving $30 million to a controversial aid group in Gaza, where hundreds have been killed trying to get food. Your next flu shot could be missing something following a CDC vote. Plus, we'll tell you how crypto could soon help you get a mortgage

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    8 min
  • Iran nuclear deal proposals, Anna Wintour steps down, fireball spotted & more

    We start with details of secret diplomatic efforts to restart Iran nuclear talks. Senators received a classified briefing on the situation in Iran after US military strikes. President Donald Trump rallied support for his “big, beautiful bill” as it faces headwinds in the Senate. It’s the end of an era for American Vogue. Plus, what we know about reports of a big flash of light falling from the sky.

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    7 min
  • Iran supreme leader’s address, Trump megabill timeline woes, new RSV shot & more

    Iran’s supreme leader sent a defiant message to President Donald Trump in his first comments since the ceasefire with Israel. We break down the latest economic data amid tariff fears. Senate Republicans are trying to offset a potential setback in their plans to pass Trump’s agenda bill. A new group of CDC vaccine advisers made their first vote. And, the jury is hearing final arguments in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial.

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    7 min
  • Hegseth on Iran strikes, Planned Parenthood case, Trump’s media stock plunges & more

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticizes media coverage of US strikes in Iran. The Supreme Court has issued a blow to Planned Parenthood. Zohran Mamdani’s projected victory raises enthusiasm and questions from Democrats. We’ll tell you what Trump Media plans to do about its plunging stock. Plus, the Bezos-Sanzchez wedding is sparking controversy in Venice.

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    7 min
  • Classified information plan, US economy shrank, AI-regulation block & more

    Democrats aren’t happy the White House is planning to limit classified information access with Congress. The latest GDP figures show the economy shrank more than previously reported. Minnesota is the latest state facing legal action from the Trump administration. The “big, beautiful bill" could block states from enforcing AI-related regulations. Plus, Ecuador’s most wanted man has been caught.

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    7 min
  • CIA head on US strikes, Maryland judges sued, teen sprinting superstar & more

    The CIA's director is backing the White House’s claim that Iran’s nuclear program was severely damaged by US strikes. We’ll tell you why the Trump administration is suing all 15 federal judges in Maryland. Mistakenly deported man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, is staying in federal custody, at least for now. The controversial new CDC advisers plan to study childhood and teenage vaccination schedules. Plus, a teen sprinting sensation has just broken their own record.

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    7 min
  • Israel-US strikes aftermath, Boulder suspect’s new charges, Bumble layoffs & more

    Iran's foreign ministry weighs in on the impact of Israel and America’s strikes on nuclear sites. We have the latest charges filed against the man accused of hurling Molotov cocktails at Israeli hostage supporters in Boulder, Colorado. RFK Jr.’s new panel of CDC vaccine advisers met for the first time today. Senators grilled President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney during his confirmation hearing to be a federal judge. Plus, a popular dating app is making job cuts.

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    7 min
  • NATO summit wraps, Kenya protests, merger goes bankrupt & more

    We begin with key takeaways from a short NATO summit as President Donald Trump heads back to Washington. Two reports on Trump’s megabill present conflicting analyses. A US heat wave is exposing vulnerabilities in infrastructure and public health. Kenyan police clash with peaceful protesters one year since a deadly anti-government demonstration. And, two former rivals that merged have fallen out of favor with job hunters. 

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    7 min
  • US and Iran to meet, new US immigration plan, Mayor Adams on Mamdani & more

    President Donald Trump says the US will meet with Iran next week, as he maintains US strikes destroyed Iran’s nuclear sites. The Trump administration is considering a new plan as part of the President's immigration crackdown. We’ll tell you why congressional Republicans are struggling to pass Trump’s domestic policy bill. Zohran Mamdani delivers an upset in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary – the current mayor weighs in on the victory. Plus, the latest on the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial.

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    7 min

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