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  • Global markets turmoil, Texas measles death, Palestinian American teen killed & more

    Stock markets have tanked around the world as reaction to President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue. Kentucky flooding has swamped entire communities. A second child has died from measles in Texas. Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian American teenager. Plus, we’ll bring you the highlights from the Women’s NCAA basketball tournament.

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    7 min
  • One Thing: The Hidden Costs of Trump’s National Parks Cuts

    As DOGE-led cuts continue to rock the federal government, we hear from National Parks employees about what’s at stake for visitors and wildlife, as well as the threat to the preservation of the history behind public lands.


    Guests: Andria Townsend & Helen Dhue


    Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895.

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    26 min
  • 5 Good Things: The Heart Transplant that Connected Two Families

    Chicks of America’s favorite bald eagle couple have been named. How a school superintendent in PA gets stringed instruments in students’ hands for free. A teen heart transplant recipient's push for organ donation awareness. These 90-somethings found a new way to fight loneliness and stay connected. Plus, lost wedding photos took an incredible journey back home.

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    16 min
  • Stocks battered by sell-off, teacher grants frozen, TikTok’s deadline extended & more

    Investors’ fears over tit-for-tat tariffs sent markets tumbling for a second day. The Trump administration got its first win at the Supreme Court since reclaiming power. TikTok’s future in the US still hangs in the balance. A federal judge has ruled on a case regarding the Trump administration’s error over deportation flights to El Salvador. Plus, the latest update on a growing measles outbreak in the US.

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    7 min
  • Inflation warning, pandemic-level job cuts, new Diddy charges & more

    We start with the Fed chair’s warning about President Donald Trump’s tariffs on inflation. The Secretary of State weighs in on Trump’s tariffs, a Ukraine peace deal and Myanmar earthquake recovery efforts. The federal government took mass layoffs to another level last month. We break down Sean “Diddy” Combs’ latest charges ahead of his trial next month. Plus, everything you need to know about the Women’s Final Four tonight.

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    7 min
  • Stocks tumble, Social Security downsize, Russell Brand charges and more

    We begin with the latest market reactions to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The Social Security Administration is making big cuts to its technology team. We tell you how the job market has fared in March. Trump targets more Ivy League schools for federal funding cuts. Plus, the charges against British comedian Russell Brand.

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    7 min
  • China’s tariff retaliation, March jobs report, remote tribe arrest & more

    China is introducing a 34% tariff on all US imports starting April 10th. The latest jobs report for March is out. Israel has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza. TikTok is once again running out of time to find a US buyer before tomorrow’s deadline. Plus, a US tourist has been arrested for allegedly trying to contact one of the world’s most isolated tribes.

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    7 min
  • Global recession fears, NSA director fired, measles vaccination rate & more

    As global markets react to US tariffs, there are concerns about a worldwide recession. Parts of the US are bracing for once in a generation flooding this weekend. The Trump administration has fired the NSA director and his deputy. South Korea’s highest court has made its ruling about whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. And, measles vaccination rates could be lower than we thought.

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    7 min
  • Wall Street losses, Signal investigation, Dr. Oz's confirmation & more

    President Donald Trump shrugged off market reaction to his tariff package. We have developments on a high-stakes court hearing over Trump’s deportation flights. A Pentagon watchdog launched an investigation on the Signal group chat drama. A historic flooding threat is ramping up in the US. Plus, another one of Trump’s Cabinet picks has been confirmed by the Senate.

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    7 min
  • Historic global trade war, WH fires staffers, devastating storms & more

    One of America’s biggest trading partners launched the first major response to President Donald Trump’s massive tariff announcement. The White House handed out pink slips to multiple administration officials. A tornado threat is far from over as people across the central US are left picking up the pieces. We’ll tell you where Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations stand. Plus, NYC Mayor Eric Adams is hitting the campaign trail with a notable change.

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    7 min

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