A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news stories

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)  

– Trump Meets With Hostages Released From Gaza And Issues Threat To Hamas (03:00)

– U.S. and Hamas Hold Direct Talks Over Hostages in Gaza (06:30)

– Trump Administration Asking For More Money To Deport Migrants (10:15)

– Big-City Mayors Deflect Fiery G.O.P. Attacks on Migrants (13:20)

– Trump Agrees To One-Month Tariff Reprieve Aimed At Helping U.S. Automakers (18:10)

– Lawsuits Filed Against SoCal Edison over LA Wildfire (21:00)

– Steve Carell Is Helping High Schoolers Impacted By LA Wildfires Attend Prom (22:50) 

– Allergy Season Is Getting Longer. Blame Climate Change. (23:50)

 – On This Day In History (26:10)

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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.

A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news stories

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)

– President Trump Delivers Address to Joint Session Of Congress (01:20)

– Trade War Escalates As China, Mexico, Canada Retaliate (08:00)

– Zelensky Offers Partial Ceasefire With Russia To Restart Peace Talks (17:50)

– Multiple Wildfires Erupt in the Carolinas, Force Evacuations And State Of Emergency Declaration (25:00)

– TikTok’s Next Move: Services (27:00)

– College Hopefuls Have New Ultimate Dream School– And It’s Not Harvard (29:20)

– The House Color That Tells You When A Neighborhood Is Gentrifying (32:45)

 – On This Day In History (36:00)

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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.

A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news stories

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– Industrious - Coworking office. 30% off meeting room booking

– Aura Picture Frames - $20 off best-selling Carver Mat frames. Promo Code: MONEWS 

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)

– Stocks Tumble Over Tariff Fears, But Timing Might Have a Silver Lining (03:30)

– Trump vs. Zelensky Escalates; Trump Cuts Off Weapons to Ukraine (10:00)

– Bitcoin Tumbles 9%, Reversing Most Of The Rally From Trump’s Crypto Reserve Announcement (15:05)

– Pope Francis Suffers Two Episodes Of ‘Acute Respiratory Failure’ (18:50)

– What We Know, and Don’t Know, About Gene Hackman’s Death (20:00)

– More Schools Adding Woodshop Classes As AI Takes Hold (22:40)

– Firefly ‘Blue Ghost’ Lunar Lander Touches Down On The Moon (26:20)

– On This Day In History (26:20)

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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.

A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news stories

This Week’s Sponsors:

– Industrious - Coworking office. 30% off meeting room booking

– Aura Picture Frames - $20 off best-selling Carver Mat frames. Promo Code: MONEWS 

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– BetterHelp - 10% off your first month

– LMNT – Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase | Code: MoNews

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)

– Breaking Down the Zelensky-Trump Oval Office Clash (05:00)

– Europeans Aim To Forge Their Own Peace Plan for Ukraine With Zelensky (20:30)

– Elon Musk Issues New Order Over DOGE Ultimatum (27:15)

– Trump Considers Lower Tariffs For Canada, Mexico (31:25)

– Israel Cuts Off Gaza Aid To Pressure Hamas To Accept New Ceasefire Proposal (32:50)

– Cuomo Enters N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race, Upending Contest To Unseat Adams (35:50)

– Oscars 2025 Breakdown (38:30)

– On This Day (41:15)

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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.

A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news stories

This Week’s Sponsors:

– Industrious - Coworking office. 30% off meeting room booking

– Aura Picture Frames $20 off best-selling Carver Mat frames. Promo Code: MONEWS 

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)

– President Trump & President Zelensky To Meet In DC (03:15)

– Britain Commits To Putting Boots on Ground And Planes In The Air In Ukraine (03:40)

– Trump Says Canada and Mexico Tariffs Will Go Into Effect Next Week (09:00)

– AG Pam Bondi Releases ‘The Epstein Files’ (13:00)

– Mystery Disease Linked to Bats Kills Scores in Congo (17:50)

– What We Know About Death Of Oscar-Winner Gene Hackman And His Wife Betsy Arakawa And Their Dog (20:15)

– Oscars 2025 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress? (24:00)

– Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez and Gayle King Will Crew Jeff Bezos’ Next Blue Origin Spaceflight (26:20)

– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (28:40)

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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.

A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news stories

This Week’s Sponsors:

– Industrious - Coworking office. 30% off meeting room booking

– Aura Picture Frames $20 off best-selling Carver Mat frames. Promo Code: MONEWS 

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)

– Elon Musk Addresses First Trump Cabinet Meeting (03:45)

– Key Takeaways Cabinet Meeting: From Ukraine To Medicaid (12:35)

– Trump to Offer ‘Gold Card’ Visas for $5 Million (16:20)

– Unvaccinated Child Dies In The Texas Measles Outbreak (19:00)

– Shiri Bibas And Sons Laid To Rest In Israel (22:40)

– Trump Promotes Gaza Plan In New AI Video (26:25)

– Monica Lewinsky Wishes President Clinton Would Have Resigned (28:40)

– Dairy Milk Makes A Comeback (33:45)

– Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star, Dies at 39 (36:30)

– How Much Does The Tooth Fairy Pay These Days (37:50)

– On This Day in History (40:30)

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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.

A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news stories

This Week’s Sponsors:

– Industrious - Coworking office. 30% off meeting room booking

– Aura Picture Frames $20 off best-selling Carver Mat frames. Promo Code: MONEWS 

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)

– Warning Signs For The US Economy (03:30)

– Denny’s Reportedly Adds Egg Surcharge Amid Rising Prices And Bird Flu Shortages

– Video Shows Southwest Plane, Jet Nearly Colliding At Chicago’s Midway Airport (08:00)

– House Approves ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Budget After Wild Whip Effort (10:50)

– Measles Sickens Almost 100 People In Texas, New Mexico (15:00)

– Andrew Cuomo Is Said to Be Nearing a Run for Mayor (18:45)

– States Consider App-Store Age-Verification Laws (21:45)

– Ancient Beaches Found on Mars Reveal The Red Planet Once Had Oceans (24:30)

– Starbucks to Streamline Its US Menu in Bid for Faster Service (27:00)

– Nike Is Betting Kim Kardashian Can Be Its Next Michael Jordan (29:15)

– On This Day (31:00)

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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.

A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news stories

This Week’s Sponsors:

– Industrious - Coworking office. 30% off meeting room booking

– Aura Picture Frames $20 off best-selling Carver Mat frames. Promo Code: MONEWS 

– BetterHelp - Virtual Therapy | 10% off your first month

– Public - One-stop shopping for investors

– Shipstation - Automated, discounted shipping free trial | Code: Monews

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)

– Trump Claims Ukraine War Nearing End; Says Russia Open to Peacekeepers (03:00)

– Several Government Agencies Tell Employees Not To Respond To Elon Musk’s Email (12:40)

– Controversial Podcaster And Ex-Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino Will Be FBI Deputy Director (16:50)

– L.A. Fire Chief Responds To Firing By Mayor (20:00)

– Pope Francis Resumes Work But He Is Still In Critical Condition, Vatican Says (22:50)

– White House Says Eagles Have Not Rejected Super Bowl Celebration Invite (24:15)

– Home Buyers Are Finally Getting the Upper Hand Again (26:15)

– Roberta Flack, Singer Of 'Killing Me Softly,' Has Died At Age 88 (29:00)

– On This Day (32:20)

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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

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All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.

A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news stories

This Week’s Sponsors:

– Industrious - Coworking office. 30% off meeting room booking

– Aura Picture Frames $20 off best-selling Carver Mat frames. Promo Code: MONEWS 

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)

– Email From DOGE to Federal Workers: Document Your Work Or Resign (03:40)

– Middle East: Latest Hostage Updates, Israel Stops Prisoner Releases Over ‘Humiliating’ Ceremonies (20:10)

– Conservative Party Wins German Election, Far Right Party Is 2nd (30:30)

– Pope Francis Is In Critical Condition (33:50)

– COVID-Like Bat Virus Discovered By Researchers In Wuhan (35:25)

– Trump Sending Elon To Fort Knox To Make Sure Gold Is Still There (38:00)

– On This Day (41:00)

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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

Follow Mo News on all platforms:

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)

– Hamas returns 4 bodies, lies about remains of the mother of the Bibas children (03:55)

– Senate Confirms Kash Patel As Trump’s FBI Director (16:35)

– Trump Education Pick Linda McMahon Clears Committee, Heads To Full Senate (20:00)

– McConnell Announces Retirement From The Senate (21:45)

– DOGE Is Searching for Wasteful Spending. It Isn’t Hard to Find (23:20)

– IRS Starts Mass Layoffs (27:20)

– Nearly One in 10 U.S. Adults Identifies as L.G.B.T.Q., Survey Finds (32:00)

– Birkenstocks Are Not Works Of Art, German Court Rules In Copyright Case (33:20)  

– Backstreet Boys Say 'Millennium 2.0' Will Finally Explain Meaning Of 'I Want It That Way' (34:20) 

– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (39:10)

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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

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