Iran escalates attacks near the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices push above $100 a barrel. Russia and Ukraine trade long-range strikes while Washington renews efforts to end the war. In New York, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch delivers a pointed message about terrorism and heroism as the city unveils a new 9/11 memorial wall.

The Trump administration proposes major changes to the 2030 census, including excluding undocumented immigrants from the population count used for congressional apportionment. Apple enters the foldable phone market with the $1,999 iPhone Duo, alongside new iPhone, Watch, AirPods, and AI announcements. Anthropic also reveals another cybersecurity incident involving Claude.

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War and diplomacy collide in today’s Raw Naked Truth. Iran-backed Houthi attacks hit Saudi energy facilities as U.S. forces strike Iranian oil carriers and Washington expands sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector. Ukraine and Russia remain without an agreement as U.S. negotiators press new proposals aimed at restarting talks. The U.S.-Canada trade dispute escalates with new import bans and retaliatory tariffs. In the Middle East, the United Kingdom, France, and Canada move against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, prompting countermeasures from Israel. In technology, Qualcomm reaches a major AI data-center agreement with Amazon worth up to $60 billion. These are the stories shaping security, trade, diplomacy, energy markets, and the global economy right now. Get the facts without analysis or commentary. Listen now.

Peace talks, election rules, jobs, fuel prices, sports controversy, and a major demographic shift lead this September 8 edition of Raw Naked Truth. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel from talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to meetings in Kyiv as efforts continue to restart Russia-Ukraine negotiations. The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow new Postal Service mail ballot rules before the midterms, while the House passes legislation targeting federal funding for colleges that participate in commercial boycotts of Israel. The episode also covers the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash in Miami, Enes Kanter Freedom’s legal action involving the Chicago Sky, and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s planned retirement. Plus, employers add 162,000 jobs, Labor Day gas and diesel prices reach new highs, and the world crosses a historic aging milestone. Get the news you need, without analysis or commentary. Listen now.

Iran and the United States exchange new strikes as missiles and drones target bases hosting American troops across the Middle East. Washington also moves to require states to report undocumented immigrants or risk federal funding, while the House votes to denounce socialism ahead of the November elections. Beyond politics, a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo passes 3,000 deaths, Google avoids a breakup of its ad tech business, and Chevron commits billions to expanding Venezuelan oil production. Uber announces major layoffs, management cuts, and tighter remote work rules as it redirects spending toward growth and automation. New U.S. employment data also shows private hiring slowing in August. Get the facts, the major developments, and the news you need to know in one fast daily briefing. Listen now.

Iran, Ukraine, Germany, Gaza, Washington, the job market, and prescription drug prices all move into focus in this edition of Raw Naked Truth. U.S. forces strike Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz. Russia launches a 12-hour assault on Kyiv and surrounding areas, while Germany formally accuses Russia of an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Israeli forces say they captured the head of Hamas’s internal security service in Gaza. In Washington, Congress moves to prevent a government shutdown, while new Labor Department data shows U.S. job openings rising to 7.27 million even as hiring declines. President Trump also announces new pharmaceutical agreements tied to discounted Medicaid drug pricing. Get the facts, the context, and the stories shaping September 2, 2026, without analysis or commentary. Listen now.

Rescue operations are unfolding in Nepal and the Grand Canyon as deadly flash floods leave communities searching for the missing and assessing widespread damage. Meanwhile, President Trump is warning that Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub could become a target following Iranian missile strikes on American military bases.

The September 1 edition of Raw Naked Truth also covers the Trump administration’s announced crackdown on trucking fraud, new figures showing a sharp rise in cancer certifications among people exposed to the September 11 attacks, and a federal lawsuit accusing Amazon of manipulating advertising auction prices.

Plus, researchers are testing artificial intelligence that can detect signs of heart failure and heart valve disease from routine ECG results in seconds. Get the essential stories, the facts, and the information shaping the day without analysis or commentary. Listen to Raw Naked Truth now.

The war with Iran erupts again as U.S. forces strike Iranian rocket launchers and Tehran answers with missiles aimed at American bases in Jordan. At the same time, President Trump announces a major U.S. oil agreement with Venezuela as global energy pressures intensify. This episode also covers new restrictions on foreign equipment in the U.S. electric grid, more than $1.6 billion in blocked or recovered Medicare laboratory payments, and a possible expedited U.S. pathway for Jewish Canadians facing antisemitism.

Farmers and ranchers could gain new food-processing options, Iceland votes against reopening European Union membership talks, and Trump moves to establish a U.S. Space Academy. Plus, X says it uncovered a massive Chinese-linked bot farm targeting debate over American AI and energy policy.

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Today’s Raw Naked Truth covers escalating pressure over the Strait of Hormuz, a China-linked cyber operation targeting U.S. agencies, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s talks with Russian intelligence officials in Moscow. The episode also reports on deadly Himalayan flooding in Nepal and China, a major court ruling affecting mail-in voting, and the continuing federal case against Rep. LaMonica McIver. In health news, the FDA has approved a new pancreatic cancer treatment that nearly doubled survival for some patients in clinical trials. Meta has agreed to a settlement worth at least $12.1 billion tied to child-safety claims, while SpaceX is planning a massive $100 billion Starbase Louisiana project. Get the essential facts, major developments, and breaking stories shaping the day, delivered fast and without analysis or commentary. Listen now.

Canada fires back in the escalating tariff fight with new duties, as Islamist affiliated groups infiltrate its institutions. China rejects American pressure over trade with Iran as Washington expands sanctions, while CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes an unusual visit to Moscow amid ongoing tensions with Russia and Ukraine.

Back home, affordability dominates voter concerns in key Senate battlegrounds. Pennsylvania reports its first measles-related deaths in 35 years, and new research raises fresh concerns about CTE among former NFL players. A new report also examines alleged Muslim Brotherhood-linked networks operating within Canadian institutions.

The episode closes with the death of country music icon Dolly Parton, whose six-decade career, music, films, philanthropy, and unmistakable personality made her one of America’s most recognized entertainers.

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Raw Naked Truth covers a packed day of major stories shaping politics, national security, immigration, elections, and the economy. The U.S. launches a sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran as Tehran vows retaliation, while Iranian state media broadcasts a disturbing video focused on killing Barron Trump. The Supreme Court clears the way for President Trump’s restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the midterms, as states prepare for November. In New York, immigrant grocers and bodegas sue Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his plan for government-owned supermarkets. The Trump administration proposes making a $103,265 fee permanent for many new H-1B visas, while Nevada challenges a federal Colorado River water reduction plan. Get the news you need to know. Listen now.