A major reversal from the Trump administration as the federal government now says its employees don’t need to respond to that email from Elon Musk asking them to justify their existence or face termination. Plus, President Trump hosts French President Macron at the White House at a sensitive moment for negotiations over Ukraine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration scores a big win in court as a judge allows the president to move forward with dismantling USAID. It is yet another victory for his aggressive push to slash and remake the federal government. Plus, President Trump turns up his attacks on Volodymyr Zelensky again.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his talks with a top Trump enjoy are giving him hope in spite of the growing feud between Trump and Zelensky and the deep uncertainty over reaching a deal to end Russia’s bloody invasion. Also, a major shakeup at the Pentagon could be imminent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s top allies are rallying around him after he falsely called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator. This as Vice President JD Vance is warning Zelensky against disgraceful criticism of President Trump’s plans to end the war.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump levels a false accusation against Ukraine, claiming Kyiv started the war with Russia. This comes hours after United States officials wrapped up talks with Russian diplomats without any Ukrainians present. Plus, a federal judge just sided with President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency in a major fight over access to federal data.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A stunning crash landing leaves a Delta Air Lines plane upside down on the tarmac in Toronto, Canada. We are awaiting new information on the injured, the evacuation, and what may have caused this latest airline emergency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New fallout from the Justice Department’s push to drop criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, Vice President JD Vance meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Munich after berating European leaders and liking them to Cold War tyrants.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump shares new details on his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, their agreement to launch talks on ending the war in Ukraine, and their plans to meet face-to-face soon. Plus, the new attorney general, Pam Bondi, is pushing back at Elon Musk, declining to support his call for a wave of judicial impeachments.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk joins President Trump in the Oval Office to defend their aggressive overhaul of the federal government and to complain about judges, and other people, standing in their way. Plus, President Trump claims the United Staes has the authority to take over Gaza.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge just extended the deadline for federal workers to accept or reject the Trump administration’s so-called “buyout” offer. Thousands of government employees are in limbo right now as the court weighs whether the plan is legal. Plus, the White House is being accused of failing to comply with court orders to unfreeze federal grants and to reinstate USAID staffers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices