April 14, 2025

Trump defends economic plan; McIlroy wins the Masters

23 minutes

On today's episode: President Donald Trump defends his economic plan; suspected US airstrikes kill at least seven in Yemen, Houthi rebels say; Iran-US discussions to continue; Rory McIlroy wins the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam.

Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That's created a political divide in Silicon Valley.

Trump is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical.

Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US.

Judge relaxes ban on DOGE access to sensitive US Treasury information.

Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from 'reciprocal' tariffs.

Trump administration ordered to unfreeze funding in dispute with Maine over transgender students.

Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze.

Trump wants Congress to end the changing of clocks and keep the country on daylight saving time.

Police Someone set fire to Pennsylvania governor's residence; no one was injured.

Schumer seeks to halt flights for New York helicopter company after deadly Hudson River crash.

US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here's what to know.

Washington, DC, faces budget crisis after House leaves $1.1 billion hole in city coffers.

US stocks jump and the bond market swings to cap Wall Street’s chaotic and historic week.

Eric Dane, star of 'Euphoria' and Grey's Anatomy,' reveals he has ALS.

Rory McIlroy finally gets his green jacket, a former LSU star and NFL Draft prospect dies, the Clippers clinch a playoff spot as Warriors fall to play-in, the Jets earn their first-ever Presidents’ Trophy and Garrett Crochet gets his revenge against the team that traded him.

Paige Bueckers is projected to go No. 1 in WNBA draft to Dallas Wings.

Morant changes 3-point celebration to pretend grenade toss in light of league fines and warnings.

Joe Flacco is returning to the Cleveland Browns on a 1-year deal.

Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter's Square.

Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to know.

UK government takes over day-to-day running of British Steel from Chinese owner Jingye.

China's exports jump 12.4% in March as bigger US tariff hikes loom.

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing more than 30.

Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Central Europe leads to animal culls and border closures.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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