July 11, 2025

Trump plans new tariffs on Canada, others; Moo Deng celebrates first birthday

27 minutes

On today's episode: President Donald Trump sends tariff letters to 23 nations; Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status; Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants to investigate flooding in the state; Ford recalls more than 850,000 vehicles; Jane Birkin's original handbag sells at auction; and Kurdish separatists lay down their arms in Turkey.

George Mason University faces investigation in Trump administration's anti-DEI crackdown.

Another Trump administration slam against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

New Hampshire judge to pause Trump’s birthright citizenship order.

As Netanyahu wraps Washington visit, progress on a Gaza ceasefire remains murky.

US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza.

Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblers.

Uncertainty remains over whether U.S. bombs got deep enough underground to wipe out Iran's nuclear weapons labs.

Rubio says U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's reaction to an AI-generated attempt to impersonate him.

CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 US youth have prediabetes, but experts question scant data.

US has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in Mexico.

Freed from ICE detention, Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million claim against Trump administration.

Gun makers lose appeal of New York law that could make them liable for shootings.

Flash flooding that killed 3 leaves New Mexico village heartbroken, anxious as cleanup begins.

Hundreds gather at high school stadium to honor the many lost to Texas deadly floods.

Stocks close higher, nudging the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to more highs.

Snap, crackle, sale Nutella maker Ferrero plans to buy WK Kellogg for $3 billion.

Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to 6.72%, ending a five-week slide.

An American upsets the world No. 1 to reach the Wimbledon women’s final, the Yankees overcome a late no-hit bid, two more stars enter baseball's Home Run Derby, the NBA’s top pick makes his summer debut and a four-way tie atop the Scottish Open.

Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng's first birthday at Thailand zoo.

Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs against US if Trump follows through on 50% import taxes.

UN investigator and critic of Israel's actions in Gaza tells AP she was shocked by US sanctions.

European leaders announce new equity fund for Ukraine and urge investment even as war accelerates.

UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by 2029.

—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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