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Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home as part of an ongoing criminal investigation — so what exactly are investigators looking for, why did a judge approve the search warrant, and what does any of this mean for Omar’s citizenship? Today, we break down the Ilhan Omar investigation from the beginning, including the questions surrounding her birth year and immigration records, the probable-cause standard behind the search, the Speech or Debate Clause, the timing just weeks before Election Day, and the separate financial and campaign-finance investigation involving D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.

Plus, Rumor Has It: Did Texas Senate candidate James Talarico check into a mental health facility during his recent absence from the campaign trail? We walk through the viral phone recording, the hospital’s denial, Talarico’s response and the time-stamped evidence placing him in Texas. Then, is new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia a licensed attorney? We break down her J.D., her reported California bar exam attempt, what California law says about holding yourself out as a lawyer without a license, and why the controversy has similarities to the questions surrounding Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

Also in today’s Quick Hitters: President Trump reverses course on livestreaming Nidal Hasan’s execution, Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador to Greece, new inflation numbers, Pope Leo’s lung-cancer diagnosis and recovery, the White House press-access lawsuit, Bank of America’s $1.2 billion settlement, MS NOW’s retraction of its Kash Patel Russia report, the OpenAI hidden-recording-device case, San Antonio’s lawsuit over a proposed ICE detention facility, New York City’s horse-drawn carriage proposal, the latest Amelia Earhart expedition, and more.

1. What We Know About the Investigation Into Rep. Ilhan Omar (1:04)

2. Quick Hitters (14:43)

3. Rumor Has It: Did James Talarico Check Into a Mental Health Facility (~28:55)

4. Rumor Has It: Is Katie Zacharia a Licensed Attorney? (~35:55)

5. Critical Thinking Segment (~43:44)

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Could the U.S. government legally livestream an execution? Today, we break down the planned firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, why the Pentagon initially said it would be livestreamed, why President Trump now says a final decision hasn’t been made, and the constitutional and legal questions that could determine whether a public broadcast is allowed.

We’re also breaking down the allegations surrounding U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, including Eric Deters’ $100,000 credit-card claim, the messages at the center of the controversy, what federal bribery law requires, and reports that Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering removing her.

Plus: what we know about the ICE shooting of Oscar Belgal in New York City’s Marble Hill neighborhood, the competing accounts of what happened before an ICE agent opened fire, and the legal standard for using deadly force against a moving vehicle.

Then, we explain Trump’s new Russian diesel deal with Vladimir Putin, why lawmakers are questioning whether it violates the 2022 ban on Russian energy imports, who could potentially challenge the deal in court, and whether additional Russian diesel could actually lower U.S. fuel prices.

Also in today’s episode: Trump’s new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, the latest on Christa Pike, the Ilhan Omar federal search, Border Patrol’s major meth seizure, the FCC dispute involving ABC News, and today’s Critical Thinking questions on government transparency, public executions and human dignity.

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New developments in the Cornell Jane Doe case continue to emerge. Today, we break down newly released Cornell Police interview videos, Jane Doe’s testimony during Cornell’s 2025 disciplinary hearing, allegations involving Chi Phi fraternity members, the growing campus protests, Sally Yates’s independent review of Cornell, threats against Jane Doe, and the legal challenge to New York Attorney General Letitia James’s role as special prosecutor.

We also have a major update on Christa Pike after she survived Tennessee’s attempted lethal-injection execution. We explain what may have gone wrong with the IVs, why Pike suffered burns and blisters, what Tennessee’s execution protocol actually requires, and whether the state could legally attempt to execute her again.

Plus: the Supreme Court begins its October 2026 Term with major cases involving AR-15 bans, immigration detention, third-country deportations, Arizona proof-of-citizenship requirements, religious freedom and climate litigation; what we actually know about the possible pneumonic plague case in Russia and how it compares to COVID; the latest Quick Hitters; and Rumor Has It fact-checks President Trump’s controversial comments about Los Angeles and San Diego.

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Today, we’re catching up on the latest developments in the Cornell University case involving Jane Doe and members of the Chi Phi fraternity.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has removed the Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office from the criminal investigation and appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor. We break down what that means, why Hochul made the decision, and the controversy surrounding comments James made about Jane Doe before she was appointed.

We also go through newly released information about the original Cornell Police investigation and what prosecutors declined to review, the disciplinary punishments Cornell imposed on each of the seven men, newly obtained recorded phone calls between Jane Doe and fraternity members, additional text and Snapchat messages, and questions about evidence Cornell Police attempted to preserve.

Plus, we explain Cornell’s potential legal liability, the significance of a drug-related incident at the Chi Phi house hours before the alleged assault, Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff’s response, the Faculty Senate’s proposed vote of no confidence, and Governor Hochul’s push to change New York’s sexual-assault laws.

This episode covers developments through the morning of October 6, 2026.

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New evidence is emerging in the Cornell University sexual assault case, including portions of Jane Doe’s original police interview, text messages and details from Cornell’s investigative records. Jordan breaks down what the Tompkins County District Attorney says his office knew when it decided not to pursue criminal charges in 2024, what appears in the newly reported police interview, why the criminal investigation has now been reopened and what Cornell’s newly announced independent review could look like.

Plus, the Trump administration has formally reinstated its 2020 Title IX regulations. Jordan explains what actually changed — and what didn’t — including the rules surrounding sexual harassment, off-campus misconduct, live hearings, cross-examination, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Then, in Rumor Has It: Are taxpayers paying for pro-Trump television ads? Is the Trump administration considering an MLB baseball field in Grand Teton National Park? And is the administration gutting student loans for female-dominated fields?

Also covered in Quick Hitters: the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, new economic data, Supreme Court cases involving third-country deportations and a Tennessee execution, the Texas Capitol threat investigation, the FTC’s investigation into AI companies, the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, SNAP changes and the end of new penny production.

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A former Cornell University student is suing the university and others alleging that she was drugged and sexually assaulted by members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The Tompkins County District Attorney has now reopened the criminal investigation. We break down what the lawsuit actually alleges, why criminal charges weren’t filed originally, what changed, Cornell’s response, and the legal questions surrounding the university’s potential liability.

Then, we explain the Supreme Court’s latest ruling involving the federal SAVE voter-verification database, the State Department wanting to expand the use of passport data for voter-eligibility checks, the U.S. military planning for potential action involving Cuba, and President Trump's pocket rescission of $810 million.

Today’s episode:

1. Everything You Need to Know About the Cornell Lawsuit (0:31)

2. Supreme Court's SAVE Voter-Verification Ruling (~27:57)

3. State Department Proposes Using Passport Records for Voter Verification (~36:47)

4. U.S. Military Plans for Possible Action in Cuba (~43:48)

5. Trump's $810M "Pocket Rescission" Explained (~47:57)

6. Quick Hitters (~56:30)

7. Critical Thinking (~1:01:41)

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President Trump has launched “Trump TV,” a new 24/7 White House-run stream, just as his fight with CNN, MS NOW and Politico heads to federal court. Today, we break down what Trump TV actually is, why critics are comparing it to state-run media, and what Judge Timothy Kelly’s ruling temporarily restoring the outlets’ White House access says.

We’re also covering the FBI’s investigation into an alleged major data breach after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed it stole sensitive information on FBI employees and applicants.

Then, we’re catching up on the biggest moments from the United Nations General Assembly, including Trump’s comments on Iran and Iran’s response.

Plus: the Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery settlement, new AI legislation, FAFSA changes, the Trump-Xi meeting, unemployment claims, and more Quick Hitters.

In Rumor Has It: Did President Biden really revoke roughly 440 White House press passes? Did the Obama administration ban Fox News from White House events? And did Stanford University use AI to alter a student photo to make it appear more diverse?

And we’re ending with some GOOD NEWS: a $250 million effort to expand affordable veterinary care, Christian Bale’s new foster-care village designed to keep siblings together, and one very lucky stuffed bear’s extended vacation in Sicily.

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1. Trump TV Explained + What the Judge Said About Trump's Media Ban (0:43)

2. FBI Investigates Data Breach (~22:28)

3. Top Moments From This Week's UN General Assembly (~26:40)

4. Quick Hitters ( ~32:08)

5. Rumor Has It (~42:07)

6. GOOD NEWS (~46:51)

7. Critical Thinking Segment (~50:19)

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President Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, and the outlets are now suing. We break down what happened, how the TV networks are responding, and what the First Amendment and existing court precedent say about White House press access.

Plus: Trump’s new Greenland security agreement, his plan to turn the proposed triumphal arch into a military complex, a new “AI Force” and AI czar, and the latest tensions involving Iran, Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

And in Quick Hitters: Ukraine air defense, an AI antitrust lawsuit, Trump’s meeting with Zohran Mamdani, the ICE shooting in Austin, D.C. court funding and the Paramount-Warner Bros. settlement.

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1. White House Media Ban Explained (0:41)

2. Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Could Become a Military Complex (~15:07)

3. Greenland Security Deal Explained (~20:58)

4. Trump Announces New “AI Force” and AI Czar ( ~25:15)

5. Middle East Escalation: Iran Warning, Houthi Attacks & Trump in “Deciding Mode” (~30:51)

5. Quick Hitters: Ukraine Air Defense Sale, AI Antitrust Lawsuit, Trump-Mamdani Meeting, ICE Shooting in Austin, D.C. Courts Funding, Paramount-Warner Bros. Settlement (~36:10)

6. Critical Thinking Segment (~39:44)

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Why was Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour — and who made the decision? Today, we break down the tour drama, why the other artists started pulling out, and the free speech and First Amendment questions surrounding it. We also unpack the eight articles of impeachment filed against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on mail-in ballots, the FBI’s new hiring standards and automatic disqualification changes, plus the latest on the Lindsay Clancy holdout juror, Quick Hitters, Rumor Has It and more.

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President Trump is proposing a $5,000 cash dividend if Republicans keep control of Congress — but where would the money come from, would Congress have to approve it, and could it legally be considered vote buying? We also break down new information about the Lindsay Clancy holdout juror, the proposed 32-hour workweek bill, and the growing debate over AI safety after warnings from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and comments from Sam Altman, Microsoft and President Trump.

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