May 29, 2025

US to revoke visas from Chinese students; Musk leaving Trump administration

27 minutes

On today's episode: Details and reactions from US plans to revoke visas from Chinese students; a South Korean nay patrol plane crashed; Washington mends ties with Syria; Jewish settlers continue moving into the West Bank; and the Trump administration canceled research into influenza vaccines.

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government.

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's 'big beautiful bill,' a fracture in a key relationship.

Lawyer says Trump administration revokes parole of Mexican girl receiving lifesaving care in US.

Trump pardons Julie and Todd Chrisley, reality TV stars convicted in 2022 of fraud and tax evasion.

President Trump bristling over suggestions he's 'chickening out' over tariffs.

Trump says he warned Netanyahu to hold off on an Iran strike to give US more time for nuclear talks.

A judge refuses to toss states' lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE.

Transportation Secretary wants billions to improve U.S. airports.

Head of human smuggling plot gets 10 years after family of 4 froze to death on US-Canada border.

Judge Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos was unlawfully detained by ICE.

Delta flight delayed because 2 pigeons sneaked aboard a plane in Minneapolis.

Manhunt launched for ex-police chief known as 'Devil in the Ozarks' after his escape from prison.

Dealer gets 19 years in prison for providing drugs that killed prominent NYC transgender activist.

Wall Street drifts lower as US stocks slow their roll.

Judge quickly rejects mistrial request at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial.

Tate brothers face rape and trafficking charges in the UK.

The Thunder eliminate the Timberwolves to punch their ticket back to the NBA Finals, the Panthers make it three consecutive Stanley Cup Final berths by knocking out the Hurricanes, and a two-time French Open finalist falls while the defending champions and a world No. 1 advance at Roland Garros. Baylor football player Alex Foster dies from gunfire as city issues curfew over spate of violence. Patriots say they will handle video of receiver Stefon Diggs internally.

—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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