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A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.

Thousands of pagers owned by Hezbollah officials simultaneously explode in Lebanon. Sean “Diddy” Combs is held without bail after facing federal sex trafficking charges. And economists expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates today for the first time in years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FBI says a would-be assassin camped out for 12 hours on Donald Trump’s golf course, with a rifle at the ready. Family and law enforcement shed new light on the suspect’s background. And engineers describe a host of concerns with the submersible that imploded on its way to view the Titanic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
U.S. Secret Service officials say they thwarted a would-be assassin on Donald Trump’s golf course as the former president approached. Boeing machinists go on strike in Oregon and Washington. And Venezuela arrests three Americans in what Nicolas Maduro describes as a conspiracy to kill him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigns in the midst of several federal investigations into the administration of Mayor Eric Adams. A trio of massive wildfires are still spreading in Southern California. And the town of Springfield, Ohio reckons with unwillingly being thrust into the spotlight over immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Kamala Harris presses for another debate, Donald Trump reconsiders his “anytime, anyplace” stance. House Speaker Mike Johnson pulls a vote on a bill that would avert a government shutdown. And, the U.S. weighs whether to lift restrictions for Ukraine on long-range strikes against Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the first and perhaps only time in this campaign, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris debate in Philadelphia. In a special edition, Brad and the team break down the biggest moments of the night, and analyze what voters will remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump meet for the first time at the ABC News presidential debate in Philadelphia. Moderated by "World News Tonight" anchor and managing editor David Muir and ABC News Live "Prime" anchor Linsey Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris prepare to square off in the ABC debate in Philadelphia. Democrats respond to a partisan congressional report on the Afghanistan withdrawal. And two men are indicted for what federal prosecutors call a sprawling white supremacist plot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Georgia officials react to claims of warnings ahead of a deadly school shooting. A Kentucky interstate becomes the site of another highway mass shooting. And Kamala Harris and Donald Trump complete their final preparations for Tuesday’s debate on ABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Authorities in Georgia arrest Colin Gray on charges including second degree murder, alleging that he gave his son access to the gun used to kill students and teachers. Hunter Biden enters a surprise guilty plea on federal tax evasion charges. And the FBI warns Americans about a crypto scam sometimes referred to as “pig butchering.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Four people are dead and a 14 year-old is under arrest after a Georgia school shooting. American officials accuse Russians of attempting to sway elections through right-wing influencers. And sources say President Biden may halt a Japanese company from buying U.S. Steel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russia kills more than 50 and injures hundreds in a devastating strike on Ukrainian military academy and hospital. American Marines are ordered back onto their ship after being assaulted on the streets of Turkey. And a former aide to New York governors is charged with acting as a foreign agent for China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The death of six hostages sparks Israeli protests against Prime MInister Benjamin Netanyahu. Thousands of hotel workers stage a strike over a busy travel weekend. And a new ABC News/Ipsos poll shows a tight race, but a widening gender gap between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a special episode of Start Here, ABC’s Jay O’Brien recounts a months-long ABC News Live investigation into the efforts of Donald Trump and his supporters to rewrite the history of the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Kamala Harris and Tim Walz give their first interview since joining the ticket, Donald Trump and JD Vance address a skirmish at Arlington National Cemetery. An American-made F-16 jet goes down in Ukraine. And an FBI watchdog report outlines a pattern of shortcomings on sexual abuse investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vice President Harris makes a lengthy stop to Georgia, signaling Democrats’ newfound hopes for southern states. Israel launches its most intensive raids in the West Bank in years. And NFL players are divided on extra padding to prevent head injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special Counsel Jack Smith issues a superseding indictment against Donald Trump in his election interference case. Mark Zuckerberg issues a rare “apology letter” to a Republican-controlled House committee. And Latino advocacy groups are outraged after a series of search warrants targeted organizers in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russia blankets Ukraine with its most damaging missile barrage in months. The founder of the popular messaging app Telegram is arrested in France. And doctors debate when patients should ideally receive their COVID booster shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Israel and Hezbollah launch their heaviest exchange of fire in months. The Trump campaign plots out a new strategy with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s endorsement. And, what to know about mosquito-borne illnesses after Dr. Anthony Fauci is diagnosed with West Nile virus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic nomination, casting herself as a commonsense antidote to former President Trump. Republicans evaluate whether polling will show a “convention bump” for Democrats or a new normal. And independent voters express relief - and doubts - about Harris’ candidacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepts the Democratic nomination for Vice President. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to drop his presidential bid and endorse Donald Trump. And Chicago officials press the federal government to allow migrants to work more easily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Kamala Harris campaign courts the “Obama Coalition” at the DNC. Ukraine cuts off escape routes for groups of Russian soldiers. And a new rule upends the real estate market, prompting realtors to consider early retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In an emotionally-charged night, President Biden “passes the torch” to Vice President Kamala Harris at the DNC. Former Rep. George Santos changes his plea to guilty, becoming a convicted felon. And a Wyoming primary race begs the question: can candidates promise to run all their decisions through an AI program? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brad and the team are in Chicago as the Democratic National Convention kicks off. American diplomats scramble to resurrect cease-fire negotiations. And historians examine the 1968 protests that defined a chaotic convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Federal authorities file charges against five suspects in the case of Matthew Perry’s overdose. Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra joins “Start Here” to discuss discounted drug prices for seniors. And Collins adds 2,000 words to its official Scrabble dictionary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With an encouraging inflation report, both presidential campaigns pitch voters on their economic visions. The World Health Organization declares a global health emergency over mpox. And the FBI investigates an alleged hack by Iran-linked actors against American campaigns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Missouri becomes the second state in two days to put abortion on this November’s ballot. Greek firefighters battle back a blaze approaching Athens. And both presidential candidates endorse plans to eliminate income taxes on tips, even as economists pan the idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Military officials prepare for an expected Iranian attack on Israel. Former President Donald Trump returns to the site once known as Twitter, joining forces with Elon Musk. And Ukraine’s push into Russian territory has grown to encompass dozens of towns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance defends his 'thought experiment' of giving parents extra votes in a sitdown with ABC News. Gaza ceasefire talks appear to stall. And team USA brings home the most medals as the Paris Olympics come to a close.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ukraine launches a surprise incursion of a Russian city. Sen. JD Vance questions Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military service, in what some are calling a “Swift Boat”-like attack. And American sprinter Noah Lyles misses out on a historic double gold after competing with COVID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The GOP hones its case against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Austrian police claim to thwart a terror plot revolving around a Taylor Swift concert. And one year after a deadly Maui wildfire, the historic town of Lahaina is still trying to rebuild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vice President Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Sources describe a second plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. And rapper Pitbull inks a deal to buy the naming rights to a college football stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A global stock plunge stokes fears of a wider recession. Debby lurches onshore as a hurricane, threatening the Southeast with massive floods. And Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., becomes the latest member of the “Squad” to face deep-pocketed primary opposition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Vice President Harris pulling even in most national polls, former president Donald Trump says he’ll only debate on Fox. Anti-immigrant riots break out in several U.K. cities. And Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejects a plea deal for the masterminds of the 9/11 terror attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The U.S. strikes a landmark deal with Russia exchanging a bevy of prisoners, including Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich. Vice President Kamala Harris meets with potential running mates. And a Houston-based “surrogate escrow” firm is accused of defrauding dozens of clients.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a fiery forum with the National Association of Black Journalists riddled with false claims, former President Trump questions Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity. An assassination in Tehran could derail ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. And a new study shows cancer cases rising among younger Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Israel says its strike in Beirut has killed a top Hezbollah commander. The acting Secret Service director acknowledges failures after the Trump assassination attempt. And the Senate passes a child online safety bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vice President Harris puts the abortion debate center stage as a new ban takes effect in Iowa. Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro claims victory in an election riddled with irregularities. And And a family demands to know how a former police officer was given a gun and a badge before he shot Sonya Massey in her kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Middle East nervously awaits a response from Israel after a Hezbollah attack kills children in the Golan Heights. President Biden proposes term limits for Supreme Court justices. And the local SWAT team guarding former President Trump’s Pennsylvania rally describe a lack of communication from the U.S. Secret Service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both racing to define the Harris campaign, as new polls signal her strengths and weaknesses. California authorities arrest a suspected arsonist for starting a growing wildfire. And American fighter jets scramble to intercept Chinese and Russian bombers off the Alaska coastline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In an Oval Office address, President Biden addresses his decision to bow out of the 2024 election and endorse Vice President Harris. A visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparks protests and condemnation in Washington, D.C. And Olympic organizers in Salt Lake City agree to a controversial ultimatum from the International Olympic Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vice President Kamala Harris holds her first rally as the presumptive Democratic nominee. Protesters gather in Washington, D.C. ahead of a congressional address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. And federal regulators question why Delta travelers are still delayed, days after a global I.T. crisis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Vice President Kamala Harris locks down endorsements from the vast majority of elected Democrats, questions linger about whether she’ll fare better than her 2020 run. Former President Donald Trump adjusts his campaign with a new opponent in mind. And Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faces bipartisan calls to resign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a special edition of “Start Here,” we’ll examine President Biden’s decision to exit the race for the White House…and what happens next in the race to replace him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In his biggest speech of the year, former President Donald Trump veers off-script from what began as a cathartic speech. The Pentagon decommissions its “floating pier” off Gaza’s coast. And an apparent murder involving cyanide-laced tea transfixes Thailand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden is diagnosed with COVID as more senior Democrats reportedly urge him to step aside from the campaign. JD Vance makes his debut as the GOP’s vice presidential nominee, with former President Trump set to speak tonight. And law enforcement sources say the Secret Service spotted the Trump rally gunman on the roof 20 minutes before he fired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., becomes the first U.S. senator convicted of acting as a foreign agent. President Trump reaches out to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. during the Republican National Convention. And Democrats are arguing over “virtual convention” rules that could install President Biden as the nominee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump appears in public for the first time since surviving an assassination attempt, after naming Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate. In a shocking decision, a federal judge dismisses the federal case against Trump for mishandling classified documents. And historian Allan Lichtman describes what assassination attempts mean for elections.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Police describe what we know about Donald Trump’s would-be assassin. Republicans hone a new message as Trump arrives for the RNC in Milwaukee. And in an Oval Office address, President Biden pleads for calm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a special edition of Start Here, ABC’s Chief Investigative Reporter Josh Margolin describes the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, and where the investigation stands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fighting for his political life, President Biden gives a wide-ranging press conference. Former President Trump prepares to announce a VP pick. And with inflation easing, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell considers cutting interest rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signals the debate over President Biden’s future isn’t over yet. Karen Read’s defense lawyers say a fourth juror has come forward to say that, despite a mistrial, the jury wanted to unanimously acquit her of murder. And NASA insists that two astronauts aren’t “stuck” in space, despite being in orbit for a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden delivers a strong speech to NATO, as congressional Democrats appear to resign themselves to a Biden nomination. The Republican National Committee prepares for a public argument on abortion rights. And Hurricane Beryl leaves millions without power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jury selection begins in the trial of Alec Baldwin in New Mexico. President Biden fights to save his campaign. And in one of its most brutal attacks in months, Russia bombs a Ukrainian children’s hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Democrats react to President Biden’s interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. Former President Trump responds to concerns about a purge of government workers proposed by the right-wing Heritage Foundation. And French voters deliver a surprise rebuke to several far-right candidates.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a bonus episode of Start Here, we air the exclusive interview of President Biden with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos in full. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a special edition of Start Here, we examine one of the most important swing constituencies in America: independent voters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Democrats on Capitol Hill begin to openly question whether President Biden should remain on the ticket. Donald Trump’s sentencing is pushed back in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on immunity. And the U.K. prepares for what could be a landmark vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In an unprecedented shift of power, the Supreme Court declares “official” presidential acts are immune from criminal prosecution. Hurricane Beryl intensifies in the Caribbean, earlier than any storm of its size in recorded history. And the Justice Department offers a plea deal to Boeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the aftermath of a shaky debate performance, Democrats consider pressuring President Biden to exit the race. The Supreme Court prepares to hand down its final decisions of its term. And Israel inches closer to a second war in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Despite low expectations, President Biden delivers a shaky, halting performance in the first general election debate. The Supreme Court invalidates a landmark settlement between Purdue Pharma and the families of opioid overdose victims. And Boeing is sanctioned by the NTSB after inviting ABC to its facilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare to face off in Atlanta for a historic debate. The Supreme Court seems to “inadvertently” reveal a key abortion decision. And Kenya’s president backs off a controversial policy after violence consumes the capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ABC’s Martha Raddatz tours the newly reopened “floating pier” off the Gaza coastline, as the United Nations considers pausing aid shipments. Israel’s highest court strikes down a rule that allows ultra-Orthodox Jewish men to avoid serving in the military. And 20 years after its legal beginnings, LGBTQ Americans contemplate the future of same-sex marriage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Julian Assange strikes a plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department. A brutal primary in New York centering around the Gaza war could upend the progressive “Squad.” And the U.S. Olympic team will bring its own air conditioners to Paris despite organizers’ plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Biden and Trump campaigns prepare for the first presidential debate this week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands by accusations that the U.S. is withholding weapons. And crowds line up for a home in San Francisco on the market with a discounted price, but there’s a catch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The U.S. marks the start of summer with dangerous record-breaking temperatures. The Supreme Court rulings we’re still waiting for this term. And the concerns surrounding counterfeit weight loss drugs amid an ongoing shortage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vladimir Putin visits North Korea to sign a weapons agreement with Kim Jong Un. The House Ethics Committee furthers its investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. And Olympic swimmers express concern over swimming in Paris’ Seine River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a special edition, “Start Here” meets Opal Lee, the 97 year-old Texan known as “the grandmother of Juneteenth.” Then, we check on the shifting political dynamics among Black male voters in an election sitting on a knife’s edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy presses for a warning label on social media apps. The Biden White House announces new policies to more easily grant legal status to certain immigrants. And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves his war cabinet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Supreme Court overturns a federal ban on the rifle accessories known as “bump stocks.” Israel announces it will temporarily curb attacks on southern Gaza during daytime hours. And a “heat dome” is about to envelop much of the country, creating historic temperatures across several states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Supreme Court unanimously rejects a case seeking to ban the abortion drug mifepristone. The Justice Department unveils a scathing report on Phoenix police. And a string of threatening actions aimed at New York Jews prompts officials to reconsider a ban on masks in public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
House Republicans vote to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. President Biden issues sanctions on Russia ahead of a meeting with Ukraine on the sidelines of the G7 summit. And Tesla shareholders vote on whether Elon Musk deserves a pay package worth nearly $56 billion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden’s son Hunter is found guilty on three felony counts. A new forecast from 538 shows a virtual dead heat, despite polling favorable to Donald Trump. And in an ABC News exclusive, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau unveils a rule that would take medical debt out of credit reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jurors have begun deliberating the federal gun charges facing Hunter Biden. American diplomats push a ceasefire agreement to Israel and Hamas. And Apple unveils a new partnership with OpenAI.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hours after a hostage rescue prompts dancing in the streets, a key opponent of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resigns. Clarence Thomas amends his financial forms, belatedly disclosing extravagant travel gifts from a billionaire friend. And a Wyoming landslide results in “catastrophic failure” for a key shipping lane.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In an exclusive interview with ABC’s David Muir, President Biden describes a change in policy on American weapons in Ukraine. Prosecutors say they’ve found a “manual” for serial murder on Long Island. And a Mexican cartel allows ABC’s Matt Rivers to watch its operation along the border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A gunman opens fire on the American embassy in Lebanon, as Israel escalates its fight with Hezbollah. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul puts an anticipated “congestion pricing” plan on hold. And after several postponements, Boeing successfully launches its Starliner space capsule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With President Biden’s executive border action in effect, Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas joins Start Here to explain what it all means. Our team is in court for opening statements in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial. And an FDA panel votes against the use of psychedelic MDMA for PTSD treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sources say President Biden is planning a landmark change to immigration policy, capping the number of asylum-seekers allowed daily. Congressional Republicans confront Dr. Anthony in a contentious hearing. And the “floating pier” designed to provide Gaza aid is out of service after barely a week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden’s son Hunter goes on trial over felony gun charges. An ABC News/Ipsos poll shows voters’ reactions to Donald Trump’s conviction. And Mexico chooses its first female president, amid an outbreak of political violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a historic jury verdict, Donald Trump becomes the first former president convicted of a felony. Meanwhile, Republicans and Democrats ponder what the conviction could mean for Trump’s chances in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The waiting begins for a verdict in Donald Trump’s criminal fraud trial. President Biden launches a new initiative to shore-up softening support with Black voters. And players in ‘The Forgotten League’ finally have their stats merged with Major League Baseball and start overtaking some legends.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The criminal fraud case against Donald Trump heads to the jury. Another Israeli blast kills civilians in Rafah. And a new government study suggests parents should be introducing allergens to small children’s diets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An Israeli airstrike kills dozens of refugees in Gaza, barely 200 yards from an official “safe zone.” A spate of deadly tornadoes cause chaos from Texas to Kentucky. And the death toll is estimated to reach the thousands after a landslide in Papua New Guinea.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a special Memorial Day episode, ABC’s Senior Washington Reporter Devin Dwyer examines why many military communities are worried about alarming amounts of “forever chemicals,” often used in life-saving training exercises, that could become life-threatening years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Justice Department sues Live Nation, the owner of Ticketmaster, on antitrust grounds. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issues a consequential ruling on gerrymandering, even as his own political leanings come into focus. And an American prepares to be sentenced in Turks and Caicos, despite a full-court press from U.S. politicians pleading for mercy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Families of Uvalde shooting victims reach a settlement with the city. Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump. And the UK government schedules a snap election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the Trump campaign struggles to explain a post invoking a Nazi slogan, the former president also equivocates on whether he’d support a ban on birth control. Extreme turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight leaves at least one dead and dozens injured. And ahead of a busy travel season, President Biden plans to release a million barrels’ worth of gasoline from strategic reserves.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iran prepares an election to replace its deceased president. The International Criminal Court seeks an arrest warrant for top Israeli and Hamas leaders. And North Carolina lawmakers consider a bill that would ban face masks in public places. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iran’s president and foreign minister are among those who went down in a helicopter crash in the northwest part of the country. Donald Trump’s hush money trial could wrap up this week. And rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs apologizes after video shows him striking and kicking his ex-girlfriend.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Supreme Court upholds the funding – and existence – of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. President Biden invokes executive privilege in his bid to keep tapes of his special counsel interview away from Congress. And the Justice Department indicts a U.S. citizen for helping North Koreans get remote jobs for American companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump accept invitations to a pair of presidential debates, one of which will be hosted by ABC News. The prime minister of Slovakia is shot in an apparent assassination attempt. And the Justice Department claims Boeing violated an agreement, clearing the way for potential prosecution for crashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Michael Cohen continues his testimony, top Republicans have begun attending Donald Trump’s trial. Humanitarian workers come under attack on their way to Gaza, and others say they can’t leave. And Google launches new artificial intelligence tools to compete with the rapid rise of ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer takes the stand against him. The Biden White House announces aggressive new tariffs targeting Chinese electric cars. And Canadian wildfire smoke once again starts drifting south of the border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., goes on trial for bribery charges. Despite its offensive gaining ground, the Kremlin claims Ukraine attacked a Russian apartment building. And public schools prepare for potential layoffs this summer as COVID funding runs out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump tells oil executives he’ll roll back key Biden energy policies; all he’ll need is a billion dollars in campaign funds. Doctors interpret Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim that a parasite died in his brain. And a week after “decision day,” high school graduates are still waiting for answers from colleges about financial aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden emphatically says he’s pausing shipments on arms that will kill civilians in Rafah. Speaker Mike Johnson puts down a last-ditch challenge from Marjorie Taylor Greene. And Microsoft and LinkedIn issue a report on how artificial intelligence is already affecting the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In graphic detail, Stormy Daniels recounts an alleged encounter with Donald Trump to a jury. President Biden gives an impassioned address on antisemitism as Israel begins moving into Rafah. And TikTok sues the U.S. government over its potential forced sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Israel receives a new ceasefire proposal from Hamas as it warns Palestinians in the eastern part of Rafah to evacuate. The U.S. Army says a soldier has been arrested in Russia. And who will be former President Trump’s running mate this time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As each side rejects ceasefire proposals, Hamas fires into IDF forces at a key border crossing. A former Fulton County special prosecutor breaks his silence after he was forced to step down in the Georgia case against former President Trump. And the Justice Department accuses a second sitting member of Congress of illegally acting as a foreign agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pepper balls, flash bangs and arrests signal a new stance at colleges. The U.S. military grapples with a decades-long policy toward autism, even as diagnoses increase. And researchers discover an orangutan appearing to use a plant as medicine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A student protest organizer describes a police raid on campus. Hamas considers a ceasefire proposal from Israel. And money troubles at a historically Black college put students’ financial aid at risk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As a six-week abortion ban goes into effect in Florida, former President Donald Trump says he wouldn’t oppose even stricter rules on pregnant women. Democrats stop a challenge to House Speaker Mike Johnson in its tracks. And the Justice Department is closer than ever to changing federal marijuana rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Columbia University begins taking academic action against protesting students. Former President Donald Trump heads back to court in New York. And the Major League Baseball Players Association issues a scathing memo on Nike’s new uniforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As criticism of Israel mounts abroad, Hamas releases videos of Israeli-American hostages. An American tourist becomes the latest to be jailed over weapons possession in Turks and Caicos, where sentences have become more severe. And barbs at the White House Correspondents Dinner shed light on the presidential race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices