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Voters in New Hampshire picked their Senate candidates in one of the last primaries of the season, the final piece in a race for the Senate that’s now a genuine toss-up. NBC News national-politics reporter Bridget Bowman lays out where things stand.A dozen countries — including the U.K., France, and Canada — have announced sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The BBC has the details.Americans are being scammed out of their money at record levels, losing close to $16 billion in 2025 alone. Associated Press investigative reporter Erika Kinetz shares what she and ‘Frontline’ found about who’s being targeted, the devastating emotional toll on victims, and why so few ever get their money back.Plus, a turbulent day in the Middle East as the U.S. resumed strikes and the Houthis expanded their attacks. Also, the Smithsonian’s top official announced his retirement, and thieves pulled off another daring heist at a French museum.Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The race for the Senate has become a toss-up. Here’s why.

German far-right party Alternative for Germany won a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt over the weekend, putting it on the brink of governing a state for the first time. Reuters reports on what the victory means for the country’s political landscape.
NTSB investigators are examining the moments leading up investigators are examining what happened in the moments before an Amazon-operated cargo jet barreled off the runway in Miami on Sunday, killing five people and injuring five others. CBS News breaks down the ongoing probe.
President Trump is moving ahead with plans to build a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., despite legal challenges seeking to halt the project. Dan Diamond, White House reporter at the Washington Post, discusses how Trump is using executive authority to alter landmarks and historic sites across the capital.
Plus, new Canadian retaliatory tariffs on American steel and aluminum took effect, a staff walkout closed the Eiffel Tower, and Wimbledon is planning to take a stand against social-media influencers.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The far right wins a historic victory in Germany

The Apple News Today team is off for Labor Day, but we have a special story for you instead: As we approach the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, The Atlantic spent time with the family of Kevin Dowdell, a lieutenant of an elite unit in the New York City Fire Department. He taught his teen sons, Patrick and James, to take action and never sit on the sidelines. When Dowdell disappeared on 9/11, Patrick and James joined their father’s rescue unit and went to Ground Zero to search for him.Their story, reported by Sally Jenkins, was the Apple News+ Story of the Month for August. Subscribers to Apple News+ can get narrated articles like this one every day. Your News+ subscription also includes access to more than 500 publications, 100,000+ recipes, premium local news, exclusive daily puzzles, and more. Go to apple.com/news to start your free trial today.

Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

He vanished at Ground Zero saving 9/11 victims. His sons went looking for him.


From Apple News In Conversation: This is an episode from our archives. It originally aired in May 2025.
Forever chemicals, also known as PFAS, are found in virtually every corner of the world, including in most people’s bodies. These synthetic compounds have been linked to a wide range of health issues — from infertility to cancer to neurological problems — even at low levels of exposure. In a new book, They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals, investigative journalist Mariah Blake lays out how these toxic chemicals became so ubiquitous. Blake spoke with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu about a group of unlikely activists fighting back against those responsible and offers practical tips to protect yourself.

Forever chemicals are hiding everywhere. These five habits can help you avoid them. (From the archives)

The Justice Department has charged an ICE officer with lying to investigators about the shooting of a Venezuelan migrant in Minneapolis. The Washington Post’s Jeremy Roebuck explains why the case has raised further questions.
Social Security benefits face an automatic cut of nearly a quarter in 2032 unless lawmakers act. The Wall Street Journal’s Richard Rubin discusses why the program is facing insolvency and what Congress is proposing.
Players cut from NFL training camps are seeking to return to college teams under a recent NCAA rule. CBS Sports’s Richard Johnson details the legal fight escalating in the SEC.
Plus, Vice President JD Vance led his first White House press briefing since July, the Trump administration is preparing to break ground on a 250-foot triumphal arch, and Gloria Steinem has died at 92.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

An ICE agent said he shot a man in self-defense. The DOJ says he lied.

A big sell-off in the global bond market has pushed borrowing costs to their highest point in years. The Wall Street Journal’s Chelsey Dulaney explains what it means for your money.
Iran and the U.S. are trading military blows again after a lull in fighting. The Associated Press reports on how Tehran has accused the U.S. of striking a wedding party.
People in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show, according to an investigation by NPR. The broadcaster’s Alejandra Borunda joins to discuss the story.
Plus, jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial said they are still deadlocked, the USS Abraham Lincoln arrived at a Thai resort after a record deployment, and the NBA delivered its biggest-ever punishment to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The bond market is in turmoil. What it means for your money.


NBC national-security reporter Gordon Lubold discusses the U.S. military’s growing leadership vacuum under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
A federal whistleblower says the Postal Service has been secretly working to overhaul mail-in voting to comply with one of President Trump’s executive orders, despite a judge recently blocking it. The Washington Post’s Patrick Marley explains how the system could prevent thousands of Americans from receiving ballots for the midterms.
Plus, how around 900 students barely escaped deadly flash floods in Nepal, a judge ruled that the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk will stand trial for murder, Germany is blaming Russia for an attempted airport drone attack, and how an MLB team swung its way to the top of its division.

Pete Hegseth’s purge of the U.S. military

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 yesterday that construction of President Trump’s White House ballroom can continue. The Washington Post’s Justin Jouvenal explains why the National Trust for Historic Preservation sued and lost.
Mail-in ballots for the November midterms are about to start going out — and the rules around them are still unsettled. The AP’s Nick Riccardi walks through Trump’s executive order to overhaul the mail-voting system, the legal challenges that have put it on hold, and what it all means for voters this fall.
It’s been the worst wildfire season in a decade in the American West. Montana Free Press reporter Robert Chaney explains recent federal changes to firefighting efforts.
Plus, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, a man was convicted in the murder of Tupac Shakur after 30 years, and Lionel Messi said goodbye to Argentina’s national team.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

How Trump won the legal fight over his White House ballroom

The Washington Post’s Evan Halper unpacks what’s known about an unusual deal by the Trump administration to take more direct control of Venezuelan oil reserves.
Rescue teams are still searching for thousands of missing people in Nepal after last week’s catastrophic flooding. Ishaan Tharoor with the New Yorker talks about how Nepalese people are paying the price for climate change despite having barely contributed to global warming.
Ahead of preparing to deploy gloves that deliver electric shocks to control detainees and protesters, ICE has broken monthly arrest records during the second Trump term. Ryan Foley with the Associated Press discusses its plans.
Plus, the U.S. engaged in its first military action in Iran in weeks, NASA launched a new telescope, and the Grand Ole Opry celebrated Dolly Parton.
Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

The unanswered questions behind Trump’s “biggest oil deal” ever

From Apple News In Conversation: For the past few years, a campaign against sunscreen has been building — with social-media influencers claiming that sunscreen itself, rather than the sun, is damaging people’s skin and harming their health. The misinformation is working: More than 16 million adults have cut back or stopped using sunscreen because of it. Meanwhile, skin-cancer rates continue to rise. Brian Underwood, beauty and grooming director at Men’s Health and Women’s Health, joins Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to share his reporting on who’s driving this movement, the confusing FDA report that helped fuel it, and what it will take to restore trust in sunscreen.

The real reason so many Americans are convinced sunscreen is dangerous

It’s been six months since President Trump went to war with Iran. Attempts at regime change, extracting nuclear concessions, and diplomatic talks have failed. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward unpacks why.
Americans are angry about AI data centers. And with the midterm elections fast approaching, Molly Hennessy-Fiske with the Washington Post looked at how the dynamic is playing out in Texas.
The U.S. Open tennis tournament used to be affordable, but that era is gone. Matthew Futterman with The Athletic explains what changed.
Plus, Americans are among the many people missing in Nepal after a deadly flash flood, new details in the LaGuardia Airport crash, and a 12-year-old pitcher who became a Little League World Series legend.
Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

It’s been six months since the war in Iran started. Is anyone winning?

Deadly flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border devastated the region. ABC News reports that experts think they may have been triggered by a glacier collapse.
Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and overhaul how kids use Facebook and Instagram, settling a case brought by nearly every U.S. state. Reuters’s Diana Novak Jones breaks down the new limits on teen accounts.
Trump’s new tariffs on Canada are threatening to squeeze voters in Senate battlegrounds like Maine and Michigan ahead of the midterms. Semafor’s Burgess Everett explains the political risk for Republicans.
Plus, the CIA director’s surprise Moscow visit, beloved actor Tim Curry has died at 80, and a rare blood-moon lunar eclipse lights up the sky tonight.
Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

Floods devastated Nepal. Why the search for survivors will be a challenge.

Country-music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. The New Yorker’s Lauren Michele Jackson explains how Parton’s warmth and many songs made her beloved across America.
A new study found that at least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had signs of CTE, the degenerative brain disease linked to head trauma. NPR’s Becky Sullivan says the real number could be higher.
The Pentagon fired the top editor and the publisher of Stars and Stripes, as well as a reporter, raising questions about the paper’s independence. The Washington Post’s Scott Nover discusses what’s behind the firings.
Plus, Darline Graham won a Senate primary in South Carolina, Pennsylvania reported its first measles-related deaths in decades, and Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz rallied back to win their first mixed-doubles appearance at the U.S. Open.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

How Dolly Parton’s music united America

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the U.S.’s plan to further isolate Iran’s economy, which he called “Operation Economic Outcast.” The Wall Street Journal’s Brian Schwartz breaks down the details.
Voters in South Carolina are casting ballots today in one of the cycle’s most closely watched primaries: the race to fill the late Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat. Nick Reynolds of the Post and Courier explains what’s at stake.
Nearly two weeks after a severe derecho knocked out power across Gary, Indiana, thousands are still waiting for electricity to return. Calvin Davis of Capital B Gary describes the toll on residents.
Plus, the Trump administration is proposing massive fees for H-1B visas, the Supreme Court allowed Trump to move forward with a mail-in voting executive order, and how police officers hitched a ride with an Uber driver during a chase.
Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

This city lost power two weeks ago. Thousands are still in the dark.

A tariff deal with Canada that President Trump said was done collapsed over the weekend after Prime Minister Mark Carney called the terms unfair. The Washington Post’s David Lynch breaks down what happens next.
The U.S. is preparing tougher sanctions against Iran, with Trump talking of an “economic D-Day” for Tehran. The Associated Press’s Farnoush Amiri explains how Iran has weathered sanctions for decades.
Construction crews are racing to finish Trump’s 90,000-square-foot ballroom before the Supreme Court rules on its legality. The Wall Street Journal’s James Romoser explains the administration’s strategy.
Plus, a fire forces thousands in Reno, Nevada, to evacuate, a meeting between Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner, and the IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C.
Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

Canada stands up to Trump — and prepares for a costly trade war

From Apple News In Conversation: Testosterone prescriptions are at an all-time high in the U.S., and according to a survey by Men’s Health, 70% of men say their levels of the hormone are important to them. This increased attention to T has even reached the Pentagon, which announced mandatory testosterone screenings for troops over the age of 30. Michael Andor Brodeur, a Men’s Health contributor and author of the book Swole, joins Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to explain how testosterone transformed from solely a medical treatment into a cultural obsession — and what that shift reveals about the pressures American men face today.

Why men are suddenly so worried about their testosterone levels

President Trump is pushing for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as talks for a nuclear deal with Iran stalls. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward explains why North Korea now negotiates from a position of strength.
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine delayed the return of melanoma in a major clinical trial. Stat News’s Angus Chen breaks down how it trains the immune system to hunt cancer cells.
The NFL has long dreamed of going global. The Athletic’s Jayna Bardahl tells us about the scheduling and player buy-in hurdles standing in the way.
Plus, a Navy carrier relieved the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East, a progressive Democrat won a House special election in California, and an Army battalion is offering reenlisting troops a four-day pass to play ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ as an incentive.
Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

This breakthrough could usher in a wave of cancer vaccines

President Trump nominated White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA, which has lacked a permanent leader for months. The Washington Post’s Rachel Roubein explains why some senators are already raising doubts.
Trump paused steep tariffs on Canadian imports hours before they were set to take effect. The Wall Street Journal’s Gavin Bade breaks down what happened.
The U.S. is casting a shadow over Brazil’s presidential race. Reuters’s Manuela Andreoni discusses how incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro are gearing up for a tight contest.
Plus, U.S. national public debt topped $40 trillion for the first time, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K., and how a goose’s honks saved a Texas family’s barn from burning down.
Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

Meet Trump’s pick to regulate your food and medicine

ABC and its parent company, Disney, sued the FCC over its early review of ABC’s broadcast licenses. NPR’s David Folkenflik explains what’s at stake.U.S. Customs and Border Protection has paused construction of a border-wall project inside Big Bend National Park after receiving bipartisan backlash. Carlos Morales for NPR breaks down the issue.Iran’s hardline leaders used a two-month ceasefire with the U.S. to secretly prepare for a wider war, reshuffling military leadership and arming allies across the region. The Wall Street Journal’s Benoit Faucon discusses Tehran’s plans.Plus, Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz won a primary in a new district, an alleged cocaine-trafficking ring tied to Penn State fraternities, and a crackdown on sidewalk drinking in London.Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Trump wanted to rein in Disney. Now it’s fighting back in court.

Meta is back in court, facing allegations from four states that Instagram and Facebook are designed to hook kids and harm their mental health. Gerrit De Vynck of the Washington Post breaks down the case.
A Florida primary is testing how redistricting has reshaped Black political power. Claire Heddles of the Miami Herald explains why Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s run in a historically Black district has divided Democrats.
Airlines are pushing back against ICE’s growing presence at their gates. The Wall Street Journal’s Andrew Tangel details how a wave of arrests is creating new tensions.
Plus, Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial was postponed indefinitely, why school-vaccine exemptions are up, and how ice-cream makers are adapting to the GLP-1 era.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The lawsuit that could permanently change your social-media feed

President Trump ordered the Navy to swap modern electromagnetic catapults for older steam power on its carriers. The Associated Press’s Konstantin Toropin explains why the change would be a huge undertaking.
Congress remains gridlocked on regulating AI, even as lawmakers quietly turn to chatbots for everything from speeches to legislation. The Washington Post’s Anna Liss-Roy breaks down the murky rules governing AI use on Capitol Hill.
A wave of American tourists is overwhelming cities across Europe. The Wall Street Journal’s Rachel Ensign discusses what’s fueling the wanderlust, and why locals are pushing back.
Plus, Jared Kushner is set to meet Netanyahu to salvage the Gaza peace deal, Democrats overhauled their 2028 primary calendar, and MLB pitcher Tommy John, namesake of the elbow surgery, has died.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Trump wants the Navy to return to steam. It could cost billions.

Military families say service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are enduring mold, food shortages, and deteriorating mental health during an extended deployment tied to the war in Iran. MS Now’s Priya Sridhar explains what families are describing, and why lawmakers are demanding answers.
It’s been a year since President Trump sent the National Guard to Washington, D.C. NOTUS’s Martin Austermuhle breaks down the mission’s mounting cost, and tells us what locals make of troops becoming a fixture in the city.
Hollywood just wrapped its first $4 billion summer since the pandemic. Variety’s Rebecca Rubin explains what’s fueling its rebound.
Plus, a federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, Flock Safety announced new privacy safeguards for its surveillance cameras, and what it takes to complete a marathon when there’s wine involved.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, you can contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Navy families criticized USS Lincoln conditions. Then a man went overboard.

David Crowley pulled off a remarkable comeback to win Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor. Vox’s Benjy Sarlin discusses what the tight race reveals about the party’s divide ahead of the midterms.
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s murder, a Las Vegas jury will hear the case against a man accused of orchestrating it. The Washington Post’s Hannah Knowles breaks down the trial.
The Los Angeles Lakers are getting new owners just 14 months after their last sale. The Athletic’s Dan Woike explains the deal.
Plus, why Karoline Leavitt is leaving her post as White House press secretary, Colombia’s rising earthquake death toll, and how eclipse chasers flooded Spain to get a glimpse of the latest solar blackout.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

This Democrat quit his race. He rejoined — and won.

The Secret Service secretly moved President Trump onto an alternate plane after officials deemed an Iranian threat credible. The Washington Post’s Dan Lamothe breaks down what happenedFormer Marine Robert Gilman returned home after four years in a Russian prison, following a U.S. appeal and a pardon from Vladimir Putin. Reuters’s Steve Holland explains the circumstances surrounding the release.Lake Mead hit its lowest level on record, threatening water for millions across the Southwest. USA Today’s Trevor Hughes discusses the impact of a standoff between states over access to the Colorado River.Plus, Lindsey Graham’s sister advanced to a Senate primary runoff, the University of Michigan is dropping grades for some freshman classes, and Anthropic pledged to add watermarks to AI content.Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Inside Trump’s secret plane swap to evade Iranian threats

Automated license-plate cameras are drawing bipartisan backlash from residents and lawmakers. Politico’s Liset Cruz explains how privacy concerns are uniting the left and right.
A chaotic Wisconsin primary comes to a close today, as Democratic leaders scramble to stop democratic socialist Francesca Hong from winning the nomination for governor. The Associated Press’s Scott Bauer breaks down her rise and the party’s alarm.
As wildfires intensify worldwide, countries that once relied on each other for help are finding it harder to share resources. Inside Climate News’s Nick Kusnetz explains why overlapping fire seasons are straining partnerships.
Plus, a magnitude-7.4 earthquake left scores dead in Colombia, Trump signed an executive order overhauling the childhood-vaccine schedule, and how divers discovered a Roman shipwreck.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Surveillance cameras are spreading. So is the backlash.

Iran laid out its demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but says talks won’t restart until the U.S. “makes amends.” The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward explains why this standoff could be harder to resolve than the last.A parasite outbreak tied to lettuce has rattled shoppers, costing farmers who are plowing under hundreds of thousands of pounds of romaine each week. The Wall Street Journal’s Amira McKee explains why demand hasn’t recovered.Extreme drought has pushed Puerto Rico into rolling 48-hour water shutoffs across San Juan. The Washington Post’s Stella Canino-Quiñones breaks down how aging infrastructure and political infighting fueled the crisis.Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects President Trump’s Gaza peace plan, the doctors who performed 1,000 surgeries in 10 days amid one of the most dangerous conflicts in the world, and how to catch this week’s Perseid meteor shower.Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Iran gives Trump its price to reach a deal

From Apple News In Conversation: Peak tick season is here — and the fastest-growing tick-borne illness in the country is alpha-gal syndrome, a condition that causes an often-severe allergy to red meat and other animal products. It’s primarily spread by lone-star ticks, once confined to the Southeast but now found as far north as Maine and Michigan. The syndrome can trigger a range of reactions — from hives to anaphylaxis — and at least one death has been attributed to it. New Yorker staff writer Burkhard Bilger, who has reported on the syndrome’s rise, joins Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to explain how it was discovered, why it can take years to diagnose, and how it’s reshaping the way people eat, work, and spend time outdoors.

This tick can give you a life-threatening allergy. It’s spreading across the U.S.

The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment. The Washington Post’s Anna Liss-Roy explains why the case could redefine congressional power over pardoned witnesses.
Six months after Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance from her Arizona home, investigators are no closer to finding her. The Wall Street Journal’s Valerie Bauerlein breaks down the missteps that stalled the case.
There are growing questions over the U.S. military’s munitions stockpile. Reuters’ Mike Stone explains the fallout.
Plus, Sen. Mitch McConnell was released from a rehabilitation center, Trump signed new executive orders on birthright citizenship, and a local news anchor received an outpouring of support after a sleepy on-air mistake.
Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Dr. Fauci held in contempt of Congress. What happens next.

Cyberattacks have hit water systems in at least a dozen states, with intelligence officials pointing to Iran. Reuters’ A.J. Vicens explains what’s known.Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary delivered a major win for the party’s progressive wing. Politico's Samuel Benson explains what Abdul El-Sayed’s victory means for the party in November.President Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week, but it’s not the deal he wants. The Wall Street Journal’s Benoit Faucon breaks down a possible Iran-Oman agreement.Plus, the CDC gets its first permanent director in nearly a year, the Trump administration refunded $100 billion in tariffs, and low water levels on the Danube revealed some long-lost World War II history.

What to know about cyberattacks on U.S. water infrastructure

President Trump publicly criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping vandalism charges tied to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation. The Washington Post’s Dan Diamond explains what went wrong.
Authorities in Spokane, Washington, charged a suspect with arson in one of three wildfires that have forced more than 60,000 evacuations and destroyed hundreds of homes. MyNorthwest reports federal help is on the way to aid fire victims.
Millions of Americans have lost SNAP benefits since new eligibility rules took effect last year. NPR reports bigger cuts to the food-assistance program are coming this fall.
Plus, a man was arrested with ammunition at President Trump’s L.A. golf course, embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller requested a House investigation into himself, and a discarded piece of a SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Trump wanted a quick Reflecting Pool fix. Here’s how it’s fallen apart.

Voters head to the polls in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, a race that could shape control of the chamber. The Atlantic’s Russell Berman explains how a progressive  candidate and an establishment favorite are battling over Israel policy and electability in a key battleground.
RFK Jr. is defending the administration’s measles response and says families should vaccinate their kids. The Wall Street Journal’s Liz Essley Whyte breaks down the pressures he’s facing behind the scenes.
Baltimore is overhauling 911 to send social workers, not police, to certain crisis calls. WYPR’s Scott Maucione explains what’s driving that effort.
Plus, Michigan health officials reported the first deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak, two key Senate Republicans cleared the way for Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general, and a tiny Pacific nation changed its name.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Why the fight for Senate control might run through Michigan

President Trump said the U.S. brokered a deal for Hamas to disarm and for Israel to leave Gaza, but neither side has moved on it yet. The Washington Post’s Michael Birnbaum explains why.
Wall Street firms can now pay up to $100,000 a month for early access to Trump’s Truth Social posts. The Wall Street Journal’s Caitlin Ostroff breaks down the edge this new service gives investors — and the insider-trading concerns it’s raising.
Tens of thousands of migrants rushed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta in North Africa last week, only to be turned away almost immediately. Reuters’s Victoria Waldersee unpacks the factors that contributed to the surge.
Plus, how a bitter family feud between two Ohio lawmakers over abuse allegations is threatening an otherwise likely safe GOP seat, why FIFA's president is facing a mutiny, and women’s professional baseball players have a new league of their own.

Why Wall Street is paying big for early access to Trump’s posts

From Apple News In Conversation: This year, the U.S. has seen more than 270 mass shootings — and firearms remain the leading cause of death for American children and teens. But solutions appear largely out of reach. New York Times reporter Mike McIntire, a gun owner himself, traces how we got here in his new book, Ricochet: Guns, Greed, and the American Way of Violence. McIntire talks to Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene about the surprising origins of the Second Amendment, how an obscure Democrat helped turn the National Rifle Association into a powerful lobby, and paths to reducing violence.

How America’s gun obsession really started

The U.S. economy saw a surprising slowdown, but the picture is more complicated. Courtenay Brown from Axios explains.
White House priorities are hitting a wall in the Senate, deepening a rift between President Trump and Majority Leader John Thune. Semafor’s Burgess Everett tells us why the math doesn’t add up for Trump’s agenda.
A court-ordered review found serious failures in medical care at California’s largest ICE detention center. The San Francisco Chronicle’s Ko Lyn Cheang breaks down the findings and what detainees say they’re enduring inside.
Plus, the father of a high-school shooter was sentenced to 15 years for buying him the gun and failing to intervene, European countries agreed to boycott the World Cup, and Ben Affleck’s quiz-show success.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

A surprising slowdown in the U.S. economy. Here’s what’s going on.

Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions at a combative Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wall Street Journal’s Liz Essley Whyte explains the tension behind the clash.
The Democratic National Committee faces a cash shortage less than 100 days before the midterms. NOTUS’s Elena Schneider breaks down how Chair Ken Martin’s rocky tenure could complicate the party’s plans to flip Congress.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino wants to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, angering soccer’s biggest institutions. The Times of London’s Martyn Ziegler explains the plan and its ties to Trump’s circle.
Plus, the Fed held rates steady in a divided vote, wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe, and why BTS won’t submit music for the 2027 Grammys.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

“Unhinged obsession”: inside Fauci’s tense hearing on Capitol Hill

Lindsey Graham’s funeral brought together President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Reuters’s Gram Slattery breaks down what came of it.
Republican pollsters are worried that economic frustration is sapping midterm enthusiasm from the GOP base. The Washington Post’s Liz Goodwin explains why party stalwarts are souring on its handling of the economy.
New data shows that the number of kids living in big U.S. cities has fallen sharply over the past decade. The Wall Street Journal’s Rachel Ensign joins to discuss why.
Plus, a deadly 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan, Johnson & Johnson offered to pay billions to settle lawsuits over its talc products, and a Minnesota law is bringing happy hour to retirement homes.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Why some Republicans are worried about their core voters

Wildfires continue to burn in France and Spain, and an incoming heat wave is threatening to make things worse. Reuters’s Manuel Ausloos describes the devastation.
The Federal Reserve kicks off a two-day meeting with unusual uncertainty, because new Chair Kevin Warsh has offered no forward guidance on rates. USA Today’s Rachel Barber breaks down the difficult situation the central bank is in.
A new GAO report shows a sharp rise in Amazon and gig-economy workers relying on food stamps and Medicaid. The Washington Post’s Lauren Kaori Gurley explains why.
Plus, police in Seattle are searching for a third suspect connected to the shooting at a food festival, Sen. Mitch McConnell gave an update on his health, and how signing LeBron James was a bargain for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

France and Spain race against the clock to contain extreme wildfires

The U.S. paused its bombing campaign against Iran after 13 nights of strikes, as talks proceed behind the scenes. Reuters’s Phil Stewart explains what could come next. India’s education minister resigned after protests over the botched handling of a national medical exam. NPR looks at how Prime Minister Narendra Modi was forced into a rare retreat. Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is running for a full Senate term at President Trump’s urging. The Associated Press’s Meg Kinnard breaks down why some South Carolina Republicans are uneasy. Plus, police in Berlin killed the suspect in a deadly attack on the city’s Pride festival, the Trump administration is reviewing how it vets immigration officers after a shooting in Maine, and Tadej Pogačar won his fifth Tour de France. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The U.S. and Iran abruptly paused their attacks. Is this why?

From Apple News In Conversation: President Trump earned more than $2 billion in his first year back in office. According to a mandatory financial disclosure released in June, most of that fortune came from cryptocurrency ventures. David Kirkpatrick, a staff writer at the New Yorker who has tracked Trump’s earnings for years, sat down with Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to unpack what the disclosure reveals about the president and his businesses — and the potential implications for everyday Americans.

Inside the revelations from Trump’s $2 billion financial disclosure

President Trump imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners. Bloomberg’s Alicia Diaz has the details.
The Washington Post’s Rick Maese explains how prediction markets have turned LeBron James’s free-agency decision into a financial free-for-all, and why the NBA is pushing regulators to rein in the trend.
The death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old whose body was found on an island off the Mississippi coast in early July, has gained national attention. The Mississippi Free Press’s Nick Judin breaks down what investigators know so far.
Plus, the man who killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in 2025 received two life sentences, Maine Democrats are set to select their new candidate for Senate, and the owner of a replica Viking ship used in ‘The Odyssey’ says the studio hasn’t paid its bill for damages.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Trump finds a new way to impose sweeping tariffs across the world

The Trump administration’s new nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is raising alarms. Timothy Gardner of Reuters explains what’s missing and why Congress, Israel, and nonproliferation experts are worried.
Trump is again threatening to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure if the Islamic Republic continues targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Hill reports.
The Associated Press’s Matt O’Brien explains how an OpenAI model hacked another AI company without being given instructions to do so.
Plus, a record number of people were placed in ICE detention last month, festivities to celebrate a new U.S.-Canada bridge were canceled amid new tariffs, and the Louvre reopened a gallery without its jewels nine months after a heist.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Rogue AI escaped testing — and broke into a company

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, faced tough questions from senators over a $67 billion emergency-funding request to keep paying for the war with Iran. Politico’s Leo Shane III breaks down the hearing.
A growing progressive faction of the Democratic Party is pushing to change the U.S. stance toward Israel. NBC News’s Sahil Kapur joins to discuss how the issue is splitting the party.
The Washington Post’s Lena Sun explains how the multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak stands, and clears up recent confusion over whether iceberg lettuce is still to blame. Find a full list of products recalled by Taylor Farms here.
Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ousted his top general amid mass protests, how a software error in one state let noncitizens vote, and good news for coffee drinkers regarding heart health.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Is it safe to eat lettuce? How the parasite outbreak got so confusing.

President Trump has raised unprecedented amounts of money in his second term despite having no reelection campaign on the horizon. The Wall Street Journal’s Marianne LeVine explains the sprawling, often undisclosed donor network funding him.The U.S. carried out strikes against Iran for a 10th night as their conflict spreads. The Washington Post’s Michael Birnbaum details how a Houthi blockade threat has raised the stakes.A Massachusetts woman went on trial for killing her three children, in a case that will focus on postpartum psychosis. WBUR’s Deborah Becker was in the courtroom.Plus, the Tate brothers are facing extradition to the U.K., Trump announced 50% tariffs aimed at Canada, and Vice President JD Vance welcomed his fourth child.

Warning: This episode includes descriptions of violence and mentions attempted suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Inside Trump’s mysterious donor network

Spain is the 2026 FIFA World Cup champion. The Athletic’s Dermot Corrigan breaks down the final and provides key takeaways from the biggest World Cup in history.A weekend of deadly escalation pushed the U.S. and Iran closer to all-out war, after an Iranian strike in Jordan and a drone incident in Iraq left three American soldiers dead. The Washington Post reports on how the U.S. may be preparing for the war to expand.Relatives of the ICE officer connected to the fatal shooting in Maine say he has a troubling history that should have kept him off the force. The Associated Press’s Jack Brook joins to discuss the officer’s past.Plus, the U.K. is getting another prime minister, how the race to become the Democratic candidate for Maine is narrowing, and the world record for the fastest mile run was broken.Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

More U.S. troops are killed as the Iran conflict deepens

We have a special episode for you today: Everything to know ahead of the final World Cup match today between Spain and reigning world champs, Argentina, explained by Rebecca Lowe and Brendan Hunt, co-hosts of the Apple News World Cup podcast '

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Hunt coaches fictional pro-soccer in Apple TV’s 'Ted Lasso.’ Lowe has been hosting the World Cup coverage for Fox Sports. They’ve been tirelessly following all of the highs and lows of the tournament for weeks. Today, they break down what Spain and Argentina will have to do on the pitch to take home the world title.

Apple News Today, will be back with the news tomorrow. You can follow 'After the Whistle' on social media @AfterTheWhistleApple. 

U.S. soccer legend Landon Donovan joins! Plus, predictions for an epic Spain-Argentina final.

From Apple News In Conversation: GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are being taken by millions of Americans. These medications have been approved for treating diabetes, obesity, and a small number of other chronic conditions. But even as experts are still learning how the drugs work, many people have found that they help with other disorders — from addiction to brain fog to arthritis — where anecdotal evidence is promising but the formal research hasn’t caught up. Julia Belluz, a contributing writer for the New York Times Opinion section and coauthor of Food Intelligence, joins Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to explain why what’s unfolding right now may be the largest uncontrolled drug experiment in modern history.

People are running their own experiments with GLP-1s — with stunning results

The U.S. and Iran have been escalating attacks in the Gulf. The Wall Street Journal’s Shelby Holliday explains how both countries are betting the other will concede first.Canadian wildfires are continuing to pour smoke into the U.S. USA Today reports on how unhealthy air has prompted several states to issue warnings for sensitive groups.Christopher Nolan’s long-awaited adaptation of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ is in theaters this weekend. Lindsey Bahr of the Associated Press tells us why it’s one of the year’s most talked-about releases.Plus, President Trump delivered a national address on election security, floods hit Texas again, and the FDA potentially linked a lettuce supplier to the outbreak of a parasitic illness that has infected thousands.Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Dangerous smoke is spreading across the U.S. How to stay safe.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a tense Senate confirmation hearing. CBS News reports on how senators grilled him over the Jeffrey Epstein files, the Department of Justice’s anti-weaponization fund, and his past as President Trump’s personal lawyer.The fatal shooting by ICE of a Colombian immigrant has shaken the small coastal town of Biddeford, Maine. The Washington Post’s Ted Hesson explains how neighbors, family, and the wider immigrant community are processing the tragedy.The Athletic’s Henry Bushnell breaks down how America’s pay-to-play youth soccer system may be holding back the next generation of stars.Plus, wildfire smoke is creating dangerous air-quality conditions across a large part of the U.S., the Pentagon will screen soldiers for low testosterone, and Argentina advanced to the World Cup final.Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

Three takeaways from Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing

After two deadly civilian shootings in a week, ICE is pausing most vehicle stops nationwide. The Atlantic’s Nick Miroff explains the significance of the announcement.New York just became the first state to pause new data-center construction. Politico’s Miranda Willson breaks down how a 2023 Supreme Court ruling helped clear the way for America’s AI-infrastructure boom.A dozen states are suing to block Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. NPR’s David Folkenflik unpacks the stakes of the litigation.Plus, the House voted to make daylight saving time permanent, Supreme Court justices say they’re getting more threats, and Spain upset France to reach its second-ever World Cup final.Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Americans hate data centers. This state just banned new ones.

The U.S. and Iran veered back toward full-scale conflict. The Associated Press reports on the renewed tension after President Trump launched a third night of strikes and moved to reinstate a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
A mysterious parasite called Cyclospora has sickened thousands of people across more than 30 states this summer. The Washington Post’s Lena Sun explains how officials are racing to trace it back to its source.
Rebecca Lowe of the Apple News Original podcast ‘After the Whistle’ previews this week’s World Cup semifinals.
Plus, Maine’s attorney general is investigating an ICE shooting that claimed a Colombian man’s life, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister was named to fill his Senate seat, and one of the most complete T. rex skeletons ever found heads to auction.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

A mysterious parasite is spreading. How to protect yourself.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of the most influential foreign-policy voices in Washington, died on Saturday. The State reports on his legacy.
Witnesses paint a different picture of what happened when ICE agents fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, contradicting the agency’s account. The Washington Post’s Arelis Hernández joins to discuss the investigation.
The Wall Street Journal’s Laurence Norman breaks down how one disputed clause in the U.S.-Iran interim deal is reigniting hostilities.
Plus, Mitch McConnell gave an update on his health, the Justice Department subpoenaed New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting, and Jannik Sinner won his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Foreign-policy hawk, Trump ally: Lindsey Graham’s legacy

From Apple News In Conversation: The Supreme Court just wrapped one of its most consequential terms in recent memory — issuing major rulings on presidential power, birthright citizenship, and the rights of transgender athletes. But the story playing out in most headlines, legal analyst Sarah Isgur argues, is missing the bigger picture. Isgur is the editor of SCOTUSblog and the author of Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today’s Supreme Court. She joined Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to explain why she considers this the hardest term in the Roberts Court’s history, why Trump has lost far more cases than he’s won, and why the political framework most people use to understand the court tells only a fraction of the story.

The surprising ways the Supreme Court curbed Trump’s power

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s monthslong absence is complicating GOP efforts to pass a spending bill. The Washington Post’s Jarrell Dillard explains how the missing vote has stalled a key committee.
Maine Democrats are racing to replace Graham Platner in the Senate race ahead of a convention deadline, after his campaign collapsed amid sexual-assault allegations. The Maine Morning Star’s Eesha Pendharkar breaks down who’s vying to replace him.
Millions of Americans dropped their Affordable Care Act coverage after pandemic-era subsidies expired. The Associated Press’s  Ali Swenson details how the trend varied among states.
Plus, the roommate of Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer says the suspect regretted his actions, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again, and the women’s Wimbledon final is set.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell’s absence

Graham Platner stepped down as the Democratic candidate for Maine’s crucial Senate race. Kimberlee Kruesi from the Associated Press tells us what could happen next.
The U.S. carried out a second day of strikes against Iran as Trump wrapped his time at the NATO summit in Turkey. The Wall Street Journal’s Robbie Gramer joins to discuss Trump’s hot-and-cold dynamic with NATO countries.
The Trump administration says it want to do more to crack down on “birth tourism.” The 19th’s Amanda Becker explains why officials aren’t sure how common the practice actually is.
Plus, a federal judge ordered Trump to pay the $5 million he owes writer E. Jean Carroll from a sexual-abuse case, the family of a man killed by ICE is demanding an independent investigation, and the Emmy nominations are out.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Trump and Iran trade strikes — and throw the peace deal into doubt

A sexual-assault allegation against Maine’s Graham Platner has thrown his Senate campaign into chaos, with top Democrats calling for him to step aside. NBC News’s Sahil Kapur explains what a replacement search could look like.
A weeklong preliminary hearing is underway in Utah for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jessica Schreifels breaks down the hearing so far.
The Wall Street Journal’s Patrick Thomas goes inside the price-fixing scandal facing the eggs trade.
Plus, the U.S. carried out strikes against Iran, structural problems in a high-rise Manhattan building prompted evacuations, and Argentina pulled off a stunning World Cup comeback.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

How a must-win race for Democrats imploded

The U.S. crashed out of the World Cup with a 4-1 defeat against Belgium. Paul Tenorio of The Athletic tells us how the match was overshadowed by a FIFA decision and a phone call from the White House.
Trump arrives today at a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Seung Min Kim of the Associated Press joins to discuss how the president plans to enforce spending promises from other nations.
The Supreme Court recently cleared the way for Trump to strip Haitians and Syrians of humanitarian protections. The Washington Post’s Maria Sacchetti explains what the ruling means for them.
Plus, new allegations surfaced against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, Iran held a funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and how this year’s Pamplona running of the bulls marks 100 years since Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The Trump phone call that preceded the U.S. World Cup loss

This episode originally aired on Sept 18, 2025. From Apple News In Conversation: The Constitution has been amended 27 times, but the last meaningful change was over half a century ago. In historian Jill Lepore’s book We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution, she argues that the near impossibility of amendment in recent decades underlies many of today’s political crises, from polarization to battles over the courts. Lepore spoke with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu about the history of constitutional revision and why the amendment process matters for the future of American democracy.

Why the Constitution is making our politics worse (From the archives)

President Trump has made an estimated $2 billion since taking office. Reuters details how the deals came together.Gas prices this summer are lower than experts predicted. Politico explains why the forecasts missed the mark.
Is midtown Manhattan about to host Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding? The Atlantic discusses how speculation is in overdrive — by Swift’s own design.Plus, a heat wave is bearing down on the eastern U.S., how Americans are feeling about the nation’s legacy, and you can now book a place to watch the U.S. men’s soccer team in the next round.Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

How Trump quietly got $2 billion richer in his second term

The Supreme Court wrapped its 2025–2026 term. Justin Jouvenal of the Washington Post breaks down the key moments in a consequential set of decisions.The justices upheld two state laws that bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. Brooke Migdon from The 19th explains what the ruling means for trans athletes across the country.The federal government will cover GLP-1 weight-loss drugs under Medicare for an 18-month period. The Washington Post’s Christopher Rowland joins to discuss how the program works.Plus, Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto last year, New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean returned to Congress after a four-month absence due to depression, and LeBron James is leaving the Lakers.Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

Medicare will cover weight-loss drugs — but there’s a catch

On the final day of its term, the Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s proposed limits to birthright citizenship. It allowed states to ban transgender women and girls from participating in women's and girl’s sports. And the Supreme Court struck down long-standing campaign finance restrictions.

The Washington Post’s Julian Mark examines one of the Supreme Court’s other big rulings this week, which significantly expands presidential power.
Europe is sweltering through a record-breaking heat wave. Bloomberg’s Joe Wertz breaks down how it’s shifting the way Europeans think about climate change and summer.
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has surpassed 1,000 infections and could rival the largest outbreak ever recorded. Wired’s Isabella Ward explains why a promising vaccine to fight the current strain had previously been shelved.
Plus, another notable NBA player was implicated in a gambling scheme, a dramatic day of World Cup knockout games, and Philadelphia’s historical reenactors are gearing up for the biggest summer of their careers.Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick and Cecilia Lei.

The Supreme Court blocks Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court just expanded President Trump’s power over federal agencies that were long considered independent. NPR explains what to know.Search-and-rescue crews are racing to find survivors in earthquake-ravaged Venezuela. The BBC reports on how families have joined in to look for their loved ones.Texas is the first state to require Bible readings in public schools. The Houston Chronicle reports that the new standards take effect this fall.World Cup group play is over. Paul Tenorio of The Athletic joins to break down the round of 32.Plus, officials in France reported an additional 1,000 deaths from the deadly heat wave hitting Europe, Iran said it has the right to control the Strait of Hormuz in a challenge to the peace deal with the U.S., and Serena Williams is returning to Wimbledon for the first time since 2022.Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The president just got more powerful. What to know.

From Apple News In Conversation: When New Yorker staff writer Jay Caspian Kang sat down to do his taxes, one question surfaced: Should he still be saving for his 9-year-old daughter’s college fund? What followed was a deeply reported series about the growing crisis in American higher education and the forces behind it — from AI to soaring tuition to a collapse in public trust in institutions. Kang speaks with Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene about what colleges are actually for, whether they’re still delivering on their promises, and what the future of higher education might look like.

The little-known forces quietly killing the college degree

The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration two sweeping immigration victories on Thursday. NPR’s Nina Totenberg joins to break down both decisions and what they mean.
Recovery efforts are underway in Venezuela after rare back-to-back earthquakes killed hundreds and leveled buildings. NBC News reports on the conditions rescuers are facing.
Plus, Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility is officially closed, the heat wave bearing down on Europe, and why losing their next game might be a good thing for two teams in the World Cup.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The Supreme Court clears the way for mass deportations

Back-to-back earthquakes have devastated Venezuela. Reuters has the latest.
America’s 250th birthday is just around the corner but the planning has gotten complicated. Anna Kramer of NOTUS explains how two competing groups ended up organizing celebrations simultaneously.
President Trump abruptly canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill. Mary Clare Jalonick of the Associated Press breaks down why.
Plus, a Trump-backed conservative businessman and lawyer will be the next president of Colombia, and the lucky soccer fans getting paid to watch every World Cup game.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Back-to-back earthquakes devastate Venezuela

Congress is on the verge of sending the first major housing bill in more than 30 years to the president’s desk. The Hill’s Helen Huiskes breaks down what the legislation does.
The Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings in roughly a dozen cases before July 4. The Wall Street Journal’s James Romoser joins to discuss the decisions that will test Trump’s power.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is rallying support against a ballot measure that would tax the wealth of billionaires in the state. Politico’s Jeremy B. White explains the unlikely coalition Newsom is building to fight the proposal.
Plus, the Senate rebuked Trump over the Iran war, sentences were handed down against Texas immigration protesters, and a look at last night’s NBA draft.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Housing is historically expensive. Congress finally did something about it.

Vice President JD Vance returned from two days of talks with Iran in Switzerland. The Wall Street Journal’s Natalie Andrews explains what’s at stake for both countries, the Middle East, and the global economy as they try to make progress over the next two months.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is putting his political capital on the line as voters head to the polls today in several New York congressional primaries. Politico’s Madison Fernandez breaks down the races.
Starting July 1, sweeping changes to federal student-loan borrowing take effect as part of President Trump’s tax-and-spending package. Meredith Kolodner of the Hechinger Report joins to discuss who the changes affect most.
Plus, Keir Starmer resigned as U.K. prime minister, former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan died aged 100, and Lionel Messi proved why he’s the World Cup GOAT.

JD Vance leads talks with Iran — and makes a big bet on his future

The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint in the fragile U.S.-Iran peace process. The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Douglas explains how Iran's use of the Strait as a bargaining chip follows a long playbook of countries weaponizing economic chokepoints.
After $14 million in repairs and a fresh coat of paint, the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool turned green with algae and the paint is peeling off in chunks. The Washington Post’s Maura Judkis discusses what went wrong.
It’s been more than a month since the Ebola outbreak began in Congo. CBS News reports on how officials are warning that things could get worse.
Plus, a severe heat wave hit Europe, why 2 million students in India had to retake their medical-school entrance exam, and how World Cup visitors are discovering the joys of free ice, bottomless refills, and Texas barbecue.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Trump renovated the Reflecting Pool. Now it’s plagued with algae.

From Apple News In Conversation: The United States turns 250 years old this summer — and there’s no shortage of ways to mark the moment. One of the most revealing lenses through which to view the country’s history may be music. Anna Harwell Celenza, professor at Johns Hopkins University and author of On the Record: Music That Changed America, joined Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to discuss the hidden political history of American music — from why “The Star-Spangled Banner” became the national anthem to how “Strange Fruit” helped pass anti-lynching legislation — and what music still has to say about democracy now.

The U.S. is turning 250. These songs unexpectedly changed American history.

Iran hawks in Congress say President Trump’s agreement with Iran gives away too much too soon. The Wall Street Journal’s Philip Wegmann joins to discuss where Trump is losing support on the deal.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive meeting. Despite a unanimous vote, Reuters reports, nearly half of the central bank’s governors said they’d be open to a rate hike before the end of the year.
A former mining town in England could upend British politics. Politico’s Jack Blanchard explains how roughly 75,000 people could select the next prime minister.
Plus, Trump is withholding his nominee for DNI until Congress passes new voter restrictions, how Barack Obama is changing the concept of presidential libraries, and Scottish soccer fans show Boston how to throw a party.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Trump unveils his Iran deal. Some Republicans are already attacking it.

President Trump signaled at the G7 summit that he’s open to reinstating oil sanctions on Russia. Politico’s Megan Messerly explains how that might play into European efforts to bring Putin to the negotiating table.
Georgia lawmakers banned QR-code ballots two years ago but never settled on a replacement. Kate Brumback of the Associated Press breaks down what comes next as a July 1 deadline to decide that replacement looms.
The biggest expansion of federal financial aid for higher education in 50 years takes effect next month, but most Americans have never heard of it. Jon Marcus of the Hechinger Report joins to discuss why it’s been so hard to get the word out.
Plus, invoices revealed that taxpayer money is going to Trump’s ballroom project, the FBI stopped a planned attack on the UFC White House event, and the Grammys are adding an Asian pop category.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Millions in free college money is coming. Most Americans don’t know about it.

A new report from Social Security trustees is flashing warning lights about benefits running dry. ABC News reports that beneficiaries could see a pay cut as early as 2032 if Congress doesn’t act.
President Trump arrived at the G7 summit in France fresh off a framework deal with Iran. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward breaks down some of the questions U.S. allies are asking.
The White House directed AI giant Anthropic to limit its most powerful models. Reed Albergotti of Semafor explains why.
Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he and his wife are under investigation by the DOJ, the U.K. will become the latest country to bring in a social-media ban for teens, and the tiny island nation that secured a draw against a World Cup favorite.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

These Social Security benefits are at risk. What that means for you.

The U.S. and Iran agreed on a framework for peace talks. Phil Stewart of Reuters joins to discuss what’s in it.
The World Cup began with a host nation at war with one of the tournament’s competitors. The Guardian’s Robert Tait walks us through the circumstances surrounding Iran’s participation.
The city of New York erupted Saturday night as the Knicks clinched a title that ends an epic drought. The Athletic’s Fred Katz explains what this moment means for the city.
Plus, President Trump made another endorsement that puts him at odds with his own party, Swiss voters rejected a ballot measure to cap the country's population, and how a boxing match at the White House left a president partially blind.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The U.S. and Iran finally reach a deal. What comes next.

From Apple News In Conversation: This year’s World Cup will be the largest in history, with 48 teams and 104 matches — and, for the first time in more than 30 years, the tournament is being played on American soil. Brendan Hunt, co-creator, writer, and star of Ted Lasso and cohost of the Apple News Original podcast After the Whistle, joins Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to talk about how he fell in love with soccer as an adult, the U.S. Men’s National Team players he’ll be watching, and whether the United States is finally a soccer country.

TV’s most beloved assistant coach says the World Cup is about to change America. Here’s how.

President Trump said a potential deal to end Iran war is close, but skeptics say it could be another false start. Aamer Madhani of the Associated Press breaks down what’s different this time.
Voters in Switzerland head to the polls Sunday to decide whether their country should cap its population at 10 million. The New Yorker’s Jessi Jezewska Stevens joins to discuss how the vote could transform the Swiss economy and its relationship with the E.U.
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is leaning hard into originalism, the idea that the Constitution means what it meant when it was written. The Wall Street Journal’s James Romoser explains how that’s affecting some of the term’s most consequential cases.
Plus, Trump nominated U.S. attorney Jay Clayton as DNI, El Niño has officially begun, and how a deep run by the U.S. men’s soccer team in the World Cup could bring the country together.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Trump once again says an Iran deal is close. What’s changed?

Inflation has risen to its highest level in three years as the war in Iran disrupts oil supplies and tariffs drive up prices across the board. Barron’s senior economics writer Megan Leonhardt explains what consumers are feeling right now.
President Trump signed the Secure America Act, directing roughly $70 billion to ICE and Border Patrol through fiscal year 2029. The Washington Post’s Jarrell Dillard explains why funding ICE for that long was an unusual step.
The largest World Cup in history kicks off today across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Rebecca Lowe, cohost of the Apple News podcast After the Whistle, joins to talk about what to expect and why this tournament could push soccer fully into the American mainstream.
Plus, why lawmakers are delaying the renewal of FISA, a Somali referee was denied entry into the U.S. to referee at the World Cup, and how Pope Leo and Bad Bunny came together in Madrid.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Inflation hit a three-year high. What it means for you.

The U.S. carried out strikes against Iran after President Trump blamed Tehran for downing a U.S. Army helicopter. The Wall Street Journal’s Shelby Holliday details the dramatic rescue of two U.S. soldiers that followed.
Election betting is on track for record highs this cycle, and the prediction markets are dealing with a surge of insider trading. Reuters’s Douglas Gillison walks through the cases already emerging.
Dozens of families who were separated during the first Trump administration have been separated again, despite a landmark settlement meant to reunify them. Garance Burke of the Associated Press tells us the story of one of those families.
Plus, the House passed Republicans’ $70 billion immigration bill, the FDA approved the first new U.S. sunscreen ingredient in nearly two decades, and how the Knicks’ playoff run is making MSG Sports shareholders very rich.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Rescue and retaliation after a U.S. chopper is downed in the Strait

Strikes between Iran and Israel have stopped for now. But the back-and-forth between Israel and Hezbollah has complicated President Trump’s pursuit of a deal with Iran. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward explains what’s at stake.
On Sunday, the White House will host UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn. The Hollywood Reporter’s Alex Weprin joins to discuss how the event came together.
As the World Cup kicks off in North America, U.S. public-health officials are preparing for potential infectious-disease outbreaks with fewer resources than they had during the pandemic. Politico’s Rachel Bluth explains what they’re on the lookout for.
Plus, what to expect as South Carolina primary voters head to the polls, Los Angeles has picked its candidates for the mayoral race, and why Vice President Vance is bringing chickens to the Naval Observatory.
Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

Why Trump is bringing a cage fight to the White House

SpaceX is set to become one of the 10 biggest companies in the world when it goes public on Friday. The Atlantic’s Matteo Wong explains why the record-breaking IPO is less about rockets and more about the AI race.Maine voters head to the polls Tuesday for a consequential primary race. ABC News reports on how some Democrats are worried their chosen candidate’s past could cost them in November.America’s largest pediatric hospital has agreed to create the country’s first gender-detransition clinic as part of a settlement with the Texas attorney general. The Washington Post’s Molly Hennessy-Fiske explains what that signals for transgender health care nationwide.Plus, Iran and Israel struck each other for the first time since the April ceasefire began, NBA Finals watch parties outside Madison Square Garden are banned in preparation for President Trump’s visit to Game 3, and the furniture makers growing chairs out of trees.
Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

How Elon Musk’s space race could shake up your 401(k)

From Apple News In Conversation: On July 4, 2025, catastrophic flooding tore through Central Texas, killing more than 130 people and destroying communities along the Guadalupe River. Aaron Parsley, a senior editor at Texas Monthly, was there — and though he survived, his family suffered a devastating loss. His harrowing account of what happened when floodwaters overwhelmed their house and ripped them apart won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing. Now he’s out with a new essay and a podcast about what their recovery has looked like. Parsley joined Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to talk about grief, the evolution of his faith, and what survival really means.

How the Texas floods forever changed one family

The Washington Post’s Dan Diamond explains how President Trump is attempting to remake Washington, D.C. in his image, through various construction and beautification projects. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to be nominated for the role permanently, and ABC News details how he could face a tough confirmation fight.  Americans are struggling to pay their $1.25 trillion credit-card debt. Dan Frosch of the Wall Street Journal told us about the forces putting so many people behind.Plus, 18 Republicans in the House defied their leadership with a vote to back Ukraine, a parasite not seen in decades was discovered in Texas, and a strange custody battle is brewing over a jewel of the U.S. space fleet. Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. 

How Trump is remaking D.C. in his own image

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are at odds over the war in Iran. The  Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward explains where the two leaders differ.
CBS fired ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after a tense meeting with the show’s new executive producer. NPR’s David Folkenflik joins to discuss the chaos going on at the program.
The AI boom has resulted in some data centers in Northern Virginia using diesel generators to provide power. The Washington Post’s Evan Halper shares analysis that found that the resulting smog may cause harmful respiratory symptoms.
Plus, the U.S. announced new tariffs on several countries, Republicans stripped security funding for Trump’s ballroom from an upcoming immigration bill, and Google’s plan to unleash millions of mosquitoes in Florida and California.
Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

Strikes, a truce, and a GOP revolt: inside a big day for the Iran war

The Department of Justice abandoned its plan for a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. The Wall Street Journal reports the fund had threatened to sink Trump’s broader immigration priorities.
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Reuters’s Jonathan Landay joins to explain why he’s a controversial pick.
The NBA Finals begin tonight. Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press breaks down the matchup between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
Plus, why the Pentagon hired a Jan. 6 rioter for sensitive counterterrorism work, Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly testified in Congress, and how Ozempic may be reshaping some people’s brains. 
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

How a Republican revolt killed off Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund

California voters head to the polls today in a statewide primary election. Kevin Rector of the Los Angeles Times joins to discuss the biggest races.
It was a consequential day for the country’s leading AI companies. Anthropic filed for an initial public offering, the Wall Street Journal reports. Meanwhile, NPR reports that the state of Florida sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, over safety concerns.
The Supreme Court will soon rule in two significant cases that could have major implications for November’s midterm elections. Jan Wolfe of Reuters explains what’s at stake in each of the decisions.
Plus, why the White House could soon drop the DOJ “anti-weaponization” fund, Hezbollah and Israel agreed to a partial ceasefire, and why the white picket fence is disappearing from American yards.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The two Supreme Court cases that could still shape the midterms

As more Americans struggle with food insecurity, there appears to be little relief in sight. Bloomberg’s Mark Niquette explains why consumers should prepare for another wave of inflation at the grocery store.
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund. The Wall Street Journal’s Siobhan Hughes joins to discuss why the fund also faces an uphill battle in Congress.
After violence erupted between police and protesters at an ICE facility in New Jersey over the weekend, family visitations have now resumed. The Associated Press reports on how the mayor imposed a curfew.
Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered a deeper incursion into Lebanon, how YouTubers took over the weekend box office, and the meteor that flew over Massachusetts.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

This is why your groceries keep getting more expensive

From Apple News In Conversation: The summer travel season is upon us — and this year is more complicated and more expensive than most. The war in Iran has driven up jet-fuel prices globally, and Spirit Airlines, one of the biggest budget carriers in the country, has just shut down. On top of that, a possible super El Niño could cause widespread disruptions. Zach Wichter, a consumer travel reporter at USA Today, joins Apple News In Conversation guest host Sam Sanders to explain what it all means for travelers this summer — and his tips for how to fly smarter.

How to navigate summer air travel when everything costs more

The U.S. and Iran appear to be nearing a framework for a deal. Axios reports that the agreement would extend the ceasefire and kick off negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.
Big questions remain about who is leading negotiations from the Iran side. Jon Gambrell of the Associated Press joins to discuss an influential voice on the rise in Tehran.
Summer-travel season has begun, but this year’s is going to be pricier than most. On this week’s Apple News In Conversation, USA Today’s Zach Wichter explains how to navigate air travel in an era of high prices.
Plus, the Supreme Court threw out the conviction of a man facing execution, an intense heat wave in Europe is affecting the French Open, and how a football coach is redefining remote work.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Meet the Iranian hard-liner shaping the peace deal with the U.S.

The Trump administration quietly changed rules for certain green-card applicants. Rebecca Santana of the Associated Press explains how the move could force hundreds of thousands of people to go back to their home countries.
Russia warned Ukraine that it will strike Kyiv with “systematic strikes” after heavy bombardments at the weekend. But Moscow is struggling on the battlefield. Guy Faulconbridge of Reuters joins to discuss whether that means Putin will change up his tactics.
American skepticism over AI is on the rise. The Wall Street Journal’s Amrith Ramkumar lays out why.
Plus, the Justice Department is reportedly investigating the former magazine columnist who accused Trump of sexual assault, an administration official said it’s planning to send Americans exposed to Ebola to a quarantine facility in Kenya, and why the U.S. World Cup team’s head coach is catching heat over his emails.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

How the White House quietly made a big change to immigration policy

Texas AG Ken Paxton won the GOP Senate primary against Sen. John Cornyn after an 11th-hour endorsement by Trump. Gabby Birenbaum of the Texas Tribune breaks down the two very different campaigns.
Political insecurity and public distrust are making it hard for officials in Congo and other countries to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak. The Washington Post’s Lauren Weber explains.
Long wait lists at some colleges and universities are leaving thousands of students wondering whether they’ll ever be admitted. The Wall Street Journal’s Roshan Fernandez discusses why it can be harder to get off the wait list than getting into school.
Plus, Alabama’s new congressional map was rejected by a federal court, Iran’s internet blackout appears to be partially over, and U.S. Soccer announced its World Cup squad.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

What the Texas primary reveals about Trump’s power over the GOP

The U.S. and Iran appeared close to a deal over the holiday weekend. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward explains why plenty of questions and skepticism remain.
Texas Republicans vote today in a Senate primary runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Trump-backed Ken Paxton. Steven Sloan of the Associated Press joins to discuss why some inside the party are worried about a Cornyn loss.
Very little is known about Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund. Brian Schwartz of the Wall Street Journal breaks down why friends and foes of the president are lining up to file claims.
Plus, authorities in Southern California said the threat of a major chemical explosion is eliminated for now, Pope Leo took on AI in his first encyclical, and why, despite viral claims, booking your flight at the library might not save you money.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

U.S. strikes at Iran targets even as peace talks intensify

This episode originally aired on July 5, 2025. From Apple News In Conversation: Americans have a long history of obsession with the ultrarich, from Carnegie and Rockefeller to Bezos and Musk. And today, the gap between the rich and the poor is bigger than ever as the billionaire class has ascended to new heights. In his book, The Haves and Have-Yachts, New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos explores the extravagant lifestyles of the wealthy and their outsize influence on politics. He sat down with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to talk about this unique moment — when billionaires are both resented and envied by the public — and what it means for the rest of us.

Why America has more billionaires than ever (From the archives)

A number of Republicans have come out against Trump’s DOJ “anti-weaponization” fund. Mary Clare Jalonick of the Associated Press explains the backlash.
A 3-year-old boy was killed after ICE detained his mother. The Washington Post’s  Maria Sacchetti explores the absence of standards to protect the children of detainees.
Millions of Americans are driving out of town for the Memorial Day weekend. USA Today’s Keith Laing joins to discuss how the high gas prices are changing some travelers’ plans.
Plus, a flight from Paris to the U.S. was diverted to Canada over Ebola concerns, a newly released report dissects how Democrats lost the 2024 election, and the Cannes Film Festival debuted a fully AI film.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Republicans revolt over Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund

The U.S. indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro 30 years after two civilian planes were shot down near the island nation. Luc Cohen of Reuters breaks down what the charges signal about U.S.-Cuban relations.
China’s President Xi hosted Putin a week after Trump’s visit to Beijing. The Wall Street Journal’s Lingling Wei explains why Xi hosted the U.S. and Russian leaders so close together.
‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ ends this week. CNN’s Brian Stelter joins to discuss the show’s legacy.
Plus, police who protected the Capitol on January 6 sue to block Trump’s political-compensation fund, Elon Musk’s SpaceX files for an IPO, and former congressman and liberal stalwart Barney Frank has died.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Why the DOJ just charged Cuba’s Raúl Castro with murder

House Republican Thomas Massie is paying the price for defying the White House after he lost his Kentucky primary to a Trump-backed candidate. The Wall Street Journal has analysis for last night’s result. 
As part of a lawsuit settlement, the IRS is “forever barred” from investigating past tax claims against Trump. Eric Tucker of The Associated Press joins to discuss how the settlement is tied to a compensation fund for people who believe they’ve been wronged by the Justice Department.  
Fractures forming between justices on the Supreme Court could affect consequential cases pending before the court. Bloomberg’s Greg Stohr explains why some justices are speaking out publicly in ways they may not have in the past. 
Plus, new details have emerged about the shooting at a San Diego mosque, the Senate issues a rare rebuke of the Iran conflict, and Arsenal’s drought atop the Premier League is over. 
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Trump sued the IRS. Now it’s banned from auditing his past tax returns.

Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican critic of Trump, faces a primary challenge today. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report joins to discuss how the president’s falling approval ratings are affecting some primary races.
In response to an Ebola outbreak, the U.S. has temporarily barred foreign travelers from entry if they’ve been to Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan recently. Helen Branswell of Stat breaks down the international response to the outbreak.
Elon Musk lost his lawsuit against OpenAI’s Sam Altman. The Verge’s Elizabeth Lopatto explains what the decision means for the AI landscape.
Plus, three people were killed in a shooting at a San Diego mosque, why Trump set up a fund to compensate political allies, and how airplane repo men are collecting Spirit Airlines jets.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

What Trump’s approval ratings say about his hold on the GOP

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy is the latest Republican targeted by Trump to lose in a primary. Bloomberg’s Rachel Cohrs Zhang explains how Cassidy lost his bid for reelection.
Judges across the country have ruled against the Trump administration more than 10,000 times in immigration cases. Politico’s Kyle Cheney breaks down the losses.
Iran’s internet blackout is putting an immense strain on the everyday lives of Iranian citizens. Golnar Motevalli of Bloomberg joins to discuss the toll the outage is taking.
Plus, an outbreak of Ebola has hit Congo and Uganda, Trump’s ballroom suffered another setback, and a new Mount Everest record was set.
Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

How another Republican targeted by Trump lost a primary

From Apple News In Conversation: At the end of April, the Supreme Court’s ruling on Louisiana v. Callais significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act. The decision made it easier for states to legally draw districts that reduce the voting power of Black voters and other minority groups. In response, several Republican-controlled Southern states have moved to redraw their congressional maps. Adam Serwer, a staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Apple News In Conversation guest host Sam Sanders to help explain this pivotal moment and the long history of voting rights in America.

How one Supreme Court decision could shift political power for decades

Two ships were hit in a fresh round of strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. The Wall Street Journal’s Joe Parkinson joins to discuss the dire conditions faced by sailors stuck in the region.
The Supreme Court’s recent decision on redistricting could shift political power for decades. On this week’s Apple News In Conversation, The Atlantic’s Adam Serwer explains how the battle over electoral maps is reshaping American democracy.
The mayor of Arcadia, California, will plead guilty to being an unregistered foreign agent for China. Rebecca Ellis of the Los Angeles Times breaks down the case.
Plus, the Supreme Court ruled that the abortion drug mifepristone can remain available by mail, the U.S. Border Patrol chief is resigning, and how AI broke a 133-year-old Princeton tradition.
Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

Vessels attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as sailors grow desperate

President Trump arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Aamer Madhani from the Associated Press is there. 
Trump said he wants to suspend the federal gas tax but it will take an act of Congress to make that happen. Politico’s Andy Picon joins to discuss why some lawmakers are hesitant.  
Meteorologists say a super El Niño could hit the globe this year. Ben Noll of The Washington Post explains what scientist have learned from past El Niño events.
Plus, the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Fed chief, disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder conviction was overturned, and FIFA reveals the lineup for the first ever World Cup half-time show. 
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Trump touches down in Beijing — and gets a warning from Xi

Inflation hit its highest rate in close to three years, driven by the war with Iran. Andrew Ackerman of the Washington Post breaks down how rising costs are squeezing consumers.
Many of the American passengers who were aboard the cruise ship struck by hantavirus are now in a specialized quarantine facility in Nebraska. The Washington Post’s Lauren Weber explains what life is like on the inside.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under intense pressure to step down. Reuters reports on how his potential downfall comes less than two years after he ushered in one of the biggest parliamentary majorities in the U.K.’s modern history.
Plus, Trump’s FDA commissioner resigned, the NBA’s first openly gay player has died, and why some college grads aren’t optimistic about AI as they enter the job market.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.