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Trump’s NBC News Interview, Ryan Routh Sentenced, WaPo Layoffs and more

We start with key takeaways from President Donald Trump on Iran and the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. The Supreme Court has greenlit a blue state’s new congressional map. The fate of the man who tried to assassinate Trump at his golf course in 2024 has been sealed. The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos, made dramatic cuts. Plus, one of the deadliest attacks this year in an African country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

DHS Drawdown, Unverified Ransom Notes, Cheaper Snacks and more

DHS personnel are leaving Minneapolis, though Border Czar Tom Homan has outlined conditions. Investigators are reviewing new evidence in the search for Nancy Guthrie. Lawmakers have sidestepped a government shutdown but another deadline looms. US, Ukrainian and Russian peace deal negotiators are meeting in Abu Dhabi. Plus, ahead of the Super Bowl, some of your favorite snacks are getting cheaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Government Reopens But DHS Funding Fight Heats Up, Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn to Compete With Injury, Westminster's Top Dog and more

President Trump signed a spending package to open the government back up.   Authorities found blood inside the home of Nancy Guthrie.  Powerful men respond to details in the latest release of the Epstein files. US skier Lindsey Vonn will compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics, and we have a winner in the Westminster Dog Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Shutdown Ends, US-Iran Tensions, Disney’s New CEO and more

President Donald Trump has signed a massive funding bill that will fully reopen the government. Two incidents took place between the US and Iran on international waters, days before nuclear talks. Arizona investigators are pleading for help in the search for a “Today” show anchor’s missing mother. Disney’s hunt for a new leader is over. Plus, an American skiing superstar is keeping her Olympic dream alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Must-pass Funding Package, X Offices Raided, NASA Moon Mission Delayed and more

President Donald Trump and House Speaker Johnson are pressuring Republican hold outs to back a bill aimed at ending the partial government shutdown. President Trump is also proposing an overhaul of the current election system. Washington and Tehran have tentatively agreed to resume nuclear talks. Elon Musk has been summoned for questioning after X's offices in Paris were raided by police. Plus, we'll tell you why NASA’s Artemis II mission has been delayed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]