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Weekend Iran Talks, DOJ Firing Squad, Missing Doctoral Students and more

We start with mixed signals over potential peace talks between the US and Iran tomorrow. The Justice Department continues to clear the way for expediting federal death penalty cases. We have new details about one of two missing doctoral students from the University of South Florida. A signature part of President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda could be teed up for the Supreme Court. Plus, Trump is expected to attend an event he has boycotted for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Powell Probe Dropped, Psychedelic Fast-Track, Georgia Wildfires Spread and more

The Department of Justice is ending its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. US and Iranian delegations are heading to Pakistan for a second round of talks. The FDA is speeding up the review process for psilocybin and a drug similar to MDMA as possible mental health treatments. A drought-fueled wildfire in southern Georgia is torching homes and displacing families. And lawmakers on Capitol Hill want quick reform after a series of scandals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Soldier Charged With Maduro Bet, Meta Layoffs, ‘Mr. 57’ and more

A US Special Forces soldier has been charged with betting on Maduro ouster. The New York Times reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader is severely injured. A huge stovepipe tornado tears through an Oklahoma town.  Meta plans on cutting 10% of staff as it pours billions into AI. Plus, why all eyes will be on "Mr. 57" at NFL draft.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

War Deals Latest, Mall of Louisiana Shooting, Paramount Merger Vote and more

President Donald Trump declines to give a timeline on ending the war with Iran as he praises a second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon at the White House. Police are investigating a deadly shootout inside a Louisiana mall. We’ll explain how a veteran officer ended up in police custody. We have details on an internal review into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Plus, CNN’s parent company clears the way for Paramount to take over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Medical Marijuana Reclassified, Kalshi Suspensions, NFL Coach Addresses Scandal and more

The acting attorney general signed an order that could reshape the medical marijuana industry. President Donald Trump issued new threats toward Iran. Redistricting efforts in Virginia hit a roadblock, while Florida may be gearing up for its own push. A popular prediction market suspended three political candidates. Plus, why Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is missing part of the NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]