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

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

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The DOJ’s “Thursday Afternoon Massacre”

2/14/2025
Top brass at Justice Department offices resign, rather than follow a Trump administration directive to stop prosecuting New York City Mayor Eric Adams. An Afghan national is arrested after allegedly driving into pedestrians in Munich. And a delayed CDC report shows three cow veterinarians contracted bird flu without realizing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:25:52

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Wag the DOGE: Federal Buyouts Proceed

2/13/2025
A federal judge clears the way for buyout offers to vast numbers of government workers. President Trump presses Russia and Ukraine for an end to their war, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth advises Ukrainians to abandon dreams of getting land back. And inflation has risen faster than expected this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:31:19

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Marc Fogel Freed from Russia

2/12/2025
Marc Fogel, an American the U.S. deemed wrongfully-detained in Russia, is back home after more than three years in prison. President Trump meets with Jordan’s king as he urges Arab allies to support his plan to take control of the Gaza Strip. And the FBI says it found thousands of new pages of documents connected to the JFK assassination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:25:41

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Why DOJ Halted the Eric Adams Case

2/11/2025
The Justice Department tells prosecutors to halt proceedings against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Several judges throw up roadblocks to President Trump’s governmental overhaul. And Hamas says it will refuse to deliver Israeli hostages this weekend, throwing a ceasefire into doubt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:31:10

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Stop the Steel: Trump’s New Tariff

2/10/2025
President Trump calls for new sweeping tariffs on all steel and aluminum entering the country. A plane crash in Alaska kills 10, becoming the latest aviation incident to worry passengers. And New York officials shut down live poultry markets as avian flu hits local populations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:39

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Federal Workers’ Fork in the Road

2/7/2025
A judge delays a buyout deadline for federal workers. An ICE raid in Denver prompts concerns that agents are widening their focus. And as egg prices surge, Italian scientists say they’ve perfected the recipe for a hard-boiled egg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:25:54

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Is Trump Bluffing on Gaza?

2/6/2025
The White House walks back the likelihood of sending troops to Gaza as the Arab world reacts. Judges weigh in on some of President Trump’s executive orders. And tariffs against China could, for the first time, affect items like clothing mailed directly to your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:30:49

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“The US will take over the Gaza Strip.”

2/5/2025
President Trump shocks the Middle East as he suggests Palestinians move out of the Gaza Strip and allow the U.S. to “take over.” Officials prepare for a White House order to begin shuttering the Education Department. And key Republican senators give a green light to RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard after tense confirmation hearings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:30:49

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Trump’s Tariff Timeout

2/4/2025
After conversations with the leaders of Mexico and Canada, President Trump pauses sweeping North American tariffs. Employees at USAID say their agency, at the behest of Elon Musk, has been effectively disbanded overnight. And in a bid to retrieve unidentified remains, workers lift the wreckage of American Eagle flight 5342 out of the Potomac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:32:04

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Canada & Mexico: Trump’s Tariff-ing Us Apart

2/3/2025
President Trump enrages Canada and Mexico by enacting sweeping tariffs, while economists predict higher prices. A medical transport jet crashes down on a crowded Philadelphia street. And Ken Martin wins the election to chair the Democratic National Committee, prompting new questions about how Democrats will approach the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:26

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No Survivors: The Aftermath of Flight 5342

1/31/2025
Authorities say the air crash over the Potomac River left no survivors. President Trump suggests diversity initiatives could be a cause of the deaths, while aviation experts examine the actions of Army helicopter pilots. And senators grill cabinet nominees Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:30:40

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America’s Deadliest Air Crash in Years

1/30/2025
An American Airline flight carrying dozens of passengers crashes into a military Blackhawk helicopter, before dropping into the Potomac River. The Trump Administration rescinds its funding directive that sowed chaos. And Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. tries to recast his past comments on vaccines and medical practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:33:21

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Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze

1/29/2025
A sudden order from the Trump administration threatens to cripple funding for organizations nationwide. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will appear for his Senate confirmation hearing today. And Kansas is witnessing one of the biggest tuberculosis outbreaks in modern American history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:45

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Wall Street’s A.I. Panic

1/28/2025
American tech stocks plummet as China’s “DeepSeek” programs upend the artificial intelligence market. The Justice Department fires several prosecutors who worked on criminal cases against President Trump. And outbreaks of avian flu are affecting food prices around the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:19

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Trump’s Migration Crackdown Begins

1/27/2025
As ICE agents arrest hundreds of migrants, deportation flights set off a diplomatic firestorm in South America. President Trump fires 17 government watchdogs at government agencies. And after a tense delay, Israel allows thousands of Gazans to start moving back home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:32:18

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Born in the USA: The Birthright Citizenship Case

1/24/2025
A federal judge blocks President Trump’s attempt to ignore claims of birthright citizenship. Two Republicans senators reveal they will vote against defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. And Oscar nominations are out! We’ll discuss which movies are most worth your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:52

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New Fires in Los Angeles

1/23/2025
Firefighters race to contain new wildfires in Southern California as some Altadena residents question why evacuation orders for the Eaton Fire came late. The Laken Riley Act, which allows illegal immigrants suspected of minor offenses to be detained, will become the first measure President Trump signs into law. And a rare winter snow storm hits parts of the South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:53

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Trump's Executive Orders Take Hold

1/22/2025
President Trump continues his attempt to overhaul the federal government through executive action. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be encouraged to target schools and churches, worrying immigration advocates. And January 6th defendants are being released from prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:12

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Payback & Pardons: Trump’s First Day Back

1/21/2025
A triumphant President Trump returns to the White House, capping his victory lap with a flurry of bold executive actions. From breathtaking pardons for January 6th felons, to sweeping policy shifts at the border, we’ll break down the biggest moments from his first day back in power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:43

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Trump Takes Back Washington

1/20/2025
Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. Hamas returns three hostages to Israel as an uneasy ceasefire begins. And TikTok shuts itself down, before quickly coming back online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:26:56