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We start with a major blow to the Defense secretary’s restrictive press policy he rolled out last year. President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies again over the Strait of Hormuz and weighed in on the prospects of a ceasefire with Iran. The Transportation secretary gave a bleak outlook on air travel without a funding deal. The Trump administration slapped a new multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Harvard University. It’s the end of an era for CBS News Radio amid another round of layoffs. Plus, details on how the White House wants to regulate AI nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some travelers are arriving extra early and still missing flights, as TSA callouts hold up airport lines nationwide. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he and President Donald Trump are on the same page about the war in Iran. Advocates warn a new Veteran’s Affairs-Justice Department agreement could put homeless veterans at risk. We tell you why ABC shelved the newest season of “The Bachelorette.” Plus, a beloved action movie star and iconic internet meme has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump may seek $200 billon in new Pentagon funding for the war with Iran. Senator Markwayne Mullin’s bid to lead DHS advances to a full Senate vote, amid a partial government shutdown. American college student, James Gracey has been found dead in Spain. Trump’s hand-picked panel approves a gold coin with his image. Plus, a movie is in the works, based on the viral Labubu toys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump weighs in on Israel’s strikes on Iran’s energy sites. We have details on another US aircraft damaged in the war with Iran. There’s been a tragic update in the search for an American college student in Spain. Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime attorney testified behind closed doors on Capitol Hill. Plus, where things stand with Trump’s pick to replace Kristi Noem as DHS chief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is asking Congress for more funding as the war in Iran escalates. Lebanon’s prime minister has a message for President Donald Trump on the war in the Middle East. Some TSA workers say they are taking out loans to survive with no end to the agency shutdown in sight. Spanish police are searching for an American college student who went missing in Barcelona on spring break. Plus, an unexpected visitor made its way into an airport gift shop Down Under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump threatens to strike a gas field if Iran continues to hit Qatar. Democrats on the house oversight committee walked out of a closed door hearing Wednesday. New weight-loss drugs are on the horizon as the GLP-1 market booms. Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit filed police over a parody song. Plus, a RI high school hockey player wins title after tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the Federal Reserve's latest decision on interest rates, as investors brace for a bumpy wartime economy. US officials deny responsibility for reported attacks on gas fields in Iran. Top Trump administration officials faced tough questions on Capitol Hill over the war with Iran. We have key takeaways on a heated confirmation hearing for the next Department of Homeland Security secretary. Plus, the family of a missing college student is pleading for help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump says US allies should take over policing the Strait of Hormuz, as US and Israeli forces continue strikes in the region. The Illinois Democratic primary results are inand Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s make history. CNN’s tracker shows where airport wait times are the longest. The US Postal Service is running low on cash – we explain what that could mean for your mail. Plus, why NASA astronauts are out on a special mission in space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A top counterterrorism official resigns over the war with Iran. TSA agents are calling out of work and long wait times at airports continue, amid DHS funding crisis. Arizona files a landmark lawsuit against Kalshi betting site. A meteor streaks across the sky and triggers a loud boom. Plus, a refurbished payphone project that aims to reduce loneliness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump railed against European allies and a senior intel official’s resignation over the war against Iran. Travelers aired out their frustrations with long security lines amid the partial government shutdown. House investigators have subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi as part of the Jeffrey Epstein probe. The Senate kicked off a marathon debate over Trump’s voter ID bill. Plus, parts of the US spotted a rare light show in broad daylight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A senior US intelligence official has resigned over the war with Iran. Unpaid TSA workers are skipping shifts and security lines are growing longer as the partial government shutdown drags on. A dangerous heat wave could hit parts of the West next month. Hundreds were killed during a Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul hospital. Plus, Team USA faces Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final tonight, with more than bragging rights at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mideast drone strikes escalate as President Trump projects confidence in the war with Iran. Cuba’s energy grid fails as Trump says he may ‘take’ the island. A Utah mom convicted of fatally poisoning her husband. A Federal judge blocks RFJ Jr.’s vaccine policy overhaul. Plus, Disney is set to debut a very lifelike Olaf robot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with key lines from President Donald Trump’s push for assistance in securing the Strait of Hormuz. A federal judge ruled on key parts of RFK Jr.’s vaccine changes. We’ll tell you about the White House chief of staff’s health diagnosis. The Kennedy Center’s board gave its stamp of approval on a planned closure. Plus, details on Cuba’s latest power outage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Countries are responding to President Donald Trump’s demand for help protecting the Strait of Hormuz. Trump administration officials are also criticizing the news media’s coverage of the war with Iran. The Democratic primary race for Illinois Senator Dick Durbin’s seat is heating up. New research suggests AI is giving some teens bad diet advice. Plus, we’re tracking a powerful storm hitting the east. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is demand that China and Europe send ships to help open the Strait of Hormuz. Airline CEOs urge Congress to fund DHS to avert airport chaos. The Kennedy Center board is scheduled to meet amid leadership overhaul. ‘One Battle After Another’ tops the Oscars with six wins. Plus, the NCAA Basketball tournament field is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last year, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency took a chainsaw to the federal government, slashing jobs and cutting programs in the name of eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. While it did not reduce spending, current and former government officials tell CNN that some of the cuts are hampering government readiness amid the Iran war. Now, the government is looking to ramp up hiring again – but only with workers who align with the Trump administration’s priorities. We hear from a former federal worker about how last year’s cuts impacted her, and from an expert who says he's concerned about adding more political appointees to the mix. For more: ‘A shell of our former self’: How Trump and Musk’s spending cuts are hampering US government readiness amid the Iran war --- Guests: Melissa Patsalides & Max Stier, Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Tami Luhby Photo: Allison Robbert/AFP/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A legendary US Paralympian adds to her medal collection. CNN trekked deep into Thailand’s jungles to follow the surprising journey of a young tiger that’s giving conservationists hope. How the singer behind the hit song from “K-Pop Demon Hunters” reinvented herself after rejection. A car salesman found a way to stand out at his job, and his videos have gone viral. Plus, college students nationwide are training puppies with a purpose. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Allison Cho, Coy Wire, Will Ripley, Rosanna Philpott, Xavian Wu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the rising death toll on civilian and military personnel in the war, as protests against the US and Israel take place across Iran. A federal judge has thrown a wrench into the Justice Department’s investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. New details are emerging about the man who plowed into a Michigan synagogue. A deadly shooting at a Virginia university is now being investigated as terrorism. Plus, we tell you why millions more people may be advised to take cholesterol-lowering medication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US military is confirming the death of six US service members in Iraq, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gives an update on the war with Iran. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed an incident involving a man who rammed a car into a synagogue near Detroit. New data shows US economic growth was weaker than expected late last year. A bipartisan group of senators passed a bill aimed at improving housing affordability. Plus, Iran’s men’s soccer team spoke out about its participation in the upcoming World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A first message attributed to the new Iranian Supreme Leader has been released. Investigators probe for the motive in the Michigan Synagogue attack. Students stop a gunman who opened fire at Old Dominion University. NASA sets April 1 as the launch date for the historic Artemis mission. Plus, an AI tool is being developed to help people talk with their plants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices