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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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Episodes
Why the Ceasefire Could Hinge on Israel
4/10/2026
Israel agrees to negotiate with Lebanon, but refuses to stop its attacks on Hezbollah with a ceasefire hanging in the balance. Brian Hooker is arrested in Bahamas in connection with the disappearance of his wife. And the Artemis II crew prepares to splash down on Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:26
Ceasefire Confusion
4/9/2026
As bombs rain down on Lebanon, Iran and the US accuse each other of misinterpreting the terms of their ceasefire. President Trump seems open to a “tolling” system in the Strait of Hormuz. And Rex Heuermann changes his plea in the Gilgo Beach serial murder case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:53
US & Iran Reach Ceasefire...For Now
4/8/2026
Officials from the U.S. and Iran declare they’ve reached an agreement for a two-week ceasefire, but it’s unclear exactly what each side is conceding. Vice President JD Vance stumps for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of a crucial election. And doctors hope newly FDA-approved devices will mitigate the need for amputations due to Type 2 diabetes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:31
Tonight, or Else: Trump’s New Deadline for Iran
4/7/2026
President Trump threatens to demolish critical infrastructure if Iran does not agree to his terms by this evening. The Artemis II crew emerges from the far side of the moon. And a decision that could dismiss Steve Bannon’s onetime conviction raises broader questions about presidential immunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:55
Inside the US Rescue Missions in Iran
4/6/2026
Two airmen have now been rescued after a U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday. An executive order challenges mail-in voting, but several new lawsuits argue the order is unconstitutional. And today is a big day for the crew of the Artemis II mission, as they travel farther than any human has before. Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:25:50
Why Trump Fired Pam Bondi
4/3/2026
President Trump removes Pam Bondi as attorney general. Congressional Republicans say they have a plan in place to fund the Department of Homeland Security. And oil prices surge after Trump’s address on Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:19
Trump: Mission Almost Accomplished
4/2/2026
In a primetime address, President Trump promises to “finish the job,” without clarifying what that entails. The Supreme Court debates the Trump administration’s case against birthright citizenship – with the president in the room. And as Artemis II takes off, SpaceX prepares for a stratospheric public stock offering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:29
SCOTUS Rules Against Conversion Therapy Ban
4/1/2026
The Supreme Court overturns a ruling upholding bans on “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ youth. A federal judge orders a halt to construction on the White House ballroom. And with Trump poised to make an announcement on the Iran war, Israel announces a plan to demolish homes in Lebanon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:44
Who is Trump Negotiating With?
3/31/2026
As President Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, analysts raise concerns about the closure of another key shipping route. Despite a blockade, a Russian tanker is allowed to deliver oil to Cuba. And deposition video sheds light on the early days of DOGE cutbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:11
Will US Launch Ground Operation in Iran?
3/30/2026
As more troops arrive in the Middle East, American officials refuse to rule out the potential for a ground operation in Iran. An executive order promises to pay TSA officers, but Congress can’t agree on funding the rest of the Department of Homeland Security. And a record number of Republican members of Congress are retiring before the midterms, complicating GOP efforts to retain control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:40
Senate to TSA: We Have a Deal
3/27/2026
President Trump and the Senate seem to have landed on a last-ditch measure to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security. Federal authorities charge a pair of siblings for allegedly planting a bomb at a US air base. And doctors sound the alarm of the growing number of children participating in online gambling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:55
A Historic Verdict Against Big Tech
3/26/2026
In a landmark verdict, a jury finds tech firms Meta and YouTube responsible for harm to an underage user. The White House defends its 15-point Iran plan. And, a TSA officer says he’s down to his last $100 as a partial government shutdown continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:43
End of the Line for DHS Shutdown?
3/25/2026
Members of Congress float - and then quickly toss - a plan to end a government shutdown stalemate. An emboldened Russia launches its largest aerial attack yet against Ukraine. And artificial intelligence firm Anthropic takes the Pentagon to court over a “supply chain risk” designation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:51
LaGuardia Air Traffic Controller: “I Messed Up.”
3/24/2026
Two pilots are dead after an Air Canada flight crashed into a fire engine at New York’s LaGuardia airport. President Trump backs off a self-imposed threat to bomb Iran’s power plants, citing ongoing negotiations. And the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn mail-voting guidelines in more than 30 states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:57
Have an ICE Flight: Trump’s Plan for Airport Lines
3/23/2026
As TSA agents wait for paychecks, federal officials scramble to send ICE agents to assist at airports. President Trump threatens to strike Iranian energy infrastructure. And analysts react to the president’s acknowledgement that the White House is “considering” drawing down forces in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:30
Dolores Huerta Speaks Out
3/20/2026
In a network exclusive, Dolores Huerta tells ABC that she was raped by labor icon Cesar Chavez. As oil prices skyrocket, the Pentagon says it could need $200 billion amid the war in Iran. And Meta appears to be giving up on its plans for the “metaverse.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:41
Iran & Israel’s Scorched-Earth Energy Strikes
3/19/2026
An Israeli strike on an Iranian gas field sends oil prices skyrocketing, sparking an outcry from Middle East neighbors. Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces a surprise grilling in his confirmation hearing for Homeland Security Secretary. And labor rights icon Cesar Chavez is suddenly under scrutiny after posthumous accusations of sexual misconduct. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:34
The Iran War Within MAGA
3/18/2026
A top Trump adviser resigns over the Iran conflict, underlining a deep divide among MAGA loyalists. Cuba is blanketed by an electrical blackout. And a new report suggests more Americans than ever are being buried by credit card debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:45
Israel: Limited Ground Operations Begin in Lebanon
3/17/2026
With nearly a million Lebanese residents displaced from their homes, some Israeli troops begin pushing into southern Lebanon. President Trump pushes Congress to vote on legislation that would dramatically reform voter ID laws. And federal prosecutors ask a judge to allow them to subpoena Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:29
Strait Talk: Trump’s Ask to Allies
3/16/2026
President Trump calls on other countries to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon identifies the six servicemembers who died in a refueling plane crash. And airline executives beg Congress to end its shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:42
