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    Pam Bondi Fired, Trump’s Ballroom Approved, World Cup Price Hike and more

    2026/04/02 | 6 mins.
    We start with the latest shakeup within the Trump administration. We’ll explain how much the war with Iran is driving up costs for homebuyers and Amazon sellers. An immigration judge has ruled on a man who faced deportation after an overturned murder conviction. Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project cleared a hurdle, but its future is unclear. Plus, growing backlash over World Cup ticket prices.
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    Strait of Hormuz Summit, Artemis II Mission Update, New Covid Variant and more

    2026/04/02 | 7 mins.
    European leaders are meeting virtually to weigh options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Senate has unanimously passed a bill to partially reopen the Department of Homeland Security, but it's unclear if the House will vote on it. Florida authorities have released video of Tiger Woods’ latest arrest. Artemis II astronauts are assessing whether they’re on track to make it to the moon. Plus, what parents and grandparents should know about a new Covid variant spreading across the US.
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    Iran War Timeline, Historic Launch, Birthright Citizenship and more

    2026/04/02 | 8 mins.
    President Trump vows to hit Iran “extremely hard” for the next two to three weeks.  Artemis II Astronauts begin a 10-day mission around the moon. The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of the arguments in the birthright citizenship case.  “Bob’s Burgers” actor rescued from a fiery crash in New Hampshire. Plus, an 99-year old women gets “hunky firefighter” birthday wish.
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    Moon Mission Countdown, Trump’s Primetime Speech, New Weight Loss Drug and more

    2026/04/01 | 6 mins.
    Today, four astronauts are preparing for liftoff in a historic and risky lunar venture. President Donald Trump’s first national speech on the war with Iran is coming up – we'll break down some key talking points. The Supreme Court seems skeptical about Trump’s effort to end automatic birthright citizenship. A judge gave a new timeline for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial. Plus, a second GLP-1 drug for weight loss is hitting the market.
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    SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case, Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty, Kidnapped Journalist and more

    2026/04/01 | 7 mins.
    The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the Trump administration’s effort to curb birthright citizenship. President Donald Trump says he wants to end the war with Iran, as Gulf allies voice concern about the path forward. A new report shows Americans are still spending despite ongoing economic pessimism. An American journalist in Iraq has been kidnapped. Plus, all systems appear to be a go for tonight’s Artemis II launch. 
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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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