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The Diddy Verdict

July 3, 2025 • 26 mins
A federal jury finds Sean “Diddy” Combs not guilty on his most serious charges, while two convictions leave him behind bars for now. Sources confirm that the U.S. is halting certain weapon shipments to Ukraine. And Brian Kohberger pleads guilty to murdering four students in Idaho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Diddy Jury: 4 of 5 Charges Decided

July 2, 2025 • 29 mins
A jury says it’s reached decisions on most of the charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs, but remains deadlocked on the final one. The Senate passes a heavily-revised version of President Trump’s “mega-bill.” And Idaho authorities describe what they know about a man who apparently set a fire and then attacked the firefighters who responded.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Will the Senate Pass Trump’s Tax Bill?

July 1, 2025 • 26 mins
The Senate continues to debate amendments to President Trump’s tax bill as holdouts remain. Prosecutors in the Idaho college murders case tell the victims’ families that Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty. And Trump signs an executive order lifting sanctions on Syria as the new government forged from a rebel takeover tries to rebuild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Senate Nears Vote on GOP Tax Bill

June 30, 2025 • 24 mins
Republican lawmakers scramble to get the votes needed to pass President Trump’s massive tax bill this week. The Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling raises logistical questions. And meteorologists sound the alarm on dangers of NOAA cuts that could impact hurricane forecasting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Supreme Court's Final Cases

June 27, 2025 • 23 mins
On the last day of the Supreme Court’s term, the justices are set to deliver decisions on several major cases, including birthright citizenship. Closing arguments continue in the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. And the extravagant Venice wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez sparks protests from locals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump Fights Iran Strike Skepticism

June 26, 2025 • 29 mins
President Trump wraps up a NATO summit pushing back on an early intel assessment about the U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear sites. The Democratic Party looks for lessons from Zohran Mamdani’s success in New York City’s mayoral primary. And Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisers meet for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Report: US Strikes Did Not 'Obliterate' Iran Nuke Sites

June 25, 2025 • 26 mins
An early intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. strikes in Iran set back the country’s nuclear program only by a few months. Congress continues to debate whether military action in Iran was unconstitutional. And 145 people in France say they were attacked with syringes at a music festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump Proclaims Iran-Israel Ceasefire

June 24, 2025 • 29 mins
President Trump declares a “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran as attacks continued overnight. Candidates give closing arguments ahead of New York City’s mayoral primary. And activist Mahmoud Khalil speaks exclusively to ABC’s Linsey Davis after more than 100 days in ICE detention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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US Strikes Iran… Now What?

June 23, 2025 • 28 mins
In a special edition of “Start Here,” we’ll examine President Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear sites as Tehran vows to retaliate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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BREAKING: U.S. Attack on Iranian Nuclear sites

June 21, 2025 • 55 mins
Listen to ABC News' special coverage of President Trump's address to the nation following the U.S. attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump's Two Weeks Notice to Iran

June 20, 2025 • 22 mins
President Trump says he’ll make a decision whether or not to strike Iran within two weeks. As law enforcement officials weigh new security measures for lawmakers, concerns rise over anonymous pizza deliveries. And a new study explores how AI chatbot use impacts critical thinking skills.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Read Out: Karen Read Acquitted

June 19, 2025 • 35 mins
In a case that has gripped Massachusetts, Karen Read is acquitted of murdering her police officer boyfriend. The Supreme Court upholds a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors. And a Georgia woman delivers a baby, weeks after going brain-dead.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump’s Iran Dilemma

June 18, 2025 • 25 mins
President Trump publicly considers war with Iran. Law enforcement warns lawmakers about escalating threats. And the FDA clears the way for more “tele-surgeries,” in which doctors on the other side of the world can operate via robot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Netanyahu Tries to Recruit Trump

June 17, 2025 • 30 mins
In an exclusive interview with ABC, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pitches the U.S. on a more active role in the Iran crisis. President Trump leaves the G7 for a potential diplomatic push. And prosecutors claim a shooting suspect visited more lawmakers’ homes than previously known.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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FULL INTERVIEW: Netanyahu Speaks with ABC News Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

June 16, 2025 • 21 mins
ABC News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl interviewed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday about the conflict with Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Political Killings in Minnesota

June 16, 2025 • 32 mins
Police arrest the man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, while wounding another political family. Iran strikes back at Israel, while U.S. sources describe President Trump rejecting a plan to kill Iran’s Ayatollah. And an Army military parade draws attention, but not necessarily huge crowds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nuclear Option: Israel’s Massive Attack on Iran

June 13, 2025 • 28 mins
Israel launches a sweeping attack on Iranian nuclear sites. FBI agents handcuff a U.S. senator after he interrupted a DHS press conference. And a jet crashes into a medical campus shortly after takeoff in India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Protest Politics: High-Stakes Test for Democrats

June 12, 2025 • 27 mins
As protests against ICE arrests spread to new cities, lawmakers consider political risks. An exasperated jury delivers a split verdict at Harvey Weinstein’s retrial. And the U.S. empties some Middle Eastern embassies of non-essential personnel amid concerns of attacks from Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What Are Marines Allowed to Do in LA?

June 11, 2025 • 28 mins
With parts of Los Angeles under curfew, legal arguments break out over the parameters of U.S. troop deployments. CDC employees protest HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to fire a vaccine advisory panel. And a mass shooting at an Austrian high school puts central Europe on edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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City of Angels, Protests and Troops

June 10, 2025 • 24 mins
President Trump mobilizes 700 active-duty U.S. Marines to Los Angeles in the wake of violent protests over ICE raids. A federal judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. And legendary singer Connie Francis gains a Gen Z following on TikTok thanks to the viral success of "Pretty Little Baby." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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