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  • August 7 · 25 min

    Concerns Raised Over US Missile Stockpile

    The White House responds after reports of significantly depleted U.S. stocks of air defense missiles. Senate Democrats target the Pentagon after it changed how it accounts for casualties in the ongoing war with Iran. And the FDA approves Moderna's new mRNA flu vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 6 · 23 min

    What Progressive Primary Wins Mean for November

    Michigan Senate race takes shape after key Democratic primary. Trump doesn't rule out firing Jeanine Pirro after charges were dropped against three-time Olympian and alleged Reflecting Pool vandal. And CDC data shows cases of a potentially deadly fungus detected in 27 states. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 5 · 23 min

    Ohio House Race Shaken Over Scandal

    Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid faces new questions after domestic abuse allegations. More than a dozen states face cyberattacks on their water systems. And Vegas workers struggle amid a tourism slump they claim is fueled by Trump-era tariffs and high costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 4 · 28 min

    Republican Reversal: Blanche Nom Back On?

    Two republican holdouts reverse course on President Trump’s Attorney General pick. Ukraine and Russia trade deadly drone attacks. And experts say a FEMA flood map ‘misunderstanding’ has left millions without insurance. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 3 · 19 min

    Negotiation Day: Iran Attacks Canceled

    President Trump halts planned attacks on Iran and says negotiations resume today. Fast-moving wildfires hit Spokane County, Washington. And a new study suggests eating less protein could be key to healthy aging, with one caveat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 31 · 22 min

    "Acting" Out? Trump Considers Pulling AG Nominee

    Trump considers temporarily withdrawing Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination. A government report shows the economy has slowed more than expected. And a FIFA investment plan sparks the threat of a World Cup boycott. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 30 · 28 min

    Netanyahu: Trump is ‘Senior Partner’ in War

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells ABC’s Linsey Davis that President Trump is leading the charge against Iran. Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment in a contentious congressional hearing. And with foreclosures on the rise, more families say they’re falling prey to real estate scammers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 29 · 21 min

    Bibi On Board: Trump’s Fraught Netanyahu Meeting

    For the first time since beginning a military operation against Iran, President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy receives a warm White House reception. And a 6.8 earthquake hits Japan. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 28 · 28 min

    The Price Tag on Trump’s Tariffs

    President Trump sells his economic agenda to Detroit automakers who have been hit hard by tariffs. Temporary Protected Status expires for Haitians and Syrians migrants in the U.S. And wildfires in France and Spain force hundreds of thousands to evacuate their homes. New for 20/20 and true crime fans: Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit ⁠apple.co/2020truecrime⁠ to subscribe now. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 27 · 22 min

    An Attack on Berlin’s Pride Festival

    A vehicle attack on a Berlin Pride festival leaves at least one dead and dozens wounded. The U.S. pauses attacks on Iran, leading to questions about President Trump’s goals. And 99 days away from the midterms, we’ll break down the chances for Democrats and Republicans in Congress. AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 24 · 28 min

    A Nuclear Deal…for Saudi Arabia?

    As Iranian-backed forces attack Saudi vessels, a nuclear deal ignites tensions across the Middle East. An ABC News analysis shows home foreclosures rising. And more chapters of Jewish gunowner groups are popping up across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 23 · 26 min

    The Growing Costs of the Iran War

    As congressional Republicans commit more money to the Iran conflict, President Trump attends a dignified transfer of remains. The family of Nolan Wells receives few answers after a second autopsy. And an alleged “recruiter” for Jeffrey Epstein is found dead in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 22 · 24 min

    Has Gov’t Contained Parasite Outbreak? Lettuce Discuss.

    As cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. insists the federal government has outbreaks “under control.” New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill reveals that thousands of non-citizens were added to the voter rolls after a DMV glitch. And Novo Nordisk sues fellow obesity drugmaker Eli Lilly over a critical ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 21 · 27 min

    The Red Sea: A New Front in the War?

    As fallen American servicemembers are identified, Yemen announces a blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea. U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham takes office. And a federal judge pauses a proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 20 · 28 min

    Americans Killed as Iran Expands Battlefield

    For the first time in months, U.S. servicemembers are killed near Iran. Andrew and Tristan Tate are arrested by U.S. Marshals, signaling a potential extradition to British authorities. And a cyclosporiasis link to Taco Bell locations in five states doesn’t quite explain a much wider outbreak. Photo Credit: U.S. Central Command Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 17 · 28 min

    Are Trump’s Election Claims Ready for Primetime?

    President Trump delivers a White House address with outlandish claims about election security. Sources say Trump’s lead teleprompter operator is under scrutiny for bets on speech details. And fearing a “cultural crisis,” Cherokee leaders are trying to teach children to speak an endangered language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 16 · 27 min

    Trump's AG Pick Swears He's Independent

    Attorney general nominee Todd Blanche insists his time working for President Trump will not affect him at the Justice Department. Smoke fills cities across the northern U.S. and Canada. And the Pentagon will start testing testosterone levels in service members over 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 15 · 28 min

    ICE Patch: DHS Halts Vehicle Stops, for Now

    ICE agents have been told to immediately scale back vehicle stops, sources say, in the wake of deadly shootings. Supreme Court justices ask Congress for security funding amid threats to their safety. And African migrants are being dispatched to the front lines in Russia’s war against Ukraine. AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 14 · 28 min

    The Iran Blockade is Back

    President Trump informs Congress that the U.S. is heading back to battle with Iran, while proposing a toll on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. South Carolina Republicans begin jockeying for the late Lindsey Graham’s senate seat. And for the second time in a week, a person is shot dead by ICE agents. AP Photo/Amirhosein Khorgooi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 13 · 22 min

    The Sudden Death of Sen. Lindsey Graham

    Senator Lindsey Graham unexpectedly dies from a heart condition, prompting tributes in South Carolina. The parents of Nolan Wells call for an independent investigation into his death off the Mississippi coast. And officials warn of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in more than 30 states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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