Best Totally Not Biased Podcasts (2025)

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DC Mayor & Police Chief meet with U.S. Attorney General on federal takeover of DC Police & bringing in National Guard; Labor Dept says inflation in July same as June 53:49

11h ago53:49

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Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith meet with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi about implementing President Donald Trump's putting DC police under federal control and calling out the DC National Guard to deal with crime & homelessness; Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the gunman in the deadly shooting at the Centers …

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President Trump places DC police under federal control, calls out DC National Guard, in response to the city's 'crime, bloodshed, bedlam and squalor' 55:11

1d ago55:11

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President Donald Trump places the Washington, DC, police department under federal control and deploys the DC National Guard to address, in his words, “crime, bloodshed, bedlam and squalor,” calling it “liberation day in DC"; Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she is not surprised by the president's actions, but this is legally an obligation un…

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Fatal Foraging: The Deadly Mushroom Lunch 1:43:35

2d ago1:43:35

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In the quiet Australian town of Leongatha, a family lunch turned into a shocking crime that has fascinated the world. And at the center of it all was a modified gourmet recipe: Beef Wellington made with one of the world’s most lethal fungi: the death cap mushroom. Join us for Fatal Foraging. Today we are going to unravel the chilling case of Erin P…

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Episode 327 - Total Saints Podcast 1:08:52

2d ago1:08:52

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Welcome to Episode 327 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Life in the Championship under Will Still got off to a dramatic start, as two VERY late goals saw Saints come from behind to beat Wrexham AFC at St Mary’s. We break down all the big talking points from the opening day – from tactical surprises a…

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Weekend Edition: President Trump's Tariffs Agenda, Trump Admin "AI Action Plan," and Lawmakers Trading Stocks 30:46

4d ago30:46

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, there's been a flurry of economic news in recent days from the July jobs report to the President's tariffs agenda. We break it all down with Mike Konczal of the Economic Security Project -- and E.J. Antoni of the Heritage Foundation. Then, the Trump administr…

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President Trump calls Armenia & Azerbaijan peace deal signed at White House 'historic', reporter asks about possibly winning Nobel Peace Prize 41:41

4d ago41:41

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President Donald Trump hosts the leaders of Armenia & Azerbaijan to sign a peace deal; President Trump asked about his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and how to end the war in Ukraine; Vice President JD Vance and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy talk about the war in Gaza… as they meet at the Secretary's home in Kent, E…

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Stoicism and Resilience in a Broken World 1:20:34

5d ago1:20:34

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Can ancient Stoicism help us face today’s crazy world? In this episode of The Focus, Dr. John Bruni speaks with philosopher Prof. Massimo Pigliucci on how Stoic principles offer clarity, resilience, and meaning in an age of rage, war, and misinformation. We also explore real Stoicism vs. “Broicism,” and how to apply timeless wisdom to modern crises…

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Dow falls 200 on first day of President Trump's global tariffs; President nominates new Fed Board member 49:38

5d ago49:38

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President Donald Trump announces he is nominating Stephen Miran, current chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, to Federal Reserve Board, to replace a board member who has resigned; Wall Street Journal's Gavin Bade on first day with President Donald Trump's tariffs in effect on more than 90 countries (6); Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) says FBI has ag…

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U.S. Army Sergeant suspected in shooting & wounding five soldiers; President Trump imposes 25% extra tariff on India (50% total) for buying Russian oil 54:30

6d ago54:30

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Five soldiers are shot and wounded at Fort Stewart in Georgia… the suspected shooter, an Army Sergeant, is in custody; Texas Senate Committee on Congressional redistricting meets on the proposedRepublican-drawn district lines map designed to win Republicans five more U.S. House seats, while Texas House Democrats continue to remain out-of-state to k…

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Texas House Dems deny quorum to block vote on Republican redistricting map for second straight day; President Trump says GOP is 'entitled to five more seats' 51:47

7d ago51:47

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Texas Democratic House Members' boycott leads to Texas House of Representatives failing for a second day in a row to establish a quorum blocking Republicans from passing their Congressional districting plan; President Donald Trump says an interview Republicans are “entitled to five more seats” in Texas and that states which voted Democratic in nati…

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Govs Hochul, Pritzker support Texas Democrats while Gov. Abbott threatens to arrest them; Trump Admin. defends BLS firing while economists criticize the move 38:05

8d ago38:05

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker are backing a group of Texas Democrats who left their state yesterday to block a vote on new Republican-drawn congressional maps. It comes while Texas' Republican Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to remove lawmakers who didn’t show up at today's Texas House of Representatives session. The T…

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Episode 326 - Total Saints Podcast 1:11:49

9d ago1:11:49

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Welcome to Episode 326 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton FC! We’re officially back for the 2025/26 season — and there’s plenty to get into ahead of Saturday’s big opener at St Mary’s. Joining host Martin Starke this week are Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and George Rees-Julian (Dail…

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Not My Boy! The Crimes of Christopher Porco (re-release) 1:24:18

10d ago1:24:18

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We hope you enjoy this 2019 re-release from our premium show! If you want more content like this, minus the ads, please go to tiegrabber.com/subscribe or patreon.com/tiegrabber to sign up for TCB Premium. Suspicions turned to college student Christopher Porco soon after his parents, Peter and Joan Porco, were attacked with an ax in the middle of th…

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Weekend Edition: Medicare and Medicaid Anniversary, Homelessness in the United States, and Dasha Burns host of C-SPAN's "Ceasefire" 23:18

11d ago23:18

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of President Harry S. Truman, discusses this week's 60th anniversary of the signing of Medicare and Medicaid. Then, Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity's Michael Tanner discusses efforts to combat homelessness in the U…

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Dow falls after weak July jobs report, downward revisions to May & June, concerns about tariffs; Pres. Trump first BLS head, calls jobs numbers 'rigged' 48:30

11d ago48:30

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Wall Street falls after a weak July jobs report, combined with a downward revision to the jobs numbers for May and June and concerns about President Donald Trump's tariff schedule, finalized overnight with ratesranging from 10% to 50% for dozens of countries' President Trump fires the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, citing the jobs numbers …

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One day before 'libertarian tariffs' deadline, U.S. & Mexico agree to 90-day pause, federal appeals court hears challenge to President's use of emergency powers 55:31

12d ago55:31

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One day until President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs take effect, but not on Mexico, as he announces another extension while trade talks continue; Federal Appeals Court hears a challenge to the emergency powers law the president used impose the tariffs on many countries. We will talk about it with The Hill's Legal Affairs Reporter Zach Schoenf…

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🎙️ India: Not America’s Sidekick | Salvatore Babones on The Focus 1:06:16

13d ago1:06:16

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Dr. John Bruni speaks with Prof. Salvatore Babones about U.S.–India relations, Modi’s strategic balancing act, the Quad, and how Russian oil, and a possible F-35 purchase, affects Trump’s thinking on India and how this could reshape stability on the Subcontinent & Indo-Pacific security more broadly. #IndiaUS #SalvatoreBabones #Geopolitics #Modi #Th…

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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, despite President Trump's pressure to cut them, says more data needed on tariffs' effect on inflation 55:47

13d ago55:47

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces no change to interest rates and says of President Donald Trump's tariff policy, “Higher tariffs have begun to show through more clearly to prices of some goods, but their overall effects on economic activity and inflation remain to be seen"; President Trump announces more tariff rates scheduled to take …

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Pres. Trump says he will not follow Great Britain in recognizing Palestinian State in Israel does not agree to ceasefire in Gaza and commit to two-state solution 51:25

14d ago51:25

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the United Kingdom will recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, improve what he calls the "appalling situation in Gaza", and commits to a two-state solution; President Donald Trump says the U.S. will not follow suit, and that recognizing a Palestinian state rewards H…

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President Trump promises food centers in Gaza, continues to face Epstein files questions; Senate starts last scheduled week 39:05

15d ago39:05

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President Trump continued his visit to the United Kingdom today. He and Prime Minister Keir Starmer talked to reporters about Israel’s war with Hamas. The president announced the US will open food centers in Gazato help the humanitarian crisis there and two leaders continued discussions on reaching a cease-fire in the region. The President also sai…

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Between the Pews: Faith, Envy, & Murder 2:01:03

16d ago2:01:03

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Mary Jane Fonder was a 65-year-old woman living in Springfield Township, Pennsylvania. She was known to be a bit of a loner—socially awkward, emotionally fragile, and very involved in her local church, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran. But behind her reserved demeanor simmered a potent mix of envy and resentment, a hidden inner turmoil that would ultim…

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Weekend Edition: FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath, and Cuts to Voice of America 30:10

18d ago30:10

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a conversation with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on his first 100 days in office -- and goals during his tenure. Then, Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath joins us to discuss that group's efforts to break through the two-party political system. Finally, form…

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President Trump flies to Scotland to promote his golf courses, meets UK & EU leaders on trade; DOJ interviews Ghislaine Maxwell for 2nd day in Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation 57:43

18d ago57:43

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President Donald Trump flies to Scotland for a private visit to promote his golf courses there, but he will also be meeting elected leaders in Scotland, the United Kingdom and the European Commission, likely to talk about trade and foreign affairs hotspots. We will get a preview from C-SPAN's Westminster Producer Pete Knowles, who is in Scotland (8…

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Europe’s Defence Dilemma 53:21

19d ago53:21

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In this episode of The Focus, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges joins us to unpack Europe’s growing defence dilemma. As U.S. support for NATO faces political headwinds and war rages in Ukraine, can Europe stand on its own? Or is it still relying too heavily on the American security umbrella? We explore NATO’s credibility, European rearmament, and what’s needed t…

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Senate GOP again blocks Democratic moves to release Jeffrey Epstein files; President Trump tours Federal Reserve headquarters renovation construction with Chair Powell 53:06

19d ago53:06

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Senate Democrats try again in committee and on the Senate floor to compel the release of the FBI files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but are blocked by Republicans; two Senate Republicans call for a Special Counsel to investigation the Trump Administration allegations that former President Barack Obama pushed a false narrative on Russia…

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President Trump unveils AI Action Plan to promote tech exports & beat China, quickly build infrastructure & root out bias 1:04:01

20d ago1:04:01

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President Donald Trump presents an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan focusing on deregulation to encourage growth of the industry and making sure AI is not biased. We will talk about the plan with Wired senior writer Kate Knibbs (6); President Trump announces a trade deal with Japan that includes a relatively low tariff rate for Japanese imports …

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Speaker Johnson cancels legislative agenda to avoid votes on releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files; Pres. Trump accuses fmr Pres. Obama of treason over 2016 Russian interference in U.S. elections investigation ... 51:42

21d ago51:42

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is canceling much of this week's legislative agenda and telling Members of Congress to begin their month-long August recess early to avoid votes on releasing the files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; House Oversight Committee and Justice Dept seek to interview Ghislane Maxwell, former girlfriend of Jef…

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Congress moves to wrap up its work before its August recess with the Epstein files an ongoing issue; President Trump touts six-months in office as polling shows his approval rating underwater 35:33

22d ago35:33

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Congress is back in session this week with the House wrapping up its work before its August recess. On the agenda: legislation to increase financial oversight of the Veterans Affairs department, and votes on bills to increase penalties on people who reenter the U.S. after being deported, and to reform the Clean Water Act's permitting process. The S…

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Episode 325 - Total Saints Podcast 47:28

23d ago47:28

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Welcome to Episode 325 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton FC! We’re back for a one-off summer check-in as Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), and George Rees-Julian (Daily Echo) break down all the latest from St Mary’s. We cover: Kamaldeen Sulemana’s £18m departure and what it means for th…

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Weekend Edition: Public Opinion on President Trump's Second Term, Jeffrey Epstein Files, and Reducing Size of the Federal Workforce 29:23

25d ago29:23

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Cliff Young, president of Polling & Societal Trends for Ipsos, discusses public opinion shifts on President Trump's term so far. Then, a discussion about the Justice Department and FBI's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files with Tom Fitton - President of the…

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President Trump sues WSJ over article claiming he sent Jeffrey Epstein suggestive birthday letter; House GOP & Democrats clash over release of Epstein files 48:59

25d ago48:59

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President Donald Trump sues Wall Street Journal after its latest article about the President & the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as the controversy continues at the White House and in Congress over whether and how to release files related to that case; House joins the Senate in passing a $9 billion rescissions package in a late night vote,send…

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Trump World II: Power, Peace, Politics 1:27:03

27d ago1:27:03

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Dr. Roy Casagranda returns to The Focus to explore the global and domestic impact of a second Trump term—covering democracy, immigration, alliances, Ukraine, Iran, and more. 🎧 Watch now & subscribe for more insight on geopolitics and global affairs. #geopolitics #trump47 #roycasagranda #uspolitics #thefocuspodcast #globalsecurity #foreignpolicy Sho…

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Senate passes $9B rescissions bill, sends back to House; Senate Republicans block Democratic bill to release Jeffrey Epstein files 57:08

26d ago57:08

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Senate passes the $9 billion rescissions bill, canceling foreign aid and money for public broadcasting, in a very early morning vote, sending the revised bill back to the House, which has until Friday to act on it or the money will be spent; Senate Democratic effort to force the Trump Admin to release all files related to the case of the late sex o…

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President Trump says it's 'highly unlikely' he would fire Fed Chair Powell, criticizes his supporters as 'weaklings' falling for the Epstein 'hoax' 53:52

27d ago53:52

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President Donald Trump says it is "highly unlikely" he will fire the FederalReserve Chair Jerome Powell after many media outlets reported he signaled he would after meeting privately with some House Republicans; President Trump criticizes Republicans who are calling for release of filing on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the questio…

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Senate GOP ahead of first $9B rescissions package procedural vote restores funding for PEPFAR, rural public broadcasting 53:31

28d ago53:31

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Senate Republicans make changes to the rescissions bill to gain necessary Republican support ahead of the first procedural vote, restoring $400 million for PEPAR, the global anti-AIDS program and protecting funding for some rural public broadcasters; Inflation report from the Labor Dept – up 0.3% in June, an annual rate of 2.7%, highest since Febru…

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President Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia's trading partners unless there is a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine in 50 days 41:54

29d ago41:54

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President Trump is upping the ante with Russia to end its war with Ukraine. He made two announcements today: First--100 percent tariffs on any country that trades with Russia, unless a cease-fire is reached within in 50 days. And second---a deal with NATO members to send weapons to Ukraine. This comes as a bipartisan Senate bill that puts sanctions…

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A Dangerous Mind: Robert Peernock 1:39:56

1M ago1:39:56

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In the early morning hours of July 22, 1987, a motorist came across a black Cadillac that had crashed into a telephone pole on a secluded road in Santa Clarita, California. When police were called to the scene, they found two unresponsive young women inside the car. The driver, who was later identified as 45-year-old Claire Peernock, had severe hea…

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Weekend Edition: Medicaid Provisions in One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Tariff Deadline Extended, and Young Progressives in Public Office 27:49

1M ago27:49

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion about Medicaid provisions in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," with Paragon Health Institute's Ryan Long and Center for Economic and Policy Research's Brandon Novick. Then, Politico trade reporter Daniel Desrochers discusses President Trump pushi…

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President Trump says, 'I've never seen anything like it," as he & First Lady survey deadly flood damage in Kerrville, TX 52:07

1M ago52:07

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President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump travel to Kerrville, Texas to see firsthand the damage from the catastrophic floods that killed at least 120 in the state's Hill Country, with another 170 still missing, meeting with first responders and local officials and promising help to recover and rebuild; federal judge in Maryland indicates s…

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Federal judge blocks birthright citizenship Exec Order by certifying class-action suit; Senate advances first judicial nomination of Pres. Trump's 2nd term; FBI HQ location fight upends Senate spending ... 51:36

1M ago51:36

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Federal judge blocks President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship nationwide by certifying a class action lawsuit; Senate takes up the first judicial nomination of the second Trump Administration, passing a procedural vote for Whitney Hermandorfer to be a federal appeals court judge for the 6th Circuit; Supreme Court Justice Keta…

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Senate confirms FAA Admin.; Joe Biden's former White House doctor declines to answer House GOP's mental fitness questions 51:49

1M ago51:49

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Senate confirms Bryan Bedford to be FAA Administrator; President's nominee for NOAA Administrator, Neil Jacobs, promises at a Senate confirmation hearing to fully staff the National Weather Service, after the deadly floods in Texas; former White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor refuses to answer questions before the House Oversight Committee in t…

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President Trump at Cabinet meeting says Aug 1 tariff deadline is firm; also talks Texas flooding, Ukraine, Gaza, Epstein files 52:53

1M ago52:53

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President Donald Trump held an hour and 45 minutes cabinet meeting during which he said the new August 1st date when tariff levels he isimposing on other countries are to take effect will not be extended, compared Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to "Saturday Night Live" character of "The Pathological Liar" after Sen. Schumer called for …

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WH pushes back on suggestions National Weather Service budget cuts hampered warnings to Texas flood victims, including children at a camp 39:41

1M ago39:41

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White House pushes back on suggestions that Trump Administration budget cuts hampered the National Weather Service warnings to those in the path of the deadly floods in Texas, including children at a camp along the river; as the death tolls rises and frantic search and rescue efforts continue for the missing; Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) tells how his daug…

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Dateline Unforgettable Rewatch: Smoke & Mirrors 48:14

1M ago48:14

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Nailah Franklin was a young pharmaceutical sales rep for Eli Lilly. Until September 2007, she was casually dating Reginald Potts, a 32-year-old businessman. The two broke up when Nailah learned about Reginald’s lengthy criminal history and sexual relationships with other women. But, unfortunately, things did not end there. Join us at the quiet end …

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Weekend Edition: America 250, Martin Smith's Documentary "Syria After Assad," and Trump Admin. Cuts to Arts and Culture Programs 27:58

1M ago27:58

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Ambassador Monica Crowley, Chief of Protocol for the United States, discusses the mission of America250, the start of celebrations on Thursday, and her role as principal media representative. Then, Documentary writer, producer, and correspondent Martin Smith …

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Trade Under Siege 1:05:12

1M ago1:05:12

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In this episode of The Focus, Dr. John Bruni speaks with economist Nicolas Michelon on how protectionism and power politics are reshaping global trade. 🎧 Watch now on YouTube | Also on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Show Notes: Connect with Nicolas X: @MichelonNicolas Asia Power Watch: https://asiapowerwatch.com/ Alagan Partners: https://alaganpartners.…

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House passes GOP tax & spending cuts One Big Beautiful Bill after dramatic all-night session to lobby GOP holdouts & record-breaking Dem Leader speech 52:07

1M ago52:07

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House passes tax cut & spending cut Budget Reconciliation "One Big Beautiful Bill", 218-214, sending it to the President to be signed into law, after a dramatic all-night session to convince enough Republican holdouts to vote yes, and after a record-breaking 8 hour, 44 minute speech against the bill by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY); June j…

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