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Yesterday · 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
Friday · 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
Thursday · 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
Wednesday · 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
July 10 · 25 min
So…Are We Back at War with Iran?
The U.S. intercepts dozens of missiles and drones from Iran directed toward Gulf neighbors. A former Olympian challenges the Trump administration over his arrest near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. And continuing heatwaves pose a long-term cost to the American economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 9 · 27 min
Trump: Iran Deal is ‘Over’
The U.S. launches a series of strikes on Iran, as President Trump declares a ceasefire deal “over.” Maine Democrat Graham Platner drops out of a crucial Senate race. And a deadly ICE-involved shooting results in threats of legal action from Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 8 · 27 min
What Happened to Mitch McConnell?
Questions grow about the condition of Sen. Mitch McConnell, with few details from his staff, weeks after he was hospitalized. Democrats distance themselves from Senate hopeful Graham Platner as new allegations surface. And Charlie Kirk’s family members watch prosecutors present evidence to a Utah judge in a pretrial hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 7 · 25 min
Graham Platner's Unraveling Senate Campaign
Top Democrats are pulling endorsements for Graham Platner as new allegations rock his Senate campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine. President Trump arrives at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey today with demands for allies to contribute more in defense spending. And as “Trump Accounts” launch, parents are weighing options to save for their kids’ future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices