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We start with the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates, as it fights to maintain its independence. We have updates on Alex Pretti’s fatal shooting investigation and the attack against a Minnesota lawmaker. The FBI is investigating voter fraud claims in a crucial sw ...  Show more

Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar was attacked last night in Minneapolis. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to announce the central bank's decision on interest rates. We explain why US forces are conducting military exercises in the Middle East. New figures capture ho ...  Show more

First, we explore President Trump's proposal for creating a new Riviera in Gaza, including the possibility of using US troops to do it. Plus, concerns for national security are growing after buyout offers are sent to the entire CIA workforce and the FBI provides the names of thou ...  Show more

President Trump wants to build a "Golden Dome" to protect the US from the threat of nuclear weapons. It’s a sign we’re in a new nuclear era. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Devan Schwartz, edited by Jollie Myers, fact-checked by Miles Bryan, engineered by Andrea Kr ...  Show more

The federal workforce is reeling as President Trump and Elon Musk attempt to implement seismic changes to the government. Meanwhile, Team Trump is trying to downplay the stunning proposal to take over Gaza and move the Palestinian people out. Also this morning, what's been called ...  Show more

First: In the rough. As President Trump tees off overseas, he faces urgent questions about a major tariff deadline and deepening starvation in Gaza. Will he make any progress? Plus: No end in sight. As Trump tries to put miles between him and the Epstein saga, could a new tactic ...  Show more