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14:41

Trump reverses course on helping ships transit the...

Apple News Today ·

2026/05/06

President Trump said his recently announced plan to help ships cross the Strait of Hormuz is now on pause. The Hill reports that the move came hours after U.S. officials said combat operations in Iran have concluded.Three people died on a cruise ship after an outbreak of deadly hantavirus. Tim Cocks of Reuters joins to discuss what went on aboard the ship. A vast array of American schools use YouTube for educational purposes. The Wall Street Journal’s Shalini Ramachandran explains how the

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16:05

Fresh attacks in the Gulf threaten the fragile truce...

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2026/05/05

Tensions flared in the Gulf as Trump’s efforts to guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz began. The Guardian’s Julian Borger breaks down how the operation has raised the stakes in the region. Indiana Republicans who defied Trump on redistricting face primary challenges today. NPR’s Tamara Keith joins to discuss why voters are fed up with the negativity surrounding the campaigns. New clinical trials showed promising results in the fight against pancreatic cancer. The

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15:40

Why Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down

Apple News Today ·

2026/05/04

Spirit Airlines suddenly shut down over the weekend after a failed bailout attempt by the U.S. government. CNBC’s Leslie Josephs breaks down the factors that led to the budget airline’s closure. Trump says the U.S. will guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz as the competing blockades continue. Meanwhile, the president is withdrawing troops from Germany as he criticizes Europe’s response to the war. The Washington Post’s Noah Robertson explains. Several Republican states

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28:28

The real reason American men are struggling

Apple News Today ·

2026/05/02

From Apple News In Conversation:The headlines say that American men are in crisis. But what does that actually mean — and what does it look like up close? Journalist Jordan Ritter Conn spent five years inside the lives of four different men to find out. His new book, American Men, explores the gap between masculine ideals and the reality of men’s lived experience. Apple News In Conversation guest host Sam Sanders sat down with Ritter Conn to talk about what those four lives reveal about

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15:33

Trump hits a pivotal 60-day milestone in the Iran war

Apple News Today ·

2026/05/01

Today is the 60-day deadline for Trump to seek congressional approval for the war in Iran. Semafor’s Burgess Everett breaks down how Trump might skirt that deadline and whether lawmakers will intervene.The House passed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security Thursday, ending the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history. Bloomberg’s Erik Wasson joins to discuss the winners and the losers. Maine Governor Jane Mills ended her Senate campaign saying she lacked the

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15:34

Fed Chair Powell delivers surprises in his final...

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2026/04/30

The Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to the Voting Rights Act. The Wall Street Journal’s James Romoser breaks down how the decision could affect redistricting efforts and upcoming elections.Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in court after being indicted for a second time. Eric Tucker of the Associated Press unpacks the charges against him. Jerome Powell will stay on at the Federal Reserve board after his term as chair expires next month. NPR reports that Powell says his decision

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14:11

Elon Musk takes on OpenAI’s CEO in a bitter court battle

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2026/04/29

A blockbuster trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is underway. David Ingram of NBC News breaks down the first day in court.The Federal Reserve will convene today and share its third rate decision for the year. It will also likely mark Jerome Powell’s final meeting in charge. Chris Rugaber of the Associated Press joins to discuss from the central bank. The United Arab Emirates says it is leaving the oil cartel OPEC just as gas prices in the U.S. spike as a result of the blockades

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16:12

A man is charged with trying to assassinate Trump....

Apple News Today ·

2026/04/28

The armed man who charged past a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was charged with attempting to assassinate Trump. Will Weissert of the Associated Press joins to discuss potential changes to security protocols surrounding the president as he prepares for upcoming large events.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a new congressional voting map that heavily favors Republicans. Politico’s Gary Fineout explains why it could be the GOP’s last chance to gain

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17:42

How another shooter got so close to Trump

Apple News Today ·

2026/04/27

Authorities arrested an armed man as he attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ dinner while President Trump was onstage. Aamer Madhani of the Associated Press details how events unfolded inside the ballroom. How the would-be attacker got so close to Trump has raised serious questions about security at the venue. Politico reports on authorities’ efforts to understand the protocols that allowed the suspect to approach so closely and how he brought firearms inside. News of the

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31:00

The unique power of an American pope

Apple News Today ·

2026/04/25

From Apple News In Conversation: Nearly a year ago, Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the first pope in history from the U.S. His papacy so far has been relatively calm — until recent weeks, when a sharp public conflict with President Trump over the Iran war thrust him onto the political stage. Scott Detrow, host of NPR’s All Things Considered and coauthor of the upcoming American Pope: Leo XIV’s Road From the South Side of Chicago to Vatican City, joins guest host Sam Sanders to

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16:12

Iran’s leaders are holding out against Trump. Is this...

Apple News Today ·

2026/04/24

Iran’s new supreme leader hasn’t been seen or heard since being named his father’s successor. Lee Keath of the Associated Press explains why it’s difficult to know who exactly in the regime is in charge.Candidates for California governor squared off in a debate this week. Politico’s Melanie Mason joins to discuss why the departure of Eric Swalwell following allegations of sexual assault still lingers over the race. Pope Leo wrapped his tour of Africa and urged the U.S

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16:44

The U.S. and Iran are seizing tankers in a dangerous...

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2026/04/23

Iran and the U.S. are targeting ships in the Strait as both sides enforce their blockades. The Washington Post’s Michael Birnbaum discusses why peace will be so difficult to achieve.Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attended a marathon of congressional hearings, and one Republican vented frustration about his leadership. The Associated Press’s Ali Swenson explains. The U.N.’s process of selecting a new leader is under way, and there are far fewer candidates this time around. Alexandra Sharp of Foreign Policy

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15:55

Trump extends ceasefire — but Iran still won’t talk

Apple News Today ·

2026/04/22

President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Aamer Madhani of the Associated Press details what may come next.Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nominee to be the next Federal Reserve chair, appeared before the Senate Banking Committee. Politico’s Victoria Guida dissects his testimony. Some estimates say immigrants pay up to $60 billion in taxes to the government. The Washington Post’s Marissa Lang joins to discuss how Trump’s immigration

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14:54

Inside the high-stakes referendum that every Democrat...

Apple News Today ·

2026/04/21

Voters in Virginia head to the polls today to decide whether to redraw the state’s congressional voting map. VPM’s Jahd Kahlil explains where the campaigns stand.Following multiple hostile comments by President Trump about NATO, European nations are working on a fallback plan should the U.S. leave the alliance. The Wall Street Journal’s Bojan Pancevski joins to discuss what it might look like. FIFA and transportation officials in New Jersey are in a standoff over who should foot

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15:13

Trump wanted peace talks. Now the U.S. has seized an...

Apple News Today ·

2026/04/20

U.S. forces seized an Iranian ship in the Gulf of Oman. Michelle Price of the Associated Press assesses what it means for potential peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s term is up in May. The Wall Street Journal’s Nick Timiraos explains the political tug-of-war over his successor. The portal for businesses to claim refunds for tariffs the Supreme Court ruled illegal goes live Monday. Tim Aeppel of Reuters joins to discuss why some businesses are

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27:59

How to make nostalgia your psychological superpower

Apple News Today ·

2026/04/18

From Apple News In Conversation:The 1990s are back — especially for Gen Z. CDs, flip phones, and ’90s beauty trends are all having a moment among people in their teens and 20s. To understand why this generation is nostalgic for a past they didn’t experience, Apple News In Conversation guest host Sam Sanders talks with psychologist Clay Routledge. Routledge is the author of Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life and executive vice president and COO at

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14:52

Why Republicans are split over a major spying tool

Apple News Today ·

2026/04/17

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is now in effect. Reuters reports on new comments from President Trump signaling more talks this weekend.FISA 702, a major tool for the U.S. spy apparatus, will expire on Monday without more intervention from Congress. NPR’s Eric McDaniel explains why lawmakers on both sides worry the provision might lead to warrantless surveillance of Americans. President Trump has implemented a ban on certain students from Africa. The Wall Street Journal’s

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16:10

States took on Ticketmaster in a blockbuster case —...

Apple News Today ·

2026/04/16

The U.S. blockade at the Strait of Hormuz has brought traffic in the waterway to even more of a standstill. The Washington Post’s Júlia Ledur explains how geography aides Iran’s efforts to control the vital passageway.Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo have drawn condemnation from global leaders and members of the president’s base. Joshua McElwee of Reuters joins to discuss why this could be a seminal moment for the U.S. Catholic Church. A court ruled that concert giant Live

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16:00

It’s Tax Day. Why some could be tempted to cheat this...

Apple News Today ·

2026/04/15

Today is the deadline to file a federal tax return. The Wall Street Journal’s Richard Rubin joins to discuss what to know about Tax Day after Trump’s moves to shrink the IRS.The U.S. hosted talks between Israel and Lebanon at the White House on Tuesday. Simon Lewis of Reuters breaks down how those discussions play into larger peace talks to end the Iran war. After the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, dozens of abortion clinics shut down in states where the practice is still legal

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15:27

How two lawmakers were ousted over sexual-misconduct...

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2026/04/14

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell are quitting Congress over sexual misconduct allegations. Sahil Kapur of NBC News explains how the threat of expulsion is forcing them out. Trump’s blockade on the Strait of Hormuz has taken effect. Politico’s Sam Sutton assesses the growing impact of the Iran war on the U.S. economy. The Wall Street Journal’s Juan Forero reveals how investors are eyeing up Venezuela. Plus, the DOJ charged a man with attempting to

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