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The mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell’s absence
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s monthslong absence is complicating GOP efforts to pass a spending bill. The Washington Post’s Jarrell Dillard explains how the…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump and Iran trade strikes — and throw the peace deal into doubt
Graham Platner stepped down as the Democratic candidate for Maine’s crucial Senate race. Kimberlee Kruesi from the Associated Press tells us what cou…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
How a must-win race for Democrats imploded
A sexual-assault allegation against Maine’s Graham Platner has thrown his Senate campaign into chaos, with top Democrats calling for him to step asid…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Trump phone call that preceded the U.S. World Cup loss
The U.S. crashed out of the World Cup with a 4-1 defeat against Belgium. Paul Tenorio of The Athletic tells us how the match was overshadowed by a FI…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
America could be headed for a future of ghost towns
The Apple News Today team is off for the holiday weekend. But we are bringing you something special in place of our usual daily show: a narrated News…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Why the Constitution is making our politics worse (From the archives)
This episode originally aired on Sept 18, 2025.
From Apple News In Conversation: The Constitution has been amended 27 times, but the last meaningful …
4 months ago
How Trump quietly got $2 billion richer in his second term
President Trump has made an estimated $2 billion since taking office. Reuters details how the deals came together.
Gas prices this summer are lower th…
4 months ago
Medicare will cover weight-loss drugs — but there’s a catch
The Supreme Court wrapped its 2025–2026 term. Justin Jouvenal of the Washington Post breaks down the key moments in a consequential set of decisions.…
4 months ago
The brutal heat wave overwhelming Europe
The Supreme Court ruled that the president can fire the heads of independent federal agencies without cause. The Washington Post’s Julian Mark explai…
4 months ago
The president just got more powerful. What to know.
The Supreme Court just expanded President Trump’s power over federal agencies that were long considered independent. NPR explains what to know.
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4 months ago