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Trump: Firefight with Iran was a ?Love Tap?

The U.S. fires on military targets along the Iranian coast after a firefight at sea. Health workers conduct contact tracing to monitor whether passengers left a ship with hantavirus. And the Justice Department investigates lucrative oil trades just before key decisions in Iran. (Photo: U.S. Navy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-05-08
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Hantavirus Patients Evacuated from Cruise Ship

A cruise ship that carried passengers with hantavirus is now en route to the Canary Islands, while patients have been evacuated. Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick gives congressional testimony on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. And following a Supreme Court ruling, Republican lawmakers in Tennessee and Alabama propose new congressional maps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-05-07
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WH: ?Operation Epic Fury? is Over

The Trump administration declares an end to Operation Epic Fury, and then pauses an operation to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Senate Republicans propose spending $1 billion on security for a forthcoming White House ballroom. And California regulators file suit against State Farm for allegedly violating the law when handling wildfire cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-05-06
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Has the Ceasefire Shattered?

Iran opens fire on sites across the Strait of Hormuz, including on U.S. naval vessels. The Cuban government tries to rally its people in the face of a foreign oil embargo. And another case of hantavirus is confirmed onboard a cruise ship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-05-05
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Spirit in the Sky No Longer

Spirit Airlines goes out of business, leaving some customers stranded. A federal court orders doctors nationwide to stop mailing the abortion pill Mifepristone. And the U.S. prepares to withdraw thousands of troops stationed in Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-05-04
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Introducing "Blood and Water"

Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Blood and Water," hosted by Stephanie Ramos. In episode one of "Blood and Water," a woman fails to show up to work. When investigators are called to her home, they find a gruesome crime scene. To hear the rest of the series, follow "Blood and Water" on ????Apple Podcasts????, ????Spotify????, ????Amazon Music????, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-05-02
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Pain in the Gas: Fuel Prices Explode

Oil reaches its highest price in years, as Americans express discontent over the economic toll of the war in Iran. The House agrees to a DHS funding deal, ending a 76-day shutdown. And the man suspected of attacking the White House Correspondents? Dinner declines to challenge his detention in jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-05-01
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A Landmark Ruling on the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court puts new limits on how the Voting Rights Act is enforced in electoral map-making. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies to Congress about the cost of the conflict in Iran. And Saudi Arabia reportedly wants out of its sizable investment in LIV Golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-30
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James Comey Indictment 2.0

A federal grand jury returns an indictment on former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening President Trump. King Charles presses the importance of NATO in an address to Congress. And the United Arab Emirates withdraws from OPEC, shaking up the world?s dominant oil cartel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-29
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WHCD Shooting: What We Still Don?t Know

The suspected gunman behind the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack faces charges, but several details about his arrest remain unclear. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asks state lawmakers to push through a congressional map that dramatically favors Republicans. And a suspected killer in Florida is said to have consulted ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-28
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The WHCD Shooting Suspect

New details emerge about the man accused of a shooting plot at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Hopes dim for peace talks with Iran. And King Charles is set to arrive in Washington, D.C. for a state visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-27
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BREAKING: Shooting at the White House Correspondents? Dinner

In a special edition of ?Start Here,? Brad reports from the aftermath of the White House Correspondents? Dinner shooting in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-26
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Predictable? Soldier Arrested Over Maduro Bets

A U.S. special forces soldier is arrested for allegedly placing Polymarket bets on the removal of Nicolas Maduro. The Justice Department reclassifies marijuana as a less serious drug. And the Trump administration considers a bailout for struggling Spirit Airlines.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-24
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Ceasefire Watch: Strait Back to Where We Started

Iran seizes more ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Rising oil prices force many American travelers to reconsider flight plans. And Virginia?s redistricting vote prompts new concerns for the GOP.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-23
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Trump Extends Ceasefire?Indefinitely?

With a deadline approaching, President Trump extends a ceasefire with Iran. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) resigns under pressure. And the Justice Department files charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-22
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Virginia is for Voters: Will Redistricting Measure Pass?

Control of Congress could hang in the balance as Virginia Democrats press voters to approve a new state electoral map. Embattled Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns from President Trump?s cabinet. And singer-songwriter D4vd is charged with first-degree murder.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-21
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Ships Back Under Fire in the Strait of Hormuz

Hopes fade for renewed peace talks as the U.S. and Iran open fire at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration opens its refund portal for businesses that paid now-disallowed tariffs. And police face nearly a thousand animal rights activists at a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-20
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Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins to take effect. American farmers share how they?re handling the economic impacts of the Iran war. And two Supreme Court justices? comments on the direction of the high court are raising eyebrows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-17
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The DOJ is Still Knocking on the Fed?s Door

Despite a judge blocking subpoenas, federal prosecutors show up at the Federal Reserve, as President Trump once again threatens to fire chair Jerome Powell. Iranian ships begin testing the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. And in a case that could reshape the entertainment industry, a jury rules that concert behemoth Live Nation has acted like a monopoly.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-16
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Peace of the Puzzle: Israel & Lebanon Are Talking

As the U.S. tries to get Iran back to the table for peace talks, diplomats from Israel and Lebanon meet in Washington. Brian Hooker is released from a Bahamian jail without charges, telling ABC News he?ll keep searching for his wife Lynette. And a suspect heads to court after being accused of attacking the home of OpenAI executive Sam Altman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-15
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Resign-o-Rama: Swalwell & Gonzales Call It Quits

Facing potential expulsion from Congress, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) each announce they?ll step down over sexual misconduct allegations. A naval blockade takes effect in the Strait of Hormuz. And Catholics react to President Trump?s rants about Pope Leo XIV.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-14
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How US And Iranian Negotiations Fell Apart

As negotiations with Iran fall apart, Trump says the U.S. Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Viktor Orbán loses his reelection bid for prime minister in Hungary. And Representative Eric Swalwell suspends his California governor campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-13
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Why the Ceasefire Could Hinge on Israel

Israel agrees to negotiate with Lebanon, but refuses to stop its attacks on Hezbollah with a ceasefire hanging in the balance. Brian Hooker is arrested in Bahamas in connection with the disappearance of his wife. And the Artemis II crew prepares to splash down on Earth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-10
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Ceasefire Confusion

As bombs rain down on Lebanon, Iran and the US accuse each other of misinterpreting the terms of their ceasefire. President Trump seems open to a ?tolling? system in the Strait of Hormuz. And Rex Heuermann changes his plea in the Gilgo Beach serial murder case.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-09
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US & Iran Reach Ceasefire...For Now

Officials from the U.S. and Iran declare they?ve reached an agreement for a two-week ceasefire, but it?s unclear exactly what each side is conceding. Vice President JD Vance stumps for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of a crucial election. And doctors hope newly FDA-approved devices will mitigate the need for amputations due to Type 2 diabetes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-08
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Tonight, or Else: Trump?s New Deadline for Iran

President Trump threatens to demolish critical infrastructure if Iran does not agree to his terms by this evening. The Artemis II crew emerges from the far side of the moon. And a decision that could dismiss Steve Bannon?s onetime conviction raises broader questions about presidential immunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-07
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Inside the US Rescue Missions in Iran

Two airmen have now been rescued after a U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday. An executive order challenges mail-in voting, but several new lawsuits argue the order is unconstitutional. And today is a big day for the crew of the Artemis II mission, as they travel farther than any human has before.  Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-06
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Why Trump Fired Pam Bondi

President Trump removes Pam Bondi as attorney general. Congressional Republicans say they have a plan in place to fund the Department of Homeland Security. And oil prices surge after Trump?s address on Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-03
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Trump: Mission Almost Accomplished

In a primetime address, President Trump promises to ?finish the job,? without clarifying what that entails. The Supreme Court debates the Trump administration?s case against birthright citizenship ? with the president in the room. And as Artemis II takes off, SpaceX prepares for a stratospheric public stock offering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-02
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SCOTUS Rules Against Conversion Therapy Ban

The Supreme Court overturns a ruling upholding bans on ?conversion therapy? for LGBTQ youth. A federal judge orders a halt to construction on the White House ballroom. And with Trump poised to make an announcement on the Iran war, Israel announces a plan to demolish homes in Lebanon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-04-01
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Who is Trump Negotiating With?

As President Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, analysts raise concerns about the closure of another key shipping route. Despite a blockade, a Russian tanker is allowed to deliver oil to Cuba. And deposition video sheds light on the early days of DOGE cutbacks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-31
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Will US Launch Ground Operation in Iran?

As more troops arrive in the Middle East, American officials refuse to rule out the potential for a ground operation in Iran. An executive order promises to pay TSA officers, but Congress can?t agree on funding the rest of the Department of Homeland Security. And a record number of Republican members of Congress are retiring before the midterms, complicating GOP efforts to retain control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-30
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Senate to TSA: We Have a Deal

President Trump and the Senate seem to have landed on a last-ditch measure to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security. Federal authorities charge a pair of siblings for allegedly planting a bomb at a US air base. And doctors sound the alarm of the growing number of children participating in online gambling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-27
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A Historic Verdict Against Big Tech

In a landmark verdict, a jury finds tech firms Meta and YouTube responsible for harm to an underage user. The White House defends its 15-point Iran plan. And, a TSA officer says he?s down to his last $100 as a partial government shutdown continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-26
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End of the Line for DHS Shutdown?

Members of Congress float - and then quickly toss - a plan to end a government shutdown stalemate. An emboldened Russia launches its largest aerial attack yet against Ukraine. And artificial intelligence firm Anthropic takes the Pentagon to court over a ?supply chain risk? designation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-25
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LaGuardia Air Traffic Controller: ?I Messed Up.?

Two pilots are dead after an Air Canada flight crashed into a fire engine at New York?s LaGuardia airport. President Trump backs off a self-imposed threat to bomb Iran?s power plants, citing ongoing negotiations. And the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn mail-voting guidelines in more than 30 states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-24
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Have an ICE Flight: Trump?s Plan for Airport Lines

As TSA agents wait for paychecks, federal officials scramble to send ICE agents to assist at airports. President Trump threatens to strike Iranian energy infrastructure. And analysts react to the president?s acknowledgement that the White House is ?considering? drawing down forces in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-23
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Dolores Huerta Speaks Out

In a network exclusive, Dolores Huerta tells ABC that she was raped by labor icon Cesar Chavez. As oil prices skyrocket, the Pentagon says it could need $200 billion amid the war in Iran. And Meta appears to be giving up on its plans for the ?metaverse.?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-20
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Iran & Israel?s Scorched-Earth Energy Strikes

An Israeli strike on an Iranian gas field sends oil prices skyrocketing, sparking an outcry from Middle East neighbors. Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces a surprise grilling in his confirmation hearing for Homeland Security Secretary. And labor rights icon Cesar Chavez is suddenly under scrutiny after posthumous accusations of sexual misconduct.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-19
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The Iran War Within MAGA

A top Trump adviser resigns over the Iran conflict, underlining a deep divide among MAGA loyalists. Cuba is blanketed by an electrical blackout. And a new report suggests more Americans than ever are being buried by credit card debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-18
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Israel: Limited Ground Operations Begin in Lebanon

With nearly a million Lebanese residents displaced from their homes, some Israeli troops begin pushing into southern Lebanon. President Trump pushes Congress to vote on legislation that would dramatically reform voter ID laws. And federal prosecutors ask a judge to allow them to subpoena Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-17
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Strait Talk: Trump?s Ask to Allies

President Trump calls on other countries to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon identifies the six servicemembers who died in a refueling plane crash. And airline executives beg Congress to end its shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-16
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Introducing "Bridge of Lies"

Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bridge of Lies," hosted by Juju Chang. In episode one of "Bridge of Lies," a call about an abandoned car on a bridge in New Jersey touches off a search for a missing person. The driver of the car is 19-year-old Sarah Stern, an aspiring artist. Authorities try to piece together what happened in the hours before she disappeared. To hear the rest of the series, follow "Bridge of Lies" on ?Apple Podcasts?, ?Spotify?, ?Amazon Music?, or wherever you listen to podcasts. WARNING: This program includes discussions of suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide -- free, confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text the national lifeline at 988. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-14
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Synagogue Attack in Michigan

A truck ramming at a Detroit-area synagogue is being investigated as a targeted attack. The White House initiates a new plan to lower oil prices. And the Oscar race is far from certain ahead of Sunday?s Academy Awards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-13
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Iran?s ?Burn the Oil? Strategy

Iran attacks a series of oil tankers around the Persian Gulf, as several countries decide to draw on their strategic oil reserves. California police departments are warned of potential Iranian drone attacks. And lawmakers demand answers on a strike that hit an Iranian elementary school.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-12
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Voices from Iran: ?This Was OUR Fight.?

After mixed messages from President Trump, the U.S. military steps up its attacks in Iran. Meanwhile, Iranians express conflicted opinions about their views on war. And New Mexico agents search Jeffrey Epstein?s ranch for the first time, years after his death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-11
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Crude Awakening: Could Oil Force Trump?s Hand?

President Trump tries to stop panic in oil markets, but refuses to shift course on war in Iran. Russia seizes on energy shortages as an opportunity to sidestep sanctions. And law enforcement officials warn about awakening Iranian ?sleeper agents.? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-10
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Iran?s New Supreme Leader

Iran?s clerics choose a new ayatollah. American officials face questions over a strike at a girls? school. And New York police say a pair of men threw improvised explosive devices during a clash with anti-Islam protesters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-09
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Kristi Noem Ousted from DHS

After an escalating series of controversies, President Trump dismisses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Israel tries to destroy Hezbollah with a series of strikes on Beirut. And oil prices skyrocket, spooking the stock market and economists alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-06
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Torpedo Away: Historic US Strike on Iran

For the first time since World War Two, a U.S. submarine destroys a foreign warship. Kurdish fighting forces say they?re ready for a ground invasion of Iran. And the Texas Senate primary set a record for Democratic turnout, underlining the stakes of midterm elections.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-03-05
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