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    <title>Start Here</title>
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    <copyright>Copyright 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.</copyright>
    <description>A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.</description>
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    <itunes:summary>A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.</itunes:summary>
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      <title> Not Easy Being Green: Crackdowns at Reflecting Pool</title>
      <description>Facing algae-tinted waters and cost overruns, President Trump blames unnamed saboteurs for ruining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz as talks in Switzerland turn tense. And the killing of a dog by police results in grief and anger in Los Angeles. 
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title> Not Easy Being Green: Crackdowns at Reflecting Pool</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Facing algae-tinted waters and cost overruns, President Trump blames unnamed saboteurs for ruining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz as talks in Switzerland turn tense. And the killing of a dog by police results in grief and anger in Los Angeles. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>Facing algae-tinted waters and cost overruns, President Trump blames unnamed saboteurs for ruining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz as talks in Switzerland turn tense. And the killing of a dog by police results in grief and anger in Los Angeles. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1653</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Introducing "The Snare"</title>
      <description>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, "The Snare," hosted by Maggie Rulli.

Police in Idaho Falls bring in a young man named Chris Tapp to answer some questions. This will set him and others on a path they never would've predicted.

To hear the rest of the series, follow "The Snare" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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, "The Snare," hosted by Maggie Rulli.

Police in Idaho Falls bring in a young man named Chris Tapp to answer some questions. This will set him and others on a path they never would've predicted.

To hear the rest of the series, follow "The Snare" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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        <![CDATA[<p>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, "The Snare," hosted by Maggie Rulli.</p>
<p>Police in Idaho Falls bring in a young man named Chris Tapp to answer some questions. This will set him and others on a path they never would've predicted.</p>
<p>To hear the rest of the series, follow "The Snare" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-snare/id1896858485">Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/49HmTbhBQNBxxEhKW4TnVa">Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5d5e5075-4370-4156-a855-3633eecbfcdf/the-snare">Amazon Music</a>⁠⁠⁠⁠, or wherever you listen to podcasts.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Trump’s New Battle: Political Blowback Over Iran</title>
      <description>The Trump administration responds to Republican criticism of the Iran ceasefire deal. The Supreme Court unanimously sides with marijuana users in a gun rights debate. And former President Barack Obama opens a presidential center on the South Side of Chicago.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Trump’s New Battle: Political Blowback Over Iran</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>The Trump administration responds to Republican criticism of the Iran ceasefire deal. The Supreme Court unanimously sides with marijuana users in a gun rights debate. And former President Barack Obama opens a presidential center on the South Side of Chicago.
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Trump administration responds to Republican criticism of the Iran ceasefire deal. The Supreme Court unanimously sides with marijuana users in a gun rights debate. And former President Barack Obama opens a presidential center on the South Side of Chicago.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1518</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Understanding the Iran Deal, Point by Point</title>
      <description>The text of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran draws scrutiny. President Trump derails the confirmation of the man he nominated to lead the country’s intelligence apparatus. And after a dramatic confrontation by victims’ families, Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heurmann is sentenced. 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Understanding the Iran Deal, Point by Point</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>The text of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran draws scrutiny. President Trump derails the confirmation of the man he nominated to lead the country’s intelligence apparatus. And after a dramatic confrontation by victims’ families, Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heurmann is sentenced. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>The text of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran draws scrutiny. President Trump derails the confirmation of the man he nominated to lead the country’s intelligence apparatus. And after a dramatic confrontation by victims’ families, Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heurmann is sentenced. <br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1733</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Alleged Drone Plot Against the White House</title>
      <description>Several suspects are under arrest for an alleged plot to attack Sunday’s White House UFC event with drones. The Department of Education announces plans to offload key programs to other agencies. And doctors are growing concerned over surges in off-label use of ivermectin as a cancer treatment.



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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>The Alleged Drone Plot Against the White House</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Several suspects are under arrest for an alleged plot to attack Sunday’s White House UFC event with drones. The Department of Education announces plans to offload key programs to other agencies. And doctors are growing concerned over surges in off-label use of ivermectin as a cancer treatment.



(Photo Credit: Win McNamee/Pool Getty via AP)
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        <![CDATA[<p>Several suspects are under arrest for an alleged plot to attack Sunday’s White House UFC event with drones. The Department of Education announces plans to offload key programs to other agencies. And doctors are growing concerned over surges in off-label use of ivermectin as a cancer treatment.</p>
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      <itunes:duration>1463</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Why the Iran Deal Still Isn’t Strait-Forward</title>
      <description>As President Trump touts an Iran deal to G7 leaders, experts question when exactly the Strait of Hormuz will be opened. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces that he’s being investigated by federal authorities. And UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer proposes a ban on social media for children under 16.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>As President Trump touts an Iran deal to G7 leaders, experts question when exactly the Strait of Hormuz will be opened. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces that he’s being investigated by federal authorities. And UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer proposes a ban on social media for children under 16.
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        <![CDATA[<p>As President Trump touts an Iran deal to G7 leaders, experts question when exactly the Strait of Hormuz will be opened. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces that he’s being investigated by federal authorities. And UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer proposes a ban on social media for children under 16.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1691</itunes:duration>
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      <title>US &amp; Iran Reach Ceasefire Agreement</title>
      <description>President Trump, along with a series of world leaders, announce the U.S. and Iran have agreed to terms for a ceasefire agreement. Anthropic says it’s pulling back an advanced artificial intelligence model after the Trump White House has restricted its use by foreign nationals. And twelve people die in a Missouri plane crash, including eleven skydivers. 

AP Photo/Vahid Salemi 


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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>US &amp; Iran Reach Ceasefire Agreement</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>President Trump, along with a series of world leaders, announce the U.S. and Iran have agreed to terms for a ceasefire agreement. Anthropic says it’s pulling back an advanced artificial intelligence model after the Trump White House has restricted its use by foreign nationals. And twelve people die in a Missouri plane crash, including eleven skydivers. 

AP Photo/Vahid Salemi 


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        <![CDATA[<p>President Trump, along with a series of world leaders, announce the U.S. and Iran have agreed to terms for a ceasefire agreement. Anthropic says it’s pulling back an advanced artificial intelligence model after the Trump White House has restricted its use by foreign nationals. And twelve people die in a Missouri plane crash, including eleven skydivers. </p>
<p><br>AP Photo/Vahid Salemi </p>
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      <itunes:duration>1497</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Deal or No Deal: Where the Iran War Stands</title>
      <description>President Trump says an agreement with Iran could be signed as early as this weekend. A short-term extension of FISA fails to pass ahead of an expiration deadline. And complications arise as the World Cup heats up in the US. 

AP Photo/Amirhosein Khorgooi 


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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Deal or No Deal: Where the Iran War Stands</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>President Trump says an agreement with Iran could be signed as early as this weekend. A short-term extension of FISA fails to pass ahead of an expiration deadline. And complications arise as the World Cup heats up in the US. 

AP Photo/Amirhosein Khorgooi 


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        <![CDATA[<p>President Trump says an agreement with Iran could be signed as early as this weekend. A short-term extension of FISA fails to pass ahead of an expiration deadline. And complications arise as the World Cup heats up in the US. </p>
<p>AP Photo/Amirhosein Khorgooi </p>
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      <itunes:duration>1459</itunes:duration>
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      <title>US strikes multiple targets in Iran</title>
      <description>The downing of an American helicopter by Iran has prompted President Trump to amp up strikes in the country. Bill Gates answers questions in a closed-door session before the House Oversight Committee over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. And the upcoming UFC fight on the White House lawn is now the subject of a lawsuit. 



AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson 


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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>US strikes multiple targets in Iran</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The downing of an American helicopter by Iran has prompted President Trump to amp up strikes in the country. Bill Gates answers questions in a closed-door session before the House Oversight Committee over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. And the upcoming UFC fight on the White House lawn is now the subject of a lawsuit. 



AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson 


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        <![CDATA[<p>The downing of an American helicopter by Iran has prompted President Trump to amp up strikes in the country. Bill Gates answers questions in a closed-door session before the House Oversight Committee over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. And the upcoming UFC fight on the White House lawn is now the subject of a lawsuit. </p>
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<p>AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson </p>
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      <itunes:duration>1534</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Apache Down: The US Retaliates Against Iran</title>
      <description>An Iranian drone takes down an American helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the U.S. to launch new strikes. A controversial murder case that divided a Texas community ends with a 35 year sentence for a teenage defendant. And NASA unveils the astronauts that will take part in its latest mission, Artemis III. 



(FILE Photo: U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Olivia Cowart)
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Apache Down: The US Retaliates Against Iran</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>An Iranian drone takes down an American helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the U.S. to launch new strikes. A controversial murder case that divided a Texas community ends with a 35 year sentence for a teenage defendant. And NASA unveils the astronauts that will take part in its latest mission, Artemis III. 



(FILE Photo: U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Olivia Cowart)
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        <![CDATA[<p>An Iranian drone takes down an American helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the U.S. to launch new strikes. A controversial murder case that divided a Texas community ends with a 35 year sentence for a teenage defendant. And NASA unveils the astronauts that will take part in its latest mission, Artemis III. </p>
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<p>(FILE Photo: U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Olivia Cowart)</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1692</itunes:duration>
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      <title>What Trump Said to Netanyahu</title>
      <description>As Iran and Israel pause their assaults, President Trump describes pleading with Benjamin Netanyahu to not endanger peace negotiations. Spencer Pratt fails to make it to a runoff in the Los Angeles mayor’s race after a lengthy count. And ABC’s Ian Pannell travels to Moscow to ask Russians what they think of Vladimir Putin’s war. 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>What Trump Said to Netanyahu</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>As Iran and Israel pause their assaults, President Trump describes pleading with Benjamin Netanyahu to not endanger peace negotiations. Spencer Pratt fails to make it to a runoff in the Los Angeles mayor’s race after a lengthy count. And ABC’s Ian Pannell travels to Moscow to ask Russians what they think of Vladimir Putin’s war. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>As Iran and Israel pause their assaults, President Trump describes pleading with Benjamin Netanyahu to not endanger peace negotiations. Spencer Pratt fails to make it to a runoff in the Los Angeles mayor’s race after a lengthy count. And ABC’s Ian Pannell travels to Moscow to ask Russians what they think of Vladimir Putin’s war. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1653</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Back to Battle? Iran Launches Missiles at Israel</title>
      <description>Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel, testing the U.S.-Israel alliance. Maine voters weigh new allegations against Democrat Graham Platner. And Canada halts livestock imports from Texas after a second case of screwworm in cattle.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Back to Battle? Iran Launches Missiles at Israel</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel, testing the U.S.-Israel alliance. Maine voters weigh new allegations against Democrat Graham Platner. And Canada halts livestock imports from Texas after a second case of screwworm in cattle.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel, testing the U.S.-Israel alliance. Maine voters weigh new allegations against Democrat Graham Platner. And Canada halts livestock imports from Texas after a second case of screwworm in cattle.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1627</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Trump Critic Set to Plead Guilty in Docs Case</title>
      <description>President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty over mishandling classified documents, sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News. An appeals court panel is set to hear arguments over whether the White House ballroom construction should continue. And new reports surrounding Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner threaten the party’s path to the majority.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Trump Critic Set to Plead Guilty in Docs Case</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty over mishandling classified documents, sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News. An appeals court panel is set to hear arguments over whether the White House ballroom construction should continue. And new reports surrounding Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner threaten the party’s path to the majority.
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        <![CDATA[<p>President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty over mishandling classified documents, sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News. An appeals court panel is set to hear arguments over whether the White House ballroom construction should continue. And new reports surrounding Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner threaten the party’s path to the majority.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1573</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The World's Oil Supply is Draining</title>
      <description>Experts warn that the Iran conflict is straining the global oil supply to dangerous levels. A dramatic hostage situation unfolds in a bank building in Bakersfield, California. And families who could be impacted by an expected Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship speak out.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>The World's Oil Supply is Draining</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Experts warn that the Iran conflict is straining the global oil supply to dangerous levels. A dramatic hostage situation unfolds in a bank building in Bakersfield, California. And families who could be impacted by an expected Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship speak out.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Experts warn that the Iran conflict is straining the global oil supply to dangerous levels. A dramatic hostage situation unfolds in a bank building in Bakersfield, California. And families who could be impacted by an expected Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship speak out.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1516</itunes:duration>
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      <title>DOJ to Congress: 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund is Dead</title>
      <description>After a Republican revolt, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche tries to convince Congress that the “anti-weaponization” fund is dead. President Trump picks a new director of national intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard’s exit, but questions swirl around his credentials. And marine archaeologists announce the discovery of shipwrecks from the Golden Age of Piracy in Nassau.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>DOJ to Congress: 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund is Dead</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>After a Republican revolt, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche tries to convince Congress that the “anti-weaponization” fund is dead. President Trump picks a new director of national intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard’s exit, but questions swirl around his credentials. And marine archaeologists announce the discovery of shipwrecks from the Golden Age of Piracy in Nassau.
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        <![CDATA[<p>After a Republican revolt, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche tries to convince Congress that the “anti-weaponization” fund is dead. President Trump picks a new director of national intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard’s exit, but questions swirl around his credentials. And marine archaeologists announce the discovery of shipwrecks from the Golden Age of Piracy in Nassau.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1587</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Distrust Fund: DOJ Pauses Payment Plan</title>
      <description>In the face of angry Republican lawmakers and skeptical judges, the Trump administration halts the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer and reality star Spencer Pratt headline a series of California primaries. And a federal appellate court rules the dismissal of transgender service people was likely unconstitutional. 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Distrust Fund: DOJ Pauses Payment Plan</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1cc58584-b053-11f0-8986-1bc80b4930b4/image/a8a19cfd4619c0c0fe420f6f74dbe3ca.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>In the face of angry Republican lawmakers and skeptical judges, the Trump administration halts the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer and reality star Spencer Pratt headline a series of California primaries. And a federal appellate court rules the dismissal of transgender service people was likely unconstitutional. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>In the face of angry Republican lawmakers and skeptical judges, the Trump administration halts the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer and reality star Spencer Pratt headline a series of California primaries. And a federal appellate court rules the dismissal of transgender service people was likely unconstitutional. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1575</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Trump’s Tweaks to the ‘Final’ Iran Agreement</title>
      <description>With doubt over a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Israel resumes its push into Lebanon. A judge reconsiders a settlement that resulted in President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund.” And several Laotian miners escape a flooded cave, but two are still believed to be stranded deep within.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>With doubt over a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Israel resumes its push into Lebanon. A judge reconsiders a settlement that resulted in President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund.” And several Laotian miners escape a flooded cave, but two are still believed to be stranded deep within.
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        <![CDATA[<p>With doubt over a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Israel resumes its push into Lebanon. A judge reconsiders a settlement that resulted in President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund.” And several Laotian miners escape a flooded cave, but two are still believed to be stranded deep within.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1654</itunes:duration>
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      <title>From Missile Strikes…to a Ceasefire Plan?</title>
      <description>Sources say American and Iranian diplomats have reached a broad framework for a ceasefire extension, despite strikes from each side this week. Demonstrations outside a New Jersey ICE facility turn into clashes with federal agents. And a raid on the home of a former CIA officer allegedly reveals a trove of gold bars from the spy agency.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>From Missile Strikes…to a Ceasefire Plan?</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Sources say American and Iranian diplomats have reached a broad framework for a ceasefire extension, despite strikes from each side this week. Demonstrations outside a New Jersey ICE facility turn into clashes with federal agents. And a raid on the home of a former CIA officer allegedly reveals a trove of gold bars from the spy agency.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Sources say American and Iranian diplomats have reached a broad framework for a ceasefire extension, despite strikes from each side this week. Demonstrations outside a New Jersey ICE facility turn into clashes with federal agents. And a raid on the home of a former CIA officer allegedly reveals a trove of gold bars from the spy agency.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1399</itunes:duration>
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      <title>A Chemical Blast Turns Deadly</title>
      <description>Authorities believe a chemical tank accident likely killed more than 10 people in Longview, Washington. Sources confirm the Justice Department has opened an investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll. And police arrest a Google employee over allegations of insider trading on prediction markets. 







Photo Credit: City of Longview via AP
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>A Chemical Blast Turns Deadly</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1745a012-b053-11f0-8986-b72d0c30fe9b/image/b88cb0c1352a04e0b478400cd18948bf.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>Authorities believe a chemical tank accident likely killed more than 10 people in Longview, Washington. Sources confirm the Justice Department has opened an investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll. And police arrest a Google employee over allegations of insider trading on prediction markets. 







Photo Credit: City of Longview via AP
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        <![CDATA[<p>Authorities believe a chemical tank accident likely killed more than 10 people in Longview, Washington. Sources confirm the Justice Department has opened an investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll. And police arrest a Google employee over allegations of insider trading on prediction markets. </p>
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      <itunes:duration>1701</itunes:duration>
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      <title>How Paxton’s Win Changes the Midterm Map</title>
      <description>Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton trounces Sen. John Cornyn for the Senate Republican nomination. Iran warns of retaliation for a U.S. strike. And a fishing renaissance takes hold in New York City after half a century of health warnings.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>How Paxton’s Win Changes the Midterm Map</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton trounces Sen. John Cornyn for the Senate Republican nomination. Iran warns of retaliation for a U.S. strike. And a fishing renaissance takes hold in New York City after half a century of health warnings.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton trounces Sen. John Cornyn for the Senate Republican nomination. Iran warns of retaliation for a U.S. strike. And a fishing renaissance takes hold in New York City after half a century of health warnings.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1637</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Senate Runoff: Are Endorsements Bigger in Texas?</title>
      <description>Texas Republicans are set to decide between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton for a crucial Senate seat. California authorities say a chemical plant explosion has been averted, but that threats still remain. And an Ebola outbreak is only beginning to come into focus in Africa. 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Senate Runoff: Are Endorsements Bigger in Texas?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Texas Republicans are set to decide between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton for a crucial Senate seat. California authorities say a chemical plant explosion has been averted, but that threats still remain. And an Ebola outbreak is only beginning to come into focus in Africa. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>Texas Republicans are set to decide between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton for a crucial Senate seat. California authorities say a chemical plant explosion has been averted, but that threats still remain. And an Ebola outbreak is only beginning to come into focus in Africa. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1724</itunes:duration>
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      <title>An Ohio Airman &amp; the Cost of the Iran War</title>
      <description>On this Memorial Day, ABC’s Byron Pitts examines the losses sustained thus far in the Iran conflict, and interviews the family of Master Sgt. Tyler Simmons, one of the war’s 13 fatalities.

(Photo Credit: Airman First Class Ivy Thomas/U.S. Air National Guard)
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>On this Memorial Day, ABC’s Byron Pitts examines the losses sustained thus far in the Iran conflict, and interviews the family of Master Sgt. Tyler Simmons, one of the war’s 13 fatalities.

(Photo Credit: Airman First Class Ivy Thomas/U.S. Air National Guard)
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this Memorial Day, ABC’s Byron Pitts examines the losses sustained thus far in the Iran conflict, and interviews the family of Master Sgt. Tyler Simmons, one of the war’s 13 fatalities.</p>
<p>(Photo Credit: Airman First Class Ivy Thomas/U.S. Air National Guard)</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1149</itunes:duration>
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      <title>A Republican Revolt Over ‘Weaponization Fund’</title>
      <description>A meeting between Republican lawmakers and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche becomes heated. The Democratic National Committee releases a long-awaited “autopsy” on Kamala Harris’ 2024 loss. And cybersecurity experts sound the alarm over Chinese-made humanoid robots. 


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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>A Republican Revolt Over ‘Weaponization Fund’</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>A meeting between Republican lawmakers and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche becomes heated. The Democratic National Committee releases a long-awaited “autopsy” on Kamala Harris’ 2024 loss. And cybersecurity experts sound the alarm over Chinese-made humanoid robots. 


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        <![CDATA[<p>A meeting between Republican lawmakers and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche becomes heated. The Democratic National Committee releases a long-awaited “autopsy” on Kamala Harris’ 2024 loss. And cybersecurity experts sound the alarm over Chinese-made humanoid robots. </p>
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      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1654</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Why the US Indicted Raúl Castro</title>
      <description>Federal prosecutors secure an indictment against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. Two officers who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6 file a lawsuit against President Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” And future Harvard students face a new school of thought towards grading.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Why the US Indicted Raúl Castro</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Federal prosecutors secure an indictment against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. Two officers who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6 file a lawsuit against President Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” And future Harvard students face a new school of thought towards grading.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Federal prosecutors secure an indictment against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. Two officers who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6 file a lawsuit against President Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” And future Harvard students face a new school of thought towards grading.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1503</itunes:duration>
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      <title> Trump Topples His Kentucky Critic</title>
      <description>A candidate supported by President Trump defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in a Kentucky congressional primary. The Justice Department reveals a provision in a settlement that will force the IRS to drop any audits of the Trump family. And police say the two teenage gunmen subscribed to “nihilist violent extremism.” 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title> Trump Topples His Kentucky Critic</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>A candidate supported by President Trump defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in a Kentucky congressional primary. The Justice Department reveals a provision in a settlement that will force the IRS to drop any audits of the Trump family. And police say the two teenage gunmen subscribed to “nihilist violent extremism.” 
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        <![CDATA[<p>A candidate supported by President Trump defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in a Kentucky congressional primary. The Justice Department reveals a provision in a settlement that will force the IRS to drop any audits of the Trump family. And police say the two teenage gunmen subscribed to “nihilist violent extremism.” </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1724</itunes:duration>
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      <title>San Diego Islamic Center Shooting</title>
      <description>Gunmen open fire on the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three. The Trump administration establishes a controversial fund that will send taxpayer dollars to MAGA allies. And the World Health Organization warns of an Ebola outbreak in Africa. 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>San Diego Islamic Center Shooting</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Gunmen open fire on the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three. The Trump administration establishes a controversial fund that will send taxpayer dollars to MAGA allies. And the World Health Organization warns of an Ebola outbreak in Africa. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>Gunmen open fire on the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three. The Trump administration establishes a controversial fund that will send taxpayer dollars to MAGA allies. And the World Health Organization warns of an Ebola outbreak in Africa. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1729</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Trump’s Plan to Primary His GOP Critics </title>
      <description>Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) gets trounced in a primary, signaling danger for other Republicans who have run afoul of President Trump. The Senate’s rulemaker crosses out White House ballroom security measures from a proposed funding plan. And Palestinians lock their doors in Jerusalem’s Old City as gatherings of young Jewish demonstrators grow increasingly violent. 


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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Trump’s Plan to Primary His GOP Critics </itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) gets trounced in a primary, signaling danger for other Republicans who have run afoul of President Trump. The Senate’s rulemaker crosses out White House ballroom security measures from a proposed funding plan. And Palestinians lock their doors in Jerusalem’s Old City as gatherings of young Jewish demonstrators grow increasingly violent. 


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        <![CDATA[<p>Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) gets trounced in a primary, signaling danger for other Republicans who have run afoul of President Trump. The Senate’s rulemaker crosses out White House ballroom security measures from a proposed funding plan. And Palestinians lock their doors in Jerusalem’s Old City as gatherings of young Jewish demonstrators grow increasingly violent. </p>
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      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1726</itunes:duration>
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      <title>China Warns of ‘Clash’ with US Over Taiwan</title>
      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping warns President Trump that the US and China will 'clash' if Taiwan is handled 'improperly.' Sources say Trump will drop his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the creation of a fund for his allies. And the Pentagon abruptly cancels troop deployments to Europe.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>China Warns of ‘Clash’ with US Over Taiwan</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping warns President Trump that the US and China will 'clash' if Taiwan is handled 'improperly.' Sources say Trump will drop his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the creation of a fund for his allies. And the Pentagon abruptly cancels troop deployments to Europe.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping warns President Trump that the US and China will 'clash' if Taiwan is handled 'improperly.' Sources say Trump will drop his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the creation of a fund for his allies. And the Pentagon abruptly cancels troop deployments to Europe.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1543</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Murdaugh’s Murder Convictions Overturned</title>
      <description>Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions are tossed out by South Carolina’s Supreme Court. Russia launches nearly a thousand drones into Ukraine as concerns in Moscow rise. And as a national reckoning grows chaotic, gunfire erupts in the Philippine Senate.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Murdaugh’s Murder Convictions Overturned</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/17de02e4-b053-11f0-8986-87449533bd46/image/d6d97404a64cd73fa0813cf9571352d2.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions are tossed out by South Carolina’s Supreme Court. Russia launches nearly a thousand drones into Ukraine as concerns in Moscow rise. And as a national reckoning grows chaotic, gunfire erupts in the Philippine Senate.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions are tossed out by South Carolina’s Supreme Court. Russia launches nearly a thousand drones into Ukraine as concerns in Moscow rise. And as a national reckoning grows chaotic, gunfire erupts in the Philippine Senate.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1505</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Trump's Trip to China</title>
      <description>With wartime inflation surging, President Trump arrives in China for a summit. Meanwhile, a California mayor resigns amid allegations that she’s been serving as a Chinese agent. And FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Democrats on Capitol Hill. 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Trump's Trip to China</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>With wartime inflation surging, President Trump arrives in China for a summit. Meanwhile, a California mayor resigns amid allegations that she’s been serving as a Chinese agent. And FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Democrats on Capitol Hill. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>With wartime inflation surging, President Trump arrives in China for a summit. Meanwhile, a California mayor resigns amid allegations that she’s been serving as a Chinese agent. And FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Democrats on Capitol Hill. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1720</itunes:duration>
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      <title> Americans from Hantavirus Cruise Begin Quarantine</title>
      <description>Passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are now being monitored in Nebraska and Georgia after possible exposure. Health officials insist the risk to Americans remains very low and stress the differences between hantavirus and COVID. And President Trump supports suspending the federal gas tax amid rising prices from the war in Iran.




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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title> Americans from Hantavirus Cruise Begin Quarantine</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are now being monitored in Nebraska and Georgia after possible exposure. Health officials insist the risk to Americans remains very low and stress the differences between hantavirus and COVID. And President Trump supports suspending the federal gas tax amid rising prices from the war in Iran.




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        <![CDATA[<p>Passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are now being monitored in Nebraska and Georgia after possible exposure. Health officials insist the risk to Americans remains very low and stress the differences between hantavirus and COVID. And President Trump supports suspending the federal gas tax amid rising prices from the war in Iran.</p>
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      <itunes:duration>1474</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Cruise Guests are Coming Home. Is the Hantavirus?</title>
      <description>As cruise ship passengers are evacuated, countries are employing different policies on whether they should quarantine. Virginia’s Supreme Court throws out a congressional map proposed by Democrats, upending midterm plans. And high schools and colleges nationwide scramble to process assignments after the lesson platform was hacked. 


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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Cruise Guests are Coming Home. Is the Hantavirus?</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>As cruise ship passengers are evacuated, countries are employing different policies on whether they should quarantine. Virginia’s Supreme Court throws out a congressional map proposed by Democrats, upending midterm plans. And high schools and colleges nationwide scramble to process assignments after the lesson platform was hacked. 


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        <![CDATA[<p>As cruise ship passengers are evacuated, countries are employing different policies on whether they should quarantine. Virginia’s Supreme Court throws out a congressional map proposed by Democrats, upending midterm plans. And high schools and colleges nationwide scramble to process assignments after the lesson platform was hacked. </p>
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      <itunes:duration>1488</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Trump: Firefight with Iran was a ‘Love Tap’</title>
      <description>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.



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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Trump: Firefight with Iran was a ‘Love Tap’</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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.



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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
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      <itunes:duration>1571</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Hantavirus Patients Evacuated from Cruise Ship</title>
      <description>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.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Hantavirus Patients Evacuated from Cruise Ship</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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.
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1721</itunes:duration>
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      <title>WH: ‘Operation Epic Fury’ is Over</title>
      <description>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.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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.
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1727</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Has the Ceasefire Shattered?</title>
      <description>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.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Has the Ceasefire Shattered?</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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.
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1591</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Spirit in the Sky No Longer</title>
      <description>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.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Spirit in the Sky No Longer</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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.
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1728</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Introducing "Blood and Water"</title>
      <description>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.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Introducing "Blood and Water"</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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.
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        <![CDATA[<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>To hear the rest of the series, follow "Blood and Water" on ⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blood-and-water/id1893952532">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a>⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5HeODqJLTW9hsSxwc3KzkR">⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, ⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c0fcb02b-4447-4921-9c08-5981e6dc69a3/blood-and-water">⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, or wherever you listen to podcasts.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>180</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Pain in the Gas: Fuel Prices Explode</title>
      <description>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.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Pain in the Gas: Fuel Prices Explode</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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.
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1706</itunes:duration>
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      <title>A Landmark Ruling on the Voting Rights Act</title>
      <description>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.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>A Landmark Ruling on the Voting Rights Act</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1647</itunes:duration>
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      <title>James Comey Indictment 2.0</title>
      <description>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.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>James Comey Indictment 2.0</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/10903566-b053-11f0-8986-0bbff75b31cd/image/10b0e656b6107b6cb42d669282358d0a.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>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.
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1733</itunes:duration>
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      <title>WHCD Shooting: What We Still Don’t Know</title>
      <description>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.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>WHCD Shooting: What We Still Don’t Know</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0e1ad804-b053-11f0-8986-a745cead2ddc/image/e1037f14bb3da8e721a3a2f4842b0862.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1631</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The WHCD Shooting Suspect</title>
      <description>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.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>The WHCD Shooting Suspect</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1289</itunes:duration>
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      <title>BREAKING: Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner</title>
      <description>In a special edition of “Start Here,” Brad reports from the aftermath of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in Washington.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:01:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>ABC News</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In a special edition of “Start Here,” Brad reports from the aftermath of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in Washington.
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        <![CDATA[<p>In a special edition of “Start Here,” Brad reports from the aftermath of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in Washington.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1030</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Predictable? Soldier Arrested Over Maduro Bets</title>
      <description>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. 
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Predictable? Soldier Arrested Over Maduro Bets</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>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. 
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      <description>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. 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Ceasefire Watch: Strait Back to Where We Started</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>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. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>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. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <description>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. 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Trump Extends Ceasefire…Indefinitely?</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>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. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>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. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>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. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>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. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Ships Back Under Fire in the Strait of Hormuz</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>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.
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      <itunes:title>Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>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.
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