Episodes

  • US-Iran continue talks despite weekend strikes; Colorado wildfires turn deadly

    US-Iran continue talks despite weekend strikes; Colorado wildfires turn deadly
    Jun 29 2026
    After a weekend of back-and-forth strikes, the U.S. says technical talks with Iran remain on track. However, one U.S. official says President Donald Trump’s patience may be wearing thin. Plus, rescuers in Venezuela remain hopeful of locating survivors in the rubble, despite search efforts entering their fifth day. And what you need to know about a dangerous heat wave moving through the U.S. this week. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, June 29, 2026.
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    9 mins
  • Venezuela quake rescue efforts grow; Judge orders more Epstein files released

    Venezuela quake rescue efforts grow; Judge orders more Epstein files released
    Jun 26 2026
    The search for survivors continues in Venezuela as the death toll climbs after the country’s twin earthquakes. Rescue crews are still racing to find people trapped beneath the rubble. Plus, a judge is ordering the Justice Department to release more of the Epstein files, or explain every remaining redaction. The deadline is now set for next week. And the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool controversy takes another turn. A court filing details knife damage investigators found, but not every problem at the landmark. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, June 26, 2026.
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    8 mins
  • Twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela; GOP senators reverse course after Trump clash

    Twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela; GOP senators reverse course after Trump clash
    Jun 25 2026
    Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela just 39 seconds apart, turning one disaster into two. Rescuers are still searching through the rubble while officials work to determine the full toll. Plus, President Donald Trump goes to Capitol Hill to unite Republicans, but ends up in a heated clash over Iran. Hours later, two key senators reverse course. And the White House wants to make a cheaper gasoline blend available year-round. The proposal now heads to Congress, where it faces a tougher fight. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, June 25, 2026.
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    9 mins
  • Mamdani flexes political muscle; Trump’s Reflecting Pool headache grows

    Mamdani flexes political muscle; Trump’s Reflecting Pool headache grows
    Jun 24 2026
    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wasn’t on the ballot, but three candidates he backed won Tuesday night. The results suggest the mayor’s political influence is growing fast. Plus, the Senate votes to rebuke Trump’s Iran policy. Even though the measure won’t change policy, it sends a message. And the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool controversy continues to grow. New questions emerge about what’s causing the problems as crews prepare another round of repairs. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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    10 mins
  • Congress takes aim at housing costs; National Guard deployed to Reflecting Pool

    Congress takes aim at housing costs; National Guard deployed to Reflecting Pool
    Jun 23 2026
    Buying a home feels more out of reach than ever, but Washington may have found one thing both parties agree on. The Senate has advanced a plan to build more homes and to take on big investors, and the House could vote on it today. Plus, President Donald Trump’s new intelligence chief isn’t wasting any time. Bill Pulte begins cutting jobs just days after taking over the nation’s intelligence office. And nearly five months after Nancy Guthrie vanished, investigators are revealing what a second note claimed happened to her. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
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    8 mins
  • Starmer resigns, Britain searches for new PM; Iran talks survive rocky start

    Starmer resigns, Britain searches for new PM; Iran talks survive rocky start
    Jun 22 2026
    Britain is about to get another prime minister. Keir Starmer is stepping down following a bruising political collapse, and attention is already shifting to the man many believe could replace him. Plus, the U.S.-Iran peace deal barely survives its first week. New fighting in Lebanon has delayed talks, and President Donald Trump is openly discussing restarting military action. And the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool saga somehow gets stranger. The White House says vandalism is to blame. Prosecutors are threatening charges, and one of the people caught up in the case is a three-time Olympian. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, June 22, 2026.
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    9 mins
  • Iran talks delayed after new strikes; Renovated Reflecting Pool already peeling

    Iran talks delayed after new strikes; Renovated Reflecting Pool already peeling
    Jun 19 2026
    Peace talks with Iran are next on the agenda. So why has Vice President JD Vance’s trip been delayed as Israel resumes strikes in Lebanon? The answer could shape what happens next. Plus, more than two feet of rain turns parts of the Gulf Coast into lakes. Homes are flooded, vehicles are swept away and the danger isn’t over yet. And the Pentagon made flu shots optional. Now, a major outbreak at an Air Force training base is forcing military leaders to change course. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, June 19, 2026.
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    10 mins
  • Trump, Iran sign peace deal early; Arthur raises flood threat along Gulf Coast

    Trump, Iran sign peace deal early; Arthur raises flood threat along Gulf Coast
    Jun 18 2026
    The U.S. and Iran sign a deal sooner than expected, but the biggest issue is still unresolved. The fighting stops while negotiators turn to Iran’s nuclear program. Plus, the Fed leaves rates unchanged, and the new chairman lays out his first roadmap on inflation. And Tropical Storm Arthur is weakening, but the flood threat is growing. One forecast detail could make all the difference along the Gulf Coast. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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    10 mins