Israeli Supreme Court strikes down key part of Netanyahu judicial reform amid...
The Israeli Supreme Court strikes down a key part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reform.President Joe Biden is struggling with key parts of his Democratic base in new polling.USA TODAY...
View ArticleA top Hamas leader is killed in Lebanon
A top Hamas leader was killed in a strike in Lebanon. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer puts the move in context.Donald Trump sues Maine's secretary of state for disqualifying him...
View ArticleSPECIAL | E-bikes are everywhere. Can we make them safer?
They're faster, heavier and more dangerous than ever. But can we share the road with them safely? As micromobility devices continue to multiply, especially in urban areas, we look at ways to...
View ArticleTrump appeals bombshell ruling disqualifying him from Colorado ballot to...
Trump has appealed the ruling disqualifying him from Colorado's ballot to the Supreme Court.USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page looks at polling data that finds many Trump supporters are ready...
View ArticleSPECIAL | Orcas have been sinking boats. What gives?
Last November, orcas sank a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar. This wasn't anything new; these marine mammals have sunk vessels several times over the past few years. The question is why. Orcas have...
View ArticlePolice say 6th-grader killed, 5 injured in Iowa school shooting
Police say a 6th-grader was killed in an Iowa school shooting.USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin looks at the importance of democracy guardrails.Bill Clinton and Mar-a-Lago are...
View ArticleSupreme Court agrees to hear Trump appeal over Colorado ballot dispute
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Donald Trump's appeal over the Colorado ballot dispute.USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks at the impact of Jan. 6 on 2024 presidential...
View ArticleAre we ready for the next pandemic?
It's been four years since COVID-19 hit, spreading like wildfire around the globe and taking millions of lives in the process. While safe and effective vaccines have given us back a sense of normalcy,...
View ArticleIsrael wants to assassinate terror leaders worldwide
USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer explains Israel's global assassination campaign, and what it might mean for the region.The White House was in the dark for days about Defense...
View ArticleFAA temporarily grounds some Boeing planes after Alaska Airlines jet returns...
The FAA has temporarily grounded some Boeing planes.21 were injured in a possible gas explosion at a Texas hotel.USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz explains how finding a remote job is getting...
View ArticleTrump lawyer makes immunity appeal in court
Donald Trump's lawyer makes an immunity appeal in court. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen has the latest.Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has disclosed the illness that's kept him...
View ArticleSPECIAL | Can abandoned coal mines bring back biodiversity to an area?
There are thousands of abandoned coal mines all over the United States, many of which continue to be sources of toxic waste that threaten local communities and aggravate climate change. But can there...
View ArticleHaley, DeSantis trade barbs in latest Republican debate
Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis traded attacks in Wednesday night's presidential debate.Chris Christie drops out of the 2024 presidential race.USA TODAY Border Reporter Lauren Villagran looks at census...
View ArticleSPECIAL | The diversity vs. meritocracy debate is back
Correction: An earlier version of the podcast misidentifies the university called to testify at a Congressional hearing on antisemitism on campus. It was then-president Liz Magill with the University...
View ArticleU.S. military launches strikes on Houthis in Yemen
The U.S. military has launched strikes in Yemen.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen recaps closing arguments from Donald Trump's civil real estate fraud trial.Hunter Biden pleads not...
View ArticleUS strikes at Houthis again
The U.S. has carried out more strikes on Houthis in Yemen.USA TODAY National Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey examines former President Barack Obama's role in the 2024 election.The FAA will...
View ArticleThe outsized impact of Dr. Martin Luther King
On August 28, 1963, an estimated 250,000 people took part in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. After the march, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial where he...
View ArticleCaucus Day in Iowa
It's Caucus Day in Iowa. Des Moines Register Chief Politics Reporter Brianne Pfannenstiel looks at the latest polling.Freezing weather rolls across much of the country.USA TODAY White House...
View ArticleDonald Trump defeats his Republican rivals in Iowa
Donald Trump kicked off 2024 election season with a win in Iowa.Dangerous winter weather rolls across the country.USA TODAY Health Breaking News Reporter Eduardo Cuevas looks at a new approach to drug...
View ArticleU.S. carries out third attack on Houthi missile sites in Yemen
The U.S. has carried out a third attack on Houthi missile sites in Yemen.USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Ken Tran has the latest on the push to avoid a government...
View ArticleSPECIAL | Crime stats show a big improvement. So why do so many believe it's...
Crime in 2023 saw one of the largest declines in history. According to the FBI, murder is down double digits nationally. Violent crime, robberies, and burglary – all down. But if you ask the average...
View ArticleStakes high in Supreme Court fishing case
Stakes are high in a SCOTUS fishing case. USA TODAY Reporter Maureen Groppe has the latest.Has the GOP presidential race stalled out before New Hampshire?A judge threatened to kick Donald Trump out of...
View ArticleSPECIAL | The ethics of fast fashion should give all of us pause
The term “fast fashion” brings to mind factories spitting out enormous volumes of clothing using cheap fabric and sweatshop labor. All so that we, the consumers, can sport the latest new looks at low...
View ArticleCongress approves funding extension, avoiding shutdown
Congress has avoided a government shutdown - for now.Austin American-Statesman Chief Politics Reporter John C. Moritz examines the Justice Department's Uvalde shooting report.A rift appears to be...
View ArticleGrand jury to consider criminal charges against officers in Uvalde school...
A grand jury will consider charges against officers in the Uvalde school shooting.USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard looks at some of the big 2024 international storylines.Sports...
View ArticleWorld War III: Are we at risk for a global war?
Political, military and economic pressures along with global alliances and territorial disputes were all factors that led to World War I in 1914 and a second world war that began in 1939. With those...
View ArticleRon DeSantis drops out of 2024 race
Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. What's this mean for New Hampshire, and beyond?USA TODAY 2024 Campaign Reporter Karissa Waddick looks at how wealthy voters might help Nikki...
View ArticlePrimary Day in New Hampshire
New Hampshire voters head to polls for the first-in-the-nation primary.USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Rachel Looker explains why New Hampshire's voter turnout is so strong.The...
View ArticleDonald Trump wins NH primary, Nikki Haley vows not to quit
Donald Trump won the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary, beating out Nikki Haley. But she's not dropping out. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers reports from New...
View ArticleSPECIAL | It's time we talk about hospice
Let's face it. Nobody starts their day thinking: I want to talk about hospice today. And yet, it's one of those topics that you really want to be prepared for. How much does it cost? Can hospice happen...
View ArticleStates can't figure out how to execute inmates
An Alabama inmate is scheduled to be the first in the nation put to death by nitrogen gas. It's the latest attempt for states that can't seem to figure out how to execute inmates.The Ohio Senate voted...
View ArticleSPECIAL | Restoring the Klamath River and a way of life: Tribal nations hold...
According to a 1908 U.S. Supreme Court decision known as the Winters Doctrine, Native American reservations are entitled to enough water to meet their tribe's needs. That doctrine was recently invoked...
View ArticleHaley braces for home-state dirty tricks in Trump fight
Nikki Haley is bracing for home-state dirty tricks in South Carolina. USA TODAY Washington Editor Dan Morrison reports.Donald Trump erupted in an appearance at the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial.USA...
View ArticleTrump ordered to pay $83 million in E. Jean Carroll verdict
Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $83 million for defaming E. Jean Carroll, after denying her sexual assault allegations.Colorado voters urge the Supreme Court not to give Trump the power to unleash...
View ArticleAI has been unleashed. Should we be worried?
The unleashing of powerful Artificial Intelligence into the world, with little to any regulation or guardrails, has put many people on edge. It holds tremendous promise in all sorts of fields from...
View ArticleThree US troops killed, 34 injured in Middle East
Three US troops have been killed in a drone attack on a Mideast base.USA TODAY National Correspondent Terry Collins breaks down Donald Trump's hold on rural voters.President Joe Biden speaks out over...
View ArticleDrone strike that killed US troops highlights military vulnerability overseas
The Iran-linked drone strike that killed US troops highlighted military vulnerabilities. USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook puts the incident in context.Tens of thousands of rape victims...
View ArticleHouse Republicans move forward to impeach Mayorkas
House Republicans move toward impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison discusses President Joe Biden's shift to the right on...
View ArticleSPECIAL | In Ukraine, one secret coping strategy is humor. Can it last?
As the Russian war in Ukraine approaches the two year mark, for Ukraine’s 40 plus million citizens there appears to be very little to be hopeful about. US and EU weapons funding has stalled while...
View ArticleTech CEOs grilled at tense Senate hearing over online child safety
Tech CEOs were grilled at a Senate hearing over online child safety. USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz has a recap.The House has passed a bipartisan bill to expand the child tax credit and bring...
View ArticleSPECIAL | Biden's gaffes and Trump's flubs: are they a sign of cognitive...
We’ve all seen the videos of President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump making verbal gaffes – or just simply displaying confusion. Their opponents love to keep those moments in the...
View ArticleUS launches latest attack on Houthi military assets
The US has launched another attack on Houthi military assets.President Joe Biden needs Black voters to 'show up and show out' in South Carolina.Florida is sending National Guard troops to the Texas...
View ArticleUS strikes targets after Middle East drone attack kills three soldiers
The U.S. has hit targets in Iraq and Syria in response to a Middle East attack that killed three U.S. soldiers.Fani Willis has admitted to a relationship with the prosecutor in the Donald Trump Georgia...
View ArticleThe NIMBY war against green energy
With green energy (including nuclear and hydroelectric) now powering almost 40% of America’s grid, the next few years will be critical to meet the 100% goal by 2035. But as the need for a cleaner, more...
View ArticleSenate releases $118 billion package addressing border, aid for Ukraine and...
The Senate has released a new package addressing the border and foreign aid.Californians face severe flooding.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen talks about Supreme Court decorum,...
View ArticleCould evangelical Christian women hold the key to compromise on immigration...
The bipartisan immigration bill with aid for both Ukraine and Israel appears to be DOA. Could evangelical Christian women hold the key to compromise on immigration reform? USA TODAY Border and...
View ArticleSPECIAL | Jennifer Crumbley's precedent-setting trial could change how...
In 2021, a then 15-year-old Oxford, Michigan student named Ethan Crumbley, shot and killed four students and injured seven others. In a groundbreaking case, both of Ethan’s parents, Jennifer and James...
View ArticleAppeals court rules that Donald Trump isn't immune to charges he tried to...
Timing is key as the Supreme Court faces a likely Trump immunity appeal. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi has the latest.Nikki Haley loses the Nevada primary to 'none' of the...
View ArticleSPECIAL | Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs at the the Grammys. Need we say more?
At the 2024 Grammy Awards, a Black woman and a white man sang together about people down on their luck and dreaming of better lives. It was a moment that hit an emotional note with millions of people...
View ArticleSenate kills sweeping border, foreign aid deal
The Senate has killed a deal on the border and foreign aid. Meanwhile, USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Ken Tran looks at what's next for House Republicans after a pair of...
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