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The man suspected of planning and carrying out yesterday's ambush in Idaho is dead. Now the big question is: Why did he do it? Plus, the Senate gets ready to vote on the so-called "big, beautiful bill." But there are still two Republican holdouts. Can the GOP get to the magic number needed for passage? And jury deliberations begin in the trial against Sean Combs. Have prosecutors done enough to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt?
Jun 30, 2025
Questions remain about Iran's nuclear facilities after last week's US bombing. What do lawmakers think following their intelligence briefing? Plus: It's back to the drawing board in the Senate for the "big beautiful bill" after a key provision on Medicaid is found to violate the chamber's rule. Can they get it done by the president's July 4th deadline?
Jun 27, 2025
Early US intel and the White House sent contradicting messages regarding the status of Iran's nuclear capabilities following the US strikes. Today, the Trump Administration is looking to set the record straight. Plus, where is the Ayatollah? Iran's supreme leader has not been seen publicly in more than a week. His silence is raising questions about his well-being. And the Senate is taking on the president's agenda. We talk with one GOP holdout, Senator Lisa Murkowski.
Jun 26, 2025
A new assessment of the damage to Iranian nuclear sites after the US dropped its bunker busters sheds doubt on the White House claim the strike "completely and totally obliterated" those facilities. Plus, at the NATO summit, President Trump questions the US' commitment to defending its allies. And the Middle East ceasefire enters a second day. Will it continue to hold?
Jun 25, 2025
Despite President Trump's plea to Israel and Iran to "please do not violate" a ceasefire, Israel accuses Iran of doing just that, with reports of Iranian missiles flying towards northern Israel. Israel's defense minister says his country will respond with force. But Iran denies they violated the deal.
Jun 24, 2025
This morning we explore the aftermath of the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. The big question: Did they accomplish the goal of dismantling Iran's nuclear program? President Trump and his allies say yes. They're now warning Iran not to attack US forces.
Jun 23, 2025
President Trump is giving diplomacy a shot, granting Iran a two-week window. Iran's top diplomat is heading to Europe for nuclear talks. Can negotiations succeed with missiles still flying? Meanwhile, the GOP rift on how to handle the Mideast crisis deepens. Will the president's decision on Iran fracture the party further?
Jun 20, 2025
Today's show begins with more breaking news in the Middle East, where both Israel and Iran fired dozens of missiles at each other. Among the targets: an Iranian nuclear facility and an Israeli hospital. Meanwhile, can the US get more involved in the conflict without causing a wider war? GOP hawks and isolationists continue a furious debate over what actions, if any, President Trump should take. So, who has the president's ear?
Jun 19, 2025
"The battle begins." Those are the words posted earlier today by Iran's supreme leader. It's day six of deadly air strikes between Israel and Iran, and hundreds of casualties have already been reported. The question looming over everything: Will the US get involved?
Jun 18, 2025
Attacks intensify between Israel and Iran as President Trump leaves the G7 summit early with a warning to "immediately evacuate Tehran now!:" Plus, how authorities will try to get inside the mind of the man accused of stalking and killing a Minnesota lawmaker. And: How has ICD changed their tactics to reach Stephen Miller's goal of 3,000 arrests a day?
Jun 17, 2025