Double courtroom drama in the Trump trial and at the Supreme Court. In New York, sensational testimony against Donald Trump just wrapped up for the day, focusing for the first time on the hush money deal with adult star Stormy Daniels that’s central to the case. In Washington, Trump’s bid for criminal immunity has played out before the nation’s highest court. The justices offered some clues on how they may rule.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New protests erupt across college campuses in the United States as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war are growing. We track the confrontations and rising tensions with police and the political impacts. Also, the judge Donald Trump’s hush money trial could decide anytime if the former president violated his gag order.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explosive new testimony in the Trump trial after heated clashes between the judge and the former president’s lawyer. We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel as the historic hush money criminal case unfolds. Tabloid executive David Pecker has wrapped up a second day on the stand as we await the judge’s ruling on whether Trump violated his gag order.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The transcript of the opening statements in Trump's hush money trial has just been released. Prosecutors laid out their case as a criminal conspiracy and the defense argued that there is "nothing wrong with trying to influence an election." The first key witness, tabloid executive David Pecker, is set to resume his testimony in the trial tomorrow and one of Trump's former lawyer weighs in. Plus, a hearing is set for tomorrow morning on whether Trump violated a gag order and his legal bills are draining his leadership PAC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Opening statements are now set for Monday in Trump’s hush money trial. This after a New York panel of twelve jurors and six alternates is completed. Also, we are keeping a close eye on the Middle East after Israel launched an overnight strike inside Iran. American officials tell CNN the U.S. government was briefed ahead of the attack but did not endorse the response.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel in the Trump hush money cover up case. The twelve jurors plus one alternate juror who will decide Donald Trump’s fate have now been selected. Also, Trump complains he can’t campaign after the jury is selected as Biden hits the campaign trail in Pennsylvania with the Kennedy family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will vote on bills for Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel this Saturday. The speaker is moving ahead despite deepening anger among conservatives and efforts to take away his gavel. Plus, Senate Democrats move to dismiss impeachment charges against Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second day of Donald Trump’s hush money trial comes to a close with seven jurors now seated after another contentious day in court including a stern warning from the judge to the former president. Plus, in another case that could impact Trump, the Supreme Court hears arguments from January 6th defendants who say federal prosecutors overstepped.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump’s unprecedented hush money case begins. It’s the first time a former U.S. president has ever stood trial on criminal charges. Jury selection is now underway as the judge, the defense attorneys, and the prosecutors narrow down a massive list of potential jurors who will consider Trump’s fate. Plus, the Middle East is on edge after Israel vows to exact a price for an Iranian attack.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump just threw another wrench into his hush money trial. Attorneys for the former president are asking the judge to change the jury questionnaire only three days before selection is set to begin. Trump said he would take the stand. Plus, Vice President Harris hammers Republicans on the issue of abortion rights for women. A southwestern state is now the latest backdrop in the battle over reproductive rights with an extremely restrictive Civl War era law soon to take effect.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

O.J. is dead at the age of 76. Simpson’s family says the NFL legend, whose career was eclipsed by the double murder trial and his high-controversial acquittal, died after a battle with cancer. In Washington, the FBI director delivered a stark warning amid Republican infighting over a key surveillance law. Plus, the former interpreter for MLB player Shohei Ohtani is now charged with stealing $16 million from the star’s bank account.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump just lost his newest bid to delay his first criminal trial, the third time this week he has tried and failed to put the hush money case on hold. Plus, Trump and Biden are weighing in on the bombshell Arizona Supreme Court ruling reinstating a century old abortion ban. Also, tornados and torrential rains are sweeping through the south, leaving a trail of destruction and flooding.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A historic new flashpoint in the legal and political battle over abortion rights after Arizona’s highest court ruled the state must adhere to a century-old ban on nearly all abortions. Arizona’s attorney general joins with her reaction. Also, an unprecedented sentencing as the parents of the Michigan school shooter are ordered to serve 15 years in prison. Plus, the city of Chicago released disturbing body cam video of a traffic stop that resulted in the drivers death with police firing more than 90 shots in 41 seconds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a historic solar eclipse draws crowds and excitement across the United States, former astronaut Mae Jemison joins to share lessons from the solar eclipse. Plus, Trump sues the New York judge overseeing the hush money case amid his efforts to delay the trial. Also, Donald Trump weighed in the hot button issue of abortion, specifying that states should decide abortion legislation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just days after a deadly airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria, a senior U.S. official now reveals active preparations are underway for a significant revenge attack by Iran possibly within the week. Also, the Northeast is rattled by a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake. Plus, a historic night for women’s college basketball as the women’s Final Four is generating unprecedented excitement.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid growing anger over the deaths of aid workers in Gaza, President Biden gives Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an ultimatum: take concrete steps to protect civilians or face consequences. How serious is this U.S. threat to change Israel policy? Plus, Donald Trump loses his bid to dismiss the criminal charges he faces for retaining classified documents.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chef José Andrés is speaking out about the killing of seven aid workers for his food charity in Gaza, accusing Israel of systematically targeting them. The World Central Kitchen founder is sharing powerful warnings about the war and the humanitarian crisis he is likening to a real life Hunger Games. Plus, one of Donald Trump’s newest attempts to delay his first criminal trail is denied.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States expresses outrage over the airstrike that killed seven aid workers for the Central Food Kitchen organization in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling the attack unintentional and is vowing an investigation. We get reaction from an aid group director. Plus, as parts of the United States are already reeling from destructive storms, millions of Americans are at risk for severe weather in the midwest and south.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Manhattan district attorney is asking the judge overseeing the Trump hush money trial to expand the gag order on the former president to include relatives of people involved in the case. Plus, an SUV rams into the gate of an FBI field office in Atlanta attempting to gain entry. Also, Iran is blaming Israel for a deadly airstrike on a consulate in Syria.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American journalist Evan Gershkovich is marking one full year of imprisonment in Russia. The U.S. is condemning his wrongful detention while offering hope for his release. Two of his friends join to share how Evan is doing right now. Plus, Donald Trump just appealed a judge’s ruling allowing district attorney Fani Willis to remain on the election subversion case in Georgia. Also, an in-depth look at the migrant crisis at the border where families live in makeshift camps and often face dire and dangerous conditions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices