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Reflecting Pool Update, Hostage Standoff Over, House Rebukes Trump and more Jun 04, 2026

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The House passed a resolution to limit President Trump’s Iran war powers. The Senate is set to debate ICE funding, as Trump won't commit to killing the $1.8B anti-weaponization fund. The suspect in a 15-hour hostage standoff in California was killed. The President touts progress on the Reflecting Pool and the building of the UFC stage on the south lawn. Plus, a stranger helps a family who had their van stolen on vacation.

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House Vote on Iran, Ballroom Funding Update, Missing Banana Artwork and more Jun 03, 2026

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We start with a key congressional vote on potentially reining in President Donald Trump’s ability to strike Iran. A vote-a-rama on ICE and border patrol funds is expected to kick off without one of Trump’s priorities. Trump weighed in on the status of his controversial settlement fund. A UFC fight arena at the White House may be here to stay. Plus, the latest incident over a viral banana artwork.

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CNN Inside Iran, CA Hostages Released, George Santos Scandal and more Jun 03, 2026

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The US and Iran trade fresh strikes, as the world awaits the next step in peace negotiations between both countries. All hostages have been released after an hour-long bomb threat that began yesterday at a bank building in California. The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map that will benefit Republicans. Ukraine has attacked St. Petersburgh ahead of a key economic forum. Plus, we’ll tell you why former Republican representative George Santos is in hot water again.

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Primary Results, Outrage Over Trump's DNI Pick, Pelley Fired and more Jun 03, 2026

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California primary results are still too close to call and a Trump-backed candidate loses in the GOP primary for Iowa Governor. Lawmakers push back on President Trump's naming of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence. CBS News fires Scott Pelley after a clash with leadership. According to police, a Frontier Airlines passenger choked an off-duty flight attendant. Plus, Uber reveals the 10th annual weirdest lost and found index.

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Israel-Lebanon Talks, Press Dinner Rescheduled, Trump’s AI Order and more Jun 02, 2026

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We start with takeaways from another round of high-stakes talks between Israel and Lebanon in the US. We’ll tell you the latest lawmaker under investigation over sexual misconduct allegations. We have details on a second correspondents’ dinner after a shooting at the previous event. We break down new economic data on US job openings. Plus, the Trump administration is taking a more hands-on approach to AI regulation.

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Primary Rollercoaster, Interim Intelligence Director Named, Biden Memoir Pushback and more Jun 02, 2026

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Primaries across six states today could shape the political landscape heading into November. President Donald Trump has named a new acting director of National Intelligence - we'll explain why it's a highly unusual pick. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is threatening to escalate legal action following clashes outside Delaney Hall. Congressional staffers tell CNN that women fear reporting harassment on Capitol Hill. Plus, CNN’s Jake Tapper is challenging some of the central claims in Jill Biden’s new memoir.

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Trump May Drop ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund, Primary Voting, Officer Charged and more Jun 02, 2026

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The Trump administration appears to back off on the "anti-weaponization" fund. Voters in six states are headed to the polls today in primaries for midterm elections. President Trump rages in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over plans to bomb Beirut. A fired North Carolina police officer has now been charged with assault for punching a woman. Plus, a new Dr. Seuss book called “Sing The 50 United States” comes out today.

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‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Paused, Whiplash Diplomacy, Tennis Queen Returns and more Jun 01, 2026

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We start with a controversial fund of the Trump administration up in the air. The US and Iran have contradictory words on where things stand with peace talks. We’ll tell you which state is the first to sue an AI company over safety concerns on children. We have some encouraging signs on the Ebola outbreak in central Africa. Plus, a tennis icon is picking up her racket again.

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Iran Suspends Talks, Laos Cave Rescue Continues, YouTubers Dominate Box Office and More Jun 01, 2026

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ran is suspending talks with the US over Israel’s strikes on Lebanon, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Rescue divers in Laos are investigating a vertical shaft as they continue to search for two villagers missing in a flooded-out cave. The US job market is strong on paper, whowhy is it so tough for some to find a job? We’ll investigate. An experimental pill is showing promise to in treating deadly form of pancreatic cancer. And experts say a pair of Hollywood horror hits show how YouTube creators can help draw young viewers to movie theaters.

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Officer Fired, NJ Protester Arrests, Hurricane Season and more Jun 01, 2026

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The U.S. and Iran exchange fresh attacks as negations continue. More protesters were arrested outside a New Jersey detention center, as a curfew takes effect. An officer in North Carolina has been fired for repeatedly punching a woman. FEMA insiders sound alarm bells as hurricane season begins. Plus, a flight attendant retires after over 66 years on the job.

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