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Trump on Resignation, AG Subpoenaed, Rare Sighting and more Mar 17, 2026

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President Donald Trump railed against European allies and a senior intel official’s resignation over the war against Iran. Travelers aired out their frustrations with long security lines amid the partial government shutdown. House investigators have subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi as part of the Jeffrey Epstein probe. The Senate kicked off a marathon debate over Trump’s voter ID bill. Plus, parts of the US spotted a rare light show in broad daylight.

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Iran War Resignation, Shutdown Travel Headaches, USA vs. Venezuela and more Mar 17, 2026

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A senior US intelligence official has resigned over the war with Iran. Unpaid TSA workers are skipping shifts and security lines are growing longer as the partial government shutdown drags on. A dangerous heat wave could hit parts of the West next month. Hundreds were killed during a Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul hospital. Plus, Team USA faces Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final tonight, with more than bragging rights at stake.

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More Mideast Drone Strikes , Trump on Cuba’s Future, UT Mom Guilty, and more Mar 17, 2026

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Mideast drone strikes escalate as President Trump projects confidence in the war with Iran. Cuba’s energy grid fails as Trump says he may ‘take’ the island. A Utah mom convicted of fatally poisoning her husband. A Federal judge blocks RFJ Jr.’s vaccine policy overhaul. Plus, Disney is set to debut a very lifelike Olaf robot.

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Trump Rips Allies, Vaccine Policy Ruling, Cuba Blackout and more Mar 16, 2026

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We start with key lines from President Donald Trump’s push for assistance in securing the Strait of Hormuz. A federal judge ruled on key parts of RFK Jr.’s vaccine changes. We’ll tell you about the White House chief of staff’s health diagnosis. The Kennedy Center’s board gave its stamp of approval on a planned closure. Plus, details on Cuba’s latest power outage.

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Strait of Hormuz Tensions, Illinois Primary Battle, Sprawling Storm and more Mar 16, 2026

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Countries are responding to President Donald Trump’s demand for help protecting the Strait of Hormuz. Trump administration officials are also criticizing the news media’s coverage of the war with Iran. The Democratic primary race for Illinois Senator Dick Durbin’s seat is heating up. New research suggests AI is giving some teens bad diet advice. Plus, we’re tracking a powerful storm hitting the east.

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Trump Urges Europe to Send Ships to Strait of Hormuz, TSA Agents Quit Amid DHS Shutdown, Oscars History and more Mar 16, 2026

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President Trump is demand that China and Europe send ships to help open the Strait of Hormuz. Airline CEOs urge Congress to fund DHS to avert airport chaos. The Kennedy Center board is scheduled to meet amid leadership overhaul. ‘One Battle After Another’ tops the Oscars with six wins. Plus, the NCAA Basketball tournament field is set.

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One Thing: After DOGE Cuts, The Government Is Hiring Again. Will Anyone Bite? Mar 15, 2026

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Last year, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency took a chainsaw to the federal government, slashing jobs and cutting programs in the name of eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. While it did not reduce spending, current and former government officials tell CNN that some of the cuts are hampering government readiness amid the Iran war. Now, the government is looking to ramp up hiring again – but only with workers who align with the Trump administration’s priorities. We hear from a former federal worker about how last year’s cuts impacted her, and from an expert who says he's concerned about adding more political appointees to the mix.

For more: ‘A shell of our former self’: How Trump and Musk’s spending cuts are hampering US government readiness amid the Iran war

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Guests: Melissa Patsalides & Max Stier, Partnership for Public Service President and CEO

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Tami Luhby

Photo: Allison Robbert/AFP/Getty Images

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5 Good Things: Following the Tracks of a Tiger Comeback Mar 14, 2026

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A legendary US Paralympian adds to her medal collection. CNN trekked deep into Thailand’s jungles to follow the surprising journey of a young tiger that’s giving conservationists hope. How the singer behind the hit song from “K-Pop Demon Hunters” reinvented herself after rejection. A car salesman found a way to stand out at his job, and his videos have gone viral. Plus, college students nationwide are training puppies with a purpose.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Allison Cho, Coy Wire, Will Ripley, Rosanna Philpott, Xavian Wu

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Iran War Death Toll Climbs, Judge Blocks Powell Subpoenas, New Medical Guidance and more Mar 13, 2026

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We start with the rising death toll on civilian and military personnel in the war, as protests against the US and Israel take place across Iran. A federal judge has thrown a wrench into the Justice Department’s investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. New details are emerging about the man who plowed into a Michigan synagogue. A deadly shooting at a Virginia university is now being investigated as terrorism. Plus, we tell you why millions more people may be advised to take cholesterol-lowering medication.

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US Service Members Killed, Whitmer on Synagogue Attack, Iran’s World Cup Uncertainty and more Mar 13, 2026

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The US military is confirming the death of six US service members in Iraq, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gives an update on the war with Iran. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed an incident involving a man who rammed a car into a synagogue near Detroit. New data shows US economic growth was weaker than expected late last year. A bipartisan group of senators passed a bill aimed at improving housing affordability. Plus, Iran’s men’s soccer team spoke outabout its participation in the upcoming World Cup.

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