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Going Global Apr 24, 2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US blockade of Iranian ports is growing, insisting no one sails from the Strait of Hormuz to anywhere in the world without US permission ... We bring you shocking video of a massive, tornado-spawning storm tearing through Oklahoma, leaving a path of destruction ... The DOJ's internal watchdog is looking into how the department handled the Epstein files.

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Exploding Wildfires, Heightened Tensions, Canada 'Sucks' Apr 23, 2026

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Hundreds of people race away from flames in Georgia and Florida, and smoke now blankets much of the Southeast. Officials are warning the fires may not be contained for a month ... The US releases video of service members landing on another sanctioned ship, this one in the Indian Ocean ... US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticizes Canada's trade strategy as "the worst I've ever heard, adding, "they suck."

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Ships Seized in Strait Apr 22, 2026

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Iran says it seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US boards another Iranian ship. This, as President Trump extends the ceasefire after Iranians were a no-show for peace talks. So, where do negotiations stand?

Also on today's show: The FBI is now investigating at least 10 cases of scientists who have died or disappeared in recent years, all of whom had ties to sensitive nuclear and aerospace research ... Virginians approve a new congressional district map that may give Democrats a major boost ahead of the November midterm elections. We go live with Governor Abigail Spanberger.

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Trump's Fed Pick Grilled Apr 21, 2026

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Today's show begins as President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve is about to face senators on Capitol Hill ... The president issues new threats against Iran if a peace deal isn't reached by tomorrow's ceasefire deadline ... Following the resignations of Senators Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzalez come growing calls to reform the reporting process for misconduct allegations.

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Iran Vows Retaliation for Seized Ship Apr 20, 2026

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Iran says it will respond after the US seized one of its ships right near the Strait of Hormuz ... The US energy secretary warns gas may not return to under $3 a gallon until next year, but President Trump says that's wrong ... A Louisiana man kills eight children, including seven of his own, and seriously injures his wife and another woman.

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Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open Apr 17, 2026

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Following the 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, Iran says it has opened the Strait of Hormuz to all traffic, which prompts an all-caps "THANK YOU" from President Trump ... Trump continues his feud with Pope Leo, saying the pontiff needs to understand that this is the "real world" ... Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE, announces he's stepping down. The controversial agency has been without a senate-confirmed leader since the Obama Administration.

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New Warning to Iran Apr 16, 2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells Tehran to "choose wisely or face a continued blockade of its ports" ... New, forceful comments from Pope Leo are seen as a veiled response to President Trump's attacks ... Emotional testimony and shocking admissions during a hearing tied to a wrongful death lawsuit against Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died in flooding. Pamela speaks to the parents of a nine-year-old girl who was among the 27 campers and counselors killed in the Camp Mystic flooding tragedy.

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Iran War 'Very Close to Over' Apr 15, 2026

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Touting new peace talks that may begin soon, President Trump says the war with Iran is "very close to being over" ... Eric Swalwell faces a new investigation after a woman says the former congressman raped her in 2018 ... Despite historic talks going on in Washington, Hezbollah and Israel continue trading strikes in Lebanon.

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Swalwell Resigns from Congress Apr 14, 2026

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Democrat Eric Swalwell says he will resign from congress after four women accuse him of sexual assault. One of them sits down with Pamela Brown ... A major storm slams the Central US, bringing tornadoes, heavy rain and even hail. And the threat is far from over.

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American Blockade Underway Apr 13, 2026

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The US military says it is blocking traffic coming in and out of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks collapsed. President Trump warns gas prices could be the same or "a little bit higher" before the midterms.

Also: Trump slams the pope, saying the pontiff is "terrible for foreign policy" after Leo condemned the president's threats on Iran. Hear the pope's response ... Pope Leo is now directly responding ... Eric Swalwell suspends his campaign for governor of California and is now facing pressure to resign from Congress.

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