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Wall of Dust Aug 26, 2025

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First: A dust storm engulfs Arizona, whipping up winds near hurricane force and reducing visibility to near zero.

Plus: President Trump says he's firing a top official in the Federal Reserve. We bring you her response.

And: The seemingly never-ending saga of Kilmar Abrego Garcia continues. His lawyer joins us to discuss the government's latest deportation attempt.

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Trump Looks To Expand Crime Crackdown Aug 25, 2025

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As today's show hit the air, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order over cashless bail as he looks to expand his crime crackdown to other cities. Meanwhile, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in ICE custody and being processed for deportation after surrendering just days after he was released from a facility in Tennessee. And wildfires are forcing evacuations in California and Oregon.

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FBI Searching John Bolton's Home, Office Aug 22, 2025

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As today's show begins, the FBI is searching the home and office building of President Trump's former National Security Adviser John Bolton. Also, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is speaking at the central bank's annual gathering. And in Florida, a judge has just ruled that no new detainees can be brought to the facility dubbed Alligator Alcatraz.

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Mammoth Hurricane Erin Hits US East Coast Aug 21, 2025

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The sprawling and very dangerous Hurricane Erin is now bringing flooding and 20-foot waves to much of the East Coast. Plus, a US Navy sailor is convicted of espionage for sharing military information with China. And Erik and Lyle Menendez make their case for parole for killing their parents 36 years ago.

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Erin Thrashes East Coast Aug 20, 2025

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First: Hurricane Erin hits the US East Coast with destructive waves and dangerous storm surge. The North Carolina governor joins us to discuss the latest.

Plus: A ruptured gas line causes a massive explosion, sending scalding debris flying and firefighters to the hospital.

And: The border wall is changing color, specifically at the request of President Trump.

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Are We Any Closer To A Ukraine-Russia Deal? Aug 19, 2025

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First: President Trump speaks out about his phone call with Vladimir Putin during yesterday's summit at the White House. Is he any closer to ending Russia's war against Ukraine? And what about a meeting between Putin and Zelensky?

Plus: Hurricane Erin creates life-threatening rip currents from Florida to Massachusetts. Waves in some states could be as high as 20 feet.

And: Home Depot says it will raise some prices because of the cost of tariffs. What could be affected? And when the price hikes will happen?

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Will Zelensky's Meeting with Trump Go Better than Last Time? Aug 18, 2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington, DC to meet with President Trump. He'll later be joined by several of Europe's most important leaders. We have new reporting from inside the White House. Plus, we have the latest on Hurricane Erin, a powerful and dangerous storm that's already forcing evacuations this morning.

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Trump and Putin, Face to Face Aug 15, 2025

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The presidents of the US and Russia meet in Alaska with peace in Ukraine on the line. Plus, US AG Pam Bondi doubles down, appointing an emergency police commissioner for DC and ending the city's "sanctuary city" policy. Meanwhile, the District's AG sues the Trump Administration and joins our show to explain why.

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Countdown to the Summit Aug 14, 2025

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First: New reporting on the final preparations and escalating rhetoric ahead of President Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer this morning.

Plus: Outrage in DC as protesters confront federal law enforcement. What prompted US Attorney Jeanine Pirro to say, "Stick your Subway sandwich somewhere else?

And: Taylor Swift gets candid.

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A Pitch for Peace Aug 13, 2025

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Ukrainian President Zelensky joins an 11th-hour call with President Trump. Plus, deadly flash flooding swamps Tennessee, stranding vehicles are forcing people to be rescued.

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