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

    2026-06-03 | 7 mins.
    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

    2026-06-03 | 7 mins.
    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

    2026-06-02 | 7 mins.
    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

    2026-06-02 | 7 mins.
    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

    2026-06-02 | 7 mins.
    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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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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