16 Passengers Under Observation in Nebraska Quarantine Unit
2026-05-12 | 1h 30 mins.
18 passengers on the cruise ship with the hantavirus outbreak are back home in the United States including one person experiencing symptoms. Plus, President Trump calls the latest Iranian negotiation counterproposal “garbage.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Democrats Delivered Major Loss
2026-05-09 | 1h 29 mins.
CDC staff are now en route to that cruise ship with the hantavirus outbreak ready to escort Americans off and get them into a biocontainment unit in Nebraska. Plus, the Virginia Supreme Court rules the commonwealth’s new congressional maps are null and void. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CENTCOM: U.S. Military Responded to “Unprovoked Iranian Attacks”
2026-05-08 | 1h 34 mins.
Multiple states are now monitoring Americans who may have been exposed to the hantavirus. Plus, the United States confirmed Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. A look at what it means for the ceasefire and negotiations to end the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump Gets Revenge on Indiana Republicans Who Defied Him
2026-05-07 | 1h 30 mins.
The FBI raided the office and business belonging to one of the most powerful Democrats in Virginia politics. Plus, paying tribute to CNN founder Ted Turner who died today at the age of 87. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hegseth: Ceasefire “Is Not Over” Despite Mutual Attacks
2026-05-06 | 1h 30 mins.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was front and center at the White House briefing room today where he underscored a new phase of the war with Iran. This as we are seeing a new power struggle over the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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