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Why Trump is threatening to block his own party’s agenda

Iran faced another intense day of bombing. The BBC reports attacks on minelaying ships near a vital shipping route. Republicans gathered in Florida for their annual retreat to hash out policy priorities ahead of the midterms. Mia McCarthy of Politico joins to discuss the top issues on the GOP’s agenda. Alabama’s governor commuted the death sentence of a man convicted of a murder he didn’t commit. AL.com’s Savannah Tryens-Fernandes breaks down the case. Plus, a whistleblower says a former DOGE employee took highly sensitive social security data with him to another employer, two candidates emerge in the race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene, and how a modern-day treasure hunter ended up in prison. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

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2 DAYS AGO

The deleted tweet that sums up a wild week in markets

Oil markets had a volatile week as concern about the future of the war in Iran grows. The Wall Street Journal’s David Uberti joins to discuss the market chaos. Lebanon is one of several countries that has been drawn into the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Mohamad El Chamaa of the Washington Post explains how more than 800,000 Lebanese people have been displaced during the fighting. The Academy Awards are on Sunday. On this week’s Apple News In Conversation, Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler, breaks down what it really takes to win an Oscar. Plus, officials say an attack on a synagogue in Michigan was a targeted act of violence, South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn is running for an 18th term in office, and the 17-time Oscar nominee hoping to end her losing streak this year. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

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3 DAYS AGO

Countries turn to emergency oil supplies. It won’t buy much time.

A continuing military investigation revealed that a deadly strike on a school in Iran was likely carried out by U.S. forces. Idrees Ali of Reuters joins to discuss how the school may have ended up on a target list. Member countries of the International Energy Agency said they will release 400 million barrels of reserve oil as prices surge. The Wall Street Journal’s Matthew Dalton discusses whether the move can bring down the cost of crude. Travel around U.S. is being disrupted as global events coupled with the DHS shutdown have left airports scrambling. Hannah Sampson of the Washington Post explains the challenges facing travelers. Plus, deadly weather ripped through part of the U.S., Iran’s sports minister signaled that it might not compete in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and the U.K. is removing the last hereditary lords from its parliament. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

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6 DAYS AGO

Iran defies Trump and names a supreme leader. Here’s what to know.

Iran has a new supreme leader. Reuters reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was chosen, in what many see as a direct rebuke of President Trump. The BBC lays out what’s known about the new leader. The ongoing war is starting to take its toll on the global economy. David J. Lynch of the Washington Post joins to discuss how Americans might soon feel the impact. Demands for accountability are increasing after an airstrike hit a school in southern Iran at the outset of the war. Chantal Da Silva of NBC News breaks down what the evidence shows about who may be responsible. Plus, deadly tornadoes ripped through multiple states over the weekend, a federal judge invalidated mass layoffs at Voice of America, and why Olympic champion figure skater Alysa Liu is skipping out on the sport’s next big competition. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

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Why Trump really turned on Kristi Noem

President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Thursday. The Wall Street Journal’s Michelle Hackman breaks down the factors that went into the decision. Iran’s next leader could be a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Parisa Hafezi, Iran bureau chief for Reuters, joins to discuss why that might frustrate some Iranians. The Formula 1 season kicks off in Australia this weekend. Apple News Sports editor Shaker Samman explains how new rule changes might change things on the track. Plus, the Justice Department published some missing Epstein files related to Trump, a curling scandal hit the Paralympics, and the new regulation United Airlines hopes will make your flight a little more peaceful. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

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5 DAYS AGO

Iran’s missile attacks are slowing down. Is this why?

Iran buried its missile stockpiles deep underground in order to protect them. The Wall Street Journal’s David S. Cloud explains why that may have been a big mistake. Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team over concerns for their safety upon returning to Iran. Nassim Khadem of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation breaks down the act of resistance that led the team to seek protection. The Trump administration wants to keep several coal plants operational despite some having reached their intended retirement dates. NPR’s Sam Brasch joins to discuss how utilities are pushing back. Plus, authorities in New York filed charges against two suspects in a planned attack outside the NYC mayor’s residence, ticket-selling giant Live Nation and the DOJ reached an antitrust settlement, and how alcohol consumption among chimps could provide a clue as to why humans love booze.

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What it actually costs to win an Oscar

From Apple News In Conversation: The Academy Awards are finally here. The race to win isn’t just about art — it’s also about creating carefully orchestrated, big-budget campaigns. Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler and host of the Prestige Junkie podcast, joins Apple News In Conversation guest host Sam Sanders to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to win an Oscar, who she thinks will bring home the gold this year, and why — even in an era of streaming and shrinking audiences — the awards machine still matters for the movies we love.

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The Georgia pastor accused of defrauding the VA of nearly $24 million

From Bloomberg Businessweek · The founder of House of Prayer held himself out as a prophet. Former members of the church say he used fundamentalist teachings to manipulate them. Written by: Chris Pomorski Narrated by: L.J. Ganser Read the article: https://apple.news/A3zapxunkQ4usFOGjHZtZeA Published: Feb. 13, 2026

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Why your next flight is likelier to hit turbulence

From The New Yorker · With climate change, the skies are becoming bumpier. Can today’s planes still keep us safe? Written by: Burkhard Bilger Narrated by: Vikas Adam Read the article: https://apple.news/AD-XGf6rES7ymSKJKsdS32g Published: March 2, 2026

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3 DAYS AGO • APPLE NEWS+ ONLY

They thought it was burnout or aging. It was ADHD.

From New York Magazine · They’re spotlighting the disorder’s hormonal link — and possibly changing how it’s treated. Written by: Caitlin Moscatello Narrated by: Suehyla El-Attar Young Read the article: https://apple.news/ASB47RSSTTXW8jmI42LEuvA Published: Feb. 26, 2026

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Why Trump is threatening to block his own party’s agenda

The deleted tweet that sums up a wild week in markets

Countries turn to emergency oil supplies. It won’t buy much time.

Iran defies Trump and names a supreme leader. Here’s what to know.

Why Trump really turned on Kristi Noem

Iran’s missile attacks are slowing down. Is this why?

What it actually costs to win an Oscar

The Georgia pastor accused of defrauding the VA of nearly $24 million

Why your next flight is likelier to hit turbulence

They thought it was burnout or aging. It was ADHD.

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The Georgia pastor accused of defrauding the VA of nearly $24 million

Why your next flight is likelier to hit turbulence

They thought it was burnout or aging. It was ADHD.

A hockey dad, a cartel, and a $12 million fraud

America’s “most luxurious ski town” is tearing itself apart

Inside the conservative campus revolution

Bianca Censori, uncensored: For the first time, Kanye West’s wife is speaking for herself

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