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Apple News Today
Join Shumita Basu every weekday morning as she guides you through some of the most fascinating stories in the news — and how the world’s best journalists are covering them.
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Apple News TodayThis agency protects consumers from fraud. Musk wants it gone.
On today’s show: The Washington Post’s Silvia Foster-Frau explains why lawyers worry that migrants sent to Guantánamo Bay are in a…
Apple News TodayIt costs 3 cents to make a penny. Trump says it’s time to stop.
On today’s show: NPR’s David Folkenflik explains why CBS stands at the epicenter of Trump’s assault on the media. Immigration arrests in…
Apple News TodayHow the Eagles, and Kendrick Lamar, won the Super Bowl
On today’s show: The speed at which Trump and Elon Musk have dismantled USAID has shocked people on both sides of the aisle. The Atlantic’s Russell…
Apple News TodayTrump returned to the White House twice as rich. It’s raising concerns.
On today’s show: Bloomberg’s Annie Massa looks at the potential for conflicts of interest for Trump and those he’s tapped to join his…
Apple News TodayOne of rap’s biggest beefs might be coming to the Super Bowl
On today’s show: Trump walked back his comments on a U.S. takeover of Gaza. The Wall Street Journal’s Dov Lieber discusses local reaction to his…
Apple News TodayElon Musk’s takeover of Washington
On today’s show: Trump proposed a permanent displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Reuters has more. Meanwhile, Trump and Elon Musk are waging a…
Apple News TodayHow worried should you be about bird flu?
On today’s show: What is USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development? And why do Trump and Elon Musk want to gut it? NPR has more. Trump says…
Apple News TodayEverything is about to get more expensive. Here’s what to know.
On today’s show: Reuters reports that the world is on the brink of a trade war. USA Today explains what it all means for our wallets. Is flying less safe…
Apple News TodayWhat we know about the figure skaters lost in the plane crash
On today’s show: What we know about the figure skaters who were on board the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter near…
Apple News TodayA military helicopter and plane collided near D.C. What to know.
On today’s show: The latest on the crash between an army helicopter and passenger plane in Washington, D.C. ABC News has live updates. Robert F. Kennedy…
Apple News TodayTrump froze federal spending. Confusion and disarray followed.
On today’s show: The federal government ordered a widespread funding freeze. The Wall Street Journal details the chaos that ensued. Public trust in…
Apple News TodayWhat Trump’s early actions mean for public health
On today’s show: The Washington Post’s Dan Diamond explains what the Trump administration’s moves on public health mean for people in the…
Apple News TodayWho Trump has already fired
On today’s show: Inside the moves Trump’s making to reshape the federal government and workforce. USA Today details his rapid-fire changes. The…
Apple News TodayTrump campaigned on law and order. Then came the pardons.
On today’s show: Trump’s pardons of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers have fueled a battle over how history will view the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Tom…
Apple News TodayWhy Republicans are at odds over how to pass Trump's agenda
On today’s show: Sahil Kapur of NBC News discusses how Republicans face a high-stakes clash over Trump’s legislative agenda. The ACLU took on Trump in…
Apple News TodayTrump promised mass deportations. Cities are preparing.
On today’s show: CNN examines how cities across the U.S. are preparing for Trump’s immigration crackdown. NPR’s David Folkenflik explains the…
Apple News TodayTrump had a busy first day. Here’s what you missed.
On today’s show: What to know about Trump’s first day in office. CNN breaks down Trump’s pardon of more than 1,000 January 6th rioters and Time…
Apple News TodayThe state of America on Inauguration Day
On today’s show: Peter Baker of The New York Times joins to discuss the state of America as President Biden leaves and President-elect Trump is…
Apple News TodayIn Biden's final days, a flurry of last-minute moves.
On today’s show: The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas appears to be moving forward. Reuters has the details. President Biden is leaving…
Apple News TodayBiden exits with low public approval. Where did he go wrong?
On today’s show: Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza but the deal is already under threat. The Wall Street Journal explains. Biden bid…
Apple News TodayInside the first major test of Republicans’ loyalty to Trump
On today’s show: Pete Hegseth faced grilling from Democrats at his confirmation hearing as GOP senators voiced support, CBS News reports. And NBC News…
Apple News TodayWhy so many incarcerated people are fighting L.A.’s wildfires
On today’s show: Israel and Hamas inch closer to a ceasefire. What to know about special counsel Jack Smith’s final report on Trump's…
Apple News Today“Nothing there but the chimney.” L.A. evacuees return to rubble.
On today’s show: The wildfires in Los Angeles continue to burn and 100,000 people remain under evacuation orders. Strong winds are forecast that could…
Apple News TodayFact-checking the response to California wildfires
On today’s show: Politico fact-checks criticisms being lobbed at L.A. lawmakers over the wildfires. Plus, what happened with fire hydrants in the Pacific…
Apple News TodayLos Angeles County is burning. Here’s what you need to know.
On today’s show: What to know about wildfires ravaging Southern California. The Los Angeles Times is tracking all the latest developments. Jimmy…
Apple News TodayTrump says he wants to buy Greenland. It’s not for sale.
On today’s show: Trump says he wants to buy Greenland — or take it by force. Can he? Politico’s Seb Starcevic explains what could happen…
Apple News TodayHow Biden is testing the limit of presidential powers in his final days
On today’s show: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down, the Globe and Mail reports. Vox’s Ellen Ioanes explains what his…
Apple News TodayWhy alcohol may be worse for your health than you thought
On today’s show: Congress is set to certify the 2024 election without incident. It’s a very different picture from four years ago, when Trump…
Apple News TodayInside the sprint to avert a government shutdown
On today’s show: Lawmakers scrambled to reach a deal to fund the government and avert a shutdown. They were ultimately unsuccessful, the Wall Street…
Apple News TodayWhy more colleges are offering free tuition
On today’s show: TikTok faces a U.S. ban in one month, and the Supreme Court just decided to hear its case. Lauren Feiner of the Verge talks about what…
Apple News TodayHow a shocking case reignited France’s #MeToo movement
On today’s show: A verdict is imminent for dozens of men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot in France. Alexandra English, for Marie Claire, told us…
Apple News Today“Make America Healthy Again”? RFK Jr.’s plans for 2025.
On today’s show: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has the latest on a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. The Wall Street Journal’s Jesse Newman…
Apple News TodayBiden’s controversial clemency choices
On today’s show: The long list of pardons and commutations announced by President Biden last week includes some controversial choices, such as a former…
Apple News TodayU.S. health care is broken at every level. Can it be fixed?
On today’s show: Vox’s Dylan Scott reports on the deep roots of Americans’ hatred of their health-care system. Jacob Soboroff and Errol…
Apple News TodayWhat the Murdoch family drama means for Fox News
On today’s show: NPR’s David Folkenflik explains why Rupert Murdoch’s bid to consolidate control of his media empire failed. Nancy Youssef…
Apple News TodayWhy a young Ivy grad allegedly killed a health-insurance CEO
On today’s show: ABC News reports new details on the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CNN’s Clarissa Ward takes us…
Apple News TodayHow police found the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare shooting
On today’s show: A suspect was charged in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. CNN has the latest. Jay-Z was accused of sexually…
Apple News TodayWhy Trump might pardon this controversial whistleblower
On today’s show: Trump advisers have renewed a push for a pardon of Edward Snowden. The Washington Post’s Michael Scherer explains why. Rebels in…
Apple News TodayBitcoin has surged. Why it matters, even if you don’t have any.
On today’s show: Marianna Sotomayor of the Washington Post explains how the GOP’s razor-thin House majority could complicate Trump’s policy…
Apple News TodayThe allegations that could sink another Trump Cabinet nomination
On today’s show: There is mounting concern about Pete Hegseth’s nomination for secretary of defense after the New Yorker’s Jane Mayer dropped…
Apple News TodayHousing is expensive. Homebuilders worry it’s about to get worse.
On today’s show: The Supreme Court hears a major case on transgender health care that could have sweeping implications for all Americans. The…
Apple News TodayHe brought a stuffed animal to school. Then he was handcuffed.
On today’s show: A look at just how far to the right the country has shifted since Trump’s first term in office. New York magazine focuses on one…
Apple News TodayBiden pardons his son. Trump names a new FBI director.
On today’s show: President Biden pardons his son. President-elect Trump picks a new FBI director. The Washington Post details how an urgently needed…
Apple News TodayThe college making tuition free for most American families
On today’s show: The International Criminal Court issued war-crime arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a leader of Hamas…
Apple News TodayThe kitchen tools you should seriously think about throwing out
On today’s show: The Washington Post’s Dan Lamothe explains how the military could change under Trump. CNN’s Omar Jimenez has been visiting…
Apple News TodayThe allegations that could sink Matt Gaetz’s AG nomination
On today’s show: Matt Gaetz, the nominee for attorney general, has been accused of sexual misconduct, including sex with a minor. He denies all…
Apple News TodayHow Trump could fill his Cabinet without Senate approval
On today’s show: President-elect Trump has suggested he’ll use recess appointments to get some of his Cabinet nominees through. How would that…
Apple News TodayCould Trump actually get rid of the Education Department?
On today’s show: Trump pledged to close the Education Department. The Washington Post’s Laura Meckler examines what that would mean. Reuters has…
Apple News Today“We are not alone”: takeaways from a UFO hearing
On today’s show: Stat lays out what the science says about claims made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who’s been tapped by Trump to be the next head of…
Apple News TodayHow campaign texts became the next big scam
On today’s show: After winning the House, Republicans will start 2025 in control of Congress and the White House. USA Today has more. Ben Jacobs reports…
Apple News TodayShe was fired for refusing a COVID shot. A jury awarded her millions.
On today’s show: A federal jury awarded $12 million to a Michigan woman who was fired after refusing the COVID vaccines for religious reasons. The…
Apple News TodayTrump starts to fill his Cabinet. Who’s in it?
On today’s show: The Wall Street Journal’s Vivian Salama shares what we know so far about who will be in Trump’s Cabinet. Jake Bittle of…
Apple News TodayWhat Trump supporters want on Day 1 — and what he can really do
On today’s show: What Trump supporters say they want on Day 1 — and what he can actually get done. The Wall Street Journal and NPR break it down…
Apple News TodayOne interesting election trend that’s flying under the radar
On today’s show: Politico’s Elena Schneider has been talking with Democratic women who worry that this election proved the country is “not ready…
Apple News TodayDemocrats regroup after a crushing loss and ask, what now?
On today’s show: Washington Post politics reporter Isaac Arnsdorf explains how Trump crafted his winning message. NOTUS reporter Jasmine Wright examines…
Apple News TodayIn a stunning comeback, Trump won. How did we get here?
On today’s show: America reelects Donald Trump, making him the first convicted felon to lead the country and the oldest president in history. Apple News…
Apple News TodayElection Day is here. Everything you need to know.
On this Election Day episode: When will we know who won the White House? We asked David Scott, editor of the Associated Press Decision Desk. And he pulls back…
Apple News TodayThe polls are as close as can be. The result might not be.
On today’s show: Gideon Resnick breaks down what the latest polling says, including a surprising poll from Iowa. Plus, why Trump and Harris are both a…
Apple News TodayShe needed care. A Texas abortion ban cost her her life.
On today’s show: A woman in Texas died after being told by the hospital that it would be a “crime” to intervene in her miscarriage…
Apple News TodayWhy Virginia removed voters from rolls — including U.S. citizens
On today’s show: Susan Glasser and Peter Baker joined Apple News In Conversation to explain how a second Trump term would change America. NPR reports on…