Episodes

  • Border funding clears Senate, but House Republicans defy Trump on Ukraine aid

    Border funding clears Senate, but House Republicans defy Trump on Ukraine aid
    Jun 5 2026
    Republicans spend all night fighting over one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial ideas, then hand him a major immigration victory just before sunrise. Plus, a growing group of Republicans breaks with the president over Ukraine, joining Democrats to advance billions in new aid. And John Bolton goes from Trump insider to Trump critic to criminal defendant. Why he’s pleading guilty in a classified-information case that could have ended very differently. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, June 5, 2026.
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    9 mins
  • Iran talks face new doubts after Kuwait attack; Trump taps Blanche for AG

    Iran talks face new doubts after Kuwait attack; Trump taps Blanche for AG
    Jun 4 2026
    President Donald Trump says Iran talks are going well, but new video from Kuwait suggests the region isn’t there yet. Plus, Trump moves to make Todd Blanche his permanent attorney general, putting one of his closest legal allies a Senate vote away from the top job at the Department of Justice. And a new warning for future retirees: Social Security checks could drop by about $500 a month if Congress doesn’t act. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, June 4, 2026.
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    9 mins
  • California voters extend two key races; US and Iran exchange heavy strikes

    California voters extend two key races; US and Iran exchange heavy strikes
    Jun 3 2026
    An upset in Iowa, a runoff in Los Angeles and California’s gubernatorial race remains too close to call. The biggest primary winners from Tuesday and one of the night’s biggest surprises. Plus, a private CBS meeting turns into a very public firing. Scott Pelley is out, and his parting shot keeps the fight alive. And the Trump administration pulls the plug on its $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” The program died before a single dollar went out the door. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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    11 mins
  • Trump-Netanyahu clash clouds Iran talks; DOJ scraps $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization fund’

    Trump-Netanyahu clash clouds Iran talks; DOJ scraps $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization fund’
    Jun 2 2026
    Are the U.S. and Iran still negotiating? President Donald Trump is pushing for calm in Lebanon, but the fighting — and friction with Israel — continue. Plus, a controversial $1.8 billion fund may be dead before it starts. The Trump administration is backing away after a court fight and mounting criticism. And a closed-door meeting at “60 Minutes” didn’t stay closed. A clash between Scott Pelley and new leadership is exposing deeper turmoil inside CBS News. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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    9 mins
  • Trump rewrites Iran deal while strikes continue; Platner challenges new reports

    Trump rewrites Iran deal while strikes continue; Platner challenges new reports
    Jun 1 2026
    Deal talks continue, but so do the strikes. The U.S. and Iran exchange new attacks even as President Donald Trump sends revised terms back to Tehran. Plus, Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner pushes back against reports about his personal life, but his response has drawn very different reactions from some of the party’s biggest names. And Trump thinks he has a solution to a concert lineup problem. After several performers pull out of a major America 250 celebration, the president volunteers a replacement that only he could propose. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, June 1, 2026.
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    10 mins
  • Iran deal awaits Trump’s signature; Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on pad

    Iran deal awaits Trump’s signature; Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on pad
    May 29 2026
    Iran may be ready to reopen one of the world’s most important shipping lanes under a proposed new deal. It could ease pressure on global oil markets, but only if both sides stick to a fragile truce. Plus, Blue Origin is cleaning up after a launch pad explosion, putting another key mission in doubt. And Treasury officials are already preparing for the possibility of a $250 bill featuring Trump’s face, even though current law says it can’t happen. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, May 29, 2026.
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    10 mins
  • Iran ceasefire frays as Trump delays deal; DOJ investigates E. Jean Carroll

    Iran ceasefire frays as Trump delays deal; DOJ investigates E. Jean Carroll
    May 28 2026
    The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran looks increasingly shaky after new drone claims and fresh threats near the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the death toll rises after the paper mill implosion in Washington state, with more workers still missing. Recovery crews continue searching through the debris as investigators try to determine what triggered the blast. And NASA lays out an ambitious new moon strategy that goes far beyond planting flags. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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    9 mins
  • Ken Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff; Washington chemical blast leaves nine missing

    Ken Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff; Washington chemical blast leaves nine missing
    May 27 2026
    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pulls off a major win, knocking out longtime Sen. John Cornyn in one of the year’s biggest Republican races. Plus, a deadly implosion tears through a Washington paper plant, leaving a worker dead and nine others still missing. And President Donald Trump gathers his Cabinet at the White House on Wednesday morning, with Iran expected to dominate the discussion. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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    10 mins