MAGA Splinters Over Epstein

In a push for a ceasefire, President Trump announces measures to help Ukraine and punish Russia. The Supreme Court gives the White House the green light to resume mass firings at the Department of Education. And residents accuse staffers of not protecting them from a deadly fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid backlash from hardcore MAGA supporters, sources say there are fractures at the highest levels of the Trump Justice Department over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Chaotic scenes from immigration raids prompt legal questions. And an investigation points the finger at pilots for an Air India crash that killed 260. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge blocks President Trump’s order that would end “birthright citizenship” policies. Taiwan launches military drills, game-planning for a potential Chinese invasion. And a new “Superman” movie evokes sentiment – but also conservative backlash.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a pause at a crucial moment, some weapons shipments are once again heading to Ukraine. Linda Yaccarino steps down as the CEO of X, just days after an AI-generated firestorm. And measles cases pass American records dating back to 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An ABC News investigation reveals years of discussions by Texas officials about flood warnings systems that were never purchased. The Transportation Security Administration announces the end of shoe checks in security lines. And the State Department claims someone has been contacting foreign governments on Signal, while impersonating Marco Rubio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rescue teams continue to work in Texas, while officials call for new weather alert systems. President Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington amid Gaza ceasefire talks. And many MAGA loyalists are outraged after a quiet admission by the Trump Justice Department that there will be no further developments in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flash floods in Texas sweep have killed 70+ Texas, including dozens of children. Families are asking if warnings could have been delivered sooner. And the White House, fresh off a legislative victory, sets a deadline for trade deals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal jury finds Sean “Diddy” Combs not guilty on his most serious charges, while two convictions leave him behind bars for now. Sources confirm that the U.S. is halting certain weapon shipments to Ukraine. And Brian Kohberger pleads guilty to murdering four students in Idaho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A jury says it’s reached decisions on most of the charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs, but remains deadlocked on the final one. The Senate passes a heavily-revised version of President Trump’s “mega-bill.” And Idaho authorities describe what they know about a man who apparently set a fire and then attacked the firefighters who responded.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate continues to debate amendments to President Trump’s tax bill as holdouts remain. Prosecutors in the Idaho college murders case tell the victims’ families that Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty. And Trump signs an executive order lifting sanctions on Syria as the new government forged from a rebel takeover tries to rebuild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices