Iran Protest Deaths Skyrocket

Former Special Prosecutor Jack Smith defends his investigation into President Trump to Congress. “Sinners” sets a new record for Oscar nominations. And a code-breaker claims he’s solved the Zodiac case – and that it’s connected to another famous murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Speaking to leaders in Switzerland, President Trump gives up on a military takeover of Greenland. Jurors acquit a Uvalde, Texas police officer on all charges of child endangerment. And the Supreme Court seems likely to rule against President Trump's attempt to oust Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is set to speak at the World Economic Forum after threatening European allies who have defended Greenland. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are subpoenaed by the DOJ. And closing arguments begin in the trial of a former Uvalde school officer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump sends a late-night text to the Norwegian prime minister, suggesting his Nobel Peace Prize snub justifies military action in Greenland. One year after a measles outbreak in Texas, the U.S. could lose its “elimination status” from the World Health Organization. And China reveals data showing its birth rate plummeted last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 active duty troops to be ready to potentially deploy to Minneapolis, sources tell ABC News. President Trump threatens tariffs against European countries who oppose his plans for Greenland. And Prince Harry heads to the U.K. to testify in his lawsuit against the publishers of the Daily Mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump threatens to send in federal troops through the Insurrection Act amid heated clashes between protesters and ICE. Venezuela’s opposition leader offers up her Nobel Peace Prize in an Oval Office meeting. And more than a dozen college basketball players are charged in an alleged point-shaving scheme to fix games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After evacuating a military base over concerns of violence, President Trump backs down on military threats to Iran. Diplomats from Denmark and Greenland describe disagreements with the White House. And the FBI raids a reporter’s home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A human rights group estimates more than 2,000 Iranians have been killed since protests began sweeping the nation. Federal prosecutors resign rather than investigate the victim of a shooting that sparked escalating protests. And Hollywood star Timothy Busfield is booked on child sex abuse charges.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Several GOP lawmakers express skepticism about a federal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Thousands of nurses go on strike in New York City. And the futures of transgender athletes hang in the balance in today’s Supreme Court hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a stunning escalation, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he’s facing a criminal investigation by a vindictive Trump administration. Anti-ICE protests sweep across hundreds of American cities. And President Trump openly considers military action against Iran amid violent crackdowns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices