Sources say the U.S. is preparing a series of strikes in retaliation for a drone attack on servicemembers. Jennifer Crumbley takes the stand in a potentially precedent-setting case. And more men, insecure about their height, are seeking leg lengthening surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in history, Medicare officials begin negotiating with pharma companies for lower prescription drug prices. Mark Zuckerberg faces angry parents on Capitol Hill. And a sea explorer says he’s found Amelia Earhart’s long-lost airplane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk announces his company, Neuralink, implanted a revolutionary technology in a human brain. The Arab world reacts to an Israeli raid on a hospital. And the DOJ is investigating Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., for potential misuse of funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a deadly case of mistaken identity, sources say American troops mistook an enemy drone for a friendly one. A judge sentences an ex-IRS contractor to five years in prison for leaking Donald Trump’s taxes. And a woman who killed her husband is released from prison due to a new law that relaxes penalties for domestic violence survivors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time since the Israel-Hamas war began, a strike from an Iran-backed militant group claims the lives of American troops. House Republicans release impeachment articles to remove DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. And, as the WWE plans its future in streaming, a former employee outlines claims of sex trafficking against Vince McMahon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With border battles looming in Texas, former President Donald Trump lobbies congressional Republicans to abandon a bipartisan immigration deal. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen predicts a strong economy for the rest of the year. And the mother of school shooter Ethan Crumbley stands trial in Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden gets an important endorsement as he turns towards general election issues. Houthi rebels attempt another attack on U.S.-owned commercial ships. And a new study finds children with inherited deafness have their hearing restored with gene therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special edition, the “Start Here” team analyzes Donald Trump’s decisive win in New Hampshire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With polls about to open in the Granite State, Nikki Haley faces an uphill climb. The FAA recommends inspections on more Boeing planes. And New Hampshire’s famed “midnight voting” towns face a choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just ahead of the New Hampshire primary, Ron DeSantis suspends his campaign and endorses Donald Trump. Nikki Haley, meanwhile, has precious little time to make up ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Justice Department issues a scathing report on the response to the 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The case of Scott Peterson is picked up by the Los Angeles Innocence Project. And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares that Gaza should not be governed as a Palestinian state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As E. Jean Carroll testifies in her defamation case against Donald Trump, a judge threatens to kick the former president out of the courtroom. Iran admits to firing on several countries, including Pakistan. And a Supreme Court case filed by fishermen could upend federal agencies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After winning the Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump makes an appearance in a New York courtroom for the beginning of another defamation trial. Top congressional leaders head to the White House to meet with President Biden amid disputes over foreign aid. And our team takes an exclusive look at Ukraine’s domestic arms production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special edition from the Iowa Caucuses, Donald Trump gets more votes than all his opponents combined. A four-way race dwindles to three. And questions loom for Nikki Haley & Ron DeSantis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special edition of Start Here, Brad previews the Iowa caucus as a historic cold snap threatens candidates’ victory plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a sudden bombing campaign, the U.S. and U.K. strike dozens of Houthi targets in Yemen. Former President Donald Trump addresses the court in closing arguments of his civil fraud trial. And Education Secretary Miguel Cardona describes a new policy that will forgive certain student loan borrowers’ debts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Christie exits the presidential race, but declines to endorse an alternative to former President Donald Trump. An avalanche at a ski resort buries people in its path. And vast gang uprisings in Ecuador put the entire country under lockdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump attends federal court to press his case for immunity from prosecution. Other GOP hopefuls brave Iowa winter weather to make their closing arguments. And a Nevada judge faces her attacker in court.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NRA faces a civil trial in New York. Airlines find loose parts in other Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes. And Donald Trump will appear in court to press his case for absolute immunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A jet’s “door plug” leaves a gaping hole in a flight in mid-air. The White House is blindsided by news that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized. And Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads overseas in an attempt to limit the spread of war in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

School gun violence overshadows GOP campaigning in Iowa. President Biden plans to kick off his own campaign in Pennsylvania. And what to expect in 2024 when it comes to jobs and mortgage rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A trove of court documents naming Jeffrey Epstein’s associates is unsealed. Iran blames Israel for a deadly explosion. And Republicans bring their immigration fight in Congress to Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the aftermath of a massive earthquake, two Japanese planes crash in a near-catastrophe. An airstrike in Lebanon kills Hamas’ deputy leader. And Harvard’s embattled president steps down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad gives a rundown of the biggest stories you might have missed between Christmas and New Year’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every episode of Start Here ends with a “One Last Thing,” a story that brings you to a new corner of the world and expands your mind. On this holiday special, the team recounts their favorites of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this re-run of Start Here’s special series "Priced Out," Brad sets out to understand the invisible market forces that shape American downtowns. More and more American workers are being asked to come back to their offices. But is that because of team-building, or is it about real-estate prices? And, some cities worry that all these empty office buildings will thrust them into an economic “doom loop.” So, how are savvy real estate developers finding ways to take these vacant skyscrapers, and make them profitable assets again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we revisit some of our 2023 reporting, the team travels to New Orleans to examine an intensifying debate: are an explosion in short-term rentals changing cities forever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, “Start Here” revisits its special series on an unprecedented real estate market. Today, Millennials describe why home ownership has become virtually impossible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mass shooter opens fire on a campus in Prague. Israel and Hamas appear to give up hope on another cease-fire. And continuing a decades-long Christmas tradition, Japanese families place their annual KFC orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of a shocking ruling, Republicans coalesce around former President Donald Trump. The Biden administration strikes a prisoner exchange deal with Venezuela. And sources tell ABC News that Xi Xinping of China told President Biden that he would bring Taiwan back under Chinese governmental rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colorado’s state Supreme Court kicks Donald Trump off the ballot. A Texas law empowers law enforcement and judges to detain and deport migrants. And the U.S. organizes a coalition to protect ships crossing the Red Sea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the busiest travel week of the year, Southwest Airlines gets slapped with an historic fine. Actor Jonathan Majors is found guilty of two of his misdemeanor counts. And Pope Francis clears the way for blessing same-sex unions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The accidental killing of three unarmed hostages prompts outrage across Israel. A jury rules that Rudy Giuliani owes $148 million to two election workers he defamed. And Matthew Perry’s autopsy reveals high levels of ketamine, raising questions about his relationship to ketamine therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American officials urge Israel to narrow the scope of its war in Gaza. The European Union paves the way for Ukrainian membership. And the assault case against actor Jonathan Majors goes to the jury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a party-line vote, the House votes to begin an impeachment inquiry against President Biden. The Supreme Court agrees to take up a case that could potentially derail January 6th cases, including former President Trump’s. And Tesla issues a recall on nearly every one of its cars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Start Here Special in collaboration with IMPACT x Nightline. Diane Sawyer and Rachel Scott investigate how abortion bans are affecting women’s health since the fall of Roe v. Wade. Fear and confusion around vague exceptions to save the life of a mother have prompted doctors to turn away pregnant patients who are severely ill and desperately in need of care. Watch the full Impact x Nightline episode exclusively on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a last-ditch plea to Washington lawmakers. A Georgia election worker takes the stand, claiming Rudy Giuliani’s defamation ruined her life. And the Federal Reserve weighs potential interest rate cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Air Force disciplines 15 service members after a devastating leak. The deaths of more Israeli soldiers highlight the difficulties of patrolling Gaza. And Special Counsel Jack Smith asks the Supreme Court to weigh in on a crucial question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A series of more than a dozen tornadoes batter Tennessee. Nikki Haley refuses to declare Donald Trump unfit for office. And the FDA approves two new treatments for sickle cell disease, including a revolutionary gene-editing technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Images of stripped-down detainees in Gaza infuriate human rights advocates. A Texas woman wins the right to an emergency abortion. And the off-duty pilot who tried to crash a plane is out on bond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A gunman opens fire on the UNLV campus. Nikki Haley becomes the prime target for Republican rivals. And a Texas woman sues for an emergency abortion, citing health and fertility as key factors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Democrats push for Ukraine aid, Republicans insist on dramatic border policy changes. Meanwhile in California, a crowded migrant encampment sparks concerns. And modern-day treasure hunters respond to criticism from scholars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli troops have surrounded key cities in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Federal prosecutors arrest a former diplomat for spying on Cuba’s behalf. And police employ a controversial tactic to find a suspected killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A U.S. warship shoots down drones while coming to the aid of commercial ships in the Red Sea. Muslim voters in swing states threaten to ditch President Biden over his war stance. And the Supreme Court takes up the question of whether a bankruptcy deal for Oxycontin-maker Purdue Pharma can shield its owners from legal liability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cease-fire is off in Gaza, as missiles and rockets begin flying across the border. And, in our final installment of our series “Priced Out,” architects re-envision empty offices as apartments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress considers a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos. Prosecutors accuse India of orchestrating an assassination plot on American soil. And Palestinians describe a state of near-constant arrests by Israel that made a hostage deal possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran-linked hackers claim responsibility for a cyber attack on a small town’s water supply. Sources describe Mike Pence’s conversations with federal investigators. And a deep-pocketed donor group backs Nikki Haley over Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel and Hamas agree to extend their truce. Overflowing Chinese hospitals spark concerns about potential viruses. And mothers describe breakdowns in maternal care at hospitals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an emotional weekend, Israel gets dozens of hostages back, while Hamas secures scores of Palestinian prisoners. The shooting of three Palestinians in Vermont raises fears of anti-Muslim violence. And strong weekend sales leave retailers optimistic ahead of Cyber Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special edition of Start Here, the team travels to New Orleans to examine an intensifying debate: are an explosion in short-term rentals changing cities forever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel and Hamas agree to a hostage deal. The CEO of Binance steps down after pleading guilty to federal charges. And North Korea launches a spy satellite, raising fears about larger missile ambitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI employees threaten a mass exodus. A federal appeals court issues a ruling that could overhaul how the Voting Rights Act is implemented. And travel agencies prepare for complications ahead of Thanksgiving week weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The abrupt firing of OpenAI chief Sam Altman rocks Silicon Valley. Israel releases footage to justify its Gaza hospital raids. And despite a constitutional challenge, Donald Trump gets on the Colorado ballot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bombshell congressional ethics report makes new allegations about how Rep. George Santos (R-NY) spent campaign dollars. And in a new “Start Here” series on an unprecedented real estate market, Millennials describe why homeownership has become virtually impossible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli officials say they are discussing mass hostage releases as part of a ceasefire deal, as the international community reacts to a hospital raid. President Biden announces several agreements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. And New York State sues Pepsi over plastic found in waterways.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decorum goes out the window during a tense day on Capitol Hill. President Biden heads to San Francisco for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. And thousands gather in Washington for a massive pro-Israel rally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson puts forward a plan to avoid a government shutdown. The Supreme Court introduces a “code of ethics” to address concerns over justices. And ABC goes inside a battered Gaza hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As fighting rages nearby, doctors sound the alarm from Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital. Five American troops are killed in a training accident in the Mediterranean. And sources describe why the FBI is investigating donations to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announces he won’t seek re-election, creating Democratic concerns for the Senate and the White House. Israel formalizes daily pauses in fighting. And transplant doctors announce a breakthrough.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a series of setbacks on election night, Republican candidates clash in Miami. Actors reach a deal with Hollywood studios. And the FDA approves a new diet plan in the form of existing diabetes medication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio voters emphatically back abortion rights in their state constitution. Israeli troops enter Gaza City. And the Supreme Court considers a challenge to 30 years of precedent preventing domestic abusers from buying guns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a historic moment, former President Donald Trump takes the stand to defend himself in a civil case. Voters head to the polls for state and local elections. And California officials resolve a tense standoff over ballot counting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surprise visits by Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the Middle East highlight fears the Israel-Hamas war could escalate. Former President Trump is set to testify in his own civil fraud trial. And with the presidential election one year away, President Biden faces tough new poll numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of fraud. Americans describe their journey out of Gaza. And women’s health advocates ask why stillborn births aren’t enough to earn paid time off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As more air strikes fly into a refugee camp, a limited number of people are given permission to flee the Gaza Strip. A jury finds that real estate agents conspired to make more money off of home sales. And New Mexico residents that survived the world’s first nuclear blast beg for care from the U.S. government.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal agents arrest a Cornell student for threatening Jews on campus. Maine authorities reveal new details about how they handled red flags ahead of a mass shooting. And constituents sue for their right to post, after getting blocked by public officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel broadens its goals as it rescues a hostage in Gaza. Alabama residents describe flooding they attribute to “environmental racism.” And former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli tanks and troops enter Gaza. Police admit they heard the suspect in Maine could be dangerous, but failed to find him before he went on a killing spree. And former Vice President Mike Pence drops out of the race for president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police comb a mass shooting suspect’s home and vehicle, while a Maine community waits for answers. Ford outlines its deal with union workers. And Israel sends tanks into Gaza, laying the groundwork for a full ground incursion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A series of shootings leads to a massive manhunt. The House elects a new Speaker. And former President Donald Trump is called to the stand by a judge.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Negotiations intensify to release a large number of hostages held by Hamas. A new House Speaker bid is derailed. And 41 states sue Meta over “addictive” social media platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Syria and the West Bank prompt questions about the scope of war. An off-duty pilot is accused of trying to bring down a plane mid-flight. And a security contractor describes migrants on buses being misled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel expands its airstrikes beyond Gaza as its troops prepare for a ground invasion. A Jewish leader is murdered in Detroit as the government warns about threats to religious communities. And Republicans try again to rally around a candidate for House Speaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden addresses the nation, asking for aid for Israel and Ukraine. A State Department official resigns in protest of US support for Israel. And Donald Trump’s former lawyer Sidney Powell strikes a plea deal in Georgia.

President Biden visits Israel as tensions escalate in war with Hamas. The House of Representatives remains without a speaker after Rep. Jim Jordan fails to secure support from members of his own party. The main suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway makes a stunning admission to prosecutors revealing gory details of her death. 

A hospital explosion in Gaza enrages the region, altering President Biden’s trip. Rep. Jim Jordan fails to win enough votes to be House speaker. And Ukraine launches a missile attack deep into Russian-held territory.

The White House announces President Biden will travel to the Middle East. Investigators describe the stabbing of a Muslim boy in Illinois as a hate crime. And a federal judge issues a partial gag order on former President Donald Trump.

Israel urges Gaza residents to flee as it prepares an incursion to “demolish” Hamas. Egypt describes why it’s unwilling, outside of small windows, to admit Gaza refugees. And the GOP wrestles with finding a Speaker that will garner the vote of every House Republican.

As fatalities in Gaza this week soar past the initial Israeli death count, Muslims around Israel plan a “day of rage.” Gaza residents describe a constant bombardment. And tensions on American college campuses leave Jewish and Muslim students more divided than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares that his military will force Hamas out of Gaza for good. House Republicans nominate Rep. Steve Scalise for speaker. And the Supreme Court expresses skepticism on what had been deemed a racially gerrymandered map. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel seizes control of its Gaza border, while kibbutz residents describe Hamas atrocities. President Biden offers an emphatic defense of Israel. And Sen. Tommy Tuberville continues his blockade of military confirmations, even as the Pentagon warns of concerns in Middle East staffing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel orders a siege of Gaza, retaliating against Hamas for its deadly attack. House Republicans face pressure to select a new Speaker as the world watches. And the UAW strike expands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a surprise attack, Hamas militants stream across the Israel-Gaza border, killing and kidnapping civilians. Benjamin Netanyahu declares war. And Maui residents fear being re-traumatized as Hawaii’s governor welcomes tourists back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biden White House announces it will erect miles of border barriers at the urging of the Department of Homeland Security. The fight for House speaker could affect funding for Ukraine. And a child abuse case in Utah raises questions about “mom-fluencers” and life coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With their caucus in disarray, Republicans begin throwing hats into the ring to be House speaker. Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ law, considered the most restrictive on Earth, sends gay citizens into hiding. And Kaiser Permanente employees stage the largest healthcare strike in American history. Vote for Start Here at the Signal Awards: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/news-politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a historic vote, a small group of Republicans overthrow House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The Supreme Court considers whether the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an illegally-formed agency. And advocates for psilocybin mushrooms find unlikely supporters. Vote for Start Here at the Signal Awards: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/news-politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump’s civil fraud trial begins in New York. Dianne Feinstein’s impact is felt as her Senate seat is filled. And Louisiana grapples with salt water intrusion. Vote for Start Here at the Signal Awards: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/news-politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawmakers delay a government shutdown. Former President Trump is expected to attend the opening of his civil fraud trial in New York. And student loan payments have officially restarted. Vote for Start Here at the Signal Awards: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/news-politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal workers prepare for a government shutdown. Republicans begin impeachment inquiry hearings to uncover evidence they admit they don’t have yet. And bridesmaids describe the exploding costs of bachelorette parties.  Vote for Start Here at the Signal Awards: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/news-politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republican candidates square off in a presidential debate. American soldier Travis King returns from North Korea. And a seismic hearing on Olympic doping continues behind closed doors. Vote for Start Here at the Signal Awards: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/news-politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A judge declares Donald Trump and his sons committed fraud at the Trump Organization. Joe Biden becomes the first president to join a picket line. And 17 states, along with the FTC, accuse Amazon of running a monopoly. Vote for Start Here at the Signal Awards: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/news-politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The WGA reaches a tentative deal with producers to end its strike. Federal workers brace for a government shutdown. And the FBI investigates a Baton Rouge police squad, which allegedly operated an unofficial interrogation site. Vote for Start Here at the Signal Awards: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/news-politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal prosecutors charge Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., with corruption. An ABC News/Washington Post poll shines a light on dissatisfaction with President Biden. And spacecraft OSIRIS-REx drops off a shipment of asteroid fragments from hundreds of millions of miles away. Vote for Start Here at the Signal Awards: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/news-politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rupert Murdoch announces he’s stepping down from his position atop Fox. The WGA renews negotiations with Hollywood studios. And India declares it will ban Canadian visitors as diplomatic tensions escalate.  Vote for Start Here at the Signal Awards: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/news-politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney General Merrick Garland defends the Justice Department during a combative congressional hearing. Ron DeSantis takes former President Donald Trump to task over abortion policy. And from California to Texas, officials in border towns say migrant crossings are rapidly escalating. Vote for Start Here at the Signal Awards: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/news-politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden implores the United Nations to continue supporting Ukraine. A land dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan is quickly escalating into a potential war. And four babies have become the latest victims of America’s fentanyl crisis.  Vote for Start Here at the Signal Awards: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/news-politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A controversial exchange results in five Americans freed from Iran. Sources describe a witness account of former President Trump allegedly using classified documents like notepads. And comedian Russell Brand denies accusations that he assaulted and abused several women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A chaotic Congress hurtles toward a government shutdown. Car companies lay off hundreds as auto strikes begin. And flooding in Libya has killed more than 10,000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter Biden is indicted on charges that he purchased a gun while on drugs. A Georgia judge says the case of former President Donald Trump will be severed from his co-defendants. And as autoworkers go on strike, some who work on electric vehicles ask why they’re being left out of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nation’s largest auto workers union prepares for a strike. A convicted murderer is finally caught after escaping a Pennsylvania prison. And Republicans consider potential blowback for a Biden impeachment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his first day back at work, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy moves forward on a path to impeaching President Biden. Floods in Libya could leave thousands dead. And Apple announces an end to its proprietary chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a pivotal moment for Big Tech, the Justice Department prepares to present its case against Google. Foreign countries press the Moroccan government to allow more aid into the country. And the FDA approves a new COVID-19 booster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake decimates Morocco. Families of 9/11 victims react to a decision on suspects still detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. And a statement of support for convicted rapist Danny Masterson leads to backlash against Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two decades after the September 11th attacks, New York officials are still working to identify the remains of victims. In a replay of last year’s award-winning report, Brad goes behind the scenes of the effort to reunite families and their loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden travels to India for a G20 summit. Mayor Eric Adams predicts a migrant crisis will “destroy New York City.” And more states are pushing for phonics instruction in reading lessons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal regulators propose a massive airbag recall, only to be rebuffed by the manufacturer. ABC obtains exclusive information about the case of former President Trump’s documents. And an Alabama town’s first Black mayor describes being literally locked out of office.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pleads not guilty in his impeachment trial. First Lady Jill Biden contracts COVID-19. And in need of supplies, Vladimir Putin considers a meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Floodwaters strand tens of thousands of Burning Man revelers in the desert. Election officials consider lawsuits challenging Donald Trump’s place on the ballot. And New York City implements strict new rules curtailing Airbnb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Drug Enforcement Agency considers a new recommendation on marijuana policy. Justice Clarence Thomas documents private jet flights paid for by an influential billionaire. And a fire in what was supposed to be a vacant Johannesburg building kills dozens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Storm Idalia wreaks havoc in Florida before flooding roadways and downing power lines in Georgia and the Carolinas. Rudy Giuliani loses a defamation lawsuit filed by Georgia election workers. And what Ukraine’s surprise drone attacks could mean for its war with Russia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricane Idalia gains strength as it lurches toward Florida, prompting fears of storm surge. Empowered by a new law, the Biden administration announces 10 prescription drugs for which it will push for lower prices. And a drought wreaks havoc at the Panama Canal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx warns that American leaders are dropping the ball on a COVID surge. Hawaiian Electric insists that it’s not responsible for mass casualties on Maui. And a judge sets a trial date for former President Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A race-based shooting kills three in Jacksonville, Florida. An Osprey aircraft goes down in Australia with U.S. Marines inside. And Spain’s soccer chief refuses to step down, sparking international outrage over misogyny in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is booked at Fulton County Jail. The Pentagon says there is no evidence of a missile attack in the plane crash that killed Yevgeny Prigozhin. And Japan begins dumping radioactive water from Fukushima into the Pacific. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eight Republican candidates debate themselves to Americans in the first primary debate of the year. Former President Donald Trump declines to appear on stage, opting for an interview before his expected arrest in Georgia today. And the Wagner group leader who plotted a coup appears to have perished in a plane crash.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republican presidential hopefuls prepare to debate, but former President Donald Trump has pledged to be a no-show. People dig out from different tropical storms that hit California and Texas. And, the new warning from researchers about the effects screen time can have on babies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden visits fire-ravaged Lahaina. A California shop owner is shot and killed over the Pride flag she had at her store. And what to know about the notorious Atlanta jail where former President Trump will surrender himself later this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump says he won’t attend the first GOP primary debate, scheduled the same week he’s expected to surrender to a county jail on racketeering charges. Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall. And what to know as the US faces a triple threat in respiratory viruses this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A debate playbook seemingly intended for the Ron DeSantis campaign goes public. A bacteria often found in oysters has killed three people in the Northeast. And President Biden hosts a historic summit at Camp David.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With their homes destroyed and neighbors killed, some Maui residents describe calls from speculators who want their land. Scientists announce new advances in transplanting pig kidneys into humans. And Kansas prosecutors tell police to return materials seized during a controversial raid of a newspaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal analysts debate whether Donald Trump should worry about any of his 18 co-defendants cutting a deal with prosecutors. Hawaii’s governor blames climate change for a deadly wildfire. And the football player who inspired “The Blind Side” files suit against the people he considered family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is indicted again, this time on state charges in Georgia. Hawaii residents desperately try to get back into Lahaina. And young plaintiffs get a landmark ruling on climate change in Montana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fire that swept through Lahaina becomes the deadliest wildfire in modern American history. The Justice Department elevates the prosecutor investigating Hunter Biden to special counsel. And the assassination of an Ecuadorian presidential candidate sends South America reeling.  To learn how to donate to the Maui fire victims, visit ABCNews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The death toll in Maui surges past 50. Iran agrees to get several Americans out of its most notorious prison. And after months of easing, inflation ticks up slightly.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deadly fires in Maui prompt mass evacuations, straining shelters. Republicans debate the takeaways from another bad election result on abortion. And breakdancers prepare for next year’s Olympic Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police issue arrest warrants in Montgomery, Alabama after a viral brawl. The Supreme Court temporarily allows the Biden administration to regulate “ghost guns.” And Ron DeSantis re-tools his campaign for the third time in a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Los Angeles city workers prepare to go on a one-day strike. Ukraine claims to thwart a Russian assassination attempt. And a special election in Ohio becomes a referendum on abortion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prosecutors claim former President Trump is intimidating witnesses. Police accuse a Twitch streamer of inciting a riot. And the FDA approves a drug for postpartum depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump arrives in court for his arraignment. Two members of the Navy are arrested on espionage charges. And Americans prepare to leave the U.S. embassy in Niger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump will enter a plea today in response to charges from Special Counsel Jack Smith. Texas troopers are separating some migrant family members at the border. And economists debate whether a national credit downgrade will affect Americans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is indicted over his bid to overturn election results. Special Counsel Jack Smith outlines three distinct conspiracy allegations. And Arkansas librarians express concern over laws that would carry criminal charges for book-lenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A property manager at Mar-a-Lago appears in court on federal charges, while a Georgia grand jury is empaneled to examine potential crimes by Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris gives an exclusive interview to ABC’s Linsey Davis. And reports of Chinese malware rattle U.S. military bases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As candidates descend on Iowa, a political group supporting Donald Trump spends millions in legal fees for him and his allies. The CDC anticipates a summer surge in COVID cases. And the kidnapping of an American and her child shines a light on a growing crisis in Haiti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Counsel Jack Smith charges former President Donald Trump with major new counts in his classified documents case. Staffers for Dianne Feinstein and Mitch McConnell go silent on whether the lawmakers are suffering from continued medical ailments. And a coup in Niger worries American officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter Biden’s plea deal is derailed after a judge raises questions about it in court. Lawmakers push for more transparency on UFOs. And Tennessee teachers sue their state over restrictions on race curriculum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter Biden is expected to plead guilty in court to misdemeanor tax charges in a deal that likely keeps him out of prison. UPS and its union workers strike an agreement that averts a labor strike. And former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed who was released in a prisoner swap in Russia turns up injured on the Ukrainian battlefield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protests erupt in Israel following a controversial vote. The federal government sues Texas over buoy barriers in the Rio Grande. And a group of American craftsmen are helping rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral, potentially laying a blueprint for other historic renovations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With another potential Trump indictment looming, Special Counsel Jack Smith calls more witnesses to the grand jury. A court ruling shows the FBI improperly searched the records of a U.S. senator. And Iran says its infamous “morality police” are back.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The president of Wesleyan University bans “legacy admissions,” becoming the latest college to adjust its policies following the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision. An ocean heat wave is killing Florida’s coral reefs. And movie fans plan their “Barbieheimer” double-features, giving Hollywood hope.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A diplomatic visit by Israeli officials exposes divisions in Washington. New details are revealed in the investigation into Tupac Shakur’s death. And Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, head of the Pentagon’s office for UFO sightings, gives an exclusive interview.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Counsel Jack Smith sends Trump a new “target letter,” signaling forthcoming charges related to his efforts to stay in power. An American soldier is detained by North Korea after running across the border. And a Texas state trooper describes being ordered to endanger migrants’ lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia blames Ukraine for a second firebombing of its bridge into Crimea. The FDA green-lights an RSV shot for children under 2 years old. And as temperatures soar, climate journalist Jeff Goodell describes a “survival guide” for increasingly dangerous heat waves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police are searching the Long Island home of suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis trims campaign staff amid financial pressure in the race for the White House. And, UPS must reach a deal with its drivers by the end of the month to avoid a costly nationwide strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Screen Actors Guild joins writers in a massive strike that could freeze the entertainment industry for months. The FDA approves the first over-the-counter birth control pill. And Major League Cricket makes its American debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden makes an impassioned call for unity among NATO countries. Microsoft reveals details about a Chinese email hack of U.S. officials. And some lawmakers press to change deportation rules for U.S. military veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Residents describe entire towns underwater as flash floods decimate the Northeast. The government fines Bank of America for deceptive practices. And Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., walks back claims that white nationalists shouldn’t be labeled as racists.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a last-minute deal, Turkey clears the way for Sweden’s NATO membership. Convicted sexual assailant Larry Nassar is stabbed in prison. And while most establishment presidential hopefuls have seen their poll numbers stall, Vivek Ramaswamy has risen to fourth place in FiveThirtyEight’s polling average. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden green-lights a plan to send Ukraine “cluster munitions,” which are banned in more than 100 countries. NATO appears unlikely to admit Ukraine as its war continues. And after five shark bites in a matter of days, some beaches are being outfitted with drones to spot sharks in the water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with ABC’s Martha Raddatz as his counteroffensive confronts challenges. Global temperatures hit all-time records three days in a row. And scammers use artificial intelligence to simulate voices of victims’ loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook’s parent company launches a Twitter competitor. A white powder found at the White House is confirmed to be cocaine. And native Hawaiians describe being priced out of their homeland by skyrocketing real estate prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A gunman opens fire at multiple sites in Philadelphia, one of several mass shootings around the Independence Day holiday. Israeli armed forces storm a refugee camp. And ex-members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints say they suspect church involvement in the disappearance of their children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s next for Americans carrying student debt now that the Supreme Court has struck down President Biden’s loan forgiveness plan? Meanwhile, multiple sources confirm that former President Trump pressured the governor of Arizona to overturn election results. And rioters target French authorities after a teenager was killed by police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court upends college admissions programs by restricting the consideration of race. Universities weigh their next steps to diversify their campuses. And a unanimous Court declares employers must work harder to accommodate workers’ religious practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfire smoke pours across the Canadian border, putting 20 states on alert. An Oregon county sues fossil fuel companies for damage caused by climate change. And government sources describe what they knew about the Russian coup attempt as a militia marched toward Moscow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court rules against a niche legal theory that threatened to upend federal elections. A federal investigation concludes Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide could have been prevented. And LGBTQ couples are demanding “fertility equality” from health insurers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABC News obtains audio of former President Donald Trump discussing classified documents he said he kept after leaving office. A visibly angry Vladimir Putin addresses a nervous Russia about an attempted coup. And a judge sentences the Club Q shooter to hundreds of years in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices