On today's episode:
- Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after building criticism over immigration enforcement.
- Intense Israeli strikes hit Iran and Lebanon as US warns the bombardment will 'surge dramatically.'
- House Republican leaders urge Gonzales to end reelection bid after he admitted to affair with aide.
- Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room.
- Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff's records show, though charge is not clear.
- Suspect in custody in Colorado in the case of 3 women found dead in Utah.
- Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024.
- Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6%, ending a three-week slide.
- San Antonio bests Detroit as top NBA contenders clash, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer LeBron passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for another milestone, a traded NBA superstar debuts with his new team, a low round kicks off play at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and trades in the NHL and NFL.
- NCAA appeals to Mississippi Supreme Court, seeking to bar Trinidad Chambliss from playing in 2026.
- Lionel Messi and Inter Miami feted by President Donald Trump at the White House for MLS Cup title.
- London police say 4 men arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran by spying on Jewish community.
- Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16, communication minister says.
- Britain is sending four more fighter jets to Qatar.
- Gridlocked streets as thousands flee Beirut's southern suburbs after Israeli order.
- Sirens heard at RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus during a visit by UK defense secretary.
—The Associated Press
About this program
Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.
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