Mass protests erupted in Israel overnight with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets after Prime Minister Netanyahu fired his defense chief for opposing a plan to reform the country's judicial system. What will the PM do now? Plus, Hollywood star Jonathan Majors has been released without bail in New York after being accused of domestic violence. The actor’s attorney says that he's innocent, and claims the accuser has now recanted her story. And, beleaguered Silicon Valley Bank has a ...Show morebuyer for its remaining assets and loans.Also this morning: Putin plans to put tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, the House GOP doubles down on their Manhattan DA oversight efforts, at least 26 people have been killed after tornados hit Mississippi and Alabama, Elon Musk suggests Twitter is now worth half what he paid for it, a fake AI-generated photo of the Pope in a puffer coat goes viral, adding to growing fears of tech tools being used for misinformation, and, the men’s final four is set in March Madness.

Mar 27, 2023

The US launches an airstrike in Syria after a drone attack kills an American contractor and wounds five US Service members. The Pentagon suspects the drone was of “Iranian origin”. Plus, Trump defense lawyer Evan Corcoran is to testify before the grand jury in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation, and is reportedly not intending to plead the Fifth. And, Utah bans under-18s from using social media unless they get their parents' permission, making it the first state to enact this type...Show more of law.Also this morning: the US and Canada announce a deal to turn away asylum seekers at their border, lawmakers grill TikTok’s CEO over China ties and user protection, the Trump hush money probe goes quiet after a chaotic week, the Oxford High School shooter’s parents will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter, colorectal cancer cases rise among Americans under 25, and late night snack: many companies are rolling out “sleep-friendly foods”.

Mar 24, 2023

New legal trouble for Trump - his attorney in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation has been directed to testify in front of the grand jury on Friday. Plus, the CEO of TikTok will testify on Capitol Hill this morning to save the App from a potential US ban. And, the Federal Reserve raises rates by a quarter-point, but signals a pause is near.Also this morning: Los Angeles cleans up from a rare tornado that national weather service says that it is the strongest twister to hit the area...Show more in 40-years, an off duty pilot is being hailed as a hero after stepping in to help the fly the plane after the captain got sick, and, 12,000 police officers are mobilized against pension protesters in France.

Mar 23, 2023

Trump faces two intensifying investigations - the special counsel in the classified documents probe has evidence to suggest Trump used his attorney to further a crime, and in New York, the grand jury in the Stormy Daniels hush money case is set to reconvene today ahead of a potential vote to indict the former president. Plus, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve Chairman and his decision on whether to raise interest rates yet again. And, Gwyneth Paltrow is being sued for $300,000 over an alleged ...Show more‘ski and run’ incident.Also this morning: GOP focus groups give a brutal assessment of Mike Pence, house prices see the first year-over-year decline in a decade, firms buy water rights out West to make millions off the climate crisis, and, fashion designer Vera Wang joins to talk about being honored with a National Medal of Arts Award.

Mar 22, 2023

The NYPD is on alert today in response to Trump's call for protests ahead of his possible indictment, with a source telling CNN all officers are expected to be in uniform, ready to deploy. Plus, a massive strike shuts down Los Angeles public schools as 3,000 school workers walk off the job for at least three days. And, Russia's President Putin and China's President Xi Jinping are set to continue their formal talks about the invasion of Ukraine, in what the US Secretary of State is calling diplom...Show moreatic cover for Russian war crimes.Also this morning: FOX News and Dominion Voting Systems are back in court for arguments in Dominion's $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit, President Biden is set to award Bruce Springsteen the National Medal of Arts, a Colorado dentist is accused of fatally poisoning his wife, Miami Beach rejects a weekend curfew but makes liquor stores close early in response to its spring break chaos, and, will the Fed raise interest rates during the banking crisis?

Mar 21, 2023

New York City prepares for unrest as Trump calls for protests ahead of his arrest he says will happen tomorrow, in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Plus, another rollercoaster week for financial markets begins as Swiss regulators announce UBS is buying Credit Suisse. And, Vladimir Putin plays host to Chinese President Xi Jinping in a high-stakes meeting about Ukraine, just days after the International Criminal Court issued a war crimes arrest warrant for the Russian leader.Also this morning: ...Show moreGeorgia prosecutors weigh racketeering & conspiracy charges against Trump in the probe of the effort to overturn his 2020 loss, a state of emergency has been declared in Miami Beach after a 2nd spring break fatal shooting, flight attendants want to ban ‘lap babies’ over safety concerns, and, the cast of ‘Ted Lasso’ head to the White House to talk about the importance of mental health.

Mar 20, 2023

President Xi heads to Moscow for the first time since Putin invaded Ukraine, amid growing concerns that China is considering providing Russia with weapons. Plus, two-dozen Mar-a-Lago staffers have been subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury in the special counsel’s classified documents investigation. And, as First Republic faces a crisis of confidence from investors and customers, the regional lender is set to receive a $30 billion lifeline from a group of major banks.Also this mornin...Show moreg: TikTok faces a possible US ban over security concerns, whether Trump will face indictment in the Stormy Daniels hush money probe, protests erupt in France as President Macron forces a a hike in the country’s retirement age, a giant 5,000 mile-wide blob of seaweed could reach the Florida coast by summer, and, the “Selfie Effect” and the rise of teen mental health issues.

Mar 17, 2023

The Pentagon releases dramatic new video of a Russian fighter jet dumping fuel on a US surveillance drone twice, and then clipping it on a third approach. The Russians are now actively trying to retrieve the drone from the Black Sea, amid questions on what they can glean from it. Plus, another recording emerges of Trump pressuring a Georgia official to help overturn Biden’s 2020 win. And, global markets are on edge after Credit Suisse shares crash up to 30%.Also this morning: Trump’s ex-attorney...Show more Michael Cohen joins for his first interview since testifying in the Stormy Daniels hush money case, Republican-led Texas announces one of the largest school district takeovers ever, NASA unveils its new moon landing spacesuit, and, DJ David Guetta wows the crowd after creating a song using AI that features a fake Eminem – but who gets the royalties?

Mar 16, 2023

In a high-stakes lawsuit, a Trump-appointed judge is to hold a hearing on whether to overturn the FDA's approval of the abortion pill. Plus, there are new tensions between the US and Russia after the Pentagon says a Russian fighter hit a US surveillance drone, downing it over over the Black Sea. And, panic over the fate of America's banking system seems to be easing, but the fallout is far from over, and investigations are underway.

Mar 15, 2023

Everyone is looking to Wall Street as the race is on to avoid the collapse of other regional US banks. Several of them have had steep stock drops even as President Biden came out to try and calm nerves with government financial support. All of this coming as the Fed is awaiting a highly anticipated inflation report. Plus, duelling storms hitting both East and West coasts bringing rain, sleet and snow to millions in the northeast while California braces for another round of severe flooding. And, ...Show moreGovernor Ron DeSantis breaking from many in his party on the war in Ukraine. The likely presidential candidate told Fox News that protecting Ukraine is not vital to US interests.
 
Also this morning: Zelensky says Ukraine’s future is being decided in the east of the country, Sen. Mitch McConnell out of hospital and sent to rehab facility after fall, legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski gives his final four predictions, Australia, UK and US seal submarine deal, and millions of young adults are having to move home after college due to housing costs.

Mar 14, 2023