Show Notes
President Trump has launched “Trump TV,” a new 24/7 White House-run stream, just as his fight with CNN, MS NOW and Politico heads to federal court. Today, we break down what Trump TV actually is, why critics are comparing it to state-run media, and what Judge Timothy Kelly’s ruling temporarily restoring the outlets’ White House access says.
We’re also covering the FBI’s investigation into an alleged major data breach after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed it stole sensitive information on FBI employees and applicants.
Then, we’re catching up on the biggest moments from the United Nations General Assembly, including Trump’s comments on Iran and Iran’s response.
Plus: the Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery settlement, new AI legislation, FAFSA changes, the Trump-Xi meeting, unemployment claims, and more Quick Hitters.
In Rumor Has It: Did President Biden really revoke roughly 440 White House press passes? Did the Obama administration ban Fox News from White House events? And did Stanford University use AI to alter a student photo to make it appear more diverse?
And we’re ending with some GOOD NEWS: a $250 million effort to expand affordable veterinary care, Christian Bale’s new foster-care village designed to keep siblings together, and one very lucky stuffed bear’s extended vacation in Sicily.
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1. Trump TV Explained + What the Judge Said About Trump's Media Ban (0:43)
2. FBI Investigates Data Breach (~22:28)
3. Top Moments From This Week's UN General Assembly (~26:40)
4. Quick Hitters ( ~32:08)
5. Rumor Has It (~42:07)
6. GOOD NEWS (~46:51)
7. Critical Thinking Segment (~50:19)
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