Apple News Today podcast

Apple News Today

Join Shumita Basu every weekday morning as she guides you through some of the most fascinating stories in the news — and how the world’s best journalists are covering them.

Join Shumita Basu every weekday morning as she guides you through some of the most fascinating stories in the news — and how the world’s best journalists are covering them.

 

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How Trump quietly got $2 billion richer in his second term

President Trump has made an estimated $2 billion since taking office. [Reuters] (https://a... more

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#1586

Medicare will cover weight-loss drugs — but there’s a catch

The Supreme Court wrapped its 2025–2026 term. Justin Jouvenal of the [Washington Post] (ht... more

01 Jul 2026

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01 Jul 2026


#1585

The Supreme Court blocks Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

On the final day of its term, the Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s proposed limits... more

30 Jun 2026

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30 Jun 2026


#1584

The president just got more powerful. What to know.

The Supreme Court just expanded President Trump’s power over federal agencies that were lo... more

29 Jun 2026

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29 Jun 2026


#1583

The little-known forces quietly killing the college degree

From [Apple News In Conversation] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apple-news-in-con... more

27 Jun 2026

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27 Jun 2026


#1582

The Supreme Court clears the way for mass deportations

The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration two sweeping immigration victories on Th... more

26 Jun 2026

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26 Jun 2026


#1581

Back-to-back earthquakes devastate Venezuela

Back-to-back earthquakes have devastated Venezuela. [Reuters] (https://apple.news/AKUHM8uS... more

25 Jun 2026

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25 Jun 2026


#1580

Housing is historically expensive. Congress finally did something about it.

Congress is on the verge of sending the first major housing bill in more than 30 years to ... more

24 Jun 2026

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24 Jun 2026


#1579

JD Vance leads talks with Iran — and makes a big bet on his future

Vice President JD Vance returned from two days of talks with Iran in Switzerland. The [Wal... more

23 Jun 2026

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23 Jun 2026


#1578

Trump renovated the Reflecting Pool. Now it’s plagued with algae.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint in the fragile U.S.-Iran peace process. The [Wal... more

22 Jun 2026

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22 Jun 2026


#1577

The U.S. is turning 250. These songs unexpectedly changed American history.

From [Apple News In Conversation] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apple-news-in-con... more

20 Jun 2026

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20 Jun 2026


#1576

The story we’ve been told about Juneteenth is wrong

Our team is off today for Juneteenth. But we are bringing you something special in place o... more

19 Jun 2026

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19 Jun 2026


#1575

Trump unveils his Iran deal. Some Republicans are already attacking it.

Iran hawks in Congress say President Trump’s agreement with Iran gives away too much... more

18 Jun 2026

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18 Jun 2026


#1574

Millions in free college money is coming. Most Americans don’t know about it.

President Trump signaled at the G7 summit that he’s open to reinstating oil sanction... more

17 Jun 2026

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17 Jun 2026


#1573

These Social Security benefits are at risk. What that means for you.

A new report from Social Security trustees is flashing warning lights about benefits runni... more

16 Jun 2026

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16 Jun 2026


#1572

The U.S. and Iran finally reach a deal. What comes next.

The U.S. and Iran agreed on a framework for peace talks. Phil Stewart of [Reuters] (https:... more

15 Jun 2026

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15 Jun 2026


#1571

TV’s most beloved assistant coach says the World Cup is about to change America. Here’s how.

From [Apple News In Conversation] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apple-news-in-con... more

13 Jun 2026

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13 Jun 2026


#1570

Trump once again says an Iran deal is close. What’s changed?

President Trump said a potential deal to end Iran war is close, but skeptics say it could ... more

12 Jun 2026

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12 Jun 2026


#1569

Inflation hit a three-year high. What it means for you.

Inflation has risen to its highest level in three years as the war in Iran disrupts oil su... more

11 Jun 2026

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11 Jun 2026


#1568

Rescue and retaliation after a U.S. chopper is downed in the Strait

The U.S. carried out strikes against Iran after President Trump blamed Tehran for downing ... more

10 Jun 2026

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10 Jun 2026


#1567

Why Trump is bringing a cage fight to the White House

Strikes between Iran and Israel have stopped for now. But the back-and-forth between Israe... more

09 Jun 2026

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09 Jun 2026


#1566

How Elon Musk’s space race could shake up your 401(k)

SpaceX is set to become one of the 10 biggest companies in the world when it goes public o... more

08 Jun 2026

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08 Jun 2026


#1565

How the Texas floods forever changed one family

From [Apple News In Conversation] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apple-news-in-con... more

06 Jun 2026

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06 Jun 2026


#1564

How Trump is remaking D.C. in his own image

The [Washington Post] (https://apple.news/AeKNjZ3iyQmKoCJdNKDUsBA) ’s Dan Diamond explains... more

05 Jun 2026

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05 Jun 2026


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Strikes, a truce, and a GOP revolt: inside a big day for the Iran war

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are at odds over the war in Iran. The... more

04 Jun 2026

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04 Jun 2026


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How a Republican revolt killed off Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund

The Department of Justice abandoned its plan for a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization&... more

03 Jun 2026

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03 Jun 2026


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The two Supreme Court cases that could still shape the midterms

California voters head to the polls today in a statewide primary election. Kevin Rector of... more

02 Jun 2026

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02 Jun 2026