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The U.S. economy saw a surprising slowdown, but the picture is more complicated. Courtenay Brown from Axios explains. White House priorities are hitting a wall in the Senate, deepening a rift between President Trump and Majority Leader John Thune. Semafor 's Burgess Everett tells us why the math doesn't add up for Trump's agenda. A court-ordered review found serious failures in medical care at California's largest ICE detention center. The San Francisco Chronicle 's Ko Lyn Cheang breaks down the findings and what detainees say they're enduring inside. Plus, the father of a high-school shooter was sentenced to 15 years for buying him the gun and failing to intervene, European countries agreed to boycott the World Cup, and Ben Affleck's quiz-show success . Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions at a combative Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wall Street Journal 's Liz Essley Whyte explains the tension behind the clash. The Democratic National Committee faces a cash shortage less than 100 days before the midterms. NOTUS 's Elena Schneider breaks down how Chair Ken Martin's rocky tenure could complicate the party's plans to flip Congress. FIFA President Gianni Infantino wants to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, angering soccer's biggest institutions. The Times of London 's Martyn Ziegler explains the plan and its ties to Trump's circle. Plus, the Fed held rates steady in a divided vote, wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe, and why BTS won't submit music for the 2027 Grammys. Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Lindsey Graham's funeral brought together President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Reuters 's Gram Slattery breaks down what came of it. Republican pollsters are worried that economic frustration is sapping midterm enthusiasm from the GOP base. The Washington Post 's Liz Goodwin explains why party stalwarts are souring on its handling of the economy. New data shows that the number of kids living in big U.S. cities has fallen sharply over the past decade. The Wall Street Journal 's Rachel Ensign joins to discuss why. Plus, a deadly 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan, Johnson & Johnson offered to pay billions to settle lawsuits over its talc products, and a Minnesota law is bringing happy hour to retirement homes. Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Wildfires continue to burn in France and Spain, and an incoming heat wave is threatening to make things worse. Reuters 's Manuel Ausloos describes the devastation. The Federal Reserve kicks off a two-day meeting with unusual uncertainty, because new Chair Kevin Warsh has offered no forward guidance on rates. USA Today 's Rachel Barber breaks down the difficult situation the central bank is in. A new GAO report shows a sharp rise in Amazon and gig-economy workers relying on food stamps and Medicaid. The Washington Post 's Lauren Kaori Gurley explains why. Plus, police in Seattle are searching for a third suspect connected to the shooting at a food festival, Sen. Mitch McConnell gave an update on his health, and how signing LeBron James was a bargain for the Philadelphia 76ers. Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The U.S. paused its bombing campaign against Iran after 13 nights of strikes, as talks proceed behind the scenes. Reuters 's Phil Stewart explains what could come next. India's education minister resigned after protests over the botched handling of a national medical exam. NPR looks at how Prime Minister Narendra Modi was forced into a rare retreat. Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is running for a full Senate term at President Trump's urging. The Associated Press 's Meg Kinnard breaks down why some South Carolina Republicans are uneasy. Plus, police in Berlin killed the suspect in a deadly attack on the city's Pride festival, the Trump administration is reviewing how it vets immigration officers after a shooting in Maine, and Tadej Pogačar won his fifth Tour de France. Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

From Apple News In Conversation : President Trump earned more than $2 billion in his first year back in office. According to a mandatory financial disclosure released in June, most of that fortune came from cryptocurrency ventures. David Kirkpatrick, a staff writer at the New Yorker who has tracked Trump's earnings for years, sat down with Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to unpack what the disclosure reveals about the president and his businesses - and the potential implications for everyday Americans.

President Trump imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners. Bloomberg 's Alicia Diaz has the details. The Washington Post 's Rick Maese explains how prediction markets have turned LeBron James's free-agency decision into a financial free-for-all, and why the NBA is pushing regulators to rein in the trend. The death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old whose body was found on an island off the Mississippi coast in early July, has gained national attention. The Mississippi Free Press 's Nick Judin breaks down what investigators know so far. Plus, the man who killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in 2025 received two life sentences , Maine Democrats are set to select their new candidate for Senate, and the owner of a replica Viking ship used in 'The Odyssey' says the studio hasn't paid its bill for damages . Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The Trump administration's new nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is raising alarms. Timothy Gardner of Reuters explains what's missing and why Congress, Israel, and nonproliferation experts are worried. Trump is again threatening to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure if the Islamic Republic continues targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Hill reports. The Associated Press 's Matt O'Brien explains how an OpenAI model hacked another AI company without being given instructions to do so. Plus, a record number of people were placed in ICE detention last month, festivities to celebrate a new U.S.-Canada bridge were canceled amid new tariffs, and the Louvre reopened a gallery without its jewels nine months after a heist. Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, faced tough questions from senators over a $67 billion emergency-funding request to keep paying for the war with Iran. Politico 's Leo Shane III breaks down the hearing. A growing progressive faction of the Democratic Party is pushing to change the U.S. stance toward Israel. NBC News 's Sahil Kapur joins to discuss how the issue is splitting the party. The Washington Post 's Lena Sun explains how the multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak stands, and clears up recent confusion over whether iceberg lettuce is still to blame. Find a full list of products recalled by Taylor Farms here . Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ousted his top general amid mass protests, how a software error in one state let noncitizens vote, and good news for coffee drinkers regarding heart health . Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

President Trump has raised unprecedented amounts of money in his second term despite having no reelection campaign on the horizon. The Wall Street Journal 's Marianne LeVine explains the sprawling, often undisclosed donor network funding him. The U.S. carried out strikes against Iran for a 10th night as their conflict spreads. The Washington Post 's Michael Birnbaum details how a Houthi blockade threat has raised the stakes. A Massachusetts woman went on trial for killing her three children, in a case that will focus on postpartum psychosis. WBUR 's Deborah Becker was in the courtroom. Plus, the Tate brothers are facing extradition to the U.K., Trump announced 50% tariffs aimed at Canada, and Vice President JD Vance welcomed his fourth child. Warning: This episode includes descriptions of violence and mentions attempted suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Spain is the 2026 FIFA World Cup champion. The Athletic 's Dermot Corrigan breaks down the final and provides key takeaways from the biggest World Cup in history. A weekend of deadly escalation pushed the U.S. and Iran closer to all-out war, after an Iranian strike in Jordan and a drone incident in Iraq left three American soldiers dead. The Washington Post reports on how the U.S. may be preparing for the war to expand. Relatives of the ICE officer connected to the fatal shooting in Maine say he has a troubling history that should have kept him off the force. The Associated Press 's Jack Brook joins to discuss the officer's past. Plus, the U.K. is getting another prime minister, how the race to become the Democratic candidate for Maine is narrowing, and the world record for the fastest mile run was broken . Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

We have a special episode for you today: Everything to know ahead of the final World Cup match today between Spain and reigning world champs, Argentina, explained by Rebecca Lowe and Brendan Hunt, co-hosts of the Apple News World Cup podcast ' After the Whistle .' Hunt coaches fictional pro-soccer in Apple TV’s ' Ted Lasso .’ Lowe has been hosting the World Cup coverage for Fox Sports. They’ve been tirelessly following all of the highs and lows of the tournament for weeks. Today, they break down what Spain and Argentina will have to do on the pitch to take home the world title. Apple News Today, will be back with the news tomorrow. You can follow ' After the Whistle ' on social media @AfterTheWhistleApple.

From Apple News In Conversation : GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are being taken by millions of Americans. These medications have been approved for treating diabetes, obesity, and a small number of other chronic conditions. But even as experts are still learning how the drugs work, many people have found that they help with other disorders - from addiction to brain fog to arthritis - where anecdotal evidence is promising but the formal research hasn't caught up. Julia Belluz , a contributing writer for the New York Times Opinion section and coauthor of Food Intelligence , joins Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to explain why what's unfolding right now may be the largest uncontrolled drug experiment in modern history.

The U.S. and Iran have been escalating attacks in the Gulf. The Wall Street Journal 's Shelby Holliday explains how both countries are betting the other will concede first. Canadian wildfires are continuing to pour smoke into the U.S. USA Today reports on how unhealthy air has prompted several states to issue warnings for sensitive groups. Christopher Nolan's long-awaited adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey' is in theaters this weekend. Lindsey Bahr of the Associated Press tells us why it's one of the year's most talked-about releases. Plus, President Trump delivered a national address on election security, floods hit Texas again, and the FDA potentially linked a lettuce supplier to the outbreak of a parasitic illness that has infected thousands. Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a tense Senate confirmation hearing. CBS News reports on how senators grilled him over the Jeffrey Epstein files, the Department of Justice's anti-weaponization fund, and his past as President Trump's personal lawyer. The fatal shooting by ICE of a Colombian immigrant has shaken the small coastal town of Biddeford, Maine. The Washington Post 's Ted Hesson explains how neighbors, family, and the wider immigrant community are processing the tragedy. The Athletic 's Henry Bushnell breaks down how America's pay-to-play youth soccer system may be holding back the next generation of stars. Plus, wildfire smoke is creating dangerous air-quality conditions across a large part of the U.S., the Pentagon will screen soldiers for low testosterone, and Argentina advanced to the World Cup final. Today's episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

After two deadly civilian shootings in a week, ICE is pausing most vehicle stops nationwide. The Atlantic 's Nick Miroff explains the significance of the announcement. New York just became the first state to pause new data-center construction. Politico 's Miranda Willson breaks down how a 2023 Supreme Court ruling helped clear the way for America's AI-infrastructure boom. A dozen states are suing to block Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. NPR 's David Folkenflik unpacks the stakes of the litigation. Plus, the House voted to make daylight saving time permanent, Supreme Court justices say they're getting more threats , and Spain upset France to reach its second-ever World Cup final. Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The U.S. and Iran veered back toward full-scale conflict. The Associated Press reports on the renewed tension after President Trump launched a third night of strikes and moved to reinstate a naval blockade on Iranian ports. A mysterious parasite called Cyclospora has sickened thousands of people across more than 30 states this summer. The Washington Post 's Lena Sun explains how officials are racing to trace it back to its source. Rebecca Lowe of the Apple News Original podcast 'After the Whistle' previews this week's World Cup semifinals. Plus, Maine's attorney general is investigating an ICE shooting that claimed a Colombian man's life, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister was named to fill his Senate seat, and one of the most complete T. rex skeletons ever found heads to auction . Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of the most influential foreign-policy voices in Washington, died on Saturday. The State reports on his legacy. Witnesses paint a different picture of what happened when ICE agents fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, contradicting the agency's account. The Washington Post 's Arelis Hernández joins to discuss the investigation. The Wall Street Journal 's Laurence Norman breaks down how one disputed clause in the U.S.-Iran interim deal is reigniting hostilities. Plus, Mitch McConnell gave an update on his health, the Justice Department subpoenaed New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting, and Jannik Sinner won his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon . Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

From Apple News In Conversation : The Supreme Court just wrapped one of its most consequential terms in recent memory - issuing major rulings on presidential power, birthright citizenship, and the rights of transgender athletes. But the story playing out in most headlines, legal analyst Sarah Isgur argues, is missing the bigger picture. Isgur is the editor of SCOTUSblog and the author of Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court . She joined Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to explain why she considers this the hardest term in the Roberts Court's history, why Trump has lost far more cases than he's won, and why the political framework most people use to understand the court tells only a fraction of the story.

Sen. Mitch McConnell's monthslong absence is complicating GOP efforts to pass a spending bill. The Washington Post 's Jarrell Dillard explains how the missing vote has stalled a key committee. Maine Democrats are racing to replace Graham Platner in the Senate race ahead of a convention deadline, after his campaign collapsed amid sexual-assault allegations. The Maine Morning Star 's Eesha Pendharkar breaks down who's vying to replace him. Millions of Americans dropped their Affordable Care Act coverage after pandemic-era subsidies expired. The Associated Press 's Ali Swenson details how the trend varied among states. Plus, the roommate of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer says the suspect regretted his actions, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again, and the women's Wimbledon final is set . Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Graham Platner stepped down as the Democratic candidate for Maine's crucial Senate race. Kimberlee Kruesi from the Associated Press tells us what could happen next. The U.S. carried out a second day of strikes against Iran as Trump wrapped his time at the NATO summit in Turkey. The Wall Street Journal 's Robbie Gramer joins to discuss Trump's hot-and-cold dynamic with NATO countries. The Trump administration says it want to do more to crack down on "birth tourism." The 19th 's Amanda Becker explains why officials aren't sure how common the practice actually is. Plus, a federal judge ordered Trump to pay the $5 million he owes writer E. Jean Carroll from a sexual-abuse case, the family of a man killed by ICE is demanding an independent investigation, and the Emmy nominations are out. Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

A sexual-assault allegation against Maine's Graham Platner has thrown his Senate campaign into chaos, with top Democrats calling for him to step aside. NBC News 's Sahil Kapur explains what a replacement search could look like. A weeklong preliminary hearing is underway in Utah for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Salt Lake Tribune 's Jessica Schreifels breaks down the hearing so far. The Wall Street Journal 's Patrick Thomas goes inside the price-fixing scandal facing the eggs trade. Plus, the U.S. carried out strikes against Iran, structural problems in a high-rise Manhattan building prompted evacuations , and Argentina pulled off a stunning World Cup comeback . Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The U.S. crashed out of the World Cup with a 4-1 defeat against Belgium. Paul Tenorio of The Athletic tells us how the match was overshadowed by a FIFA decision and a phone call from the White House. Trump arrives today at a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Seung Min Kim of the Associated Press joins to discuss how the president plans to enforce spending promises from other nations. The Supreme Court recently cleared the way for Trump to strip Haitians and Syrians of humanitarian protections. The Washington Post 's Maria Sacchetti explains what the ruling means for them. Plus, new allegations surfaced against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, Iran held a funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and how this year's Pamplona running of the bulls marks 100 years since Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises. Today's episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

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This episode originally aired on Sept 18, 2025. From Apple News In Conversation : The Constitution has been amended 27 times, but the last meaningful change was over half a century ago. In historian Jill Lepore's book We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution , she argues that the near impossibility of amendment in recent decades underlies many of today's political crises, from polarization to battles over the courts. Lepore spoke with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu about the history of constitutional revision and why the amendment process matters for the future of American democracy.