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In an unprecedented shift of power, the Supreme Court declares “official” presidential acts are immune from criminal prosecution. Hurricane Beryl intensifies in the Caribbean, earlier than any storm of its size in recorded history. And the Justice Department offers a plea deal to Boeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2
25 min 16 sec
In the aftermath of a shaky debate performance, Democrats consider pressuring President Biden to exit the race. The Supreme Court prepares to hand down its final decisions of its term. And Israel inches closer to a second war in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 1
25 min 42 sec
Despite low expectations, President Biden delivers a shaky, halting performance in the first general election debate. The Supreme Court invalidates a landmark settlement between Purdue Pharma and the families of opioid overdose victims. And Boeing is sanctioned by the NTSB after inviting ABC to its facilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 28
26 min 23 sec
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare to face off in Atlanta for a historic debate. The Supreme Court seems to “inadvertently” reveal a key abortion decision. And Kenya’s president backs off a controversial policy after violence consumes the capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27
27 min 46 sec
ABC’s Martha Raddatz tours the newly reopened “floating pier” off the Gaza coastline, as the United Nations considers pausing aid shipments. Israel’s highest court strikes down a rule that allows ultra-Orthodox Jewish men to avoid serving in the military. And 20 years after its legal beginnings, LGBTQ Americans contemplate the future of same-sex marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26
28 min 29 sec
Julian Assange strikes a plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department. A brutal primary in New York centering around the Gaza war could upend the progressive “Squad.” And the U.S. Olympic team will bring its own air conditioners to Paris despite organizers’ plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25
24 min 8 sec
The Biden and Trump campaigns prepare for the first presidential debate this week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands by accusations that the U.S. is withholding weapons. And crowds line up for a home in San Francisco on the market with a discounted price, but there’s a catch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24
20 min 36 sec
The U.S. marks the start of summer with dangerous record-breaking temperatures. The Supreme Court rulings we’re still waiting for this term. And the concerns surrounding counterfeit weight loss drugs amid an ongoing shortage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21
26 min 14 sec
Vladimir Putin visits North Korea to sign a weapons agreement with Kim Jong Un. The House Ethics Committee furthers its investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. And Olympic swimmers express concern over swimming in Paris’ Seine River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 20
23 min 16 sec
In a special edition, “Start Here” meets Opal Lee, the 97 year-old Texan known as “the grandmother of Juneteenth.” Then, we check on the shifting political dynamics among Black male voters in an election sitting on a knife’s edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19
26 min 26 sec
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy presses for a warning label on social media apps. The Biden White House announces new policies to more easily grant legal status to certain immigrants. And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves his war cabinet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18
27 min 9 sec
The Supreme Court overturns a federal ban on the rifle accessories known as “bump stocks.” Israel announces it will temporarily curb attacks on southern Gaza during daytime hours. And a “heat dome” is about to envelop much of the country, creating historic temperatures across several states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17
22 min 11 sec