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Fauci Fallout Grows After Fifth Amendment Showdown, Political Potty Mouths on the Rise
The fallout from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s explosive Senate hearing is intensifying after the former NIH director was overheard venting about the proceedings while Republicans press ahead with contempt efforts. Also, a new study finds American presidents are using profanity more than ever before, with President Trump and former President Biden accounting for most of the documented cases over the past century. Researchers say the trend may reflect a broader shift in modern political communication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fauci Pleads the Fifth 111 Times, St. Paul Mayor Faces Sexual Harassment Investigation
Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a contentious Senate hearing, refusing to answer questions about the pandemic, gain-of-function research, and other controversies. Republicans are now moving toward a vote that could hold the former NIH director in contempt of Congress. Also, the mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, is under investigation after a series of text messages to city employees prompted a sexual harassment complaint. The allegations have sparked political fallout just months into her first term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New Nolan Wells Details Emerge, Kohberger Bodycam Video Reignites Idaho Murder Case
New investigative findings reveal Nolan Wells had been drinking heavily before disappearing on a remote Mississippi island and may have stayed behind with an unknown woman. The new witness accounts deepen the mystery surrounding the 18-year-old’s death as his official cause of death remains undetermined. Also, newly released bodycam footage captures the harrowing moments officers discovered the four University of Idaho students murdered by Bryan Kohberger. The video comes just days after Kohberger claimed he was misled into pleading guilty and is now seeking to undo his conviction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bryan Kohberger Tries to Withdraw Guilty Plea, Congress Targets High-Tech "Flock" Police Cameras
Bryan Kohberger now says he’s innocent and is trying to withdraw the guilty plea that spared him the death penalty for the murders of four University of Idaho students. The move could reopen one of the country’s most closely watched murder cases if a judge allows the plea to be withdrawn. Also, a new bill in Congress would strip federal funding from police departments that use high-tech cameras capable of tracking vehicles beyond their license plates. The proposal is fueling a national debate over privacy, surveillance, and public safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Multi-Billion-Dollar Race to Clean Up Space Junk Before It Triggers a Disaster
A tiny piece of space debris no bigger than a grain of salt punched a hole in the International Space Station. The incident highlights a growing problem orbiting above our heads. With more than 33,000 tracked objects and an estimated 100 million smaller pieces of debris circling Earth, a new industry is emerging to clean up space before it threatens satellites, astronauts, and the future of the space economy. New York Post financial correspondent Lydia Moynihan explains who’s building the business of orbital cleanup, who will pay for it, and why it could become one of the next major investment frontiers. Plus, what removing space junk means for life, and business, here on Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Boating Tragedy Kills Two Children, Secret Service Has Investigated 10,000 Threats This Year
A New Jersey family is mourning the deaths of two young siblings after a boating trip ended in a collision with a channel marker in Barnegat Bay. Investigators are working to determine what caused the crash that threw both children into the water. The Secret Service is also warning that threats against President Trump and other protected officials have reached unprecedented levels. Ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the agency says it has already opened roughly 10,000 threat investigations this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A dispute over a $65 parking contract allegedly ended with an Ethiopian migrant opening fire inside a Minnesota apartment complex, killing three employees. Authorities say the suspect was later arrested about 200 miles away while driving one of the victims’ cars. The mystery surrounding the death of college football player Nolan Wells is also deepening after an independent autopsy failed to determine his cause or manner of death. His family is still seeking answers about what happened during a Fourth of July trip to a Mississippi island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Five Drown in Ohio River Rescue, Trump Admin Freezes $1B in Medicaid Funding
Five people, including two married couples, drowned in Ohio’s Scioto River after rushing into the water to save a struggling swimmer. The failed rescue attempt has left young children without their parents as investigators examine the dangerously high river conditions. The Trump administration is freezing more than $1 billion in Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota while federal officials review potentially fraudulent claims. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the money will remain on hold until both states prove the taxpayer funds were spent lawfully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FBI Probes NYC ICE Attack, Trump Vows Iran Will Pay After Deadly Strikes
The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating whether an attack outside a federal building in Lower Manhattan was politically motivated after a man allegedly set a fire and threatened people with airsoft rifles. The building houses immigration courts, an ICE field office, and several other federal agencies. President Trump is also promising Iran will pay “many times over” after American service members were killed in the escalating conflict. The United States launched a tenth consecutive night of airstrikes as Qatar works to broker a temporary cease-fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spain Wins World Cup, U.S. Service Members Die as Iran War Escalates
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win its second World Cup title, with President Trump helping present the trophy after attending the final. Trump also suggested the United States could seek to host another World Cup in the future. Meanwhile, the war between the United States and Iran escalated after Iranian attacks killed American service members in the region. The U.S. responded with new airstrikes as Tehran claimed a nuclear power plant was hit and threatened further retaliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump Unveils Election Claims, Taco Bell Focus of Parasite Probe
President Trump addressed the nation, unveiling newly declassified documents he says expose major vulnerabilities in America’s election system, including allegations involving China and non-citizen voter registrations. Also, health officials are investigating a multi-state Cyclospora outbreak after many sickened patients reported eating at Taco Bell before becoming ill. Doctors say the parasitic infection can cause weeks of severe gastrointestinal illness, while Taco Bell has voluntarily removed some fresh ingredients as the investigation continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ICE Nabs Canadian Woman Accused of Slapping MAGA-Wearing Teen, Pentagon Adds Testosterone Screenings
A Canadian woman accused of slapping a teenager over pro-Trump clothing is now in ICE custody at the very detention center her husband has spent months publicly criticizing. The unusual case has drawn fresh attention to Delaney Hall in Newark as the woman’s immigration and criminal cases move forward. Also, the Pentagon is adding annual testosterone screenings for service members over 30 as part of routine physicals. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the new program is designed to improve military readiness, long-term health, and battlefield performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the hero pilot behind the “Miracle on the Hudson,” has revealed he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and says he’s sharing his journey to help other families facing the illness. The retired airline captain says the diagnosis won’t stop him from continuing a lifetime of service and advocacy. Also, the war between the United States and Iran is intensifying again after fresh missile, drone, and shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has dropped his proposed transit fee for commercial ships but says U.S. naval escorts and military operations in the region will continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lindsey Graham’s Legislative Legacy, Taxpayers on the Hook for Charlie Kirk Murder Trial
Lindsey Graham’s sister is tapped to replace her brother - for now. What will happen to the legislative priorities he was working on, like Russian sanctions and Saudi/Israeli relations? Also, the cost of prosecutingTyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, is expected to exceed $10 million before the case is over. Legal experts say taxpayers could be footing the bill for one of the most expensive capital murder prosecutions in Utah history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GOP Moves Fast to Replace Lindsey Graham, Scott Peterson Documentary Revives Murder Case
Republicans are racing to fill Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat after his sudden death, with a temporary appointment looming and a high-profile special election already taking shape. Potential candidates are emerging as South Carolina prepares for one of the most consequential Senate races in years. A new documentary claims to reveal previously unseen evidence that supporters say raises new questions about Scott Peterson’s conviction in the murder of his pregnant wife, Laci, more than two decades after the case captivated the nation. The series revisits forensic evidence, witness accounts, and alternate theories surrounding one of America’s most infamous murder cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charlie Kirk Case Bombshells, American Mom’s Ireland Murder Suspect May Have Fled
New evidence emerged in the Charlie Kirk murder case as prosecutors revealed new text messages and testimony from Lance Twiggs, the former partner of accused gunman Tyler Robinson, during a pivotal preliminary hearing. Also, investigators in Ireland are searching for a man they describe as a person of significant interest after an American mother was found beaten to death, with authorities fearing the suspect has already fled the country. The victim’s family is now seeking answers as the international manhunt expands. Those are the top stories leading today’s New York Postcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump Orders New Iran Strikes, Calls Peace Deal “Dead,” Family Seeks Answers in Teen’s Death
President Trump says diplomacy with Iran is over, ordering new U.S. strikes after declaring the peace negotiations dead following the collapse of the ceasefire. The latest military action marks a dramatic shift from weeks of back-and-forth negotiations and raises new questions about what comes next in the conflict. Also, the family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells has hired high-profile attorney Ben Crump after the football player’s body was found days after a Fourth of July boating trip in Mississippi. Investigators are reviewing new evidence as his family searches for answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Graham Platner’s Outrageous Demand , Mitch McConnell Calls Fellow-Republicans as Health Rumors Swirl
Maine Democrats are scrambling after embattled Senate nominee Graham Platner reportedly demanded the right to choose his own replacement as pressure mounts for him to leave the race. The controversy follows a string of scandals that have prompted top Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders, to withdraw their support. Meanwhile, rumors about Mitch McConnell’s health exploded online after newly released 911 audio, but Republican leaders say they’ve spoken with the senator and insist he’s recovering in the hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
US Soccer Ends World Cup Run After Falling to Belgium, Charlie Kirk Murder Hearing Begins
The United States Men’s National Team fell to Belgium 4-1 ending their hopes for a World Cup. President Trump can still claim one soccer-related victory as star striker Folarin Balogun returned to the team lineup after Trump seemed to help overturn his one-game suspension. Meanwhile, Charlie Kirk’s widow came face-to-face with the man accused of assassinating her husband as prosecutors began presenting evidence in a Utah courtroom. The preliminary hearing could determine whether the high-profile murder case proceeds to trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump Tasks Same Company for Reflecting Pool Repairs, Paul Pelosi Faces Hit-and-Run Charge
President Trump says the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will be repaired by the same contractor after its brand-new liner began peeling just weeks after a $16 million renovation. Meanwhile, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, is facing a recommended hit-and-run charge after authorities say he crashed into a parked car and drove away. The incident adds to a history of legal trouble behind the wheel as Nancy Pelosi prepares to leave Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
