Hurricane Polo becomes a Category 5, a grand jury declines charges in Nolan Wells’ death, Trump threatens Iran at the U.N., and 760,000 ACA enrollees face removal or additional screening.

A helicopter crashes fighting a Yosemite wildfire, new details emerge about an ICE shooting, the Paramount-WB merger clears a major hurdle, and Trump’s press ban heads to court.

An ICE agent shoots a man in Austin, the White House bans reporters from three outlets, and California’s antitrust fight over the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger continues.

U.N. experts examine the deadly U.S. strike in Iran, Russia continues attacking Ukraine, Canada explores closer ties with Europe, and the Kennedy Center faces a new demolition fight.

Ed Sheeran drops Macklemore after his pro-Palestinian statements, an NBC4 helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, the Fed raises rates, and the House leaves Washington until after the election.

The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s attempt to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms—and the election is moving forward. Your reward? An episode all about voting (I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Please don’t unsubscribe.)

The EPA rolls back power-plant emissions rules, Washington debates AI safeguards, a Russian oligarch helped fund Trump Jr.’s wedding celebrations, and ICE arrests surge.

A ferry disaster leaves more than 100 people missing, Israeli attacks kill civilians in Gaza, Trump tells Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil infrastructure, and he promises $5,000 checks if Republicans keep Congress.

An ICE officer faces federal charges, Trump takes his voting fight back to SCOTUS, a Republican is accused of plotting to plant drugs on an opponent, and remembering Gloria Steinem.

Two more shootings shake Minneapolis and Virginia, concerns grow over mail-in ballots ahead of the midterms, and a 20-year-old Haitian immigrant dies by suicide after being forced to wear an ICE ankle monitor.

Trump takes his effort to remove trans service members to the Supreme Court, DHS launches a voter-fraud initiative, and another judge blocks changes to mail-in voting.

Two mass shootings leave three dead, the U.S. strikes Iran again, Trump’s fight with Canada produces “Lake America,” and devastating floods hit Asia and the Grand Canyon.

Looking back at the legacy of Dolly Parton.

Trump targets mail-in voting ahead of the midterms, new sanctions escalate economic pressure on Iran, the 49ers owner is arrested, and thousands face wildfires and a prolonged power outage.

Canada retaliates against Trump’s tariffs, a judge blocks his visa ban, the Pentagon shakes up Stars and Stripes, and Natalie Harp’s letters raise questions about Trump’s gatekeeper.

I’ll be back Monday with a regular episode.

Trump’s deportation policies escalate, the IRS considers new nonprofit disclosures, and ABC takes the FCC to court over what it calls First Amendment retaliation.

Trump threatens Oman as Iran negotiations hit a deadline, border-wall construction is paused at Big Bend, the Supreme Court rejects Trump’s E. Jean Carroll appeal, and Hayden Panettiere dies at 36.

Five people were injured in a shooting at Virginia State University; a powerful earthquake killed dozens in Indonesia; severe weather hits Indiana, Hawaii, and Southern California; ceasefire negotiations continue over Gaza with Jared Kushner now involved; and Todd Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence from the White House.

Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are facing alarming conditions after an extended deployment; a judge tossed the Trump administration’s case against Harvard; newly released documents reveal federal surveillance of anti-ICE activists and organizations; and Trump’s Kennedy Center board is trying(again) to put his name on the building.