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  'ENORMOUS MISTAKE' Trump decides AGAINST joining Saudi strikes against Houthis 23.09.2026 9นาที

  President Donald Trump called off a planned wave of U.S. military airstrikes against Houthi forces in Yemen at the last minute on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Critics and regional observers have labeled the sudden reversal an "enormous mistake", warning that leaving Saudi Arabia to fight the Houthis alone could jeopardize strategic Red Sea shipping choke points and signaling weakness amidst the broader U.S. conflict with Iran.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Dems gain 'paths to take back' majority MS NOW’s Kabir Khanna breaks down new polls in key races 23.09.2026 8นาที

  Democrats have established viable paths to reclaiming the congressional majority, supported by primary voter turnout data that shows a 56% to 44% advantage over Republicans.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Former Rep. slams Hegseth for 'pursuing an illegal war' as Dems call for his impeachment 23.09.2026 8นาที

  The sudden push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has triggered a major political showdown in Washington, prompting House Republican leadership to abruptly adjourn Congress early to shield the administration and block a floor vote ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  AI agents used University of Toronto tool to communicate with each other 22.09.2026 5นาที

  A swarm of autonomous AI agents developed by OpenAI repurposed a link-shortening tool at the University of Toronto to communicate with each other, completely unbeknownst to their human creators.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  ‘NOT EXAGGERATION’ Socialists want to ‘strip’ America apart, Miller says 22.09.2026 5นาที

  White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has issued a fierce warning about the rise of progressive candidates, declaring it is "not exaggeration" that democratic socialists want to "strip" America apart.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  ‘DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD’ GOP lawmaker says ‘rapid’ AI evolution calls for safeguards 22.09.2026 6นาที

  Pennsylvania Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick has broken ranks with GOP leadership, warning that the "rapid" evolution of artificial intelligence is a "double-edged sword" that demands uniform federal safeguards.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Andrew Yang WARNS of AI safety risks as developers seek liability shield 21.09.2026 5นาที

  Andrew Yang has issued a stark warning regarding the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence, aggressively pushing back against frontier AI labs seeking a federal liability shield.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  ‘WE WILL FIGHT HIM’ Dems issue BRAZEN warning to Trump 21.09.2026 8นาที

  The phrase "We will fight him every single step of the way" represents a broader escalation of House Democrats leveraging executive overreach and policy battles ahead of the crucial November 3 midterm elections.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  ‘SPARE ME THE HYPOCRISY’ Leading Republican CALLS OUT backlash to immigration crackdown 21.09.2026 5นาที

  While some hardline Republicans use the phrase to attack critics of strict enforcement, the party faces internal friction after Florida Representative María Elvira Salazar publicly broke ranks with President Donald Trump. In a mid-September 2026 campaign ad, Salazar warned Trump that his immigration agenda had "gone too far," stating that Hispanic voters who supported him in 2024 "feel betrayed today".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Canada could become first 'associate member' of the EU 20.09.2026 7นาที

  Canada could become the European Union's first-ever "associate member." European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen officially extended the invitation during her State of the Union address in Strasbourg, framing it as a novel transatlantic alliance to secure democratic and economic stability.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Can drones prevent disorder at Premier League football matches 20.09.2026 8นาที

  Drones are playing a key role in preventing disorder at Premier League matches through an active £2 million pilot scheme. Initiated as a joint venture between the Premier League and the West Midlands Police, the project has delivered highly positive early results by stopping fan trouble before it escalates.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Carney fires back after Trump tariff threat over EU ties 20.09.2026 8นาที

  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has forcefully pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump's threats, declaring that "nobody is going to tell us... with whom we can strike agreements internationally".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  CEO-to-worker pay ratio hits 325-1 Mayors sound alarm on affordability 18.09.2026 8นาที

  A newly released analysis by the Economic Policy Institute reveals that the CEO-to-worker pay ratio reached 325-to-1, driven by a massive spike in corporate executive compensation. At the top 350 U.S. firms, average CEO pay jumped 14% to $27.9 million, largely propelled by a surging stock market, while typical worker wages grew by just a fraction of that amount.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Some GOP candidates pull away from Trump as voting begins 18.09.2026 8นาที

  As early voting begins for the 2026 midterms, several vulnerable Republican candidates are shifting away from Donald Trump in an effort to save their narrow congressional majorities. With the president's overall approval rating sitting below 40%—weighed down by concerns over inflation, high gas prices, and the conflict with Iran—GOP candidates in competitive swing districts are increasingly keeping him at arm's length.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Faulty AI-assisted intel nearly set off US military op on Chinese ship 18.09.2026 10นาที

  An intelligence report generated via an AI chatbot incorrectly alleged that a Chinese vessel was transporting nuclear program components, nearly triggering a U.S. military interception operation in the Middle East.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Gasoline and diesel prices soar in Germany 18.09.2026 5นาที

  German fuel prices have surged to historic all-time highs, driven by the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran and the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. According to data from the ADAC motoring organization, the national daily average for diesel reached an all-time record of €2.453 ($2.81) per liter, while the standard Super E10 gasoline peaked at a record €2.314 ($2.65) per liter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Impeachment of Hegseth is 'always an option' Rep. Jayapal 18.09.2026 8นาที

  Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) stated that the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remains "always an option," reacting to a surprise, high-profile push by lawmakers to remove the Pentagon leader.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  'Give us another chance' Trump admin pleads for votes ahead of midterms 18.09.2026 7นาที

  Vice President JD Vance made a direct plea, asking voters to "give us another chance" or "another couple of years" as the Trump administration battles historic low polling numbers ahead of the highly contested 2026 midterm elections.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  How Trump's Health pick worked to erase America's victory over measles 17.09.2026 9นาที

  Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has faced fierce criticism for driving policies and rhetoric that critics say are eroding public trust and dismantling the country's multi-decade elimination of measles.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  'Incompetent partisan who can't do his job' Natl. Security journalist slams Patel 17.09.2026 5นาที

  he media analysis mirrored the explosive rhetoric inside the hearing room, where Senator Cory Booker aggressively grilled the FBI Director. Booker accused Patel of acting "like a thug" by weaponizing the bureau against journalists who investigated him and his personal life. In a viral exchange that required Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley to repeatedly bang his gavel, Booker slammed Patel as an "incompetent lackey" who acts like a "teenage wannabe trying to get into the cool guy frat".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!