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The latest headlines in just 2 minutes. Available every weekday.Check out current2.com/sign-up for our free text message news along with specialized podcast series in pop culture, politics, and more.
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Hegseth Advances
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order denying birthright citizenship, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional,” as Trump aims to redefine the 14th Amendment to curb illegal immigration. In Southern California, the Hughes fire has burned 10,000 acres, forced 31,000...
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Ceasefire?
A “last-minute crisis” with Hamas delayed Israel’s vote on a Gaza ceasefire, Biden signed an executive order boosting US cybersecurity and anti-hacking measures, a report accused Trump’s AG pick Pam Bondi of undermining voting rights, Southern California wildfires claimed 25 lives, and destroyed...
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Hegseth in the Hot Seat
Trump’s defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced scrutiny from senators about past comments and misconduct in his confirmation hearing. Hamas agreed to an early Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal draft, making the end of the 15-month conflict imminent. South Korean law enforcement officers…
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Wildfires Rage On
Wildfires in Los Angeles have killed 16, left 16 missing, and destroyed nearly 40,000 acres, with firefighters partially containing the Eaton and Palisades fires as strong winds threaten progress. President-elect Donald Trump was convicted in the New York hush-money case, receiving an…
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Government Shutdown Looms
President-elect Donald Trump called for Congress to abolish the debt ceiling, while the House rejected his new government funding plan, risking a government shutdown if no deal is reached by Saturday. Luigi Mangione was escorted to a NYC federal court, facing multiple charges including federal...
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Suspected Female Assailant in Madison School Shooting
Police identified the suspect in Monday’s Wisconsin school shooting as 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, who killed a fellow student and a teacher before turning the gun on herself. Suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione was indicted on a first-degree murder charge as an act of terrorism, potentially…
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IOU $15 Million
ABC News agreed to pay Donald Trump $15 million to settle a defamation suit over statements made by anchor George Stephanopoulos. The Israeli government approved plans to double Golan Heights settlements, which are considered illegal under international law. Cyclone Chido caused severe damage in...
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Wray Resigns
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced he will resign at the end of President Biden's term next month, citing a desire to avoid further entangling the Bureau in political controversies. New evidence in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case revealed that Luigi Mangione’s fingerprints were a match…
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Mangione in the Courthouse
The 26-year-old man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, challenged his extradition to New York in a Pennsylvania court on Tuesday, as the Manhattan DA's office plans to forcibly extradite him. Israel launched a major military campaign in Syria, deploying ground...
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Assad is Outie
Donald Trump, in his first network interview since winning the 2024 election, vowed to pass major tax cuts, pardon the Jan. 6th rioters, deport all illegal immigrants, and end birthright citizenship, though he did not explain how he would bypass the 14th amendment. Syrian rebel forces overthrew...
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The Manhunt Continues
The search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer continues as the NYPD releases a photo of a male suspect and investigates leads related to the murder weapon and a hostel stay. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed a controversial policy limiting anesthesia coverage during surgery,...
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CEO Killed in the Middle of NYC
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in a targeted attack in Manhattan on Wednesday, with police still searching for the gunman and his motive remaining unclear. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a no-confidence vote, likely paving the way for his resignation amid a...
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Six Hours of Martial Law
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted a controversial martial law decree after political pressure and protests, reversing his decision just hours after it was imposed. In the U.S., Donald Trump filed to dismiss his New York hush-money case, citing President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter...
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Musk Out of Billion Dollar Pay Package
A Delaware judge upheld her earlier ruling that Tesla must rescind Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, citing "sham negotiations" in its formulation. Hezbollah launched projectiles into northern Israel on Monday, prompting Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 10 people in Lebanon, as the…
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Father-Son Presidential Pardon
President Biden pardoned his son Hunter, reversing his previous promise and stating political opponents targeted him. President-elect Trump nominated Kash Patel to lead the FBI, raising questions about the future of current FBI director Christopher Wray and sparking outrage among Democrats and...
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Ceasefire!
President Biden announced that the US helped broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, with French President Macron playing a key role in securing the deal effective November 27th. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum warned of retaliatory tariffs on Mexican goods after President-elect...
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Court is Adjourned
President-elect Trump vowed to raise tariffs on Chinese goods by 10% and on Mexican and Canadian goods by 25% on his first day in office. Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a motion to dismiss federal charges against Trump, citing a DOJ policy barring prosecution of a sitting president, though he...
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Climate Talk Rundown
Talks at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan concluded with wealthier nations agreeing to provide at least $300 billion annually to developing countries until 2035, though critics argue this is far below the $1.3 trillion needed to combat climate change. Hezbollah launched 250 projectiles into Israel,...
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Gaetz Is Out, Bondi Is In
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination as Trump’s attorney general after Republican disagreement over his Senate confirmation, and Trump quickly replaced him with Pam Bondi, a former Florida Attorney General. The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Hamas’...
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Another Day, Another Round of Trump Admin Picks
President-elect Trump announced Linda McMahon, WWE co-founder and wife of Vince McMahon, as his pick for Education Secretary. Trump also selected Matthew Whitaker, former acting Attorney General, as his NATO ambassador, with a focus on Ukraine and NATO defense spending. A powerful "atmospheric...
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Paging Dr. Oz to Washington, D.C.
Donald Trump announced Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator for Medicare and Medicaid Services, promising healthcare cuts. The president-elect also tapped Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary, aiming for wide-ranging tariffs. Ukraine struck a Russian weapons arsenal with U.S. long-range...
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Mass Deportation Plan Revealed
Donald Trump confirmed plans to declare a national emergency and use the military for his mass deportation program, which will face many legal challenges. Trump also announced Brendan Carr as his pick for FCC chairman, who supports revoking licenses of major broadcasters for alleged political...
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Green Light on the Red Button
President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range American missiles inside Russia, as 10,000 North Korean troops join Moscow's forces in Kursk. An Israeli strike in Beirut killed Hezbollah's chief spokesman, while another in Gaza killed at least 30 people, raising the Palestinian death...
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The Cabinet’s Filling Up
President-elect Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services and his defense lawyer, Todd Blanche, as Deputy Attorney General, with Kennedy pledging a return to "evidence-based science." A new report revealed a woman testified to the House Ethics Committee that...
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Biden and Trump Hold Hands <3
President-elect Donald Trump and President Biden met in the Oval Office Wednesday, marking a return to the tradition Trump broke in 2020, with both pledging a smooth transition. NBC projected that Republicans will retain control of the House with a slim majority, positioning Trump to advance his...
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Elon in the Administration
A New York judge postponed the Trump hush money case's presidential immunity ruling to next week, which could affect evidence considered in his conviction on 34 felony counts. The Biden administration announced it would not limit arms transfers to Israel despite missed benchmarks, citing a slight...
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Trump Assembles His Administration
Donald Trump announced key appointments to his second administration, naming former NY Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA, Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff for policy and Tom Homan as "border czar." Wisconsin’s Supreme Court heard arguments for reinstating the state’s 175-year-old abortion…
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Trump Puts the Pressure on Putin
President-elect Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him not to escalate the Ukraine war as Trump prepares for his second term. Trump also stated that Senate Republicans seeking leadership roles must agree to allow recess appointments, notably declining to endorse any of the...
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First Female Chief of Staff
President Biden addressed the nation for the first time since Trump’s victory, reaffirming the trust in the U.S. election system and emphasizing the importance of perseverance in the face of setbacks. President-elect Trump identified border control as his top priority, advocating for mass...
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Trump Wins, Harris Concedes
Vice President Harris conceded the presidential race to Donald Trump, pledging a smooth transition and vowing to continue her political fight. Abortion measures were on the ballot in 10 states, with seven passing amendments to protect reproductive rights, while others rejected similar proposals....
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Netanyahu Cans Defense Minister
Early results in the 2024 U.S. presidential election show close races in key swing states, with prominent gains for Trump; eyes are still on the remaining swing states. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, triggering mass protests and replacing him with Foreign...
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Election Day!
VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pittsburgh ahead of the Nov. 5th election, both seeking Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes in a highly contentious race. In Pennsylvania, over 4,000 mail ballot applications have been challenged across 14 counties, focusing on...
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Final Campaign Days
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are making last-minute campaign efforts in swing states, with Harris advocating for unity in Michigan and Trump expressing regret over leaving the White House in rallies across Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia. The UN…
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Women’s Sworn Protector
At a Wisconsin rally, former President Trump pledged to protect women "whether they like it or not," prompting VP Kamala Harris to respond, criticizing his remarks as entitlement to women’s bodily autonomy and noting her pro-choice stance. A Russian court is seeking an unprecedented $20 decillion...
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Harris Does Damage Control
President Biden faced criticism from GOP officials for his remarks about Trump supporters and their alleged support of offensive jokes, while VP Kamala Harris urged unity in response. At least 95 people have died in eastern Spain due to severe flooding that brought a year's worth of rain in eight...
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RFK Stays on the Ballot
Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump for fostering chaos and division during her address at the Ellipse; over 90 were killed, including children, in an Israeli strike on Gaza amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, with Israel also banning the UN agency providing aid to…
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Elon’s in the Hot Seat
On Monday, the Philadelphia District Attorney filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his America PAC for allegedly running an illegal lottery to influence voters with a $1 million giveaway. The Pentagon announced it will not limit Ukraine's use of American arms despite the presence of 10,000 North...
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Controversial Rally in NYC
Former president Donald Trump held a rally at Madison Square Garden where inflammatory comments were made by opening speakers, including a comedian's remark about Puerto Rico and derogatory comments about Vice President Harris, while Trump labeled Democrats as “the enemy within.” In Georgia,...
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Big Day for the Menendez Brothers
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón announced he will seek resentencing for the Menendez brothers, arguing they have "paid their debt to society," and a judge will decide their fate. North Korean soldiers have been confirmed in the Russian and Ukrainian combat zone, with Ukrainian…
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Trump Commends Hitler?
Donald Trump’s ex-chief of staff, John Kelly, disclosed that Trump once remarked “Hitler did some good things,” leading Kamala Harris to assert this reflects Trump’s true nature as a leader. McDonald’s has pulled the Quarter Pounder from one-fifth of its restaurants amid an E. coli outbreak that...
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Former Abercrombie CEO Charged With Sex Trafficking
Former Abercrombie and Fitch CEO Mike Jefferies has been arrested and charged with 16 counts of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution in New York, with misconduct occurring between December 2008 and March 2015. The I-D-F confirmed the death of Hashem Safieddine, Hezbollah’s new leader, in…
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Battling For The Battlegrounds
In the final weeks before the election, Trump and Harris campaign in key states, with Harris visiting Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania alongside Liz Cheney, while Trump rallies in North Carolina and discusses hurricane relief, criticizing FEMA and making debunked claims about immigrant aid....
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Last Week He’s Knockin’ Doors…This Week It’s the Fries
Former President Trump made headlines by working a shift at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s and holding a drive-thru news conference, where he addressed the election and took a jab at Kamala Harris. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has called for an investigation into Elon Musk's offer of a million...
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Sinwar: Eliminated
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in an exchange of gunfire with Israeli soldiers in Gaza, as confirmed by the IDF, with Prime Minister Netanyahu asserting the conflict is not over. President Biden announced an additional $4.5 billion in student loan forgiveness, raising the total to $175...
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A Dark Day for 1D
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, tragically died at 31 after falling from a hotel window in Buenos Aires. In a Fox News town hall, Donald Trump called himself the “father of IVF,” sparking criticism from Kamala Harris about his judicial appointments affecting reproductive rights. Elon…
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Israel Faces an Ultimatum
The Biden administration has given Israel 30 days to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza, threatening to withhold military aid if no progress is made. A Georgia judge ruled that election board members must certify election results regardless of any concerns about errors or fraud, emphasizing...
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FEMA Hunters?
Over the weekend, FEMA crews in North Carolina had to withdraw after encountering an armed militia claiming they were “hunting FEMA,” resulting in one arrest. On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her “Opportunity Agenda for Black men,” proposing economic policies like forgivable loans...
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Caught By Their Necks With Chopsticks
The U.S. is sending a missile defense system and 100 troops to Israel to bolster its defense amid rising regional tensions, as U.N. peacekeepers accused the Israeli military of encroaching on their base in southern Lebanon, while Israel stated it was responding to Hezbollah threats. With three...
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Milton Devastates Florida
Hurricane Milton has left at least five dead and caused over three million power outages in Florida, while Tampa's stadium suffered roof damage despite the city avoiding a direct hit. Ethel Kennedy, a renowned human rights advocate and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, passed away at the age of 96,...
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Kiss me Through the Phone
President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for the first time in two months, emphasizing U.S. support for Israel while advocating for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in Lebanon. Hurricane Milton made landfall in Tampa Bay as a Category 3 storm, causing at least 18…
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