About this episode

The episode discusses the latest developments in the war with Iran, a shooting at a Louisiana mall, an internal review of Jeffrey Epstein files, and a merger vote involving Paramount.

President Donald Trump declines to give a timeline on ending the war with Iran as he praises a second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon at the White House. Police are investigating a deadly shootout inside a Louisiana mall. We’ll explain how a veteran officer ended up in police custody. We have details on an internal review into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Plus, CNN’s parent company clears the way for Paramount to take over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• war
• shooting
• internal review
• merger
• politics
• investigation

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