Full Episode: Friday, May 1, 2026
About this episode
The episode covers Pres. Trump's comments on the war in Iran, a Kentucky bank robbery, and May Day protests in Cuba.
Jon Karl reports on Pres. Trump saying he doesn’t need Congressional approval for the war in Iran because hostilities have been "terminated" as he faces a deadline under the War Powers Act; Aaron Katersky has details on the 18-year-old charged in a deadly Kentucky bank robbery after police say he led them on a high-speed chase that put area schools on lockdown; as thousands took to Havana's streets for May Day, Matt Rivers has reports on how the U.S. oil blockade has left Cuba on the brink of economic collapse; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: David Muir
Guests: Jon Karl, Aaron Katersky, Matt Rivers
Topics covered
- war powers
- bank robbery
- Cuba economy
- May Day protests
- Trump administration
Keywords
- Trump
- Iran
- Kentucky
- Cuba
- May Day
- bank robbery
- War Powers Act
- economic collapse
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Congress
Places: Iran, Kentucky, Havana
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