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A former Cornell University student is suing the university and others alleging that she was drugged and sexually assaulted by members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The Tompkins County District Attorney has now reopened the criminal investigation. We break down what the lawsuit actually alleges, why criminal charges weren’t filed originally, what changed, Cornell’s response, and the legal questions surrounding the university’s potential liability.

Then, we explain the Supreme Court’s latest ruling involving the federal SAVE voter-verification database, the State Department wanting to expand the use of passport data for voter-eligibility checks, the U.S. military planning for potential action involving Cuba, and President Trump's pocket rescission of $810 million.

Today’s episode:

1. Everything You Need to Know About the Cornell Lawsuit (0:31)

2. Supreme Court's SAVE Voter-Verification Ruling (~27:57)

3. State Department Proposes Using Passport Records for Voter Verification (~36:47)

4. U.S. Military Plans for Possible Action in Cuba (~43:48)

5. Trump's $810M "Pocket Rescission" Explained (~47:57)

6. Quick Hitters (~56:30)

7. Critical Thinking (~1:01:41)

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President Trump has launched “Trump TV,” a new 24/7 White House-run stream, just as his fight with CNN, MS NOW and Politico heads to federal court. Today, we break down what Trump TV actually is, why critics are comparing it to state-run media, and what Judge Timothy Kelly’s ruling temporarily restoring the outlets’ White House access says.

We’re also covering the FBI’s investigation into an alleged major data breach after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed it stole sensitive information on FBI employees and applicants.

Then, we’re catching up on the biggest moments from the United Nations General Assembly, including Trump’s comments on Iran and Iran’s response.

Plus: the Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery settlement, new AI legislation, FAFSA changes, the Trump-Xi meeting, unemployment claims, and more Quick Hitters.

In Rumor Has It: Did President Biden really revoke roughly 440 White House press passes? Did the Obama administration ban Fox News from White House events? And did Stanford University use AI to alter a student photo to make it appear more diverse?

And we’re ending with some GOOD NEWS: a $250 million effort to expand affordable veterinary care, Christian Bale’s new foster-care village designed to keep siblings together, and one very lucky stuffed bear’s extended vacation in Sicily.

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place.

1. Trump TV Explained + What the Judge Said About Trump's Media Ban (0:43)

2. FBI Investigates Data Breach (~22:28)

3. Top Moments From This Week's UN General Assembly (~26:40)

4. Quick Hitters ( ~32:08)

5. Rumor Has It (~42:07)

6. GOOD NEWS (~46:51)

7. Critical Thinking Segment (~50:19)

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President Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, and the outlets are now suing. We break down what happened, how the TV networks are responding, and what the First Amendment and existing court precedent say about White House press access.

Plus: Trump’s new Greenland security agreement, his plan to turn the proposed triumphal arch into a military complex, a new “AI Force” and AI czar, and the latest tensions involving Iran, Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

And in Quick Hitters: Ukraine air defense, an AI antitrust lawsuit, Trump’s meeting with Zohran Mamdani, the ICE shooting in Austin, D.C. court funding and the Paramount-Warner Bros. settlement.

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place.

1. White House Media Ban Explained (0:41)

2. Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Could Become a Military Complex (~15:07)

3. Greenland Security Deal Explained (~20:58)

4. Trump Announces New “AI Force” and AI Czar ( ~25:15)

5. Middle East Escalation: Iran Warning, Houthi Attacks & Trump in “Deciding Mode” (~30:51)

5. Quick Hitters: Ukraine Air Defense Sale, AI Antitrust Lawsuit, Trump-Mamdani Meeting, ICE Shooting in Austin, D.C. Courts Funding, Paramount-Warner Bros. Settlement (~36:10)

6. Critical Thinking Segment (~39:44)

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Why was Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour — and who made the decision? Today, we break down the tour drama, why the other artists started pulling out, and the free speech and First Amendment questions surrounding it. We also unpack the eight articles of impeachment filed against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on mail-in ballots, the FBI’s new hiring standards and automatic disqualification changes, plus the latest on the Lindsay Clancy holdout juror, Quick Hitters, Rumor Has It and more.

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place.

In today's episode:

Ed Sheeran & Macklemore Tour Drama (0:55)

Supreme Court Mail-In Ballot Ruling (14:18)

Hegseth Impeachment Articles + House Leaves Early (~20:45)

FBI Changes Automatic Hiring Disqualifiers (~28:32)

Lindsay Clancy Holdout Juror Speaks Out (~41:05)

Quick Hitters (~42:37)

Rumor Has It: Vaccine-Autism Researcher + Trump Jr.’s Wedding (~50:25)

Critical Thinking Segment (~54:53)

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President Trump is proposing a $5,000 cash dividend if Republicans keep control of Congress — but where would the money come from, would Congress have to approve it, and could it legally be considered vote buying? We also break down new information about the Lindsay Clancy holdout juror, the proposed 32-hour workweek bill, and the growing debate over AI safety after warnings from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and comments from Sam Altman, Microsoft and President Trump.

In today's episode:

Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Explained: Where Would the Money Come From & Is It Vote Buying? (0:45)

Lindsay Clancy Holdout Juror: More Jurors Speak Out + NBC Investigation Finds Past Arrest and Restraining Order (~18:06)

32-Hour Workweek Bill Explained: What the Sanders-Takano Proposal Would Actually Change (~30:33)

AI Safety Debate: Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Microsoft & Trump Weigh In on Slowing AI Development (~36:55)

Quick Hitters (~45:12)

Critical Thinking: Is Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Different From Other Campaign Promises? (~49:41)

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of U.S. news, including politics, elections, legal news and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts — including constitutional rights, Supreme Court rulings and new legislation — in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place.

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