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Unbiased Updates
Straight Arrow News
618 episodes
2 days ago
Get an unbiased take on the news stories leading the day. Join Straight Arrow News for a few minutes, five days a week, to stay ahead of the never-ending news cycle. Bringing you fact-based news for a balanced view with reporting you can trust.
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Get an unbiased take on the news stories leading the day. Join Straight Arrow News for a few minutes, five days a week, to stay ahead of the never-ending news cycle. Bringing you fact-based news for a balanced view with reporting you can trust.
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Maduro, wife head to court as Trump pushes for ‘total access’ to Venezuela
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to face a U.S. judge Monday. Prosecutors accuse them of narco-terrorism, conspiracy and gun crimes, marking a dramatic turn for a man who once held absolute power. Plus, President Donald Trump says the U.S. is now in charge in Caracas. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio quickly tried to soften that, framing it as pressure rather than control. And a sharp warning from Europe. Denmark’s prime minister is pushing back on U.S. talk of taking over Greenland, saying the territory is not up for grabs. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, January 5, 2026.
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2 days ago
10 minutes

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Many ‘young people’ killed in Swiss Alps fire; Trump underwent CT scan, not MRI
The death toll rises from the New Year’s inferno at a bar in the Swiss Alps. Also, what witnesses say they saw regarding sparklers and partying. Plus, President Donald Trump issued a firm warning to Iran regarding street protests, outlining how the United States will respond if the Islamic Republic violently suppresses the demonstrations.  And then there were four. College football is down to the semifinals. Some big names, including Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State, were defeated, meaning there will be a new champion this year. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, January 2, 2026.
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5 days ago
8 minutes

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Trump pulls National Guard out of major cities; America rings in 250th year
President Donald Trump announced he’s pulling the National Guard out of Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland. However, he’s still claiming victory despite losing in the courts. Plus, the U.S. blasted more suspected drug boats, but this time, people jumped overboard and tried to swim for it. And the tragedy of a deadly fire at a ski resort in the Swiss Alps, as people were ringing in the new year, may get even worse. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, January 1, 2026.
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6 days ago
8 minutes

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HHS freezes Minnesota child care funds; States moves to ban soda from SNAP
The Trump administration has cut off federal child care funding to Minnesota, citing alleged daycare fraud. Gov. Tim Walz calls the move political, warning that families and providers could feel the impact quickly. Plus, several states are restricting SNAP purchases of soda and candy to encourage healthier choices. Critics argue the changes could complicate shopping and stigmatize recipients. And Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35 after battling leukemia. The environmental journalist is being remembered for her work and powerful final essay. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
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1 week ago
9 minutes

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Trump escalates warnings to Hamas and Iran; Bomb cyclone moves east
President Donald Trump is drawing a hard line in the Middle East. After meeting with Israel’s prime minister, he’s warning Hamas to disarm, saying there will be “hell to pay” if the deal collapses. Plus, the U.S. drug war is moving closer to shore. After months of targeting suspected smuggling boats, the U.S. appears to have struck a drug-loading dock inside Venezuela. And a powerful bomb cyclone that hit the Midwest is now pushing east, bringing snow, ice and dangerous winds. It’s also extending travel disruptions for millions. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.
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1 week ago
11 minutes

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Trump pushes Ukraine peace; China ramps up military drills near Taiwan
President Donald Trump hosted Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend and then spoke by phone with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. After years of war, could this finally be the moment that changes the trajectory? Plus, a powerful bomb cyclone tears across the country to close out the year. Snow, ice and fierce winds hammer the Upper Midwest, the Northeast and even parts of the South. And new video shows a deadly helicopter collision in the skies over New Jersey. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, December 29, 2025.
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1 week ago
10 minutes

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Epstein files released overnight; Trump unveils new Navy battleships
The Justice Department released its largest batch of Epstein files to date overnight. This collection includes tens of new documents, emails, photos and videos that are now publicly available. Plus, President Donald Trump is rolling out plans for the “Golden Fleet,” a new generation of massive American battleships he said will be the most powerful ever built. And a major shift in the weight-loss drug boom. The FDA has approved the first GLP-1 pill for obesity, with no injections required. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
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2 weeks ago
9 minutes

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US tracks third Venezuelan oil tanker; Epstein files draw contempt calls
The U.S. is pursuing a Venezuelan oil tanker amid escalating tensions from Trump’s tightening blockade. While the White House claims to be cracking down on black-market oil, a prominent Republican criticizes it as a provocation. Plus, more pressure to release the Epstein files and more anger over what remains hidden. Heavy redactions, missing details and growing demands for answers. And Jim Beam is suspending production at its main plant. The company said it’s a pause, not a crisis. What’s behind the slowdown, and whether the bourbon giant is really on the rocks. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, December 22, 2025.
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2 weeks ago
9 minutes

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Brown shooting suspect found dead; Epstein release deadline arrives
The man investigators believe carried out the deadly shooting at Brown University has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit. Authorities now say he’s also linked to the killing of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) professor. Plus, former NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his wife and their children were killed when a small business jet crashed in North Carolina. Investigators said the plane had just taken off and was attempting to return to the runway. And the Kennedy Center board has moved to rebrand the iconic venue with President Trump’s name, a decision Democrats say was pushed through while critics were silenced. Is the move legal, and can it stand? These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, December 19, 2025.
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2 weeks ago
10 minutes

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Trump unveils ‘warrior dividend’ checks; Venezuela escalates oil standoff
President Donald Trump delivered a holiday-season address framing the economy as a success story, even as polls show voters growing more anxious about costs. He leaned on tariffs, inflation claims and what he called a “warrior dividend.” Plus, Venezuela responded to Trump’s oil tanker blockade with action, not rhetoric. The country has begun using military escorts to move oil shipments, raising the stakes in an already tense standoff. And new plaques lining the White House colonnade were billed as tributes to past presidents. Instead, some read more like roasts. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, December 18, 2025.
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2 weeks ago
9 minutes

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Drug war rationale emerges in tanker case; Noem faces calls to resign
The U.S. is now highlighting its significant seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker as part of a larger effort to fight drug trafficking, even as Venezuela describes the move as “piracy.” Plus, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faced a heated hearing on Capitol Hill over immigration raids and FEMA’s storm response. Critics are now calling for her resignation. And in Indiana, a political shockwave. Republican state senators teamed up with Democrats to sink a Trump-backed redistricting plan in a clear and very public break from the president. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, December 12, 2025.
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3 weeks ago
10 minutes

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US intercepts Venezuelan tanker; Ukraine responds to peace proposal
The U.S. has seized a large Venezuelan oil tanker, intensifying Washington’s pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and raising new questions about whether the administration is moving closer to a ground strike in the region. Plus, a relentless atmospheric river is flooding the Pacific Northwest, causing dangerous water levels across Washington state. And a blockbuster battle for Warner Bros. Discovery heats up as President Donald Trump says he may help decide who wins. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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3 weeks ago
9 minutes

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Trump claims inflation win in Pennsylvania; US jets edge near Venezuela
President Donald Trump hits Pennsylvania with a fresh pitch on prices, arguing his administration is finally bending inflation in the right direction. Plus, millions could see premiums jump as Affordable Care Act subsidies near expiration. But Democrats and Republicans are still far apart, offering dueling plans with no clear path to a deal before the deadline. And Elon Musk is now saying he wouldn’t do DOGE again, reflecting on the department’s sweeping cuts and the fallout that followed. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
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4 weeks ago
11 minutes

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Judge targets DHS over migrant flights, Trump shifts on boat strike video release
A federal judge seeks answers on whether Homeland Security proceeded with deporting over 100 migrants after he ordered the planes to be turned around, and he is now bringing top DOJ lawyers in for testimony. Plus, President Donald Trump is retracting his promise to release the full Sept. 2 boat-strike footage. Congress is also halting funding for part of Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget until lawmakers receive the unedited recording. And late-night host Jimmy Kimmel agrees to another year at ABC, months after a brief suspension sparked a free speech debate. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
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4 weeks ago
9 minutes

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MTG talks MAGA fallout; Trump takes center stage at Kennedy Honors
Marjorie Taylor Greene discusses her fallout with President Donald Trump on “60 Minutes,” explaining why she no longer identifies as MAGA and how their relationship fell apart. Plus, Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are once again at odds over the details of a peace deal with Russia. Trump’s remarks at the Kennedy Center seemed to reignite tensions. And Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., said former first lady Michelle Obama is “absolutely correct” — America still might not be ready to elect a woman president. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, December 8, 2025.
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1 month ago
10 minutes

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Leticia James reindictment bid fails; New boat strike fuels Capitol tensions
A Virginia grand jury declines to reindict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage-fraud charges. It’s a major setback for the Trump administration after a judge dismissed the original case just last week. Plus, lawmakers walk out of a closed-door briefing with very different reactions to the Sept. 2 boat strike that killed two survivors. Republicans claimed the operation was lawful while Democrats called the footage “troubling.” And the FBI arrests a man from Woodbridge, Virginia, accused of planting the RNC/DNC pipe bombs on Jan. 5, 2021. He appears in court Friday as agents continue searching his home for evidence. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, December 5, 2025.
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1 month ago
11 minutes

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Hegseth embroiled in strike scandal; Minneapolis braces for ICE raids
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces renewed scrutiny, from the deadly boat strike to “Signalgate.” But Thursday, the focus shifts to Admiral Mitch Bradley, who will testify on Capitol Hill about ordering that second strike. Plus, federal immigration raids are expanding into Minneapolis, fueling fear within the Somali community and provoking backlash as the administration increases its rhetoric and enforcement. And a raccoon that got tipsy on fermented fruit is now internet-famous, turning a holiday mishap into a viral moment of pure chaos. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, December 4, 2025.
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1 month ago
10 minutes

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Trump vows more strikes soon; GOP keeps Tennessee seat but Dems gain ground
The White House stands by its shoot-to-sink policy in the Caribbean, including the subsequent shot that killed survivors. Now, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth explains what he was doing when those shots were fired. Plus, Republicans keep a House seat in Tennessee, but Democrats slash the margin in half from last year. Is that slimmer win a warning sign for the GOP? And new lawsuits after the UPS cargo plane crash that killed 14 in Louisville, Kentucky. Families say the jet was “old, tired and beyond its useful life.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
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1 month ago
9 minutes

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Guard solider dead, another critical in DC ambush; Hong Kong fire toll climbs
One of the National Guard members ambushed in that attack near the White House has died. The second soldier remains in critical condition Friday morning as investigators dig into the suspect’s background. Plus, the death toll from Hong Kong’s high-rise fire is rising quickly. Hundreds remain missing, and investigators say renovation materials probably fueled the flames as they spread through the towers. And President Donald Trump says a U.S. land attack against cartels in Venezuela is coming “very soon.” It’s his strongest signal yet of a major escalation. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, November 28, 2025.
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1 month ago
8 minutes

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Trump to review Afghan migrants after shooting; Macy’s prepares for parade
President Donald Trump has called for the review of every person who came to the U.S. from Afghanistan under the Biden administration. The announcement comes after a shooting near the White House critically injured two National Guard members on Wednesday.  Plus, Republicans now have the chance to claim one more seat in the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the party’s effort to control Congress.  And what’s in store for the beloved Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Nov. 28, 2025.
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1 month ago
6 minutes

Unbiased Updates
Get an unbiased take on the news stories leading the day. Join Straight Arrow News for a few minutes, five days a week, to stay ahead of the never-ending news cycle. Bringing you fact-based news for a balanced view with reporting you can trust.