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The Excerpt

The Excerpt

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USA TODAY’s daily news podcast, The Excerpt (formerly 5 Things), brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. We also deliver special deep-dive episodes on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons on the most compelling topics in culture, entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Give us fifteen minutes a day, we'll give you all of the headlines, none of the chaos. Hosted by Taylor Wilson and Dana Taylor.

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  • Trump leaves G7 early, urges everyone in Tehran to evacuate 'before it is too late'
    Jun 17 2025

    USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers breaks down President Donald Trump's decision to abruptly leave the Group of Seven summit.

    A federal prosecutor said Monday that the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers went to the homes of two other state officials the morning he launched a targeted "political assassination."

    USA TODAY Government Accountability Reporter Erin Mansfield discusses the trickle-down effect of Trump's NIH budget cuts.

    Trump Organization launches a new mobile cell service.

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    12 mins
  • BONUS | Opinion: What do you want your dad to know?
    Jun 16 2025

    We're putting the spotlight on dads today, asking readers to share about why it's so important to honor our fathers or paternal figures in our lives. Forum is a series from USA TODAY's Opinion team, dedicated to showcasing views from across the political spectrum on issues that Americans are starkly divided on. If you'd like to weigh in on a different topic, you can find more questions at usatoday.com/forum. And if your submission is selected for print, we might invite you to add your voice to a future special bonus episode like this one.

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    11 mins
  • Assassination suspect arrested after fatal attack on Minnesota lawmakers
    Jun 16 2025

    A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend.

    Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv and Haifa before dawn on Monday.

    USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz discusses what some economists are saying about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

    USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry tells us how families are reflecting on the Charleston church massacre a decade later.

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    12 mins
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