Trump: War with Iran Could Last ‘Four Weeks or So’, Suspect In Austin Mass Shooting, Musk to Court For Twitter Lawsuit and more

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🗓️ 2 March 2026

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War spirals in the Middle East, as U.S. forces are attacked. Top lawmakers to be briefed on war with Iran, today. A suspect has been identified in a mass shooting in Austin, Texas. A trial begins today over Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter. Plus, and eight-year-old is collecting 300 boxes of cereal for kids in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:35.4	Good morning everyone, I'm Kate Baldwin.
0:36.8	It's Monday, March 2nd. Here are the five things you need to know to start your day.
0:40.3	Number one, the war with Iran. It was a weekend that changed a lot. The U.S. launched waves of strikes against Iran in coordination with Israel.
0:49.3	Israeli forces killed Iran's supreme leader and many other top Iranian leaders. And Iran is retaliating.
0:56.8	CNN has geolocated video showing what appear to be F-15 fighter jets in a tailspin near U.S.
1:02.8	base in Kuwait. The pilots parachuting to the ground. Kuwait's defense ministry now says
1:07.8	that several United States military aircraft crashed today.
1:11.6	It's not clear why the aircraft went down yet, but the crew members are said to be alive and in stable condition.
1:17.6	Heavy smoke was also seen near the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, and we've now learned three American service members are dead.
1:22.6	Sources telling CNN they were killed in a suspected Iranian drone strike in Kuwait yesterday.
1:28.3	Trump said Sunday in his latest video statement that more U.S. casualties are likely.
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