Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump had directed her office to revoke security clearances from 37 former intelligence officials.

USA TODAY Reporter Zachary Schermele takes a look at potential plans from Democrats to bring Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to Congress to face hearings.

Texas says the measles outbreak at the center of record U.S. case numbers is officially over.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Rachel Barber puts AI to the test when it comes to money advice.

Please let us know what you think of this episode by sending a note to podcasts@usatoday.com.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump had directed her office to <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/08/19/37-former-intel-officials-security-clearance-trump/85732556007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">revoke security clearances from 37 former intelligence officials</a>.USA TODAY Reporter Zachary Schermele&nbsp;takes a look at potential plans from Democrats to bring <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/08/19/hakeem-jeffries-kristi-noem-midterms/85726623007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem</a> to Congress to face hearings.Texas says the <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/08/18/texas-measles-outbreak-over/85711167007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">measles outbreak at the center of record U.S. case numbers</a> is officially over.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Rachel Barber puts AI to the test when it comes to money advice.Please let us know what you think of this episode by sending a note to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcasts@usatoday.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcasts@usatoday.com</a>.

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.  

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.&nbsp;&nbsp;