Republican and Democratic strategists assess Trump’s policy priorities from immigration to the economy. Is United States President Donald Trump leading his nation into economic ruin and authoritarian dystopia or correcting its course after decades of inertia? Republican strategist James Davis and Democratic strategist Joel Rubin tell host Steve Clemons that Trump has delivered on his … Read more
Decision marks first major personnel change of Donald Trump’s second term. Mike Waltz was dropped as US national security adviser. It’s the first big shift in personnel of Donald Trump’s second term. Weeks ago, he added a journalist to a chat group of senior officials sharing secret information. Is that why he is being moved … Read more
US President Donald Trump marks 100 days of his second term – a time for the United States and the world to take stock, and perhaps, a breather. The 100-day mark has been a political yardstick for nearly a century. So, is it important? What does it tell us? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Niall Stanage … Read more
EU readies ‘plan B’ should Trump walk away from Ukraine talks Financial Times How does Europe want the Ukraine war to end? dw.com If Trump abandons Ukraine, can Europe help Kyiv fight on? The clock is ticking to answer that AP News If America Walks Away From Ukraine, What Will Europe Do? The New York Times EU readies ‘plan … Read more
EACH DAY President Donald Trump changes the terms of his trade war with the world. One constant, though, is Mr Trump’s confidence that America can win a pain-infliction contest with China. The president’s self-assurance reflects a cherished belief: that previous leaders allowed China to steal American jobs and industries through a mixture of naivety and … Read more
The White House calls the decision ‘hostile’ as the e-commerce company denies any proposal is under consideration. Amazon may soon show how much tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump will cost consumers who shop on the company’s platform, according to new reporting from the outlet Punchbowl News, citing a person familiar with the plan. … Read more
The United States president says a deal is ‘very close ‘as he criticises Russia’s leader. Donald Trump promised to end the Ukraine war on day one of his US presidency. Then his special envoy promised to end it within the first 100 days. The second self-imposed deadline is days away, with no deal in sight. … Read more
The US president has threatened to ‘move on’ if he sees no progress from Russia and Ukraine. Before he took office, US President Donald Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine “within 24 hours” of entering the White House. But nearly 100 days into his presidency, he’s made little headway, as the fighting … Read more
Universities threatened, NGOs and media outlets targeted, US overseas agencies shut. The Trump administration has taken drastic action against hundreds of organisations and companies. Why is this happening, and what does it mean for the US and its global standing? Presenter: Dareen Abughaida Guests: David Cay Johnston – Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology … Read more
Because the news broke on a Friday night in Europe, many U.K. officials had to start working at home. “There was a lot of WhatsApp traffic,” said the British official quoted above. “It was people at home trying to have a night off, but then instantly realizing — fuck me, this is really bad.” One … Read more