President Trump aims to end the Russia-Ukraine war in "two weeks or less," after meeting Zelenskyy in Rome during the Pope’s funeral. He expressed disappointment over continued Russian attacks despite urging Putin to halt strikes during negotiations. "We’ll see what happens," he said. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told investors he expects a "very near future" de-escalation in Trump’s trade war with China, citing unsustainable tariffs. His remarks at a JPMorgan summit boosted recovering stocks, offering markets some relief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.Discover other shows…
The federal government will resume collections on defaulted student loans starting May 5, ending a pause since 2020. Over 5M borrowers haven’t made payments in 360+ days, with $1.6T in total student debt. Education Sec. McMahon criticizes past policies, citing taxpayer burden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
A national day of action united protesters nationwide against Trump’s policies, condemning deportations without due process, agency dismantling & threats to education. Over 80 rallies took place as part of “50501” with communities also hosting food drives to support those affected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
The Pentagon placed a third top official, Colin Carroll, on leave amid a leak investigation. The probe involves military plans for the Panama Canal, a carrier in the Red Sea, Elon Musk’s Pentagon visit on China, and a pause in Ukraine intel collection, sources say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy…
China accused three hackers of working for the NSA, offering rewards for their capture. The claims, tied to alleged spying at the Asian Winter Games, mark an escalation in cyber tensions amid U.S.-China conflicts. The U.S. denies the claims, calling them fabrications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
President Trump suggested temporarily exempting auto tariffs to give carmakers time to adjust supply chains. Automakers rely on international partners like Canada, Mexico, and China, making a fully U.S.-made car nearly impossible, experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.Discover other shows on…
China urges Trump to cancel "reciprocal tariffs" amid the ongoing trade war. While the US paused some global tariffs, levies on Chinese imports rose to 145%. Temporary exemptions for electronics were announced but face uncertainty as Trump hints at new tariffs on semiconductors and electronics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy…
Wall Street opened to a volatile session as China and the EU responded to President Trump’s tariffs. The Dow swung between gains and losses. Investors fear a trade war after Trump imposed a 10% tariff on imports. JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon warns a recession is likely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy…
China opposes Trump’s threat to raise tariffs by 50% on Chinese imports, promising countermeasures. This follows China’s 34% tariffs on U.S. goods. Analysts warn rising tariffs could cut China’s growth by 1.5-2 points, straining hopes for a trade deal amid escalating tensions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…