The White House confirms President Trump is expected to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping soon. Amid heightened tensions, the U.S. is closely monitoring China’s compliance with a recent trade agreement—one that Trump accuses Beijing of breaching. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has taken into custody the wife and five children of Boulder terror suspect Mohamed Soliman. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the development on X. Ukraine reports it has struck a major bridge c...
Jun 03, 2025•45 min•Ep. 318
The suspect in Sunday’s attack in Colorado has been charged with a hate crime. Authorities say the man allegedly shouted “Free Palestine” as he threw firebombs at a Jewish event in Boulder. Twelve people were injured. Russia and Ukraine successfully concluded a second round of direct talks in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 2. The two sides reached agreement on three key points, including a prisoner exchange and a possible meeting between the presidents. In a brief order Monday, the Supreme Court said...
Jun 02, 2025•46 min•Ep. 317
President Donald Trump is expected to speak with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping this coming week, according to a top official. The development follows the president saying Friday that China has already violated the 90-day tariff truce. A surprise move from President Trump shakes up NASA’s leadership. Why his nominee is suddenly out—just days before a key Senate vote. Elon Musk is stepping down from DOGE. What’s next? Our panel on the future of the department and how the Trump administ...
Jun 01, 2025•47 min•Ep. 316
At the Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit in Singapore today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spotlighted what he called an “imminent” threat from China, pledging U.S. support for Indo-Pacific allies facing escalating military pressure from Beijing. Meanwhile, terrorist group Hamas responded to a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal, agreeing to release 28 Israeli hostages—both living and deceased—while demanding a permanent cease-fire and a full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza. Writing on X, U....
May 31, 2025•40 min•Ep. 315
President Donald Trump is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he is speaking to steelworkers and highlighting his role in keeping U.S. Steel under American ownership. The rally follows his announcement last week of a partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel. On Friday, Trump held a press conference alongside Elon Musk to mark the end of Musk’s tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency. Trump praised Musk for “leading the most sweeping and consequential government re...
May 30, 2025•29 min•Ep. 314
A federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily paused a lower court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs on a wide range of countries. The Trump administration earlier in the day told the federal appeals court in a filing that it would seek emergency relief with the U.S. Supreme Court as soon as Friday if it did not act quickly to pause the lower court decision. The White House confirmed that Israel has accepted a new proposal for a cease-fire from U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff a...
May 29, 2025•41 min•Ep. 313
Amid stalled negotiations, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll know within two weeks whether Russia’s Vladimir Putin is serious about making peace. And in another blow to Harvard, Trump has proposed capping the number of international students there at 15 percent. Elon Musk, who is leading the Department of Government Efficiency, criticized the recently approved House spending bill, saying it detracts from his efforts to reduce the federal budget deficit. He and several Senate Republican...
May 28, 2025•42 min•Ep. 312
Trump administration officials said Tuesday that the White House is poised to cancel $100 million in contracts with Harvard University. Meanwhile, the State Department has instructed embassies and consulates to pause new student visa appointments as officials review and expand vetting procedures for applicants. President Donald Trump is calling out California Gov. Gavin Newsom and threatening to withhold federal funding to the state over a transgender athlete competing in women’s sports. At the ...
May 27, 2025•48 min•Ep. 311
Honoring the sacrifice of America’s fallen soldiers, President Donald Trump delivered a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery. He also highlighted plans for an upcoming military parade to mark the 250th birthday of the United States Army. Across the country, cities held ceremonies to remember those who have died in service to the nation. Trump said Monday that he is still working to achieve a peace deal in Ukraine. This comes as Russia strikes military targets in response to recent...
May 26, 2025•45 min•Ep. 310
A vessel carrying raw sewage explodes in New York City, killing one worker and injuring two others. The city's mayor says there's no suspicion of foul play. Russia and Ukraine successfully conclude the largest prisoner swap since the start of the war but the fighting continues. Here's what the two sides say about the situation. What's next for Harvard as the university and the Trump administration spar over its foreign student program? Two guests join us to explore what this case means for Harva...
May 25, 2025•47 min•Ep. 309
President Donald Trump on Saturday delivered his first military commencement address since returning to office, commending graduates at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for choosing a life of service. He described the moment as part of a “golden age” for the nation and highlighted reforms underway in the military. Trump on Friday night announced a new partnership between U.S. Steel and Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel. He said the deal would keep U.S. Steel’s headquarters in Pittsburgh, c...
May 24, 2025•47 min•Ep. 308
A quick turnaround in the standoff between the Trump administration and the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university: In just one day, a federal court blocked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s revocation of Harvard’s international student program. President Donald Trump aims to ignite a nuclear renaissance in the United States, with a slate of executive orders signed today to boost the nuclear energy industry. The move seeks to secure American energy dominance and advance efforts to win...
May 23, 2025•44 min•Ep. 307
Israeli embassies around the world have stepped up security after two embassy staff members were shot and killed outside a museum in Washington. President Donald Trump expressed "deep sorrow" over the shooting in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday morning. The suspect, a 31-year-old man, reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” as he was arrested, and is now facing multiple charges, including the murder of foreign officials. The Trump administration has revoked Harvard Uni...
May 22, 2025•42 min•Ep. 306
Another tense meeting took place in the Oval Office. President Donald Trump’s conversation with the South African president began cordially but quickly turned into an open debate over allegations that white South Africans are being targeted for persecution. A judge has ruled that the Trump administration broke the law by deporting illegal immigrants to South Sudan. The administration argues the individuals were convicted of violent crimes and notes that the decision came from a district judge. H...
May 21, 2025•44 min•Ep. 305
After signing an order in January to begin planning a "Golden Dome" missile defense shield for the United States, President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled new details, including its cost and timeline. The unprecedented project comes amid warnings that China is developing new missiles capable of threatening the U.S. homeland. Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before two Senate committees Tuesday on proposed cuts, departmental restructuring, and recent foreign policy moves. Some lawmakers...
May 20, 2025•45 min•Ep. 304
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for potentially hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans. The move could pave the way for increased deportations and is the latest in a series of emergency appeals brought by the administration to the high court. President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine will "immediately start" negotiating a cease-fire after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin for more than two hours. Trump made separat...
May 19, 2025•47 min•Ep. 303
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. His office revealed preliminary details about his condition. A Mexican Navy ship crashed into the landmark Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday night. Two sailors died. The collision is now under investigation. We have responses from officials. President Trump is scheduled to speak with Russian president Vladimir Putin about peace in Ukraine tomorrow, but Kyiv today reported the largest Russian drone attack since the start of...
May 18, 2025•46 min•Ep. 302
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May 17, 2025•45 min•Ep. 301
House Republicans hit a setback in passing President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Fiscal hawks are pushing for deeper Medicaid cuts—a move that’s threatening to derail Republican leadership’s self-imposed Memorial Day deadline. Former FBI Director James Comey is under investigation for a controversial social media post. Several officials have condemned the post, saying it appeared to be a threat on Trump’s life. The first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have ended without ...
May 16, 2025•44 min•Ep. 300
In the third and final stop of his Middle East visit, President Trump secured another major investment deal from the United Arab Emirates, bringing total investment commitments in the Gulf region to over $2 trillion. The U.S. also reached an agreement with the UAE to deepen cooperation on artificial intelligence—part of an effort to prevent the transfer of U.S. technologies to China. The Supreme Court today heard historic arguments regarding birthright citizenship. The central question before th...
May 15, 2025•43 min•Ep. 299
President Donald Trump has secured more than $240 billion in investments from Qatar as part of his ongoing Middle East tour. The agreements include Qatar's purchase of nearly $100 billion worth of Boeing planes. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified Wednesday before Congress, emphasizing that reducing dependency on China for critical medicines is a top priority for both him and the Trump administration. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed ending enrollment for low-income illegal...
May 14, 2025•48 min•Ep. 298
President Donald Trump laid out U.S. policy toward the Middle East as he began his visit to Saudi Arabia. He announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria and extended an olive branch to Iran, signaling a broader shift in American foreign policy. Trump also announced a $600 billion investment in the United States from Saudi Arabia, highlighting additional agreements with the Gulf nation and expressing hopes for closer ties with Israel. The House of Representatives began marking up the tax and Medi...
May 13, 2025•43 min•Ep. 297
As the United States and China agree to temporarily lower tariffs, President Donald Trump is touting a "reset" with Beijing—while warning that tariffs could be ramped up again if a long-term deal doesn’t materialize. The White House also tells NTD that a 120 percent tariff remains in place for small packages imported from China. The president today signed a sweeping executive order directing pharmaceutical companies to reduce drug costs. The order aims to bring U.S. drug prices more in line with...
May 12, 2025•48 min•Ep. 296
US trade talks with China just wrapped up in Geneva. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the two countries have achieved "substantial progress" while the White House says a deal has been reached. Details on what we know so far. Two guests join us to explore what a US-China trade deal could look like and how markets will react. The final American hostage still alive in Gaza is set for imminent release. The update comes straight from the Hamas terrorist group. Could spending more time in 'green spaces...
May 11, 2025•46 min•Ep. 295
Officials from the United States and China met in person Saturday to discuss trade for the first time since President Donald Trump raised tariffs on China one month ago. The two delegations, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, met in Geneva, Switzerland, for approximately 10 hours. Trump announced Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to a U.S.-mediated cease-fire, but the Indian government is now accusing Pakistan of violating the agreement. This f...
May 10, 2025•45 min•Ep. 294
President Trump says he’s given instructions to his trade envoy ahead of this weekend’s talks with Beijing. While he’s calling on China to open its markets to the U.S., he also says he’s fine with doing no business with China at all. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has been arrested and charged with trespassing—after refusing to leave an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center earlier today. He was accompanied by a congressional delegation at the time. Marching through the rain, thousands o...
May 09, 2025•40 min•Ep. 293
A new pope has been elected. Cardinal Robert Prevost is now the leader of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. He is the first American ever to hold the title. President Donald Trump extended his congratulations, calling the news "a great honor" for the United States. Trump unveiled his first post-tariff trade deal with the UK, saying it will be the first of many. He plans to negotiate a deal with the European Union and says he is open to reducing his 145 percent tariffs on China, ...
May 08, 2025•45 min•Ep. 292
President Trump is ruling out tariff cuts for China, just as trade negotiations are set to begin between the two countries. He’s doubling down on high tariffs ahead of this weekend’s official talks and has sworn in a new envoy to Beijing—tasking him with pursuing fairness for American workers. A major shift for U.S. air travelers takes effect today. Adults flying domestically must now present a Real ID or a federally accepted alternative at TSA checkpoints. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noe...
May 07, 2025•45 min•Ep. 291
President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met for the first time at the White House today. The two leaders exchanged differing opinions on trade and territorial issues. During the meeting, President Trump told the Prime Minister that he still wants Canada to become the 51st U.S. state, to which Carney responded that Canada is not “for sale.” The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to enforce its ban on transgender individuals serving in the military while it appeals ...
May 06, 2025•44 min•Ep. 290
President Donald Trump has announced 100 percent tariffs on films produced outside the United States, saying the move is intended to revitalize America’s film industry. He pointed to a growing trend of Hollywood productions moving overseas to avoid high labor costs and taxes. The president also signed an executive order Monday banning federal funding for gain-of-function research conducted in China, Iran, and other countries. These experiments, which typically enhance the properties of pathogens...
May 05, 2025•46 min•Ep. 289
