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Apr 2025
12m 33s

Tariff jitters, Marine Le Pen, FDA and R...

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Markets are on edge as the world awaits President Trump’s reciprocal tariff push on April 2. We look at the political fallout of Marine Le Pen being barred from running in the French 2027 presidential election. What’s next at the FDA after the ousting of the top vaccine official. And how Republican budget cuts could impact a California district.   Sign up ... Show More
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