The U.S. House passes President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending bill, cementing his command of Congress. June saw solid U.S. jobs growth. Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash. Hamas says it’s considering Trump’s ceasefire plan. Plus, how USAID cuts to rape survivor kits risk lives in Congo.
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Today
Copper, critical minerals, 'Trump effect' and SCOTUS
U.S. President Donald Trump broadens his trade war, slapping a 50% tariff on copper. The White House's 'Trump Effect' website takes credit for investment made before his term began. We look at how U.S. buyers of critical minerals can bypass China’s export ban. And the Supreme Cou ... Show More
11m 53s
Yesterday
Tariffs, Netanyahu, Gaza plans and Musk’s political ambitions
U.S. President Donald Trump fires off more than a dozen letters to countries as he pushes back the tariff deadline. Hopes fade as rescue efforts continue for Texas flood victims. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes a charm offensive to the White House, while a controv ... Show More
12m 46s
Jul 7
Texas flooding, Trump-Musk, Netanyahu in Washington and Ukraine landmines
Rescue teams are searching flood-stricken central Texas for a fourth day, looking for dozens of people still missing after catastrophic flooding. President Donald Trump calls Elon Musk's plans to form a new political party "ridiculous". Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ... Show More
12m 56s
Apr 2023
Trump Has Never Been MORE SCARED and GOP Collapse Continues
Welcome to the MeidasTouch Podcast, where we bring you the latest news and analysis on politics and current events. In this episode, we cover the latest developments on several fronts. We discuss the latest Republican embarrassment as their hearings backfire. Once again, they dem ... Show More
1h 53m
Apr 7
The Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on the Rest of His Agenda
P.M. Edition for April 7. Amrith Ramkumar, who covers tech policy for the Journal, discusses how President Trump’s tariffs risk undercutting his goals of curbing inflation, supporting U.S. manufacturing and boosting a build-out of AI data centers. Plus, Trump threatens China with ... Show More
12m 36s
Jul 2
House GOP Threaten to Sink Trump Megabill
A.M. Edition for July 2. A day after its passage in the Senate, House Republicans are lining up to oppose the president’s “big, beautiful bill,” with fiscal conservatives and centrists leading the charge. Plus, Trump threatens Japan with tariffs as high as 35% ahead of a looming ... Show More
13m 3s
May 13
CBS Evening News, 05/13/25
Concerns are growing about President Trump's plans to accept a jumbo jet donated by Qatar's royal family. Inflation rose less than expected in April, but still above the Fed's goal of bringing it down to a 2% rate. Israel unleashed multiple strikes in Khan Yunis, killing 28 peopl ... Show More
26m 27s
Jan 2025
Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China to Go Into Effect Saturday
P.M. Edition for Jan. 31. The White House said that tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China will go into effect on Saturday. WSJ trade and economic policy reporter Gavin Bade tells us what the impact could be. Plus, weak loan growth is a worry, particularly for regional banks. W ... Show More
14m 23s