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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Tehran discussed proposals with Qatari mediators to present to the US, and that a response is to be relayed to Tehran through Qatari mediators. Iranian Foreign Minister said they expect a US response today.Iran was reported to have agreed to halt enrichment in exchange for easing US sanctions, although the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson later denied these reports.US President Trump denied reports that he is prepared to ease sanctions on Iran and release its frozen assets in exchange for progress on the nuclear issue.The RBA hiked rates by 25bps to 4.60%, as expected, and noted it will raise the cash rate further if needed; Press conference at 06:30 BST.Crude futures edged higher overnight; APAC stocks were mostly subdued; European equity futures indicate a flat/positive cash market open.Looking ahead, highlights include Spanish Inflation (Sep) & Retail Sales (Aug), EZ Economic Sentiment (Sep), US JOLTS (Aug). Speakers include RBA's Bullock, ECB's Cipollone, Lagarde, Vujcic & Lane, Fed's Goolsbee, Williams, Bowman, Barr & Waller, BoC's Gravelle, BoE's Taylor & Mann. Supply from the UK & Italy. Earnings from Micron.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Tehran discussed proposals with Qatari mediators to present to the US, and that a response is to be relayed to Tehran through Qatari mediators. Iranian Foreign Minister said they expect a US response today; Brent -0.2%Iran was reported to have agreed to halt enrichment in exchange for easing US sanctions, although the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson later denied these reports.US President Trump denied reports that he is prepared to ease sanctions on Iran and release its frozen assets in exchange for progress on the nuclear issue.European bourses are firmer; US equity futures trade on either side of the unchanged mark.DXY is slightly stronger, holding just shy of 101.50; Aussie lags after the RBA hiked rates by 25bps, though Governor Bullock tilted dovish.Gilts outperform ahead of UK PM Burnham; USTs await data, Fed speak and geopolitical updates.Looking ahead, highlights include US JOLTS (Aug). Speakers include ECB's Lagarde, Vujcic & Lane, Fed's Musalem, Goolsbee, Williams, Bowman, Barr & Waller, BoC's Gravelle, BoE's Taylor & Mann. Earnings from Micron.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Piers Morgan speaks exclusively with the Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, in a candid and wide-ranging interview.  In his toughest statements yet, the Qatari Prime Minister directly brands Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "war criminal" for the military campaign and explicit genocide in Gaza. He addresses allegations surrounding Qatari influence and funding in the US as "absurd and insulting", while firmly rejecting claims that Qatari aid goes toward Hamas's military wing, explaining that all funds were coordinated directly with the US, UN, and Israel.  Additionally, the Prime Minister reveals he has had no direct contact with Iran's new Supreme Leader and delivers a clear message to President Donald Trump to cool down his social media rhetoric to help end the Iran war and facilitate peace. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:15) Iran War (00:12:38) Has Qatar lost $24 billion in gas sales since the war began? (00:21:23) Should President Trump ‘cool it' on social media? (00:25:10) “We didn't have any direct engagement with the new Supreme Leader” (00:27:50) Qatar and Israel (00:31:24) $4.7 billion in donations to American universities  (00:36:56) Netanyahu the ‘war criminal' (00:40:25) Qatar's relationship with Hamas (00:45:48) Advice to President Trump on ending the Iran war Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Headline news for September 28, 2026: Iran's seven-day Hormuz reopening roadmap, announced at the UN General Assembly, was publicly rejected over the weekend but Tehran says it is still awaiting the formal response through Qatari mediators. CDL announces plans to unlock six billion Singapore dollars from non-core assets. Middle East crude exports rebound to their highest level since the war began. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran has put forward a seven-day framework aimed at facilitating the reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and resuming discussions regarding its nuclear program, with these measures contingent on the United States withdrawing its naval presence and reducing economic sanctions.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the particulars of this substantive proposal during the UN General Assembly proceedings in New York, noting that the initiative had been communicated to the Trump administration through Qatari intermediaries.According to Foreign Minister Araghchi, the proposed sequence would commence upon official United States acceptance of the framework.During the initial five days, both parties would undertake preliminary logistical arrangements and confidence-building measures. On the sixth day, the Strait of Hormuz—which has been restricted and mined by Iran following the commencement of military operations in February—would be restored to full accessibility for routine international maritime commerce. On the seventh day, formal diplomatic discussions between Washington and Tehran would resume with the objective of achieving a definitive and comprehensive agreement concerning Iran's nuclear capabilities.The proposal fundamentally seeks to reinstate the principal elements of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) established in June, which subsequently deteriorated following renewed military actions. Tehran has outlined several essential prerequisites that the United States must fulfill.These include an immediate cessation of the U.S. military operations affecting vessels transiting Iranian maritime zones, financial accommodations permitting the resumption of Iranian petroleum commerce, and the restoration of approximately $12 billion in Iranian assets currently held in restricted accounts.Additionally, Iran seeks a comprehensive cessation of military activities throughout the Middle Eastern region, with explicit reference to conflict zones in Lebanon and Yemen. Current assessments suggest that President Donald Trump has declined the particular proposal, with American officials indicating that the United States maintains a measured approach regarding the acceleration of negotiations based on Tehran's specified conditions.Notably, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has continued to exercise considerable military presence, indicating that its maritime forces have redirected 12 commercial vessels during the current week to ensure rigorous adherence to the established blockade.United States officials have underscored that the blockade has not impeded international energy transportation; approximately 40 million barrels of crude oil were successfully conveyed through the strait with the benefit of United States military escort during a 48-hour period, maintaining levels consistent with those observed prior to the conflict.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Donald Trump’s fete for China’s Xi Jinping has been heavy on pageantry and platitudes but light on substantive announcements, with the events shadowed by the US president’s preoccupation with construction projects and personal grievances.Through Thursday evening in Washington, the most significant news tied to the gathering was announced before it even began, when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said just as Xi’s plane landed that the two sides had extended a trade truce for another two months. 2) US and Iranian negotiators are exploring a phased deal that would see Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and Washington lift its blockade of Iranian ports, according to a person familiar with the discussions.The two countries — which have both refused to make similar agreements in recent months — were making a push for a breakthrough Thursday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the person said, declining to be named discussing private matters. Qatari officials are mediating the negotiations. 3) Kathy Hochul warned residents in low-lying areas of New York City and Long Island to prepare for flooding as a powerful storm is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend.While New York Governor Hochul said she doesn’t expect widespread damage, even a slight shift in the Nor’easter’s track could worsen conditions, according to a statement late Wednesday. Raging surf will also make it dangerous for any late-season beachgoers, with waves offshore forecast to top 12 feet (3.7 meters) by Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 82 point-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 48,075 on turnover of $9.5-billion N-T. With the Taiex repeatedly hitting a fresh high, the local bourse ranked as the fourth-largest stock market in terms of market value in the world as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the up-to-the-minute data released by MarketCapWatch. The data indicates that on Wednesday, the Taiex rose 0.75 percent, pushing up the market capitalization of the local main board to about $5.3 trillion US dollars. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Taiwan replaced India, whose market value stood at $4.94 trillion, to become the fourth-largest stock market in the world, according to MarketCapWatch's statistics. Taiwan's new armored vehicle makes live-fire media debut The Ministry of National Defense has given its first live-fire demonstration of the 205 mm mobile gun system. That's a domestically developed and produced armored vehicle that is set to enter mass production next year. During a demonstration, the vehicle hit moving and stationary (固定式) targets at ranges of about 1 kilometer away. Officials say, the demonstration shows that the vehcile can provide continuous firepower against multiple targets. The second round of ammunition initially failed to fire, with crews waiting two mintutes, as stipulated by safety procedures, before reloading, after which the vehicle fired normally. Officials say they will investigate the cause of the apparent misfire. Military officers said the vehicle is expected to receive further upgrades when it enters mass production, including capabilities intended to counter drones. The military also displayed ammunition developed specifically for the vehicle, including armor-piercing, anti-personnel and practice rounds. US AND ISRAEL WALK OUT OF UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY DURING IRAN'S PEZESHKIAN SPEECH AS INDIRECT TALKS CONTINUE The United States and Israel walked out of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday during a defiant (挑釁的) speech by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who accused Washington of hypocrisy and held up photographs of Iranian schoolchildren killed in the war. The walkout came just a day after US President Donald Trump told the Assembly that a deal with Tehran is possible, but warned the alternative is to destroy the country. Despite the public confrontation, indirect talks between the two sides continued on the sidelines of the gathering, with Qatari mediators shuttling between American and Iranian officials. Mitch Mccann reports from New York. Italy Approves Return to Nuclear Power Italy's Senate has given final approval to legislation paving the way for a return to nuclear power. The vote marks a major step in Premier Giorgia Meloni's drive to bolster energy security and meet climate goals, even though the construction of possible new reactors is still many years away. The vote Wednesday comes nearly four decades after the Chernobyl disaster prompted (促使) the country to abandon atomic energy. The bill establishes a legal framework for next-generation nuclear technologies. It authorizes the government to draft implementing decrees over the next 12 months covering reactor licensing, safety standards, waste management and criteria for future sites. Australia PM Concerned by OpenAI Breach Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is extremely concerned and disappointed at an OpenAI security breach of a government website, which the artificial intelligence company took too long to reveal. Albanese made the breach public today following a telephone conversation with OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman. Both men are currently in New York City to address the United Nations. An OpenAI agent had infiltrated an Australian health department website on July 18-th. OpenAI said in a statement that during a review of activity (動靜) involving several Australian government departments, the company discovered “our models took actions we did not intend.” That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 【補體素鉻100】鉻一擺 人生尚精彩 ✅糖尿病適用營養品 ✅專利菸鹼酸鉻：6倍利用率、12小時持續利用 官網首購現折100

A.M. Edition for Sept. 22. As President Trump and Iran's president head to the U.N., we'll look at whether diplomacy could be in the cards. Plus, investors reward Meta's push into agentic shopping. And as campaign season heats up, the WSJ's Ken Thomas and Anthony DeBarros look at how Republicans are pumping money into battleground states to counter Democratic momentum. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Alibaba unveils its most powerful AI chip yet. And investors hold their breath for any change in the Iran war as President Trump prepares to speak at UNGA. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Israelis have mourned a family that was a symbol of the trauma their country suffered in the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 terror attack.以色列人哀悼了一个家庭，这个家庭是他们的国家在2023年10月7日哈马斯领导的恐怖袭击中遭受创伤的象征。Reuters correspondent Zachary Goelman reports. Israelis on Wednesday mourned three members of the Bibas family.路透社记者Zachary Goelman报道。以色列人周三哀悼了Bibas家族的三名成员。They lined the funeral procession that carried the bodies of mother Shiri and her sons, four-year-old Ariel and nine-month-old Kfir, on the way to their funeral.他们沿着送葬队伍排列，送葬队伍运送着母亲Shiri和她的儿子、四岁的Ariel和九个月大的Kfir的遗体，前往他们的葬礼。The two children were the youngest hostages seized during the attack on Israel.这两个孩子是袭击以色列期间被劫持的最年轻的人质。Their bodies were returned to Israel last week as part of a Gaza cease-fire meant to facilitate the return of captives and the release ofPalestinianprisoners held in Israel.他们的遗体上周被送回以色列，这是加沙停火的一部分，旨在促进俘虏返回和释放关押在以色列的巴勒斯坦囚犯。Thousands of people, some in tears, carrying blue and white Israeli flags or photographs of the family, walked in procession or waited as a convoy bearing the coffins passed their way to the funeral.成千上万的人，有些人泪流满面，手持蓝白相间的以色列国旗或家人的照片，在送葬队伍中行走或等待运送棺材的车队前往葬礼。The Hamas attack killed 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies. Militants took 251 captives back to Gaza.根据以色列的统计，哈马斯的袭击造成1200人死亡。武装分子将251名俘虏带回加沙。Israel's air and ground war in Gaza, in response, has killed more than 48,000Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities, and destroyed most of the coastal enclave.据加沙卫生当局称，以色列对加沙发动的空中和地面战争已造成48000多名巴勒斯坦人死亡，并摧毁了大部分沿海地区。But fighting has stopped since the fragile cease-fire agreement brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators last month.但自上个月埃及和卡塔尔调解人达成脆弱的停火协议以来，战斗已经停止。Under the deal, Hamas agreed to hand over 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for some 2,000Palestinianprisoners and detainees, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from some of their positions in Gaza, as well as a massive influx of aid.根据该协议，哈马斯同意交出33名以色列人质，以换取约2000名巴勒斯坦囚犯和被拘留者，并撤出以色列军队在加沙的部分阵地，以及大量援助。On Wednesday, Egyptian mediators confirmed they had secured a breakthrough that should allow the handover of the final four hostage bodies due in the first phase of the deal this week after a days-long impasse.周三，埃及调解人证实，他们已经取得突破，在经过数天的僵局后，本周将移交协议第一阶段的最后四名人质尸体。Reuters correspondent Zachary Goelman. President Trump says he backs billionaire Elon Musk's U.S. government cost-cutting effort.路透社记者Zachary Goelman报道。特朗普总统表示，他支持亿万富翁埃隆·马斯克为美国政府削减成本所做的努力。Reuters correspondent Alex Cohen has more. Musk addressed Trump's first cabinet meeting of the new administration, saying his mission to cut government spending was urgent.路透社记者亚历克斯·科恩(Alex Cohen)报道了更多消息。马斯克在特朗普新政府的第一次内阁会议上发表讲话，称削减政府开支是他的当务之急。"It was spending, like, over a trillion dollars on interest. If this continues, the country will go, become de facto bankrupt. It's not an optional thing. It is an essential thing. That's the reason I'm here."“政府在利息上花费了超过一万亿美元。如果这种情况继续下去，这个国家就会走向破产。这不是可有可无的事情。这是必要的事情。这就是我来这里的原因。”Trump continued to give his full backing to Musk's Department of Government Efficiency cost-cutting team known as DOGE.特朗普继续全力支持马斯克的政府效率部成本削减团队，即DOGE。Federal workers are unhappy with Musk's approach and have sued to protect their jobs, as have other groups who are seeking to block DOGE from accessing government systems and slashing programs.联邦工作人员对马斯克的做法不满意，并已提起诉讼以保护自己的工作，其他团体也试图阻止DOGE访问政府系统并削减项目。While Musk has waved a chainsaw on stage at a political event in a bold display of his group's efforts, his official role remains unclear, which has complicated the lawsuits against DOGE. Reuters correspondent Alex Cohen. 虽然马斯克在一次政治活动中挥舞着电锯，大胆展示了他的团队的努力，但他的官方角色仍不明确，这使针对DOGE的诉讼变得复杂。路透社记者亚历克斯·科恩报道。

In this episode of Just Ask the Press, host Brian Karem and co-hosts Mark Zaid and Nolan Higdon analyze major political and technological issues, starting with concerns over runaway artificial intelligence, escaped AI agents, and Donald Trump's assertion that a "smart president" is the only control needed. The panel reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, debunking Trump's claims about assisting Ground Zero rescue efforts while critiquing the long-term erosion of civil liberties following the attacks. They evaluate the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, focusing on Trump's calls for supporters to "cheat like hell," his proposed $5,000 direct payout to voters, and his administration's escalating trade tensions with Canada. Concluding the broadcast, the hosts cover ethical scandals involving Corey Lewandowski's side-hustle soliciting contracts with Qatari officials, Russian oligarch funding connected to the Trump family, and the administration's aggressive efforts to restrict independent journalists' White House press access. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcastFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodcast.bsky.socialIntragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcastYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVwThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon supporters here:https://www.patreon.com/justaskthequestionpodcastPurchase Brian's book "Free The Press" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Nailing the Apex Tim Hauraney and Adam Wylde are joined by Viaplay's Nelson Valkenburg to discuss: 00:00 The Qatari and Abu Dhabi GPs 11:02 Engine regulations, performance and politics 19:25 Tensions at Ferrari 28:46 Alpine's progress and potential 38:48 Australia out as next year's F1 opener 41:12 Does F1 need more Sprint Races... or less? Follow Nailing the Apex on TikTok, Instagram and Youtube! Instagram - @nailingtheapex TikTok - @nailingtheapex Youtube - @NTAPod Follow Tim Hauraney on Twitter / X: @TimHauraney Follow Adam Wylde on Twitter / X: @AdamWylde Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Follow us on Twitter (X): @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports For general inquiries, email: info@sdpn.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us your thoughts!The rules that have underpinned global shipping and energy trade for decades are coming under increasing strain. From the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea to the Baltic and the Arctic, geopolitical tensions are raising risks for shipping, supply chains and energy markets.Recorded in Svalbard, this episode looks at what a more fragmented and dangerous maritime landscape means for global energy security. The discussion explores how the Iran war has changed LNG trade, why Asian buyers are rethinking their reliance on Middle Eastern supplies, and whether the world is shifting from “just-in-time” to “just-in-case” energy supply chains.The conversation also turns to Europe, where low gas storage levels, growing reliance on US LNG and uncertainty over Russian and Qatari supplies are creating fresh concerns for the winter and next year. Host: Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson – Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsGuests:Saul Kavonic – Head of Energy Research, MST MarqueeHenning Gloystein – Managing Director, Energy & Resources, Eurasia GroupEditor: Alexandra CarlonProducer: Alexandra Carlon#EnergySecurity #LNG #GasMarkets #Shipping #StraitOfHormuz #EuropeanGas #EnergyMarkets #Geopolitics #Arctic #Svalbard

US government bond yields jumped to their highest level in almost three years, and the Japanese yen has strengthened this week. Plus, the IMF ditched a top candidate for chief economist at the last minute, and AI is writing the playbook for venture capital. Mentioned in this podcast:US Treasury yields jump as plans for $6bn buybacks disappoint investors‘I am the house now': Bessent warns currency traders not to bet against yenIMF ditched top candidate for chief economist job over Trump tariff remarksMoonshot capitalism: AI rewrites the venture capital playbookThe Dorchester hotel to sell Qatari sheikh's car over unpaid £460,000 billWant to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.comNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts The FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT's global head of audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Waldman reviews day one of Trumpapalooza. David, of course, saw none of it as no one did. Joining him today is KITM's very own Greg Dworkin. Greg usually tows in a raft o' stories, however today it was a steaming scow of fetid X-links. If you have the time, try plugging each poster's name into Blue Sky and you'll likely get the same post with the benefit of easier sleep tonight. The Gop midterm convention offered the usual homoerotic bible-beating delusions, but there were fewer takers coming in wanting to be taken. Donald K. Trump always saves money on his bribes by only bribing stupid people. Donald wants voters to pretend he's on the ballot, and that's just what the people not showing up were already picturing. Trump's get out the vote efforts are working wonders for the Democratic party. Just ask Ken Paxton, who makes Trump throw up a little every time he has to look at him. By the way, John Fetterman is an irritation, but just not worth the trouble. If polls could vote, they would likely be voting for Democrats. Here's what Texas voters think. Here's what Jewish voters think. It will be nice if the voting works out similarly to the polling. Former candidate, soon to be former Gop Representative, Chuck Edwards got a swift censure kick to the ass on his way out the door. This election, Republicans testify in Democratic ads and write op-eds against other Republicans, even if they are their brother. Trump isn't the only one who hates Ken Paxton. Voters want to halt data centers in a desperate, perhaps futile bid against AI, Flock cameras, and the encroachment of surveillance technologies. Your "smart TV" is an obvious suspect, and you should probably be taking steps right now to make it dumber. Don't worry about your Waymo however, that's just some guy in the Philippines staring at you. A "military aide" is taking the blame for a multi-person error on Trump's Qatari bribe plane. Oh well, it could have been worse, or better. Old school progressives out there who still have little brown diesel station wagons… like me… are still paying their dues.

Today, I am delighted to speak with Donald Cunningham, Head of Family Office and Chief of Staff to a senior member of the Qatari royal family. Donald is a family office executive, advisory board member, and trusted confidant with more than 20 years of professional experience spanning single-family offices and investment banking. Over the last twelve years, he has advised ultra-high-net-worth principals and their families, leading operations and multidisciplinary teams, overseen both portfolio and option-value assets, and managing complex projects across multiple global jurisdictions. Donald has held senior leadership roles in prominent family offices in London and New York, where he advised principals on strategic operations and helped build and lead high-performing teams. He began his career in capital markets and special situations M&A, and his experience combines a strong foundation in banking, hands-on operating experience within family offices and portfolio companies, and a proven ability to cultivate trusted relationships. Donald shares his insights into the unique psychology of wealth owners and family principals, drawing on years of experience working closely with some of the world's most prominent and influential families. He discusses the cultures these principals create the opportunities and challenges that arise within those environments, and the qualities that distinguish successful family office professionals. A central theme of our conversation is the importance of matching talent to the principal's culture. Donald explains why technical expertise alone is often insufficient in a family office setting and outlines the characteristics, competencies, and personal attributes that contribute to a successful fit between principals and key employees. Donald also offers practical guidance for both principals and candidates navigating the hiring process. He highlights the importance of asking the right questions to assess cultural fit and shares his recommendations for evaluating whether a working relationship is likely to succeed. In addition, he discusses the role of face time and personal interaction in building trust, developing strong instincts, and fostering long-term professional success. Enjoy this insightful conversation with a seasoned family office executive on the art of aligning talent, culture, and leadership within the unique world of enterprise families and family offices.

Diana Paulson on President Trump's speech at the Republican Convention in Dallas // Steven Portnoy on a malfunction aboard President Trump's new Air Force 1 gifted by the Qatari government // Jim Ryan on why people are turning to "side hustles" to make up for the cost of inflation // Brad Garrett on lingering impacts of the 9/11 terror attacks // Charlie Harger Commentary on President Trump's promise to give every American $5000 if Republicans win the midterms // Gee Scott on the Seahawks victory against New England

Do you remember Trump's Qatari Jet catering cart fiasco from last month? Well, we have a new way of saying "I told you so" about Trump's gifted jet. Preparing to fly to Texas for the Trump-a-palooza Midterm Convention, the emergency exit slide of the new jet malfunctioned leaving the president delayed until the real Air Force One arrived. Humiliating!

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles take on Donald Trump's increasingly bizarre relationship with Vladimir Putin as Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff head to Moscow, asking what Trump's Russia fixation is really about and why Putin seems so comfortable dealing directly with Trump's inner circle. They also dissect Trump's obsession with the Qatari plane, his plans to leave a permanent physical mark on the White House, and the latest battle over his triumphal arch. Then, Maria Bartiromo's sudden departure from Fox News opens a revealing discussion about her long relationship with Trump and the network's transformation under the Murdoch family, before Melania Trump's conspicuous absence from the GOP's midterm gathering raises fresh questions about the state of the Trump marriage. Finally, Wolff and Coles turn to the chaos at the Pentagon, where dozens of officials are being subjected to lie-detector tests as Pete Hegseth faces mounting questions about his leadership and the military's ability to function. #ad Free trial at https://shopify.com/dailybeast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start the week with a super-sized Good News segment: Great news about the midterms; the Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked the state's new Republican-drawn congressional map; A federal judge blocked Trump's second attempt to restrict birthright citizenship; A reclaimed West Virginia coal mine is becoming a solar-and-long-duration-storage plant; A new poll has Trump's approval at 33%; and more! Donald made up another story about himself on 9/11. Donald confessed to insider trading on Troth Senchul. Why Bartiromo was shit-canned. Donald will use his Qatari jet to fly to Ireland. Donald's war is costing Americans $100B. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Paul Melancon, Circe Link and Christian Nesmith, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America was built on freedom of religion, freedom of speech and constitutional protections that distinguish it from much of the world. But what happens when those very freedoms are used by extremist movements that reject the principles on which the country was founded?In Episode 503 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew examines the threat posed by radical Islamic extremism and asks a difficult question: Has America's commitment to tolerance made it reluctant to confront ideologies that seek to undermine Western democratic values?Andrew distinguishes between the world's vast population of peaceful Muslims and the extremist organizations and movements he argues must be confronted. From ISIS, Al Qaeda, Hamas, Hezbollah and the Muslim Brotherhood to the growing influence of foreign money and ideology within American institutions, he examines what he sees as a much larger battle over America's constitutional principles.The episode turns particular attention to American higher education and Northwestern University's relationship with Qatar. Andrew discusses claims surrounding hundreds of millions of dollars in Qatari funding, allegations of antisemitism on campus and concerns about the influence foreign governments and organizations may have on what American students are being taught.At the center of the discussion is a fundamental question: How does a free society defend freedom without allowing its own principles to be used against it?Andrew argues that protecting America's constitutional republic requires recognizing the difference between protecting individual religious liberty and ignoring extremist ideology—and he challenges peaceful Muslims to take a greater role in confronting radicalism within their own communities.Listen to Episode 503 of The Andrew Parker Show for Andrew's perspective on radical Islam, antisemitism, foreign influence in American universities and the responsibility of Americans to defend the constitutional principles that make the country free.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law.  Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.comCopyright © 2026 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved. 

Jeff is back after a long absence, and he explains why: the bipartisan insanity in America left him too disgusted to record, even for the nation's 250th birthday. He remembers the 1976 bicentennial, when kids collected special quarters, flags flew everywhere, and Americans actually liked their country. Compare that to now. What changed? Muslim terror supporters are winning elections coast to coast: Mamdani's New York, where tax dollars fund Israel-bashing puppet shows for four-year-olds, and Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed will cruise into the Senate after answering a synagogue terror attack with "hurt people, hurt people." Jew hate is now the one issue uniting the far left and the Nazi right — and it wins. And Jeff is officially done defending Trump. Iran "unconditionally surrendered"? They're still firing missiles, rebuilding nuclear sites, and executing protesters while Trump begs for a deal and dangles F-35s in front of Turkey's fanatical dictator Erdogan. Compromised by Qatari billions or just a moron — either way, America's last chance is gone. Next week: Jeff finally takes on the Lindsay Clancy case.

CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-24-2026.OTTAWAConrad Black and co-host Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss the collapse of trade negotiations and subsequent US tariff threats that have sparked a major political crisis in Canada, leading to opposition calls to immediately reconvene Parliament. Black describes a stark contrast in national attitudes, noting that President Trump's rhetoric effectively denies Canada's sovereignty. This perceived affront has deeply united Canadians across party lines, who view the tariffs as an assault on national identity rather than a mere commercial dispute. Black highlights potential Republican electoral fallout in key US Senate races like Maine and Michigan, and suggests a bilateral phone call could resolve the dispute. (1)Janatyn Sayeh and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine Iranian official Ghalibaf's public appearance in Iraq, signaling defiance to the US and Israel before secondary sanctions are revealed. Sayeh explains that Iran views Iraq as its backyard, using it to evade sanctions by blending Iranian oil with Iraqi exports. Under President Trump, US economic scrutiny on Iraq has increased to block this smuggling. While maximum pressure has devalued Iran's currency and caused hyperinflation, Iran aims to overwhelm Washington by utilizing its regional proxy networks across Yemen, Lebanon, and Iraq. The US must view these proxies as Iranian arms rather than local actors. (2)Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa, with Edmund Fitton-Brown: In Brazil, falling poll numbers have panicked President Lula, prompting him to call Donald Trump despite years of anti-American rhetoric. Araújo explains this reflects the US's central role in combating South American "narcosocialist" regimes. Meanwhile, in Venezuela, Delcyand Jorge Rodríguez are simulating cooperation with the US while delaying presidential elections to buy time. Peña Esclusa notes that Venezuelan opposition members are negotiating Supreme Court appointments rather than election dates or political prisoners. Both guests will attend Slovenia's Bled Strategic Forum to discuss Latin America's right-wing political shift and potential energy partnerships with Europe. (3)Malcolm Hoenlein and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss rising security concerns in Israel after incendiary balloons from Gaza were discovered, potentially testing Israel's border preparedness. Concurrently, Turkey is expanding its regional footprint, occupying 5% of Syria and attempting to establish military bases, which Israel countered with airstrikes. In Gaza, Jared Kushner met with Hamas in Cairo, a move that critics argue bolsters the group's status despite declining local support. Meanwhile, the US Treasury has previewed secondary sanctions on Iranian trading partners, including China. Iran's economy is in collapse, with inflation skyrocketing and the currency reaching an all-time low. (4)David Daoud and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine UNIFIL's mandate, which restricts it to acting as an auxiliary to the Lebanese Armed Forces, preventing independent disarmament of Hezbollah. Consequently, Hezbollah operates freely near UN watchtowers and tunnel networks. Daoud argues that while new US Treasury sanctions expanding target parameters to include Iranian violations are positive, they fail to address Hezbollah's deep integration into Lebanon's socio-political fabric. To be effective, the West must treat Hezbollah as a Lebanese entity with sovereign responsibilities, rather than purely an Iranian proxy. True security requires targeting all of Hezbollah's activities, including its social and political wings. (5)Ivana Stradner and Edmund Fitton-Brown analyze Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's visit to Belgrade, which does not signal a split between Serbia and Russia. President Vučić's weapons sales to Ukraine are merely lucrative business deals. Serbia remains highly dependent on Russia, sharing deep intelligence ties and cooperating with the FSB to test crowd-control equipment. Vučić balances these relationships to survive domestic protests sparked by environmental concerns and a severe heatwave. Stradner, recently returning from Israel, reports that Israeli morale remains exceptionally high despite facing a multi-front threat from Iran's proxy network, which Russia continues to exploit through regional propaganda and strategic manipulation. (6)Edmund Fitton-Brown critiques the term "economic D-Day," explaining that Pakistan's mediation in Iran is self-interested, driven by fears of secondary US sanctions. These sanctions have suffocated Iran's economy, reducing oil exports and sparking hyperinflation. Iraq also struggles with contradictory policies, balancing its US alliance with pro-Iranian gestures, such as securing tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz. In the Red Sea, the Houthis demand tribute from Saudi Arabia to halt attacks on tankers and pipelines. Fitton-Brown warns that paying the Houthis only delays their long-term expansionist goals against Saudi territory and Israel. (7)Samuel Ben-Ur and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss how, following a temporary lull, Hamas has intensified attacks in Gaza, emboldened by disarmament frameworks proposed by Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators. Ben-Ur notes Hamas only accepted the deal under the pretense of disarming while intending to survive intact. However, following Jared Kushner's visit, the US aligned with Israel's stance, demanding total disarmament before military withdrawal. Fitton-Brown and Ben-Ur discuss the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (ENCAG), a secular government planned to replace Hamas. Lacking military power, ENCAG's deployment depends on an international stabilization force, though troop commitments remain severely short. (8)Michael Sobolik and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine how Chinese AI company Moonshot bypassed US export controls by "distilling" technology from Anthropic's Claude Opus model to train its own system, Kimi K3. This intellectual property theft threatens American market dominance and national security. Sobolik recommends three policy actions: imposing crushing financial sanctions on violating Chinese firms, closing export control loopholes related to remote cloud access, and banning open CCP models in the United States. He warns that American tech companies prioritizing short-term profits over security risk losing the AI race, mirroring historical patterns of Chinese piracy. (9)John Hardie and Edmund Fitton-Brown outline Russia's military assistance to Iran via the Caspian Sea, a highly secure transit route. This collaboration benefits Moscow by raising energy prices and draining US munition stockpiles like Patriot interceptors, giving Russia a freer hand in Ukraine. Russia provides Iran with tactical intelligence, drone components to resist satellite jamming, and has agreed to deliver shoulder-launched air defense missiles. While Ukraine and Israel have attempted long-range strikes against trade vessels and ports to disrupt this flow, interdiction is difficult because the Caspian Sea operates as a protected, non-transparent Russian-Iranian military lake. (10)Standing corrections applied: Janatyn Sayeh, Ernesto Araújo, Alejandro Peña Esclusa, Delcy Rodríguez (and Jorge Rodríguez), Zelenskyy, Vučić with diacritics, and Kimi K3 (source again had "Kimmy"). One anomaly in the source: segment 7 listed Fitton-Brown as both guest and co-host, so I've formatted it as his solo segment — flag it if there was a second voice in that file.

Samuel Ben-Ur and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss how, following a temporary lull, Hamas has intensified attacks in Gaza, emboldened by disarmament frameworks proposed by Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators. Ben-Ur notes Hamas only accepted the deal under the pretense of disarming while intending to survive intact. However, following Jared Kushner's visit, the US aligned with Israel's stance, demanding total disarmament before military withdrawal. Fitton-Brown and Ben-Ur discuss the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (ENCAG), a secular government planned to replace Hamas. Lacking military power, ENCAG's deployment depends on an international stabilization force, though troop commitments remain severely short. (8)

Today's Headlines: It was quite a weekend! Trump turned DC streets into a 1.7-mile IndyCar speedway for another Freedom 250 event, took a ceremonial lap in the presidential limo with Melania — not Natalie — while his Qatari plane did a flyover. In other shady news, Trump announced he's importing up to 300,000 metric tons of "product for ground beef" without specifying what the product is, where it's from, or how it'll be discounted 25% — which landed one day after a New York Times investigation revealed the Bureau of Land Management has been selling wild horses to buyers who ship them to slaughter plants through a legal loophole, with sales more than doubling in 2025. On the tariff beat, The trade war with Canada is officially back on with 50% tariffs on $20 billion in goods, Canadian PM Mark Carney promising to match them dollar for dollar starting September 8th, and Carney publicly stating that Trump is demanding Canada change its French language and Quebec culture as conditions for reversing tariffs. We finally have a nominee to lead the FDA, Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton and she has an MD and a PhD, which is more than expected. She has also called for conservatives to "infiltrate" public health institutions though, which is less reassuring given that 2026 has already seen four times the average number of foodborne illness cases. The Department of Education took the first steps to strip the American Bar Association of its law school accreditation authority, which would prevent graduates of non-accredited schools from sitting the bar exam in most states — a creative way to destabilize the entire legal profession. Back to shady, Jared Kushner quietly met with Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss working together on housing and cost of living, which suggests the White House privately expects Democrats to win the House majority in November. And finally, a wildfire near Reno has burned over 13,000 acres with zero containment, putting 42,000 people under evacuation orders including two hospitals, with 40 additional fires burning across Nevada simultaneously. Resources/Articles mentioned:  CNN: Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, DC, and other Trump administration news CNN: Trump defends pause on beef tariffs amid criticism from US cattle producers Variety: Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone' From 2016 Pitch in Copyright Lawsuit NYT: Under Trump, Protected Wild Horses Are Going to Slaughter Time: Who Is Heidi Overton, Trump's Nominee to Lead the FDA? AP News: What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect WSJ: Trump Administration Attacks Bar Association's Power to Accredit Law Schools AP News: Jared Kushner meets with Democratic leader Jeffries with House control at stake in November NYT: Fire Near Reno, Nev., Prompts Evacuations of Homes and Hospitals Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Kushner, representing the United States government, recently met in Egypt with Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas's overall leader, a former deputy to Yahya Sinwar who was connected to preparations for the October 7 massacre.Al-Hayya did not condemn October 7. He praised it as a “military accomplishment” and “source of pride” to be passed down through generations. This is the Hamas leader Kushner reportedly said had spoken “all the right things.”To Kushner's credit, he demanded that Hamas surrender its weapons, relinquish control of Gaza and dismantle its terrorist infrastructure. Yet Hamas's public statement did not explicitly promise disarmament. Instead, Hamas demanded that Israel stop fighting, withdraw from Gaza and permit reconstruction.Pressure Israel first. Trust Hamas later.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected that dangerous sequence. He insisted that Hamas surrender every weapon, dismantle its tunnels and completely demilitarize Gaza before any Israeli withdrawal or reconstruction.Israel tried withdrawal and promises in 2005. We destroyed 21 thriving Jewish communities and expelled nearly 10,000 Jews from Gaza. Instead of peace, Gaza became an Iranian-, Qatari- and Turkish-backed terrorist state that eventually launched October 7.Washington must also confront the influence of Qatar and Turkey, regimes closely associated with Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood. A 1991 internal Muslim Brotherhood memorandum, later introduced as evidence in the Holy Land Foundation terrorism-financing trial, described a “civilization-jihadist process” aimed at undermining Western civilization from within.This is not only Israel's battle. Sunni and Shia Jihadis chant “Death to Israel” and “Death to America” because Israel stands on the front line of the same civilizational struggle.President Trump should not pressure Netanyahu to trust Hamas. America should support Israel in defeating Hamas, retaining the security control necessary to protect Jewish lives and ensuring that October 7 can never happen again.Strengthen your faith. Share the truth.Am Yisrael Chai!!!Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

Story of the Week (DR):L3Harris ousts CEO after investigation into conduct MML3Harris Technologies, the company that overhauled a Qatari plane now used as Air Force One, has replaced Christopher Kubasik as chairman and chief executive after an investigation determined he violated the defense contractor's code of conduct.Kubasik's alleged conduct didn't involve and has no impact on the Melbourne, Fla., company's financial reporting, controls, customer relationships or operational performance, L3Harris said Monday.The company didn't give details on when it received a report of the potential violation. With the aid of independent counsel, the board determined that Kubasik's removal would be in the company's best interest, L3Harris said. He will be allowed to retain and exercise some previously vested stock options but won't receive severance payments, benefits or accelerated stock-based awards.L3Harris Technologies Appoints Sam Mehta, Proven Aerospace and Defense Executive, as President and Chief Executive Officer“The Board determined that the Executive engaged in conduct that was not consistent with the values of the Company as outlined in its Code of Conduct.”Kubasik will still hold onto some of his options that can net him stock worth about $23 million, as well as more than 200,000 shares of stock in L3Harris that he already owns, valued at nearly $57 million. L3Harris has paid Kubasik compensation valued at $66.3 million during the past three years, including $25.6 million in fiscal 2025.The separation disclosure says the L3Harris board decided to reach a deal with Kubasik to get him to leave rather than trying to fire him for cause. Kubasik did not admit to any violation of the company code of conduct, and the deal expressively forbids any of the parties or their representatives from making public statements “inconsistent” with Monday's disclosure.AND THIS:Women at L3Harris Shared Concerns About CEO's Behavior Years Before OusterIt was a warning that was shared among women who worked for Chris Kubasik: Avoid being alone with the executive and be careful on the corporate jet.Multiple women at defense contractor L3Harris Technologies LHX had raised concerns about Kubasik's behavior, including a formal complaint from one woman to human resources that was made around 2023, according to people familiar with the matter. The employee accused the CEO of sexual harassment, the people said.Kubasik stayed on in his role. The woman left L3Harris. Not all L3Harris board members were briefed on the 2023 complaint and it is unclearOusted L3Harris CEO was previously forced out of Lockheed Martin jobChristopher Kubasik's ouster as the L3Harris CEO was not the first time he was forced out of a company amid an allegation of misconduct.In 2012, Kubasik was set to become the CEO of Lockheed Martin when he was forced to resign after an ethics investigation confirmed that he had a close personal relationship with a subordinate employee.Why Do Boards Keep Giving Misbehaving CEOs Second Chances?L3Harris Technologies' LHX chief executive is out because of misconduct allegations, and it isn't the first time: More than a decade ago, Christopher Kubasik resigned from Lockheed Martin because he was accused of having a relationship with a subordinate.The Crucial Moment That Companies Miss After They Oust a CEOIt matters how a company responds to a scandal once it's caught in one, most blow the moment by choosing secrecy over transparency. It's an opportunity to reset the culture that led to the breach in the first place, but instead “your PR team and your legal team tell you ‘Don't dig into these things—it's not good for the company,' so you silence all the debates.”.Meta faces a $1.4 trillion threat that could mean ‘turning in the keys and walking away'—but the stakes of the case reach across techThe trial involves a coalition of 29 state attorneys general in a unified case against Meta that was brought in 2023, and will be argued by lawyers representing California, Colorado, New Jersey and Kentucky. The stakes are enormous as leading government officials across the country push for Meta to be held accountable for allegedly violating federal and state laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, and various consumer protection statutes.States accuse Meta of targeting children for Facebook, Instagram addiction: 'The young ones are the best ones'Meta whistleblower told jury the company took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach to kids' safety‘Harvest their data and hide the truth from the public': Four states seek billions from Meta over child safety practicesSEC says it will stop responding to no-action requests ‘entirely'The Securities and Exchange Commission plans to stop responding to no-action requests “entirely … effective immediately,” the agency said in a statement Friday.The decision comes after the SEC sat out the bulk of the no-action process during the 2025-26 proxy season. Investor advocates have since sued the agency, alleging the change violates the Administrative Procedure Act.AI data center outrage is showing up everywhere from ads to electionsAI data center outrage is showing up everywhere from ads to electionsGOP Begs AI Firms to Fix Data Centers' “Toxic Brand” to Help Midterm Chances As A.I. Data Centers Spread, Pressure Mounts to Share ProfitsThe Data Center Industry's PR Blitz Is BackfiringData center backlash echoes fossil-fuel politicsMajor data center bills advance in California despite industry pushbackThe ‘Country Hicks' Who Refused $26 Million from an AI Data Center Bad news for Jason Kelce: Postal Service rules say you shouldn't mail pee to data centersPoliticians Who Once Championed Data Centers Are Now Bashing ThemPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro cracks down on data centers, says speculators are 'scaring our communities'Data centers are using more electricity than anyone predicted. What happens next?Trump oblivious to voter fury about data centers, saying ‘the jobs are enormous and the money paid, the taxes paid, are just enormous'Politicians Turn Against Data Centers as Anger Over AI SpreadsAmazon is buying rare books and destroying them to train its AI modelsThe team's logo features a dinosaur holding a book.Data center hysteria is the new woke | OpinionBring back the corporate death penaltyMore formally known as judicial dissolution, the corporate death penalty basically happens when the government is so pissed off by the corruption or damage a corporation causes that it yanks away their charter.Andreessen Horowitz Focus of DOJ Probe Over Board DirectorsVenture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is the focus of a Justice Department antitrust probe over whether its investment partners are improperly serving on the boards of competing artificial intelligence companies, according to people familiar with the matter.The companies at issue include Databricks Inc., one of the most valuable privately held technology companies in the world, and Fivetran Inc., both backed by the VC firm, according to the people, who asked not to be named discussing a confidential matter. Andreessen Horowitz co-founder Ben Horowitz serves on the board of Databricks, and partner Martin Casado is a board member of Fivetran. Both companies help businesses collect, organize and analyze massive troves of data.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):MacKenzie Scott gave California public education $461 million—and let the recipients decide how to spend every dollarMM: Andreessen Horowitz Focus of DOJ Probe Over Board Directors DRAssholiest of the Week (MM):Bill Brown and Robert Millard DRNever accountable for anything directorsL3Harris ousts CEO after investigation into conductHistory lesson:Kubasik hired in 2015 after Lockheed disaster firing, hired as COO and PresidentPresiding CEO: Michael Strianese, Chair from 2008, CEO from 2006Board: Claude Canizares (71, MIT physics professor, 2003)Thomas Corcoran (72, Carlyle, consulting, 1997)Ann Dunwoody (64, only woman, US Army Gen, 2013)Lewis Kramer (69, EY accountant, 2009)Robert Millard (66, MIT Chair, Lehman until 2008 collapse, LID, 1997)Lloyd Newton (74, only PoC - token black guy - US Air Force General, 2012)Vincent Pagano, Jr (66, lawyer, Simpson Thacher, chair of nom, 2013)Hugh Shelton (75, US Army Gen, 2011), Arthure Simon (85, accountant, 2001)8 white men, 1 woman, 1 black dude2018, Kubasik named CEO of L3 TechnologiesMichael Strianese retires and Kubasik takes overSame exact board minus Strianese2019, L3 and Harris merge to be L3HarrisKubasik added to L3Harris board, named COO and President of the company under Bill Brown, CEO and ChairSurviving the board merger:Thomas CorcoranRobert Millard - LID, nom memberLloyd Newton - chair of nomLewis KramerAdjacent - Roger Fradin of Carlyle on board, Corcoran also of CarlyleJune 2021, Kubasik becomes CEO and Bill Brown moves to exec chair (obviously)Board:Sallie BaileyBill BrownPeter ChiarelliThomas CorcoranThomas Dattilo (nom) - ex tire CEORober GradinHarry HarrisLewis Hay III (nom) - lawyer, ex CEo of NextEraLewis KramerRita LanRobert Millard (nom) - MIT Chair, LehmanLloyd Newton (nom chair) - generalSo given that the CEOs choose their successors, the nom committees approve them, the rest of the board rubber stamps it… we can thank:Michael Strianese - hires Kubasik, names him CEO at L3, despite Lockheed problemsNom approval: Ann Dunwoody (64, only woman, US Army Gen, 2013), Vincent Pagano, Jr (66, lawyer, Simpson Thacher, chair of nom, 2013), Hugh Shelton (75, US Army Gen, 2011) - a nom committee composed of the ONLY woman, two generals and a lawyer - all of whom are the LOWEST TENURED ON THE BOARD at the timeThen Bill Brown - names Kubasik CEO of combined L3Harris, one year of babysitting as exec chairNom approval: Thomas Dattilo (nom) - ex tire CEO, Robert Millard (nom) - MIT Chair, Lehman, Lloyd Newton (nom chair) - generalFamiliar names: Millard and Newton - see Kubasik all the way throughAnd the CEOs and directors can keep failing… Bill Brown on the Becton Dickinson boardRobert Millard on the Green Dot Corp (nom!), iHeartMedia, Evercore (nom!) boardsBrought on to iHeart board just 3 years after an exec there went on a racial slur rant, the company was sued for gender and wage discrimination, and a radio host of the companies were accused of severe harassment - not sure what will change?Dario Amodei“Public benefit corporation” Anthropic: Anthropic Prepares Supervoting Power for Founders as it Readies for Mega-IPOBoard: Dario Amodei, Daniela Amodei (President, Dario's sister), Yasmin Razavi (VC, crypto and prediction market investor), Reed Hastings (Netflix), Chris Liddell (ex Trump WH Deputy Secretary), and Vas Narasimhan (Novartis) - zero “public benefit” (or even public safety) peoplePublic Benefit Corporation: “A benefit corporation's directors and officers operate the business with the same authority and behavior as in a traditional corporation, but are required to consider the impact of their decisions not only on shareholders but also on employees, customers, the community, and the local and global environment”What is the impact of supervoting shares? AI on society? AI on the environment? Who on this board is even remotely qualified to answer those questions?Paul AtkinsExhausting and perpetual gaslightingSEC says it will stop responding to no-action requests ‘entirely'In order to focus Division resources on the review of Securities Act and Exchange Act filings, including those reviews that are statutorily required, for the protection of investors and facilitation of capital formation, and in light of the extensive body of guidance from the Commission and the staff available to both companies and proponents on Rule 14a-8, the Division has determined to discontinue responding to Rule 14a-8 no-action requests entirely, including those submitted under Rule 14a-8(i)(1),[2] effective immediately, unless and until the Division announces otherwise. It also will no longer respond to notices filed under Rule 14a-8(j) with a letter indicating that it will not object if a company omits a proposal from its proxy materials.From the 1934 House Report about the importance of Rule 14a-8: “Fair corporate suffrage is an important right that should attach to every equity security bought on a public exchange.”“Managements of properties owned by the investing public should not be permitted to perpetuate themselves by the misuse of corporate proxies. Insiders having little or no substantial interest in the properties they manage have often retained their control without an adequate disclosure of their interest and without an adequate explanation of the management policies they intend to pursue. Insiders have at times solicited proxies without fairly informing the stockholders of the purposes for which the proxies are to be used and have used such proxies to take from the stockholders for their own selfish advantage valuable property rights. Inasmuch as only the exchanges make it possible for securities to be widely distributed among the investing public, it follows as a corollary that the use of the exchanges should involve a corresponding duty of according to shareholders fair suffrage. For this reason the proposed bill gives the . . . Commission power to control the conditions under which proxies may be solicited with a view to preventing the recurrence of abuses which have frustrated the free exercise of the voting rights of stockholders.Investors Slam SEC Plan to Remove Best-Price RuleAtkins also is listening to the crypto bros who want to offer “tokenized securities” off exchanges and is hoping to eliminate a really basic rule that says “investors are entitled to the best price available for stocks they buy”Separately, DOJ Withdraws Antitrust Guidance for Proxy Advisory Industry - no antitrust protections for ISS (good!) but still can't do anything about the socialist NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA (bad!)Headliniest of the WeekDR: Popular breakfast chain closes half its restaurantsDR: The man leading Trump's RTO charge for government workers says he filmed a video in front of a blank wall to avoid work-from-home suspicionOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Scott Kupor, the key driver of President Donald Trump's return-to-office agenda, admitted in a hot mic moment that he intentionally filmed a video in front of a blank wall while he was working from home so he wouldn't get blowback over working at home.“I was in my bedroom, but I was trying to find—because I knew someone was going to give me shit if like, they knew, ‘You were out of the office.' …I was trying to find something that was not recognizable as being in my house, basically. So I was just trying to find a plain corner with a white wall, which was not that easy to find.”Kupor was the first employee hired by Andreessen and Horowitz's venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz.MM: Flock Says It's “Taking a Break” From Responding to Media RequestsMM: Eric Schmidt is selling his superyachtWho is this headline for? Billionaire yacht buyers? Poor people who hate billionaires with yachts?Who Won the Week?DR: The women at L3Harris Shared Concerns About CEO's Behavior Years Before OusterMM: Joshua Ramer, the CEO at PeopleReturn (one of the last vestiges of diversity data in the US), whose newsletter today did the most Free Float thing I've seen anyone other than us do: they tracked a single Getty Image across SIX different company reportsThe image was called 1325876463 “Young Boy Leaping Into Father Arms In Playground”, mostly for sustainability reports because it's brown peopleThey found it in Danaher, Crown Castle, TD, Capital One, CSL Plasma, and Toyota EuropePredictionsDR: The meritocro-mano-sphere-o hires Christopher Kubasik again without any push back from anything or anyoneMM: We decide that, since everyone is trying to make companies immune from climate change lawsuits, that we just make CEOs personally immune for any behavior

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DR1THINGS WE MISSEDNERDY ESG STUFFL3Harris ousts CEO after investigation into conduct CARESL3Harris Technologies, the company that overhauled a Qatari plane now used as Air Force One, has replaced Christopher Kubasik as chairman and chief executive after an investigation determined he violated the defense contractor's code of conduct.Kubasik's alleged conduct didn't involve and has no impact on the Melbourne, Fla., company's financial reporting, controls, customer relationships or operational performance, L3Harris said Monday.The company didn't give details on when it received a report of the potential violation. With the aid of independent counsel, the board determined that Kubasik's removal would be in the company's best interest, L3Harris said. He will be allowed to retain and exercise some previously vested stock options but won't receive severance payments, benefits or accelerated stock-based awards.L3Harris Technologies Appoints Sam Mehta, Proven Aerospace and Defense Executive, as President and Chief Executive Officer“The Board determined that the Executive engaged in conduct that was not consistent with the values of the Company as outlined in its Code of Conduct.”Kubasik will still hold onto some of his options that can net him stock worth about $23 million, as well as more than 200,000 shares of stock in L3Harris that he already owns, valued at nearly $57 million. L3Harris has paid Kubasik compensation valued at $66.3 million during the past three years, including $25.6 million in fiscal 2025.The separation disclosure says the L3Harris board decided to reach a deal with Kubasik to get him to leave rather than trying to fire him for cause. Kubasik did not admit to any violation of the company code of conduct, and the deal expressively forbids any of the parties or their representatives from making public statements “inconsistent” with Monday's disclosure.Harvard reveals $2.2 billion SpaceX holding worth more than half its U.S. equity portfolio CARESBusting CEO Pay Curve in 2025, Musk Made Annual Salary of Average Tesla Worker Every 4.2 SecondsS&P 500 CEO pay jumps to record as Musk-inspired compensation plans spread: average S&P 500 CEO pay reached $340.1 millionUS SEC to keep hands off shareholder proposals, worrying activists CARESStaying Alive: ISS Continues Its Influence on 2026 Voting OutcomesISS recommended against fewer say-on-pay proposals than last year: 8.3% versus 9.2% in 2025.ISS supported fewer E&S proposals than in prior years, but investor votes more strongly tracked its recommendations. ISS backed 13% of social proposals in 2026, compared with 15% in 2025 and 46% in both 2023 and 2024. ISS supported 66% of governance shareholder proposals, up from 55% in 2025ISS opposed 3% of uncontested director nominees, up slightly from 2.5%.SEC data center ruling is removing a key guardrail from Nvidia's $500B AI financing push CARESA staff opinion from the SEC exempts some data center debt from Dodd-Frank risk retention rules, making AI infrastructure financing more attractive to sponsorsTreasury Scales Back Scrutiny of U.S. Shell CompaniesThe Trump administration will not enforce reporting requirements of the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act, which was intended to crack down on money laundering.25 groups urging Supreme Court to kill climate case have ties to oil companies, report saysA survey released Monday by the advocacy group Consumer Watchdog found that 25 of the 38 individuals and organizations that have filed friend of the court briefs on behalf of the industry have financial ties or other connections to the fossil fuel companies that are facing billions of dollars in potential damages for contributing to climate change. The report argues that many of briefs make “nearly identical legal arguments.”Activist Cevian calls for higher pay for UK board membersOne of Europe's largest activist investors, Cevian Capital, has called for higher pay for non-executive directors in UK boardrooms as part of efforts to revive growth at British companies and reverse the decline of the London market.The activist, which has stakes in companies including Smith & Nephew and Pearson, said that pay for non-executive directors (NEDs) should increase to attract and retain the best people including from international rivals. AI STUFFAnthropic is embedding invisible watermarks in Claude text and images CARESOpenAI's “Head of Ethics” Suddenly Leaves Company Under Mysterious Circumstances: Chloé Bakalar, less than a year after joining from Meta.OpenAI talent exodus raises ‘huge red flag' ahead of IPOCRO Denise DresserCOO Brad LightcapCEO of AGI Deployment Fidsji SImoChief Marketing Officer Kate Rouch Head of safety systems Johannes HeideckeAt least 12 executives in 2026Greg Brockman told CNBC the wave of senior exits is "not that atypical" and that scrutiny stems from OpenAI's high public profileBILLIONAIRE STUFFBob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Lakers for $12.5 billion CARES41-year-old Josh Kushner's World Cup privatization scheme fell apart. Then he became the Lakers co-owner days laterLiverpool owners sell minority stake to Jeff Bezos: hold option to purchase controlling stake in Liverpool per terms of deal CARESIt Seems Like Bill Gates' Daughter May Be in Serious Legal TroublePhoebe Gates (daughter of Bill Gates) and her shopping app startup, Phia, recently landed in hot water over allegations of a digital commission trick known as cookie stuffing.Cookie stuffing is essentially digital credit-stealing. An app secretly plants its tracking cookie into your browser without actually helping you find a deal or directing you to the websitePhia initially claimed the issue was an accidental software bug. However, leaked internal Slack messages showed Gates and her co-founder discussing auto-dropping cookies as far back as December to artificially boost revenueCookie stuffing isn't just breaking tech platform terms; US law treats it as federal wire fraudPhoebe Gates Took Secret Stanford Course on Controlling Society, Used It to Recruit for Her Startup That's Now Facing AccusationsMETA STUFFMeta faces ‘astronomical' consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California CARESThe trial involves a coalition of 29 state attorneys general in a unified case against Meta that was brought in 2023, and will be argued by lawyers representing California, Colorado, New Jersey and Kentucky. The stakes are enormous as leading government officials across the country push for Meta to be held accountable for allegedly violating federal and state laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, and various consumer protection statutes.Four state attorneys general are seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties and changes to how Meta operates its platformsMEANWHILE: OpenAI launches ChatGPT for TeensMeta Caught Paying Nazis to Post on FacebookMeta was paying out-and-out neo-Nazis to post on Facebook, an investigation from Australia's ABC News found.These pages and individual creators posted content that appeared to be in clear violation of Facebook's own hate speech policies. Nonetheless, they were able to earn money on their posts through the platform's “Content Monetization” program — which is invitation-only.Zuckerberg's Yacht Allegedly 'Refused' Coast Guard Calls To Help Stranded Boat Despite Being 'Closer' Zuckerberg: AI's biggest risk is one entity with too much controlZuckerberg Says Meta Will Give Billions a 24/7 Personal Superintelligence, Lays Out AI Vision in Lengthy EssayZuckerberg brings back the floating battle barge to spar with UFC fighter Merab DvalishviliSEGUE ALERT: Zuckerberg's Manifesto About the Glorious Freedoms AI Will Bring Was Completely Contradicted by His Own CTO During a Company MeetingMeta CTO Dismisses Vacation Requests: 'It's Very Dumb' to Ask for More Time OffDuring a July Q&A with staff, CTO Andrew Bosworth shut down an employee who asked if AI productivity gains could be used to revive “Meta Days,” a cancelled holiday program that once allowed staff to take more days off a year.Bosworth was apparently appalled at the idea, saying that “I hope that what we do with our extra time is do even more and cooler stuff for the users who use our products every day … We got billions of people using our products every day. I get an extra hour. You know what I do with it? I put it into that.”The executive then dug his heels even further, personally insulting the staffer for asking about work-life balance: “Go to your parents and ask them: hey, like every time I get a chance to talk to my boss, ask me if I can have more days off. Ask your parents what they think of that as a career strategy.” BLOWHARD INDEXCEO of $49 billion AI company says it's ‘mind-boggling' people think you can work 38 hours a week, have work-life balance, and be successful SHUT UPBill Ackman agrees with Jeff Bezos: Being a great CEO can do more for the world than philanthropy SHUT UPCorcoran Group CEO says Gen Z's housing market struggles mirror what boomers faced 30 years ago: ‘Stop buying Starbucks coffee,' she advises SHUT UP SHUT UPOpenAI's CFO insists AI won't replace judgment SAY MOREOpenAI Warns AI Models Can Automate Cyberattacks and Exploit Security Vulnerabilities SHUT UPSam Altman thinks working at Goldman Sachs ‘sounds unbelievably terrible now' and admits he was ‘peer pressured' into accepting an internship there SAY MORESam Altman says 4 years could be too long for college: ‘The way the world has evolved, college just shouldn't be as long as it is' SAY MOREKalshi's 30-year-old CEO says most business advice is ‘trash'—he doesn't read management books or listen to podcasts: ‘I'm gonna make it up as I go' SAY MOREParamount demands $1.9 billion from states, citing Warner deal delays SHUT UPAirbnb CEO Brian Chesky says AI writes 60% of its code—and sustaining ‘founder mode' is the key to winning in the age of AI SHUT UPFar-Right UK Politician Says People Should ‘Enjoy' Climate Change SAY MOREIn 1992, Richard Tice started working for the housebuilding and commercial property company founded by his grandfather, The Sunley Group. Tice was its joint chief executive officer (CEO) for 14 years before leaving the company in 2006.Mark Cuban tells Ro Khanna 'you don't understand business,' threatens investment shift over billionaire tax SHUT UPPEOPLE/THINGS NOT TO HATE?MacKenzie Scott has given away $26 billion and rarely speaks publicly. Now she's releasing a novel—but you won't find it on Amazon DON'T HATEAmazon's New AI Data Center Is So Enormous That It Appears It Will Become the Largest Single Source of Pollution in the United StatesBernie Sanders asked the leading AI CEOs to pause development. DON'T HATEUS firms that kept DEI policies despite ‘go woke, go broke' threats thrived DON'T HATEFrance bans unsolicited telemarketing calls DON'T HATECards Against Humanity Unveils 'Sad Little Bitch' Elon Musk Monument Near Texas Starbase DON'T HATEGen Z is bringing pen and paper back to the workplace

P.M. Edition for Aug. 17. Wall Street Journal reporter Peter Rudegeair discusses why the top technology companies have huge AI spending commitments that aren't reflected on their balance sheets. WSJ's Jared Malsin explains how renewed Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping are threatening another critical chokepoint for global energy as the Iran war spills into neighboring countries. And U.K. correspondent Max Colchester unpacks how the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday is reigniting Britain's culture wars. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newslette Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric and Eliot discuss the week's jackassery, including the administration's stripping former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall of his security clearance for innocuous comments about Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One. They then discuss the irresponsibility of Trump's using that aircraft to travel to a NATO summit being held adjacent to a war zone. They also cover the new diplomatic alignment among Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia in the Middle East, the changes in leadership in Iran, and the rival missile campaigns of Russia and Ukraine in their ongoing war. Frank Kendall then joins the show to discuss his new book, Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare Whether We Like It or Not, and his determination not to be silenced or intimidated by the Trump administration.Reminder: Shield of the Republic will be going independent soon! Subscribe at shieldoftherepublic.com and follow @ShieldPod on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare Whether We Like It or Not:https://a.co/d/0g3rRF6sShield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Trump secretly evacuated Air Force One through a catering container while his own staff flew into a live missile threat as decoys. Karoline Leavitt is out as White House Press Secretary after a scandal-plagued tenure. AOC walks back "Woke 1.0." Matt Robison makes the case that the Supreme Court — not just Trump — is the most broken branch of government. Plus: Paramount offers to sell CNN to settle a 12-state antitrust suit, this week's Battlefield midterm scorecard, and a Dose of Hope on Flock camera surveillance and a New Jersey meteorite carrying the building blocks of life.Matt Robison and Republican strategist Matt Wylie break down the week in politics — where PTI meets The Daily Show. New episodes every week.

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down David Crowley's stunning upset in Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, as the Milwaukee County executive defeats Fran Hong despite trailing badly in recent polls. They analyze Tony Evers' late intervention, the chaotic primary, Crowley's matchup with Republican Tom Tiffany, and what the race could mean in one of the nation's biggest swing states. Kander and Gupta also check in on Trump's latest claims that “things are going great,” his bizarre handling of the Qatari jet story, and reports of a secret aircraft switch during his return from Turkey. Plus, they discuss Trump's cuts to national park funding, the White House push for new charges over the Reflecting Pool, AOC's comments on “woke 1.0,” and Alito staying on the Supreme Court for another term. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Hims: Visit https://hims.com/majority to get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more. Chapter: *Paid Partnership* For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (785) 310-3391 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://www.askchapter.org/majority54 Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/majority IndaCloud: If you're 21 or older, get 40% OFF your first order @IndaCloud with code MAJORITY at https://inda.shop/MAJORITY! #indacloudpod Majority 54 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majority_54 Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think the Qatari jet story is just old news? Look closer.When high-stakes national security meets political damage control, the context you don't see is usually what matters most.In this breakdown, Michael Steele unpacks the real story behind the Pete Hegseth and Air Force revelations—exposing how the administration is actively spinning the narrative, deflecting blame, and glossing over severe security risks to protect those at the top.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, be sure to share it with a friend!

Today's Headlines: Trump secretly escaped Air Force One in a catering truck at the NATO summit in Turkey due to an Iranian assassination threat — leaving the press corps and cabinet members including Marco Rubio sitting inside the plane he'd just abandoned as a decoy. The plane he fled was the Qatari hand-me-down that clearly wasn't secure enough for the president. When asked if he'd declare a national emergency around the November midterms, Trump said "stranger things have happened, I'll leave it at that" and then actually left it at that, which is alarming, to say the least. Meanwhile, the DOJ deployed election monitors to Minnesota's two biggest counties for their primary elections, a federal judge blocked Trump's postal service mail-in voting restrictions, and Todd Blanche is apparently discussing using ICE at polling places, so the election interference infrastructure is coming together nicely. On the corruption beat, the Antwerp World Diamond Center gave Trump a ring the size of a watch with 300 diamonds, dozens of sapphires, two giant T's, and "crafted in Antwerp for Donald John Trump" engraved on it — and weeks later the Trump administration approved a tariff exemption for Belgium's diamond industry, prompting Elizabeth Warren to send a strongly worded letter. Moving on to Immigration, ICE is planning to spend $20 million on electric shock gloves for agents, made by a company called Compliant Technologies, because subtlety is not the vibe. And finally, a new study found that dogs can distinguish between fear, anger, and sadness in human facial expressions with more nuance than previously known, which is genuinely good news and the only story today that doesn't require a drink afterward. Resources/Articles mentioned: WaPo: Contradicting public statements, Trump took secret flight from Turkey amid Iranian threat The Independent: Trump doesn't deny a possible federal takeover of elections: ‘Stranger things have happened' The Guardian: Polls close in South Carolina, where Republicans brace for runoff in race to replace Lindsey Graham – live Axios: Trump's mail-in voting restrictions blocked nationwide by federal judge AP News: Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring AP News: AP Exclusive: ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks  WaPo: Dogs can tell when you're happy, scared or sad, new brain scans show Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump was smuggled off Air Force One in a catering truck and flown out of Turkey on a secret military flight after a credible Iranian threat. You need to see how this actually went down. After the NATO summit in Ankara, cameras caught Trump boarding the older Air Force One. Minutes later, he and several aides stepped into an elevated catering container on the opposite side of the plane, got lowered to the tarmac, and driven over to a smaller C-32A. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth boarded that same secret flight separately so it looked normal. The press and some White House staff sat on the decoy plane with the window shades ordered closed, thinking the president was with them the whole time. The C-32A landed in Britain nine minutes ahead of the decoy. Trump then reappeared on the older jet before switching to the Qatari-gifted plane for the trip home. Intelligence flagged a specific Iranian plot against him. Israel had tipped the U.S. The White House did not deny the operation. Pat also covered: Iran locks the Strait of Hormuz until President Trump is out of office and drops five NEW demands Day 59: Mitch McConnell is still holding America hostage Trump signs executive order that overhauls the childhood vaccine schedule Newly released Fauci texts show he privately flagged a theoretical miscarriage risk after the COVID vaccine In a shocking event, Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed endorses Ilhan Omar …  Does this change how you view the constant Iran threats against Trump? Have you ever seen a presidential security move this elaborate and still kept quiet this long? If you want unfiltered truth and commonsense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:24 President Trump's Plane Switcheroo Due to Threat 02:24 Kaitlan Collins on Trump Switching Planes 05:22 Another California Golf Course Threat 06:22 Trump with the Latest News on Iran 08:26 Trump on the Status of the Strait of Hormuz 10:52 Iran's Demands for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz 15:41 Trump Signing New Vaccine Schedule for Kids 17:37 RFK Jr. & Food Additives 19:44 Cyborg Flight Attendant 22:04 Ron Johnson on Anthony Fauci's Texts 25:33 Mitch McConnell Continues to be Missing 31:50 Fat Five 46:29 College Football Season is Soon Upon Us! 51:59 New Footage of the Ayatollah? 54:27 AI Anti-Iran Song 58:15 DiJonai Carrington Getting some Heat 1:00:06 Oil Prices are Up Again 1:01:00 Early Voting for Midterms 1:05:19 Who Exactly IS Abdul El-Sayed??? 1:07:45 Abdul El-Sayed's Social Media Posts 1:08:49 Abdul El-Sayed Endorses Ilhan Omar 1:12:17 Hasan Piker Puff Piece 1:14:14 Nick Shirley in Spain 1:16:08 Massive Earthquake in Japan 1:19:34 Vegetables are Vanishing?! 1:24:21 Kai Trump's Six-Pack 1:25:53 Golfing with the Trumps 1:27:06 F-16 Fighter Jets & Missile Defense Vehicles 1:29:46 Pat was Wrong about Earthquakes 1:30:50 Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Give Everyone AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While busy with rehearsals and last-minute staging to prep for tomorrow's The G. Dworkin Post-Primary Hour in Review, David Waldman had a few moments to share his thoughts on recent events. Attending the NATO summit in Turkey, Donald K. Trump bailed on his pimped-out Qatari 747 to ride home in his official 747… Psyche! They actually loaded Trump into a catering container (which should be a devastating health code violation) and onto an Airforce jet! The big question remaining is which journalists will go to prison for reporting this? Trump's staggering vanity project cash grab has been exposed… well, another one of them. This one routes national park money into gold-plated helipads and deluxe toupees. Once they were rid of Erik the Red, Greenland believed that the threat of being raped and pillaged was gone forever. Unfortunately, Dr. Phil has come ashore. Could Mike Lindell be far behind? Who knows what stupid evil awaits? Marsha Blackburn won her primary against that ever-present threat of Tennessee commies. Now, like the president, Marsha believes she's entitled to fill her own seat. Trump can thank the appointment of Bob Mueller for taking the heat off him on his Russian ties. With new tactics, ICE reaches a new high in monthly arrests, because they don't have quotas in convictions or deportations. Todd Blanche was sworn in by Emil Bove in the Oval Office because whoever's in charge has a really dark sense of humor.

A.M. Edition for Aug 3. President Trump's latest walkback came just hours after saying he was prepared to launch the biggest attack since World War II, and as Gulf countries grow frustrated over a lack of a clear U.S. strategy to end the war. Plus, the Japanese Yen rises after Washington and Tokyo launch their first joint intervention in a generation after the currency fell to a 40-year low against the dollar. WSJ Tokyo bureau chief Jason Douglas breaks down the worries that drove Washington to get involved. And California's Democratic Party endorses the state's proposed billionaire tax. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Manhattan prosecutors withdrew subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters that compelled them to reveal their sources for leaks about President Trump's Qatari jet. Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance are joined by their friend and former DOJ colleague Mimi Rocah to discuss. This is an excerpt from the conversation. In the full episode, they cover: – Representative Jim Jordan's criminal referral of former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department over alleged false statements; and – Todd Blanche's upcoming Senate confirmation vote for his nomination for attorney general. Not an Insider? Now more than ever, it's critical to stay tuned. To join a community of reasoned voices in unreasonable times, become an Insider today. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to staytuned.substack.com. Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mary and Andrew begin this week by addressing the Department of Justice dropping the subpoenas they ordered against New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns regarding President Trump's new Qatari-government-gifted Air Force One jet, noting that the attempt to subpoena the writers speaks to a failed effort of “chilling and intimidating” other reporters. But still, there were even more subpoenas: last week, the DOJ filed subpoenas for 14 major law firms as part of an ongoing lawsuit between the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Executive Office of the President, which Mary and Andrew believe is an effort by the government to try and “get the law firms to pressure the ABA to drop this lawsuit.” They also touch on an update to journalist Katie Phang's lawsuit against the federal government over Epstein files redactions and address Jack Smith's criminal referral by House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan. Plus, two immigration-related cases: a judge's decision to throw out a DOJ lawsuit challenging Minnesota immigration laws and an appeal court's decision to reverse a lower court decision releasing Pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi. A Note to Listeners: As the 2026 midterm elections heat up, MS NOW is headed to the Lone Star State. Join more than a dozen of your favorite hosts - including Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O'Donnell, Jen Psaki, Michael Steele, Ali Velshi and more - in Arlington, Texas on September 26 for a day of community and conversation about the issues that matter most to you. Get your tickets at ms.now/together. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 23, 2026, 6pm: President Trump's DOJ said it will withdraw the subpoenas it issued to reporters who reported on security concerns related to the new Qatari-donated Air Force One. Melissa Murray reports and is joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and MS NOW's Lisa Rubin. Plus, Trump faces new backlash as the Iran war spirals, the economy sputters and the midterms loom. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for July 24. Global markets are reckoning with the prospect of prolonged conflict in the Middle East and rising inflation as oil prices roar back – pushing up borrowing costs in the U.S. and Asia. Plus, hotel chain Melia pulls out of Cuba in a blow to the island's vital tourism sector. And WSJ defense reporter Alistair MacDonald explains how Europe is turning to homegrown defense technologies in an effort to counter U.S. dependence. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Public Service Fellow Julia Curlee and Senior Editors Eric Columbus and Molly Roberts to talk through the week's big news in national security, including:“The Manchurian Candidates.” In a primetime address to the nation last Thursday, July 16, President Trump declassified a trove of intelligence documents that he claimed prove America's elections are dangerously vulnerable to foreign interference—particularly by China—and revived his long-standing, evidence-free assertions that the 2020 election was “rigged” against him. He ordered the Justice Department to prosecute those he claims were involved. But intelligence officials past and present, as well as the documents themselves, draw a sharp line between foreign influence campaigns and actual interference with vote counts—and none of the material supports the claim that any votes were changed. What is actually in the documents that President Trump has declassified? And what does his speech tell us about his intentions for the midterm elections and the 2028 elections beyond?“Leak and Ye Shall Find.” The Trump administration has dramatically escalated its campaign against leakers, culminating in grand jury subpoenas served to New York Times journalists, some at their homes, over their reporting on security concerns relating to the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One. The Pentagon and the Justice Department have stood up a joint task force to “identify and prosecute leakers,” and the New York Times is now fighting the subpoenas in court, calling them an attempt to intimidate the press that treads on First Amendment rights. The administration insists that reporters aren't the targets—only the people who actually leaked—and said that the reporters are simply witnesses. How much legal jeopardy do the reporters—and the media more broadly—actually face? And is this a genuine national security effort or an assault on press freedom?“Advise and Dissent.” Two of the administration's most consequential nominees—Jay Clayton, who has been nominated as Director of National Intelligence, and Todd Blanche, who has been nominated as Attorney General—sat for their Senate confirmation hearings last week. Clayton, currently U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, repeatedly declined to say that Joe Biden won the 2020 election, while Blanche was grilled over the now-“dead” anti-weaponization fund, the Epstein files, and the very NYT subpoenas he authorized. Both face unexpectedly narrow paths to confirmation, complicated by the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. What did we learn from the hearings? And what are each nominee's prospects for confirmation?In object lessons, Julia strums to the strifes it seems we can't escape. Eric compliments the coordinated collection of compost. Scott salutes Mr. The Frog and friends who are back on the small screen (and then gets scooped on another Muppet story). And Molly marvels at one of her many military morale patches. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Public Service Fellow Julia Curlee and Senior Editors Eric Columbus and Molly Roberts to talk through the week's big news in national security, including:“The Manchurian Candidates.” In a primetime address to the nation last Thursday, July 16, President Trump declassified a trove of intelligence documents that he claimed prove America's elections are dangerously vulnerable to foreign interference—particularly by China—and revived his long-standing, evidence-free assertions that the 2020 election was “rigged” against him. He ordered the Justice Department to prosecute those he claims were involved. But intelligence officials past and present, as well as the documents themselves, draw a sharp line between foreign influence campaigns and actual interference with vote counts—and none of the material supports the claim that any votes were changed. What is actually in the documents that President Trump has declassified? And what does his speech tell us about his intentions for the midterm elections and the 2028 elections beyond?“Leak and Ye Shall Find.” The Trump administration has dramatically escalated its campaign against leakers, culminating in grand jury subpoenas served to New York Times journalists, some at their homes, over their reporting on security concerns relating to the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One. The Pentagon and the Justice Department have stood up a joint task force to “identify and prosecute leakers,” and the New York Times is now fighting the subpoenas in court, calling them an attempt to intimidate the press that treads on First Amendment rights. The administration insists that reporters aren't the targets—only the people who actually leaked—and said that the reporters are simply witnesses. How much legal jeopardy do the reporters—and the media more broadly—actually face? And is this a genuine national security effort or an assault on press freedom?“Advise and Dissent.” Two of the administration's most consequential nominees—Jay Clayton, who has been nominated as Director of National Intelligence, and Todd Blanche, who has been nominated as Attorney General—sat for their Senate confirmation hearings last week. Clayton, currently U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, repeatedly declined to say that Joe Biden won the 2020 election, while Blanche was grilled over the now-“dead” anti-weaponization fund, the Epstein files, and the very NYT subpoenas he authorized. Both face unexpectedly narrow paths to confirmation, complicated by the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. What did we learn from the hearings? And what are each nominee's prospects for confirmation?In object lessons, Julia strums to the strifes it seems we can't escape. Eric compliments the coordinated collection of compost. Scott salutes Mr. The Frog and friends who are back on the small screen (and then gets scooped on another Muppet story). And Molly marvels at one of her many military morale patches. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of #SistersInLaw Sidebar, Barb McQuade and Jill Wine-Banks answer listener questions on everything from the Emoluments Clause to restoring trust in the rule of law.  They discuss whether the Qatari plane gift violates the Emoluments Clause and how Congress could enforce it, the filibuster's role in enabling more extreme judicial nominees, concerns about raids on groups like the League of Women Voters after concerning rhetoric from the Trump administration, balancing belief in survivors with due process, key differences between civil and criminal contempt, and what it will take to restore people's faith in the DOJ.Freshen up your spring wardrobe!  Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects#SistersInLaw Main ShowJill's Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsKim's Newsletter: The GavelJoyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Order Barb's new book, The Fix, or her first book, Attack From Within, now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #SistersOrder Barb's new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour!Support This Week's Sponsors:Lola Blankets:Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code SISTERS atcheckout. Experience the world's #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.Factor: Head to Factormeals.com/sil50off and use code sil50off to get 50% off and free daily greens with every box of quick, delicious meals.Get More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTubeKimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

Former Maine state Senate President Troy Jackson effectively secures the Democrat nomination to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins, despite questions surrounding his record - Editor-in-Chief of The Maine Wire Steve Robinson weighs in. A former Army soldier accused of anti-government extremism allegedly sets a fire and fires a pellet gun outside a Manhattan federal building housing immigration courts and ICE offices. Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, replacing Keir Starmer as Labour leader and promising stability while signaling a possible shift on North Sea drilling. President Trump says his Qatari-donated Air Force One will be grounded for about a month this fall while it receives additional security upgrades.   Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold   Lean: Discover why LEAN is becoming the choice for real weight‑loss results—shop now at https://TAKELEAN.com use code MK. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 20, 2026; 5pm: Nicolle Wallace and friends discuss Donald Trump stealing the spotlight from the World Cup victors, the Spain men's national soccer team, when he would not leave the stage for the trophy-lifting. Later, Senator Elissa Slotkin joins Nicolle to discuss the lengths the Trump Justice Department went to target journalists from The New York Times over their reporting on Trump's Qatari-gifted jet. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we're bringing you a double feature of Politicology+ special previews.  First, Ron Steslow talks with Mike Madrid about his invitation to debate at the Oxford Union, where he argued the position that Donald Trump has betrayed the conservative movement.  Mike describes the pageantry and weight of history at one of the world's most storied debating societies, the case he built around Edmund Burke, the opposing arguments he found most compelling.  Then, Hagar Chemali and Jay Solomon unpack how Qatar, a tiny Gulf nation with just 350,000 citizens, has built one of the most wide-reaching influence networks in the world. They start with a scandal involving Israeli columnist Alon Pinkas, who received Qatari-linked payments while writing about Qatar, and use it to trace the larger system behind it. From there, the conversation widens to Qatar's strategic investments and lobbying efforts across media, universities, think tanks, diplomacy, and politics. Then, they break down Qatar's long game: using money, access, and soft power to position itself as an indispensable player in the Middle East—and reshape Western institutions in the process. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don't miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. SPONSORS & PROMO CODES: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com Ron Steslow on X: https://x.com/RonSteslow Mike Madrid on X: https://x.com/madrid_mike Hagar Cheali on X: https://x.com/HagarChemali Jay Solomon on X: https://x.com/FPJaySolomon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy and Ben are back with a week of war, drama over an international bridge, and an angry Norwegian World Cup fan.First up, the guys say farewell to the ceasefire between Iran and the US, hello to a new forever war, and analyze how a rushed, sloppily worded agreement negotiated by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff collapsed. The New York Times reveals the details of Israel's embarrassing failed plot to install former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran's new president, including a fake climate conference in Budapest and a Mossad extraction plan. Trump is using questions about the new Qatari gifted Air Force One to attack reporters and a $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit to Canada is at the center of another Trump corruption story. In Venezuela, the earthquake death toll has climbed to nearly 4,500, and reporting confirms that Marco Rubio is essentially running the country from Washington. A Cambridge University study reveals that Boko Haram fighters have been using AI chatbots to design explosives and plan attacks. After the NATO summit in Turkey, President Erdogan gave every leader a vintage pistol with live ammo as a parting gift, and a single Norwegian man calls out the historical inaccuracies of the row by World Cup fans. Then Ben speaks to Congressman Ro Khanna about his trip to the West Bank and his detention by Israeli settlers.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast, episode title, and episode date.

Rachel Maddow notes that Donald Trump's news cycle seems to be stuck in a loop with the same basic headlines repeating, but with each cycle Trump becomes more desperate to achieve his ends, and more reckless in his efforts as his opposition gets stronger and wiser to his schemes. Rachel Maddow explains the New York Times' reporting about Donald Trump's new Qatari plane missing some key defensive security features, and Trump's apoplexy over the idea that the Times report was bolstered by sources leaking information. Renowned First Amendment attorney Theodore J. Boutrous Jr. joins Rachel to discuss Trump's demand that the New York Times reveal its sources. Thomas Hicks, former commissioner with the Election Assistance Commission, talks with Rachel Maddow about the security of U.S. elections in the face of Donald Trump's open attacks. Rachel Maddow tells the story of Turkey, the host nation for this year's NATO summit, including a handgun and live ammunition in the parting goodie bag for NATO leaders without informing them they were carrying the weapon. Several of the leaders found ways to dispose of the gun. The White House did not respond to a query about whether Donald Trump also received a gun. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.