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In the longest State of the Union address in modern history, US President Donald Trump laid out his achievements and made the economy a key pillar of his speech. Over nearly two hours, Mr Trump also touched on immigration, national security and foreign policy as he aimed to put his Republican Party in a position of strength ahead of the November midterm election. But beyond the headline claims, what does this speech mean for American alliances, global stability and trade with the rest of the world? Genevieve Woo breaks it down with senior correspondent Simon Marks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent for Feature Story News
We get reaction from Simon Marks of Feature Story News & Kate English, of Deloitte here in Ireland. We also hear from Economist Dan O'Brien & Mary Sadlier, CEO of Coole Swan - Irish Cream Liqueur after the US Supreme Court strikes down Trumps tariffs plan.
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent for Feature Story News.
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent for Feature Story News
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent for Feature Story News
The British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is coming under increased pressure over what he knew about Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffery Epstein, when he appointed the former Labour minister as US ambassador. In the US, President Donald Trump is urging Americans to "move on". US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann.
The fallout from the latest release of Epstein files is continuing -- again showing the reach the late sex offender had with the rich and powerful. US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent for Feature Story News
Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann from Washington.
Over the last few months there has been consistently heated debate around the tactics, and indeed presence of, immigration agents in the United States. That debate has reached fever pitch after the death of nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. This isn't the first fatal incident involving ICE agents, Alex Pretti is the second US citizen killed in Minneapolis this month. So what is going on? And why does it seem that wherever you look there is a different narrative surrounding what took place and who is to blame? Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks joins Jesse.
Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Lauren Crimp.
Negar Mortazavi speaks to LBC Radio about Iran protests and President Trump's post about helping the protesters.Hosted by Simon Marks
Protests have erupted across Iran following the regime's stark economic crisis in what has become the biggest outbreak of civil unrest since Mahsa Amini's death in police custody in 2022.We speak to Iranians living in the UK to hear about what it's like to live there, and we'll ask: should the West avoid getting involved in any prospective regime change?We go to Sydney to hear about how Australians are welcoming in the new year and ask whether our relationship with this celebration has changed. Plus we're joined by LBC's Simon Marks, Nick Abbot and Shelagh Fogarty to hear their predictions about what's to come in 2026.
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent for Feature Story News in Washington
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent for Feature Story News in Washington
Sandra Hurley, political reporter; Adi Roche, Voluntary CEO of Chernobyl Children International; Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent, Feature Story News in Washington; Una Kelly, reporter; and Richard Boyd Barrett of People Before Profit
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent for Feature Story News in Washington
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent for Feature Story News
New Yorkers are casting their final votes for a new mayor. Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann.
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent, Feature Story News
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent, Feature Story News
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent, Feature Story News and Henry Foy, Financial Times Brussels Bureau Chief in Copenhagen
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent, Feature Story News
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent, Feature Story News // Mike Wendling, BBC reporter specializing in conservative politics in the US // Jim Townsend, former US deputy assistant secretary of defense
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent, Feature Story News
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump are meeting at a military base in Alaska. Going into it Mr Trump had reportedly told European leaders that his goal for the summit was to obtain a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. The President says he "won't be happy" if a ceasefire isn't agreed during his talks. Ukraine is not invited to the talks, but Vlodomyr Zelensky says his country is counting on America. It's now three and a half years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. US correspondent Simon Marks joins Perlina Lau from Washington.
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent, Feature Story News
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent for Feature Story News; and Marco Forgione, Director General of the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent, Feature Story News and Cormac Kelleher, international tax partner with Mazars
Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by Labour MP Jon Pearce, Tory MP Andrew Rosindell, Green Party member of the London Assembly Zoe Garbett and Phoebe Arslanagic-Little from the Onward think tank.
Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by former Tory MP and minister Sir John Redwood, Lib Dem MP and culture spokesperson Max Wilkinson, political consultant Lauren McEvatt and Harry Horton from ITV News.
Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by Labour peer Baroness Berger, former Conservative defence minister Tobias Ellwood, campaigner Zoe Gardner and director of the Centre for Policy Studies think tank Robert Colvile.
Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by Labour MP Luke Charters, economist and author Grace Blakeley, Conservative peer and former minister Lord Marland and Emma Revell from the Centre for Policy Studies think tank.
Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by SDLP leader and MP Claire Hanna, Conservative MP Sir John Hayes, Labour councillor and director of the Good Growth Foundation Praful Nargund and political commentator Kirsty Buchanan.
Simon Marks sits in and is joined for Cross Question by the Conservative MP and former Cabinet Minister Kit Malthouse, Labour's Brian Leishman, political consultant & former UKIP deputy chairman Suzanne Evans and the Observer columnist Martha Gill.
An extraordinary public feud has erupted between President Donald Trump and his former ally Elon Musk. Simon Marks is our correspondent in Washington DC and speaks with Mihi.
Simon Marks, Washinton Correspondent with Feature Story News and Denis Staunton, Irish Times China Correspondent
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent, Feature Story News
Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by health minister and Labour MP Karyn Smith, Conservative MP Joe Robertson, broadcaster John Nicolson and Sam Lister from the Daily Express.
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News
Lawyers in the US claim three children aged two, four and seven, who are US citizens, have been deported along with their Honduran-born mothers. Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann.
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News
The US Secretary of State says America may abandon peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in days if no progress is shown. US correspondent Simon Marks speaks to Susie Ferguson.
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News // Carla Sands, member of Donald Trump's first Economic Advisory Council // Duncan Smith, Labour Fingal East TD and spokesman on Trade, Defence and Foreign Affairs
There are some high-stakes elections taking place in the US on Wednesday, believed to be the first real test for Donald Trump since he took office in January. Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann.
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News
The White House is in damage control following Tuesday's bombshell that senior Trump administration officials discussed plans to bomb Yemen in a commercial group messaging app - and not only that - they accidently invited a journalist to join the chat. Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann.