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US President Donald Trump has broken records with his recent State of the Union speech. The President's address lasted more than an hour and 40 minutes, making it the longest speech before a joint session of Congress since 1964. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump claimed the US has been 'turned around' and praised his handling of the economy and defence. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the elimination of notorious cartel leader "El Mencho," Mexico has seen a wave of violent retaliatory unrest, including blazing roadblocks and cancelled flights. Nine's US Correspondent joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to warn that while authorities have cleared major blockades and civilian casualties remain low, Australian tourists are being advised to exercise a high degree of caution as factions may violently splinter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fight for the oppressed and overlooked is encompassed in Jesse Jackson's legacy. The Civil Rights leader has died aged 84 surrounded by family. Jackson built a career around activism - fighting alongside Martin Luther King Jr to improve the lives of Black people in America. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says President Donald Trump paid tribute - and so did some other former leaders. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 19th of Feburary 2025, RBNZ Governor Anna Breman held the OCR at 2.25%, Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie shares his thoughts. Pharmac is moving closer to backing two new drugs for people living with chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Blood Cancer NZ CEO Tim Edmonds tells Ryan why funding for the drugs is important. Shane Jones has called for jail sentences for owners of roaming animals, Dog zen owner and pet behaviour expert Mark Vette shares his thoughts. Plus, US Correspondent has the latest on peace talks in Geneva between Russia and Ukraine and Mark Zuckerberg appearing in court for a landmark trial on youth social media addiction. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reverend Jesse Jackson is being remembered as a leader who served the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world. The famed US civil rights campaigner has died aged 84. In a statement posted to social media his family say he died peacefully surrounded by family. After being mentored by Martin Luther King Junior he went on to become one of the most influential African-American leaders. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking Jackson was a singularly powerful speaker. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A trial date has been set for Donald Trump's multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against the BBC. The date comes after a Florida judge rejected the BBC's application to delay the process of discovery in the case. Trump is suing the BBC for defamation. Plus, the Trump administration has erased the government's power to fight climate change. And, multiple gloves have been discovered in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson joins Heather to share the updates. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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US correspondent Dan Mitchinson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about today's biggest news in the USA. Congress is seeing a mass exodus with 51 House members and nine senators choosing to not stand for re-election this year. Mitchinson said the departures have been partially attributed to a 'toxic partisan atmosphere'. They also spoke about the news that one person has been detained over kidnapping of TV anchor, Savannah Guthrie's, mother Nancy Guthrie. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US correspondent Richard Arnold caught up with Andrew Dickens to chat about the biggest news in America. Microsoft founder Bill Gates is facing backlash following a number of mentions in the most recent Epstein file release. Among the release was an email allegedly written by Epstein about Gates which claimed he hid a sexually transmitted disease from his wife after contact with “Russian girls”. Meanwhile, a search is underway in Arizona for the mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since January. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump is urging Republicans to 'nationalise' elections and repeated his false claims of 2020 election fraud. He said Republicans should take over the voting in at least '15 places', but did not specify which places in the interview. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says this has prompted concerns about Trump's Government getting too involved in people's voting rights. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has called for the Republican Party to nationalise elections. He made the statement during his appearance on the podcast of former deputy FBI director Dan Bongino, saying the Party should seek to take over voting in at least 15 places. Elections are primarily run by state law, with voting administrated by local officials across the United States. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that nationalising the election would go against the Constitution, which says elections are governed by state law, not by any party in power. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's border chief is working on an eventual draw-down plan of immigration agents in Minneapolis. The US President sent Tom Homan to the city after two protestors, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were shot dead by federal officials in Minneapolis. He's told a news conference he wants to see common sense co-operation, which allows the number of ICE officers in the city to reduce. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking details for the wind-down plan are scarce, but it would involve having ICE agents seek more access in jails. This would mean they're rounding up criminals, instead of people on the streets or in front of home supply stores, he says. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest civilian death at the hands of Federal Immigration Officers in the US could hurt the Republican party in midterm elections. Donald Trump is kicking off the campaign in Iowa - a state neighbouring Minnesota, where ICE agents have now shot two protesters dead. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says many Republicans and Trump allies are questioning the immigration agents' tactics. He says Democrats aren't the only ones concerned. "And a lot of this, I'm sure, has to do with the mid-terms that are coming up this year. Democrats are going to take any opportunity they can to turn something like this into a political soundbite." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US and Iran are trading threats, with the President warning a massive naval armada is moving towards the country. Donald Trump says time's running out for Iran to make a deal to limit its nuclear programme. The BBC reports satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region since a brutal crackdown on demonstrations in Iran earlier this month. US Correspondent Jagruiti Dave told Ryan Bridge Iran's mission to the United Nations has responded to Trump's latest warning. She says they're ready for dialogue based on mutual respect, but if pushed it'll defend itself and respond like never before. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump says his administration is reviewing the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse by immigration agents. Alex Pretti was fatally shot while protesting against the immigration crackdown in the city this weekend, three weeks after mother Renee Good met the same fate. The facts around the incident including whether he was wielding a gun have been hotly contested, setting up a fresh confrontation between state and federal officials. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that while Pretti was carrying a concealed weapon, legally, the only thing he had in his hands at the time was his phone. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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US sports correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to discuss the MLB offseason drama, the CFB playoffs recap, and the NFL playoffs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greenland's been kept in the dark over discussions between Donald Trump and NATO about its future. The US President claims he's laid the groundwork for a potential deal involving the Arctic island, while also backing down on proposed tariffs on NATO countries. Greenland Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen says nothing can proceed without Greenland's clear support. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that Denmark is open to Greenland being used as part of the Golden Dome anti-missile system and an extension of US-controlled military bases. However, he says, the US has had basing rights in Greenland under an agreement reached in 1951, so there's a question of if this is anything other than the status quo. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An update on the latest news from the United States with US Correspondent Zach Montellaro in Washington DC.

Donald Trump celebrated the first anniversary of his second term with a near two-hour press conference, boasting about economic achievements and holding up photos of detained immigrants. The US President said he was confident God was on his side - and that he thinks God would be proud of the work he's done so far. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump is looking forward to arriving in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, where he's expected to defend his ambition to seize Greenland. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 22nd of January 2025, Donald Trump's made a speech to the World Economic Forum saying he won't use excessive force to acquire Greenland, but he will push ahead with Tariffs, University of Iowa Economics Professor Anne Villamil explains the impact this will have on the US. Confidence seems to be returning to the construction sector, with jobs ads for construction increasing 3.4% from November to December, Certified Builders CEO Malcolm Fleming shares his thoughts. Christopher Luxon's announced the date of the election will be the 7th of November and he's ruled out National working with the Greens, Te Pāti Māori and Labour Political Commentator Liam Heir shares his thoughts. Plus, US Correspondent has the latest on Donald Trump's speech in Davos and wild weather in the US. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cryptic answers from Donald Trump around what his next steps will be to achieve his goal of buying Greenland. World leaders are meeting in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum and using the platform to unite against Trump's tariff threats. The US President has spoken at a stand up for almost two hours, talking about his claimed achievements on the first anniversary of him taking office. To questions about how far he'll go to acquire Greenland, he's responded with 'you'll find out'. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking some of his latest statements have directly linked his failure to get a Nobel Peace Prize to his demand for Greenland. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US President is ramping up pressure on European nations in order to seize Greenland - an autonomous Danish territory. Donald Trump's threatening escalating tariffs for European nations opposing a US takeover of the Arctic Island, which says it has no interest in being bought. US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says Trump wants minerals and resources from Greenland. "Some of these resources are critical for the construction of missiles and the bolstering of defence resources, so it's critical on that front." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy troops to Minnesota, with heated clashes on the streets over the presence of ICE. US Homeland Security says a federal officer has shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel as he tried to make an arrest. Protests have erupted in the city since an anti-immigration officer shot a woman dead last week. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Andrew Dickens things are very intense. He says Minneapolis' Mayor, Jacob Frey, says the city's being put in an impossible situation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last few hours, three former heads of the US central bank have put out a statement condemning a criminal investigation into the current chair Jerome Powell. US correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from Washington DC.

Steve Futterman, US Correspondent, has the latest from Minnesota following the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. ICE agent.

US correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from Washington DC.

US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the latest news out of America. The alleged Brown University shooter, who killed two and injured more, was found dead. The House Oversight Committee Democrats released 68 more photos from Epstein's estate, including images of Bill Gates, Steve Bannon and Noam Chomsky. And, TikTok has agreed to a deal which will end the threat of a US ban. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has unveiled a new Presidential Walk of Fame in The White House. It includes portraits of all the previous presidents and corresponding descriptions, written in the style of social media posts. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Heather du Plessis-Allan Trump has helped write some of them. The one for Joe Biden refers to him as Sleepy Joe, the worst President in the history of America. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele has been charged with murdering his parents - found dead in LA on Sunday. Reiner is famed for directing the iconic When Harry Met Sally and A Few Good Men, among others. 32-year-old Nick Reiner is charged with two counts of first degree murder, with a special circumstance of multiple murders. US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says these charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole, or the death penalty. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner is being held on suspicion of the murder of his parents. Police say 32-year-old Nick Reiner's been booked for murder after Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home. They say he's a suspect in the case and is being held on a US$4 million bail. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Heather du Plessis-Allan that Reiner and his wife had apparently taken their son to a holiday party, where he had apparently been disruptive, the day before their bodies were found. He says it allegedly led to a shouting match between the father and son. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The US has escalated tensions with Venezuela and seized a tanker off its coast, described by Donald Trump as the largest ever seized. He's otherwise keeping tight lipped, saying it was done for 'a very good reason'. CNN reports it intensifies Trump's pressure campaign aimed at forcing the leader Nicolas Maduro out of power. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Heather du Plessis-Allan that while US officials are saying the seizure does not signal a broad scale war, Trump doesn't want to rule an American ground invasion in or out. He says the US has now carried out 22 attacks on Venezuelan drug boats, Trump saying that every drug boat leads to the deaths of some 25,000 Americans, but it's unknown where he pulled that figure from. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the pod today: The Rogue is revealed!!! Did you guess who it was going to be? Nicole, our US Correspondent, tells us about the famous Rockefeller tree We asked kids what they thought about the social media ban See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump is defending his controversial economic policies amid ongoing concerns about the cost of living. Data shows two-thirds of Americans say the Trump administration has fallen short of expectations in handling inflation and economic turmoil. US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says Trump has blamed the Democrats and the previous Biden administration for the state of the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has waded into the battle to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount Skydance has launched a hostile bid for company in a last ditch effort to outbid Netflix. The offer would be worth about NZ$188 billion compared to the $125 billion Netflix has been offering. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Heather du Plessis-Allan that this level of presidential involvement is new, with Trump saying he'll look at both proposals. He says Trump has said that neither company are particularly great friends of his, so it's unknown as to what his approval will hinge on. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will not confirm whether the video footage of a strike on a Venezuelan boat will be released. Critics have called the strike a war crime. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the replacement of long-time ally and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. And, self driving car company Waymo has recalled software after its cars repeatedly failed to stop for school buses. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2021, the night before the infamous January 6 insurrection, bombs were placed at Democratic National Convention and Republican headquarters. Police were able to deactivate the bombs, but, until now, the culprit was a mystery. On December 4, the FBI arrested a 30-year-old Virginia man, Brian Cole Jr., for the crime. And, the US continues to target alleged drug boats, yesterday killing four people in the pacific. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Futterman, US Correspondent, reports from court in LA where the first person has been imprisoned over the death of actor Matthew Perry.

The US Defence Secretary seems to be in hot water. A Department of Defence report concluded that Pete Hegseth put military personnel at risk when he shared information of a planned airstrike over Signal. The incident came to light when a journalist for the Atlantic was accidently added to the chat in which sensitive details of the strike on Houthi fighters in Yemen back in March. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking Hegseth refused to take part in interviews for the investigation, claiming he has the power to declassify material mentally. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy award winning popstar Sabrina Carpenter has slammed the White House after using her song 'Juno' in a video of immigration raids. She called the video 'evil and disgusting'. US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "I think the administration posts these videos, with music from vocal critics of their own campaign and administration, knowing full well the response they're going to get." Kearsley also chats about the backlash to US strikes on Venezuelan boats, and Witkoff and Putin's unsuccessful meeting in Moscow. He summed up the meeting saying, "essentially there is no compromise, there is no deal." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Secretary of Defence is facing scrutiny for potentially having committed a war crime. Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny over a strike he ordered on a boat in the Caribbean Sea suspected of smuggling drugs. The Washington Post reported last week that Hegseth authorised a highly unusual second strike to kill all survivors on the boat – reports Hegseth has denied. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that Hegseth has previously railed against the Geneva Convention and the legal rules of engagement. In his book, Arnold says, Hegseth shares an anecdote in which he tells the soldiers in his platoon to ignore such legal advice. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More details are emerging around the background of the Afghan national who allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers in Washington DC. Both soldiers remain critically injured after yesterday's shooting, while the suspect's in custody. The FBI says the shooter had worked with the CIA in Afghanistan and had immigrated to the US in 2021. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking the suspect was reportedly troubled by his work with a CIA paramilitary force in Afghanistan. Arnold says the group was also accused of civilian killings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine officials say they've agreed to the 'essence' of a peace deal with Russia, but some sensitive issues are still to resolve. US President Donald Trump says a deal is close and US and Russian officials have been meeting separately in Abu Dhabi on discussions. Reports indicate it's now expected Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet within the next week. US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says the final deal will come down to whether or not Russia accepts the proposed changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine and the US are signalling they're nearing a proposal to end the war as Russia maintains its uncompromising position. Ukrainian and US officials have negotiated details of a proposed 28-point peace plan in Switzerland. A US official's told reporters Ukraine has agreed to a peace deal, but there were still some minor details to be sorted out. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking it appears several key issues have still been set aside, including the new territorial boundaries, the size of an ongoing Ukrainian military, and the proposed ban on NATO troops inside Ukraine. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump is set to meet with recently elected New York mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday following months of public conflict. The US President announced the meeting in a Truth Social Post which said the "communist mayor" requested the meeting. US correspondent Charles Feldman told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "Trump is at heart a New Yorker, and I think he's going to want to present himself as somebody who does have New York's interests at heart." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George W. Bush has paid a fond farewell to his friend and former Vice President, Dick Cheney. The former Republican President has spoken at Cheney's funeral at Washington's National Cathedral. He was a divisive figure in American politics, both for his role as the driving force behind the Iraq War, and his scathing criticism of Donald Trump. But Bush has told Cheney's family, many Americans are grieving Cheney's death. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking Trump did not take part in the funeral, and wasn't invited. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Government is business as usual after the longest shutdown in US history – but only till January. US President Donald Trump's signed a bill to end the shutdown and fund the government, while providing back-pay to federal workers. It's caused a divide among Democrats, as it doesn't ensure access to Affordable Care subsidies. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking the shutdown costs are estimated to be around NZ$24.6 billion per week, or as much as 1.5% of the GDP. He says the National Economic Council is estimating that 60,000 non-federal workers lost their jobs during the period. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Division within Democrats as US Senators approve the final version of a Bill that could end the weeks-long Government shutdown. The deal from a group of Democrats and GOP leaders will go to the House of Representatives, then will need signing into law by the President. Under the deal, the Government will reopen in exchange for a future vote on extending Affordable Care subsidies. Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley told CNN it's unlikely that vote will go anywhere, because Republicans have vastly different healthcare ideals. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that the Democrats who flipped say that they've at least set the table for the debate in the midterm elections. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 40 days, the US government shutdown appears close to ending as several Senate Democrats backed a Republican deal, sparking internal party tensions.