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Trump's Message to Republican Governors; Hochul Won't Remove Adams
On today's podcast: 1) President Trump urges Republican governors to embrace his agenda as he reshapes Washington President Donald Trump told Republican governors that implementing his agenda was key to their own political futures, arguing that embracing it could mitigate or even prevent losses in the midterm elections. Trump reiterated his agenda to key allies in the states ahead of crucial gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey later this year, and in three dozen other states next year. 2) Israel warns Hamas over a murdered hostage it says was misidentified Israel announced that a body returned as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas was not that of Shiri Bibas, a young mother taken hostage in October 2023.The remains of Shiri's two sons, Ariel and Kfir, were returned and identified, with the IDF stating that they were "brutally murdered by terrorists in captivity in November 2023." 3) New York Governor Hochul said she doesn't plan to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams Governor Kathy Hochul plans to establish "guardrails" on the Adams administration, including creating a state-level deputy inspector general for New York City and giving more legal power to non-mayoral officials. Hochul does not plan to remove Mayor Eric Adams for now, citing the will of the voters and the supremacy of democratic elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trump Says China Deal Possible; NYC Congestion Pricing Heads to Court
On today's podcast: 1) Trump Says New China Trade Deal ‘Possible’ Despite Tensions President Donald Trump said it would be possible to reach a fresh trade deal with China, signaling he is open to heading off a brewing trade fight between Washington and Beijing. 2) Trump Turns on Zelenskiy, Leaving Ukraine Few Options Amid War Donald Trump’s turn against Volodymyr Zelenskiy leaves Ukraine no good alternatives as it heads into the fourth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion. 3) Trump to Halt NY Congestion Pricing by Terminating Approval The Trump administration is moving to block New York City’s congestion pricing program, reversing a federal approval granted last year and setting up a legal showdown over the tolling initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trump Auto Tariffs; Eric Adams Heads to Court
On today's podcast: 1) President Trump floats 25 percent tariffs on auto, chip, and drug imports President Donald Trump said he would likely impose tariffs on automobile, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical imports of around 25%, with an announcement coming as soon as April 2. Trump wants to give companies "time to come in" before announcing new import taxes, and said that when they come into the US and have their plant or factory here, there is no tariff. 2) The US says sanctions will remain on Russia for now after a high-level meeting on Ukraine Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European allies that the US will keep sanctions on Russia in place at least until a deal to end the Ukraine conflict is reached. President Donald Trump said he'll probably meet Vladimir Putin to discuss a settlement before the end of February, and signaled support for holding new elections in Ukraine after an agreement. 3) New York Mayor Eric Adams's political future heads to federal court A federal judge has scheduled a hearing on the Justice Department's request to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and wants an explanation for the request. The Justice Department's decision to abandon the prosecution was made despite the objections of some prosecutors, who resigned rather than carrying out the directive, and has been criticized as a "corrupt quid pro quo" for Adams' support of the Trump administration's immigration policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trump-Putin Discuss Ukraine in Saudi Arabia; Toronto Plane Crash Latest
On today's podcast: 1) Ukraine peace talks between the US and Russia begin in Saudi Arabia Top US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Ukraine's participation. It follows a landmark phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which could pave the way for a summit between the two leaders as soon as next week. 2) 80 people survive after a Delta plane flips while landing in Toronto A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped out of control after landing in windy, freezing conditions in Toronto, injuring 15 people, three critically. The plane, which was flying from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Toronto-Pearson International Airport, had 76 passengers and four crew on board. 3) President Trump's government efficiency push leads to more high-profile resignations President Trump's push to rein in the federal government is leading to more high-profile clashes. According to the Washington Post, the acting head of the Social Security Administration resigned over the weekend, following a dispute with Elon Musk's government efficiency team over its attempts to access sensitive government records.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Daybreak Holiday: Walmart, Oil, ETFs
On this special holiday edition of Bloomberg Daybreak US edition, host Nathan Hager speaks with Stephen Schork, founder of the Schork Group, shares his outlook for the energy sector and the oil industry, Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst on the market outlook under a new Trump administration and Arun Sundaram at CFRA looks ahead to Walmart earnings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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