Government Shutdown Nears; More Legal Trouble...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) America’s referendum on President Trump’s second term is underway with the US midterm elections. Democrats are expected to take control of the House of Representatives, and winning the Senate is a real ...  Show more

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Representative Haley Stevens backed Republican candidate Mike Rogers, breaking with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens' endorsement of Rogers sparked anger from prominent Democrats, with some call ...  Show more

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Congress blew past a midnight funding deadline, triggering the US government’s first shutdown in nearly seven years — and the third under President Donald Trump. (2) US equity-index futu ...  Show more

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) China slapped tariffs on a range of US products and announced a probe into Google moments after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on goods from Beijing, reigniting a trade war ...  Show more

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The heads of Wall Street's biggest banks took their most direct swing yet at Washington's plans to force them to set aside more cash as a buffer against losses. (2)  Senate Republicans b ...  Show more