Trump's Buyout Plan Paused

Four GOP House members break with President Trump on the war with Iran. But will it have any impact? ... Reports of the death of president's anti-weaponization fund, which he just called "a beautiful thing," may be exaggerated ... A real battle looms over Trump's pick to lead the ...  Show more

As today's show begins, results are still coming in from yesterday's elections. All eyes remain on California as the governor's race is still too close to call. We are also still watching the LA mayor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

First: Trade war. Trump slaps sweeping new tariffs on American adversaries and friends. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers on what it means for you. Plus: The political blowback and another dizzying week. Trump unveils a strict hiring freeze and FBI purge and a botched fund ...  Show more

President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to reverse course on his sweeping tariff plan by announcing a three-month pause revealed his threshold for political pain: One week. “They were getting yippy,” Trump said, explaining the rising criticism raining down on the White House ove ...  Show more

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly approved a Lebanon ceasefire deal “in principle.” President-elect Donald Trump is facing a test to get his most controversial cabinet picks approved. Meanwhile, two of his choices are expected to force federal employees to ...  Show more

First: In the rough. As President Trump tees off overseas, he faces urgent questions about a major tariff deadline and deepening starvation in Gaza. Will he make any progress? Plus: No end in sight. As Trump tries to put miles between him and the Epstein saga, could a new tactic ...  Show more