Germany vote shock, Israel’s Gaza plan, Romania and the Met Gala

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UPDATE- Trump’s racist Obama post, Olympics and Japan election

This podcast was updated for the latest news on the White House’s removal of a racist video posted by Trump, the Olympic opening ceremony and a blast in Pakistan. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reu ...  Show more

ICE drawdown, AI, Guthrie and nuclear treaty expires

The Trump administration pulls 700 ICE agents out of Minnesota. A software sell-off over AI fears raises questions about the risk to the job market. Savannah Guthrie releases an emotional video plea for her mother’s safe return. And the New START U.S.-Russia nuclear pact expires, ...  Show more

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