Elections may be hacked, territories annexed, and sanctions levied, but for the Donald and Vlad, one thing will never change: they'll always have Helsinki. On the show this week Ian breaks down the remarkable summit. Then he travels to Italy to understand both sides of a truly dysfunctional political system. And on Puppet Regime, Trump and Putin sit down with Ian for some couples counseling.
Unsurprisingly, much of the world reacted with horror to US President Donald Trump’s call on Monday, at a press conference with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, for the deportation of the Gaza Strip’s 2.2 million people and a US takeover of the enclave.
Thursday is the deadline for federal employees to accept the Trump administration’s offer of eight months of pay and benefits in exchange for abandoning their posts. As of Wednesday, more than 40,000 employees, less than 2% of the federal workforce, had reportedly accepted the buyout.
Elon Musk got on the phone Wednesday with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following the Tesla CEO’s condemnation of Pretoria’s “openly racist” land ownership laws and threats by US President Donald Trump to withdraw $400 million in aid.
The ex-president has reached a deal with CAA, one of Hollywood's most storied agencies. What projects can we expect from the Kid from Scranton? #PUPPETREGIME
One of the most ferocious family feuds in global politics has escalated, as Philippines Vice President Sara Dutertewas impeached by the country’s lower house on Wednesday.
Ian's Quick Take: The US Agency for International Development is in the process of being shut down. Nearly all Washington staff have been put on leave, they're closing missions abroad, the State Department moving to evacuate all staff around the world. Why should we care? Does this matter?
Electricity is becoming crucial to a net-zero transition. It contributes to around 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the demand is only increasing. A new Bank of America Institute analysis explores the solutions provided by nuclear — as well as the regulatory, supply chain, and financial risks.
Is this a real plan or a bargaining ploy?