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Simon Marks Reporting

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Ongoing news reports from Washington and elsewhere by Emmy award-winning reporter Simon Marks (http://www.simonmarks.com) . Simon's coverage airs on TV and radio networks worldwide and is now also available through all major podcast services. Once called "the harbinger of daily astonishment", Simon is the President & Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News (http://www.featurestorynews.com) . You can watch his latest TV reporting here. (https://www.youtube.com/user/SimonMarksFSN)

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October 8, 2023 - AS IT BROKE: Blinken says US investigating American deaths, hostages at hands of Hamas in Israel

October 08, 2023 14:50 - 1 minute

Simon's live update for Sangita Myska's Sunday afternoon programme on the UK's LBC. #Gaza #Israel #Biden #news #world #mideast 

October 7, 2023 - AS IT BROKE: Biden speaks to Netanyahu after Hamas attacks on Israel

October 07, 2023 17:36 - 7 minutes

Simon's live update for the UK's rolling news station, LBC News.  With presenter David Domb.  #Biden #Israel #MidEast #Trump #Election2024 #News #World

October 7, 2023 - Washington wakes up to "war" between Israel and Hamas

October 07, 2023 12:02 - 8 minutes

Simon's live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC.  20 minutes later, the White House issued a statement that "unequivocally condemns" the Hamas assaults on Israel and saying that the US "stand firmly with the Government and people of Israel".  #Biden #MidEast #Israel #Gaza #Hamas #News

October 6, 2023 - "American Week": McCarthy iced, Trump goes on trial and Biden builds more wall

October 06, 2023 17:09 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime show on LBC.  Listen live every week at 5:50pm, or find it on-demand here afterwards.  #Election2024 #GOP #Shutdown #News #Politics #Biden

October 4, 2023 - Congress scrambles to replace ousted McCarthy as Speaker

October 04, 2023 20:23 - 6 minutes

Simon's live report for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Corin Dann anchoring.

October 2, 2023 - Trump launches broadside against Judge, Prosecutor at start of civil fraud trial in New York

October 03, 2023 01:56 - 7 minutes

Simon's report on day one of former President Donald Trump's fraud trial in New York.  For Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC.

October 2nd, 2023 - US Roundup: Government shutdown narrowly averted

October 02, 2023 01:55 - 15 minutes

Simon's weekly look at the week ahead in the US for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on LBC.  Listen live most weeks at 1230am, or find it here on catch-up afterwards.

October 1, 2023 - U.S. Government shutdown averted by last-minute deal, but much uncertainty ahead

October 01, 2023 19:33 - 11 minutes

Simon's live report from Washington for South Africa's ENCA.  Courtesy: DStv 403.

October 1, 2023 - US Government shutdown averted in "stunning" House of Representatives deal

October 01, 2023 14:07 - 3 minutes

Simon's live update for Sangita Myska's Sunday programme on the UK's LBC.

LBC LOOKBACK: January 5, 1996 - My first U.S. government shutdown

September 30, 2023 16:57 - 3 minutes

In January 1996, a U.S. government shutdown dragged on for 21 days as a political battle raged between President Bill Clinton and his Republican opponents in Congress over the President's budget proposals.  With a fresh shutdown just hours away, here's a look back at events 27 years ago in Washington. This report aired originally on LBC on January 5th, 1996.

September 30, 2023 -Republicans poised to spark government shutdown as Trump again demonstrates dominance over party

September 30, 2023 16:46 - 9 minutes

Simon's live chat with Matt Frei on the UK's LBC.

September 29, 2023 - "American Week": Republicans propel America towards another government shutdown

September 29, 2023 17:23 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly update on events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it on-demand here afterwards.  #shutdown #Trump #Biden #Election2024 #GOP

September 29, 2023 - US Government shutdown looms as Republicans jockey for Speaker's position

September 29, 2023 16:03 - 7 minutes

Simon's live update from Washington as another US government shutdown looms. For Monocle Radio in the UK with presenter Vincey McAviney.

September 28, 2023 - Trump skips second GOP debate, and blasts it as "boring" and "inconsequential"

September 28, 2023 18:06 - 6 minutes

Simon's live report for Monocle Radio in the UK with presenter Andrew Mueller.

September 22, 2023 - "American Week": Biden urged to reconsider re-election bid

September 22, 2023 17:03 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on-demand afterwards.

September 15, 2023 - "American Week": Republicans launch Biden impeachment probe

September 15, 2023 19:34 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime show on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it here on catch-up afterwards.

September 8, 2023 - "American Week": Biden arrives in Delhi for G20 Summit

September 08, 2023 17:37 - 8 minutes

Pre-empted by breaking news in the UK, Simon's edition of "American Week" from New Delhi where President Biden and Rishi Sunak have arrived to participate in the weekend's G20 Summit.  Listen live every Friday on LBC at 5:50pm, or find it on catch-up here afterwards.

September 1, 2023 - "American Week": Proud Boys jailed as Trump says as President he will prosecute opponents

September 02, 2023 02:36 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme for LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards.

August 28, 2023 - Trump trial date set for March 2024

August 28, 2023 18:03 - 8 minutes

Simon's live update for South Africa's ENCA TV on the big developments in two separate criminal cases against Former President Donald Trump.  With anchor Sally Burdett, via DSTV 403.

August 25, 2023 - "American Week": The Mugshot

August 25, 2023 17:11 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly update on life in the USA for LBC's Friday drivetime programme, presented this week by Ben Kentish.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards.

August 18, 2023 - "American Week": Georgia uses anti-mafia statutes to bring criminal charges against Trump and 18 others

August 18, 2023 18:01 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it on catchup here afterwards.

August 4, 2023 - "American Week": Trump pleads "not guilty" to 2020 election conspiracy charges

August 04, 2023 19:16 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.

August 2, 2024 - Trump indicted, accused of conspiracy in efforts to overturn 2020 Presidential election

August 04, 2023 19:12 - 7 minutes

Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on LBC.  This time, in the London studio.

July 28, 2023 - "American Week": As the world burns, Congress digs in to UFOs

July 28, 2023 21:40 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday evening drivetime programme on LBC.  Listen live every week at 5:50pm on LBC, or find it on-demand here afterwards.

July 21, 2023 - "American Week": Fresh trouble looms for Trump, and remembering Tony Bennett

July 21, 2023 17:04 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA, this week reported from New Delhi.  For LBC's Friday drivetime programme, this week presented by Ben Kentish.  Listen live every week at 5:50pm, or find it here on-demand afterwards.

July 7, 2023 - "American Week": Biden prepares to order cluster munitions to Ukraine, sparking controversy ahead of UK, NATO visits

July 07, 2023 17:24 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in America for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it here on-demand afterwards.

July 5, 2023 - Biden expresses anxiety over prospects for Sweden's membership of NATO

July 06, 2023 15:34 - 3 minutes

Simon's live report for CNA, with Julie Yoo and Teresa Tang anchoring.  

July 4, 2023 - Federal judge limits Biden's contact with social media companies, limiting ability to correct misinformation

July 06, 2023 15:30 - 3 minutes

Simon's live report for CNA with Steve Lai and Julie Yoo anchoring.

July 3, 2023 - Biden defends Israel after deadly Israeli army operation in Jenin

July 06, 2023 15:28 - 2 minutes

Simon's live update for pan-Asian news channel CNA, with Julie Yoo anchoring.

July 3, 2023 - US Roundup: US seeks new spies in Russia after Wagner Group mutiny

July 06, 2023 15:25 - 19 minutes

Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night  / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live most Mondays at 12:30am or find it on-demand here afterwards.

June 30, 2023 - "American Week": Biden on Russia, Trump on tape, and Republicans resurgent on US Supreme Court

June 30, 2023 17:13 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in America for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.

June 26, 2023 - US Roundup: White House says attempted uprising in Russia reavals "cracks" in Putin's authority

June 26, 2023 18:48 - 15 minutes

Simon's live report for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.

June 23, 2023 - "American Week": Biden brands Xi a "dictator", and rolls the red carpet out for Modi

June 23, 2023 17:48 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it on-demand here afterwards.

June 16, 2023 - Trump and Johnson face the music, but suffer different fates...at least for now

June 16, 2023 20:03 - 8 minutes

Simon's live update for Lewis Goodall's Friday night programme on the UK's LBC.

June 16, 2023 - "American Week": Trump pleads innocent to federal criminal charges and - if elected - vows to launch criminal probe of Bidens

June 16, 2023 18:12 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.

June 13, 2023 - In stunning act of political theatre, Trump meets supporters in Miami after historic arraignment

June 13, 2023 21:55 - 11 minutes

Simon's live update on an extraordinary day in Miami, for Colin Brazier's late night programme on the UK's LBC.

June 13, 2023 - Stage set in Miami for Trump's historic court appearance

June 13, 2023 14:20 - 7 minutes

Simon's live update for The Lunchtime News on the UK's rolling news station LBC News, with presenter Simon Conway.

June 12, 2023 - Trump defiant ahead of Tuesday court appearance in documents case

June 12, 2023 15:41 - 15 minutes

Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on LBC.  Listen live most weeks at 12:30am, or find it on-demand here afterwards.

June 9, 2023 - "American Week": Department of Justice indicts Trump in classified documents case

June 09, 2023 19:26 - 10 minutes

Simon's weekly update on events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it on-demand here afterwards.  #Trump #Biden #Sunak 

May 27, 2023 - "American Week": DeSantis places way too much trust in Twitter as he enters Presidential race

May 26, 2023 22:51 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of life in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night programme on LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm on find it on-demand here afterwards. Note from Simon: one phrase has been changed from the original broadcast version to clarify my description of Ike Turner's violent and abusive behaviour during their marriage. 

May 19, 2023 - "American Week": Biden cuts Pacific trip short as America heads towards debt default

May 20, 2023 00:18 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of life in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night programme on LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it on catch-up here afterwards.

May 12, 2023 - "American Week": Teflon Don upends conventional wisdom yet again

May 12, 2023 21:07 - 8 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night programme on LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it here on-demand afterwards.

April 28, 2023 - "American Week": Biden announces re-election bid

April 28, 2023 23:11 - 9 minutes

Simon's weekly update from the United States, this week coming via Beijing.  For Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.

April 21, 2023 - "American Week": Biden plans re-election announcement as America's gun problem intensifies

April 21, 2023 22:49 - 8 minutes

Simon's weekly update from the United States for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on-demand afterwards.

April 14, 2023 - "American Week": Biden tours Ireland while America's secrets leak

April 14, 2023 19:49 - 8 minutes

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.  #Biden #News #Trump #Election2024 #Secrets

April 13, 2023 - Suspect detained in leak of US government secrets

April 14, 2023 18:25 - 4 minutes

Simon's live update for Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC.

April 10, 2023 - US Roundup: Expelled Tennessee lawmakers become symbol of US polarisation

April 10, 2023 13:27 - 11 minutes

Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night/Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen to Nick and Simon live every Monday at 1230am, or find them on catch-up here afterwards.

April 5, 2023 - Trump, in Florida, launches fresh assault on prosecutor & judge following Tuesday's indictment

April 05, 2023 16:56 - 8 minutes

Simon's live update for "Afternoon Drive with John Maytham" on South Africa's CapeTalk Radio.

April 5, 2023 - Home in Florida, Trump continues to rage about his criminal indictment

April 05, 2023 13:30 - 8 minutes

Simon's live update for "The Lunchtime News" on the UK's LBC News, with presenter Simon Conway.

April 4, 2023 - Trump pleads not guilty to 34 charges in New York court

April 04, 2023 23:27 - 9 minutes

Simon's live update the UK's LBC with Colin Brazier presenting.

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