How Trump is using tariffs to help a political ally
Podcast: Apple News TodayPublished On: Fri Aug 01 2025
Description: Trump unveiled a new set of tariffs across the globe as his deadline arrived. Manuela Andreoni from Reuters explains why he hopes higher duties on Brazil and sanctions against a judge will derail the country’s trial against former President Jair Bolsonaro. One of Trump’s former personal lawyers was narrowly confirmed by Senate Republicans to a lifetime position as a federal appeals judge. Washington Post reporter Perry Stein explains why Emil Bove’s confirmation was so controversial. A drug you’ve likely never heard of that’s stronger than fentanyl is killing hundreds of people every year. Wall Street Journal reporter Sune Engel Rasmussen told us about the dangers of nitazenes. Plus, revelations at the Texas floods special hearing, the record-breaking baby born from an embryo frozen 30 years ago, and presidential fitness tests are back. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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