Simon Marks Reporting

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Ongoing news reports from Washington and elsewhere by Emmy award-winning reporter Simon Marks . 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 . You can watch his latest TV reporting here.

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September 22, 2025 - Charlie Kirk memorial service fuses governance and evangelical Christianity in America 22.09.2025 3:52

Simon's live update for "Nick Ferrari at Breakfast" on the UK's LBC.

September 19, 2025 - "American Week": Trump visits Britain, and wages war on free speech in America 19.09.2025 10:57

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 here on demand afterwards. This week: Trump's state visit to Britain, the disagreements that could still bring the "special relationship" crashing down, and the firing of Jimmy #Kimmel

September 18th, 2025 - Kimmel gone, as Trump demands NBC late-night hosts' firing as well 18.09.2025 13:13

Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on LBC, as free speech in the United States is further diminished by the indefinite suspension of ABC's late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

September 17, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: King Charles and President Trump toast one another at Windsor 17.09.2025 11:58

Simon's live update on the speeches made at Windsor, as the King welcomes President Trump to the state visit's banquet. With Iain Dale on the UK's LBC.

September 14, 2025 - Scores of employees fired across United States for social media posts about Kirk assassination 14.09.2025 11:01

Simon's live update for Vanessa Feltz's Sunday afternoon programme on the UK's LBC.

September 12, 2025 - "American Week": Charlie Kirk's assassination stuns America 12.09.2025 11:01

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States, dominated this week by the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and the reaction to it. Listen live every week at 5:50pm on Tom Swarbrick's programme on the UK's LBC, or find it here on demand afterwards.

September 12, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump says suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination is in custody 12.09.2025 4:23

Simon's live update for Shelagh Fogarty's programme on LBC about the suspect detained in connection with the killing of Charlie Kirk. #CharlieKirk #Kirk

September 11, 2025 - FBI releases images of Kirk assassination suspect 11.09.2025 4:33

Simon's live report for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.

September 11, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Mandelson fired; manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer continues 11.09.2025 12:24

Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.

September 9, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump leads mourning for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, assassinated in Utah 10.09.2025 12:26

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

September 10, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: President Trump announces death of MAGA icon Charlie Kirk 10.09.2025 4:45

Simon's breaking news report for LBC, with Iain Dale.

September 10, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Charlie Kirk in critical condition after assassination attempt 10.09.2025 7:30

Simon's live update for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC.

September 10, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Leading pro-Trump activist Charlie Kirk shot in Utah 10.09.2025 3:00

Simon's live update on the breaking news from the United States about the shooting of pro-Trump conservative activist Charlie Kirk, attacked as he spoke on campus at Utah Valley University. With Iain Dale on the UK's LBC.

September 9, 2025 - Mandelson faces fresh questions about his friendship with Epstein 10.09.2025 10:32

September 9, 2025 - Epstein "birthday book" contains lurid Trump doodle and message 09.09.2025 13:35

Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.

September 8, 2025 - US Roundup: Trump threatens "war" on Chicago 08.09.2025 10:20

Simon's live natter with Nick Abbot on his Sunday night / Monday morning programme on LBC. Listen live every week at 0045am, or find it here on-demand afterwards.

September 6, 2025 - Trump restores "Department of War" name at Pentagon 06.09.2025 11:14

Simon's live update for Vanessa Feltz's Saturday afternoon programme on the UK's LBC.

September 6, 2025 - Trump to skip G20 in South Africa, but host 2026 summit at his own golf resort 06.09.2025 13:26

Simon's live update for South Africa's Newzroom Afrika on the President's decision to boycott the G20 Summit this November in Johannesburg. Courtesy: DSTV 405

September 5, 2025 - "American Week": Mr. Farage Goes To Washington 05.09.2025 10:48

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. This week: portents of a collision between the US and the UK over freedom of speech, aided and abetted by Nigel Farage. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.

September 3, 2025 - Trump confirms he is not dead 03.09.2025 5:40

Simon's live update for Ben Kentish's late night programme on LBC, after President Trump endured a weekend of social media lunacy suggesting he had passed away.

September 1, 2025 - Washington Post: White House considering detailed plan to depopulate and rebuild Gaza 01.09.2025 2:47

Simon's live update for CNA, with Arnold Gay and Julie Yoo anchoring.

September 1, 2025 - US Roundup: Speculation mounts over Trump's health 01.09.2025 14:57

Simon's live roundup of events in the US with Nick Abbot on LBC. Listen every Sunday night / Monday morning at 0045am, or find it on-demand here afterwards.

August 30, 2025 - Federal appeals court rules Trump's global tariffs are iilegal 31.08.2025 9:10

Simon's live chat with Vanessa Feltz on the UK's LBC. What happens if the Supreme Court upholds the appeals court decision?

August 30, 2025 - Starmer urged to take more confrontational approach towards Trump 30.08.2025 16:21

Simon's chat with LBC's Ranvir Singh after Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, announced he will boycott a State Banquet for President Trump

August 29, 2025 - "American Week": Trump lays claim to limitless executive powers 29.08.2025 10:38

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Friday's drivetime programme on LBC, presented by Ben Kentish. Today: #Trump lays claim to limitless powers while insisting he's not a #dictator; Democrats warn him not to deploy troops in cities across the country; and Republican lawmakers get an earful from their constitutents. Plus Taylor #Swift gets engaged. #news #politics #USpolit...