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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August 12, 2025 - Trump accuses DC falsifying crime statistics as he deploys National Guard and promises rollout beyond Washington 12.08.2025 15:04

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

August 11, 2025 - Trump indicates he plans to carve up Ukraine, and put troops on the streets of Washington 11.08.2025 7:35

Simon's live update for LBC News where the presenter is John Stratford.

August 11, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump reveals plans to carve Ukraine up with Putin, and plans to deploy National Guard in DC 11.08.2025 2:59

Simon's live update on the President's news conference at the White House, for Tom Swarbrick's programme on the UK's LBC.

August 9, 2025 - US Roundup: Epstein, Jobs Numbers and Alaska Summit 09.08.2025 12:49

Simon's live chat with Matt Frei at the end of his Saturday morning programme on LBC.

August 9, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump to meet Putin in Alaska next Friday 09.08.2025 13:45

Simon's live update for Clive Bull's overnight programme on the UK's LBC, after Trump unveiled Alaska as the surprise venue for his summit meeting with Vladimir Putin.

August 8, 2025 - "American Week": The Democrats' struggle for relevance 08.08.2025 10:44

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 or find it here on demand afterwards. Today: the Democrats' struggle to retain relevance in Trump's America.

August 8, 2025 - Lammy hosts VP Vance at Chevening estate 08.08.2025 5:06

August 7, 2025 - Trump meeting with Putin looks doubtful as Kremlin rejects reports of a Ukraine breakthrough 07.08.2025 3:45

Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.

August 6, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump to meet Putin "soon" 06.08.2025 7:27

Simon's live update for Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC, amid a glimmer of limited hope for Ukraine peace talks.

August 6, 2025 - Texas Democrats threatened with fines and arrests after fleeing state in resistricting standoff 06.08.2025 5:52

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

August 5, 2025 - House lawmakers subpoena Clintons, but also Trump's Department of Justice over Epstein 05.08.2025 10:05

Simon's live update for LBC where Henry Riley was in the chair.

August 1, 2025 - "American Week: Trump's problems over Epstein mount within MAGA 02.08.2025 10:25

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

July 11, 2025 - "American Week": Tragedy in Texas leaves Trump facing uncomfortable questions 11.07.2025 10:09

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States 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. This week: after the Texas Hill Country flooding tragedy, do Trump and Musk share some of the blame?

July 8, 2025 - Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize 08.07.2025 3:26

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

July 4, 2025 - "American Week": Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" passes, but will Republicans rue the day? 04.07.2025 10:33

Simon's weekly chronicle of 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 catch-up here afterwards.

June 27, 2025 - "American Week": Trump attacks Iran, then turns his fire on the media 27.06.2025 10:54

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 here on demand afterwards.

June 22, 2025 - Trump reveals his bluff, attacking Iran & destroying key nuclear sites 22.06.2025 6:34

Simon's live update on the obliteration of Iran's nuclear facilities after B2 bombers dropped more than a dozen "bunker-busting" bombs on the country. With Matthew Wright on the UK's LBC.

June 21, 2025 - Trump battles Trump as MAGA battles MAGA over Iran 21.06.2025 11:40

Simon's live Saturday morning update for Paul Brand's programme on the UK's LBC.

June 20, 2025 - "American Week": Trump prevaricates over Iran attack 20.06.2025 10:40

Simon's weekly chronicle of life in the United States, for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. This week: the President holds the world's attention hostage over Iran. #Trump #Iran #NoKings #Parade #Israel

June 18, 2025 - Remembering Alfred Brendel, 1931 - 2025 18.06.2025 8:19

From Simon's programme on the UK's LBC, a tribute to the late, great pianist...and why, even if you've never heard of him, his story should inspire. With the thoughts of Classic FM legend, and Beethoven scholar John Suchet.

June 18, 2025 - Trump demands Iran's "unconditional surrender" as he mulls involvement in Israel attacks 18.06.2025 4:00

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

June 17, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump quits G7 summit amid suggestions he may join attacks on Iran 18.06.2025 5:34

Simon's live update for LBC News, with Steve Holden presenting.

June 13, 2025 - "American Week": Trump embraces the police state 13.06.2025 10:46

Simon's weekly chronicle of 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. This week, while Israel wages war on Iran, Trump wages war on....California.

June 11, 2025 - Trump reportedly to deploy more troops as Newsom accuses him of "brazen abuse of power" 11.06.2025 10:47

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

June 9, 2025 - Trump on LA protests: "BRING IN THE TROOPS!!!" 09.06.2025 12:29

Simon's live update on events in Los Angeles as anti-deportation protestors clashed with law enforcement on Sunday night, and President Trump threatened to escalate the situation. With James O'Brien on the UK's LBC.