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Iran fires missiles at a US military base  - with Qatari airspace shut off and Britons told by the Foreign Office to "take shelter". And then, a ceasefire - announced by Trump on Truth Social - declaring himself the arbiter of world peace and an end not just to US-Iranian hostilities, but to the conflict between Iran and Israel. A head-spinning few hours. We unpack it all. If you've got a question...

The US bombs Iran. Three nuclear sites heavily hit. Cue condemnation from Iran - and promises of retribution. As the Iranian foreign minister heads to Moscow to meet Vladimir Putin and discuss what to do next, we ask: what has happened, why did the Trump administration decide to take action, what's the response domestically and internationally - and what on earth could happen next. If you've got a...

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has said Donald Trump will make a decision on whether to militarily strike Iran in the next two weeks. That's as diplomatic talks between Western governments and the Iranians ramp up. In today's episode, US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner unpick why the delay might be, and the competing voices in the ears of the president. If you've got a qu...

Trump has refused to confirm nor deny if he would go ahead with a US strike on Iran as the conflict continues. While the Trump administration weighs up its options, division within Trump's own country on what he should do, is deepening.  On Trump100 US correspondent Mark Stone is joined by International affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to discuss what the next steps will be for Iran's supreme leader...

After meeting his security council in the White House situation room, Donald Trump is reportedly considering a number of next steps in the Israel- Iran conflict, including a US attack on Iran.  On Trump100, US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone examine what the events of Tuesday point towards Donald Trump doing next in the conflict.  Plus, James sits down with Sky's political editor Beth...

Trump has packed his bags and left the G7 summit in Canada early to attend to "important matters" on the Middle East conflict. Israel and Iran are continuing their deadly attacks on one another as the conflict intensifies.   On Trump 100 US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone discuss what Trump's next move could be as he posts on social media that "everyone should evacuate Tehran".   Plus...

The Trump 100 team reflect on a major weekend of news in the US, and a crucial week ahead for Donald Trump and world leaders as they gather in Canada for the G7 amid the escalating conflict in Israel and Iran.  Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss the tense backdrop to the summit, and what could come out of the conversations between the world's most influential leaders - with Trump's tariffs also...

Martha Kelner and James Matthews answer your listener questions. This week, would Gavin Newsom make a good presidential candidate? How close is the US to nuclear war with Iran? And, what has been the reaction in the US to Trump scripts being removed from the government website?  If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.                   ...

On day 143 of Donald Trump's presidency, Martha Kelner and James Matthews discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom's 'presidential' televised address to the nation, and his case that Donald Trump's extraordinary decision to send troops to LA against his wishes has put the country on the brink of authoritarianism.   Plus, billionaire Elon Musk has apologised to Trump over his explosive social media...

While chaos in Los Angeles continues, with a curfew in place in the city to prevent further unrest, Trump spent the day hunkered down in a bunker with helicopters soaring above and drones buzzing by at a celebration of the US army’s birthday.  US correspondents Mark Stone in Washington DC, and Martha Kelner in LA, discuss the parallels between President Trump’s display of military celebration, and...

Protests have entered their fourth day in Los Angeles. As people continue to clash with police, Trump has deployed the National Guard against the wishes of the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. Martha Kelner has been reporting from the streets of LA, seeing burning cars, tear gas, and people being hit with rubber bullets. Martha, Mark Stone, and James Matthews discuss the scenes in LA, and Tru...

Our US correspondents Mark Stone and David Blevins answer your listener questions.   They discuss the very public breakdown in relations between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the president's "Big Beautiful Bill", and is it fair for Trump to investigate Joe Biden.  If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.  You can also watch all episodes on...

President Donald Trump and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, have had a full-blown 'buddy' breakup on their respective social media platforms, Truth Social and X.   Mark and Martha take stock of the escalating spat, which saw Trump say that "Elon was 'wearing thin'", and Elon claimed Trump appeared in the Epstein files - documents related to disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.   In a...

A bunker. A scenario. A group of former senior ministers, military chiefs and other experts. Russia knows our weaknesses – but do you?    Sky News' security and defence editor Deborah Haynes presents The Wargame – a major new five-part series from Sky News and Tortoise, set in the near future.  Launching 10th June.

Donald Trump has been back on the phone with Vladimir Putin, reportedly chatting for over an hour. But with no signs of an immediate peace deal with Ukraine following the call, Mark Stone and our Moscow correspondent Ivor Bennett discuss the potential repercussions.   Separately, on Wednesday Trump announced a new travel ban to the US from 12 countries, and an additional seven countries whose nati...

It’s day 135 of Donald Trump’s second term, and our US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner discuss Elon Musk’s exit from his Department of Government Efficiency role last week, and his harsh criticism of Trump’s “big beautiful” spending bill in a furious X post on Tuesday.   Plus, Hamas and Israel have reacted to Mark’s Monday interview with former State Department spokesman Matt Miller, w...

A man has been charged after peaceful protestors in Boulder, Colorado were attacked with a makeshift flame thrower. The man was heard shouting, "free Palestine" as he was led away by police.       Martha Kelner is joined by David Blevins to discuss the rise in antisemitism in the United States, and discuss why Donald Trump has blamed his predecessor Joe Biden’s immigration policies for allowing th...

Hopes of a ceasefire in Gaza stalled over the weekend as Hamas called for changes to the US Israel peace deal, but could the US have done more to end the war sooner?      On today’s episode Mark Stone is joined by Matthew Miller, who, as state department spokesperson, was the voice and the face of former US president Joe Biden’s foreign policy. He tells Mark he believes Israel has 'without a doubt...

Trump can’t block Harvard from enrolling foreign students, according to a US judge. The decision comes amid the President’s ongoing battle with some of America's biggest universities over what they teach.   On this episode James Matthews is at Harvard University’s graduation ceremony to get a sense of how students are feeling.   Plus, James Matthews and Martha Kelner have the latest on the tariff...

A trade court in New York has blocked Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, saying he exceeded his authority in implementing them. The markets have already reacted well, but what now for Trump, who has had one of his most powerful negotiating tactics dismantled? US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner discuss the ruling and what it means for team Trump. Plus, Martha meets a four-year-old girl w...

The Trump administration has ordered embassies to stop scheduling student visa appointments as it prepares to implement strict social media vetting. US correspondents Martha Kelner and James Matthews discuss why the administration is introducing the drastic measures and what a ban on international students could mean for the US. Plus, Trump has threatened to pull California's federal funding over...

On this episode of Trump100, US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner tackle listener questions on topics ranging from the ambush in the Oval Office, America’s loyalty to Israel, and the Qatari’s extreme gift to Donald Trump: a jumbo jet.   If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.                       Don't forget, you can also wa...

On Wednesday evening two Israeli embassy workers, Yaron Lichinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were shot and killed in Washington DC by a man who chanted “ free Palestine” as he was arrested.  On Trump100, US correspondents Martha Kelner and Mark Stone discuss the politics at the centre of the killings, and the Trump administration’s approach to antisemitism in the US.    Plus, the Trump administration step...

In yet another dramatic encounter in the Oval Office, Donald Trump ambushed South Africa's president in a choreographed showdown on Wednesday. But why is the president accusing South Africa of genocide? On Trump100 US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner react to the US president's claims and Cyril Ramaphosa's response. They debunk the far-right claims that thousands of white farmers are be...

Elon Musk says he’s ‘done enough’ political spending and will cut back in future, but what does this mean for Donald Trump's mid-term election plans?     Sky News’ US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss the timing of Musk’s decision after he faced criticism for slashing spending with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).     And, as Trump announced a multi-billion-dollar...