Simon Marks Reporting

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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Aug 7, 2025 · 3 min
August 7, 2025 - Trump meeting with Putin looks doubtful as Kremlin rejects reports of a Ukraine breakthrough
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.
Aug 6, 2025 · 7 min
August 6, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump to meet Putin "soon"
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.
Aug 6, 2025 · 5 min
August 6, 2025 - Texas Democrats threatened with fines and arrests after fleeing state in resistricting standoff
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Corin Dann anchoring.
Aug 5, 2025 · 10 min
August 5, 2025 - House lawmakers subpoena Clintons, but also Trump's Department of Justice over Epstein
Simon's live update for LBC where Henry Riley was in the chair.
Aug 2, 2025 · 10 min
August 1, 2025 - "American Week: Trump's problems over Epstein mount within MAGA
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.
Jul 11, 2025 · 10 min
July 11, 2025 - "American Week": Tragedy in Texas leaves Trump facing uncomfortable questions
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?
Jul 8, 2025 · 3 min
July 8, 2025 - Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Simon's update for "Nick Ferrari at Breakfast" on the UK's LBC.
Jul 4, 2025 · 10 min
July 4, 2025 - "American Week": Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" passes, but will Republicans rue the day?
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.
Jun 27, 2025 · 10 min
June 27, 2025 - "American Week": Trump attacks Iran, then turns his fire on the media
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.
Jun 22, 2025 · 6 min
June 22, 2025 - Trump reveals his bluff, attacking Iran & destroying key nuclear sites
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.
Jun 21, 2025 · 11 min
June 21, 2025 - Trump battles Trump as MAGA battles MAGA over Iran
Simon's live Saturday morning update for Paul Brand's programme on the UK's LBC.
Jun 20, 2025 · 10 min
June 20, 2025 - "American Week": Trump prevaricates over Iran attack
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
Jun 18, 2025 · 8 min
June 18, 2025 - Remembering Alfred Brendel, 1931 - 2025
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.
Jun 18, 2025 · 4 min
June 18, 2025 - Trump demands Iran's "unconditional surrender" as he mulls involvement in Israel attacks
Simon's live update for "Nick Ferrari at Breakfast" on the UK's LBC.
Jun 18, 2025 · 5 min
June 17, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump quits G7 summit amid suggestions he may join attacks on Iran
Simon's live update for LBC News, with Steve Holden presenting.
Jun 13, 2025 · 10 min
June 13, 2025 - "American Week": Trump embraces the police state
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.
Jun 11, 2025 · 10 min
June 11, 2025 - Trump reportedly to deploy more troops as Newsom accuses him of "brazen abuse of power"
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.
Jun 9, 2025 · 12 min
June 9, 2025 - Trump on LA protests: "BRING IN THE TROOPS!!!"
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.
Jun 9, 2025 · 13 min
June 9, 2025 - Tear gas and pepper spray used on anti-deportation protestors in Los Angeles
Simon's weekly roundup of events in the United States for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live most weeks at 0045 UK time or find it here on demand afterwards.goog
Jun 8, 2025 · 14 min
June 7, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump deploying 2000 National Guard troops on streets of Los Angeles
Simon's breaking news update for LBC's overnight programme with Clive Bull.