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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Feb 25, 2025 · 11 min
February 25, 2025 - Macron flatters, cajoles and engages Trump, laying groundwork for Starmer
Simon's live update on Emmanuel Macron's day in Washington, for Henry Riley's late night programme on the UK's LBC.
Feb 24, 2025 · 2 min
February 24, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump says Zelensky will fly to Washington to sign minerals deal
Simon's breaking news update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.
Feb 24, 2025 · 12 min
February 24, 2025 - Macron at White House for make-or-break talks on Ukraine with Trump
Simon's live update for LBC News, the UK's rolling news station, with Jim Diamond anchoring.
Feb 24, 2025 · 10 min
February 24, 2025 - Chaos in Washington as Trump's Cabinet chiefs over-ride Musk's orders
Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.
Feb 23, 2025 · 16 min
February 22, 2025 - Purges at Pentagon as Trump cements his power base ahead of Macron/Starmer visits
The first segment of Simon's special Saturday night broadcast on LBC.
Feb 21, 2025 · 10 min
February 21, 2025 - "American Week": Trump breaks with Zelensky, warms ties with Putin and enrages European allies
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.
Feb 20, 2025 · 11 min
February 19, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump calls Zelensky a "dictator", falsely claims Ukraine broke deal on rare earths
Simon's live coverage of Trump's speech in Miami, where he gave full voice to entirely false claims about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and US assistance to Ukraine. With LBC's Henry Riley.
Feb 19, 2025 · 7 min
February 19, 2025 - New Treasury Secretary is latest Trump Cabinet official to skip G20 meeting in South Africa
Simon's live update for Newzroom Afrika, South Africa's leading 24/7 news channel. Courtesy: DSTV405
Feb 19, 2025 · 8 min
February 19, 2025 - Trump breaks with Zelensky, calling him "dictator" who has played USA "like a fiddle"
Simon's live update for LBC London News, the UK's only rolling news station, with John Stratford anchoring.
Feb 19, 2025 · 4 min
February 19, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump calls Zelensky "a Dictator" who "has done a terrible job"
Simon's breaking news coverage for the UK's LBC's drivetime programme with Tom Swarbrick.
Feb 18, 2025 · 10 min
February 18, 2025 - Republicans in Congress urge Trump to suspend South Africa's trade privileges, and maybe diplomatic ties
Simon's live update for South Africa's news channel "Newzroom Afrika", with anchor Vuyo Mvoko. Courtesty: DSTV405
Feb 17, 2025 · 10 min
February 16, 2025 - US Roundup: DOGE realises it erred in firing nuclear safety workers
Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's late night programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Sunday night / Monday morning at 12.30am UK time, or find it here on demand afterwards.
Feb 14, 2025 · 6 min
February 14, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump discloses Starmer visit to White House "next week or week after"
Simon's breaking news update for Rachel Johnson's Friday night programme on the UK's LBC.
Feb 14, 2025 · 10 min
February 14, 2025 - "American Week": Trump betrays Ukraine, dismays Europe and empowers Musk further
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 on-demand here afterwards.
Feb 13, 2025 · 13 min
February 13, 2025 - Announcing Ukraine peace negotiations, Trump tilts outcome in Putin's favour
Simon's update for Clive Bull's overnight show on the UK's LBC.
Feb 12, 2025 · 5 min
February 12, 2025: AS IT BROKE - Trump, Putin agree to kick-start Ukraine peace talks and meet in person
Simon's breaking news update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.
Feb 12, 2025 · 15 min
February 12, 2025 - In bizarre joint appearance, Trump and Musk ride roughshod over constitutional guardrails
Simon's live update from Washington for Lewis Goodall, sitting in for James O'Brien, on the UK's LBC.
Feb 10, 2025 · 11 min
February 20, 2025 - Trump announces tariffs on steel, aluminium and Musk hints at defying judges
Simon's live update for LBC with Lewis Goodall.
Feb 8, 2025 · 8 min
February 8, 2025 - Court ruling overturns Musk's access to Treasury payments system
Simon's live update from Washington for Natasha Devon's Saturday afternoon programme on the UK's LBC.
Feb 7, 2025 · 6 min
February 6, 2025 - Trump says when US takes over Gaza, Israel will provide security
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Saturday Morning", with Patrick Gower hosting.