US Amasses Forces Near Iran, Trump's Economic Agenda, More
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It's near a six-month high for West Texas Intermediate, Karen, with concerns that the U.S. is moving closer to a war with Iran, putting geopolitical risk into the commodities markets. The U.S. is continuing its military buildup in the Middle East, as President Trump says Iran has days to agree to a deal over its nuclear program.
Now we may have to take it a step further or we may not. Maybe we're going to make a deal. You're going to be finding out over the next probably 10 days.
President Trump spoke as the U.S. has built more forces in the Middle East than at any point since the war in Iraq.
Well, as far as his domestic agenda, Nathan, President Trump is declaring victory in the fight over cost of living concerns. He paid a visit yesterday to the crucial battleground state of Georgia.
What word have you not heard over the last two weeks? Affordability. Because I've won. I've won affordability.
This signals a new approach by the president. He denied problems with his economic agenda while touting stock market gains to insist that his tariff plans have been a success.
Let's turn to the UK now, Karen. Former Prince Andrew has been released. He was detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Let's go to London and get the very latest from Bloomberg's Tiwa Adebayo. Good morning, Tiwa.
Good morning, Nathan and Karen.
What are the current tensions between the US and Iran?
Well, the fallout is continuing here in the UK after the unprecedented arrest of former Prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor yesterday. The latest is that he has now been released from police custody under investigation. That was yesterday evening. Thames Valley Police confirming the release of a man in his 60s in Norfolk, not naming him as is per the national guidance here in the UK. This arrest coming, of course, after revelations about Mr Mountbatten Windsor's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He has denied all wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. Just in terms of the latest from the rest of the royal family, whilst this news was breaking yesterday, the King was taking part in a public engagement at London Fashion Week.
He also released an official statement in which he said the law must take its course. In London, Tiwa Adebayo, Bloomberg Radio.
All right, Tiwa, thank you. While there's more fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein case here in the U.S., the late sex offender's estate has agreed to pay up to $35 million to resolve all outstanding legal claims from women who have not already reached settlements.
How is the US military buildup affecting global markets?
This proposed settlement covers at least 40 women who say they were sexually abused or trafficked by Epstein between 1995 and August 10, 2019, the day he was found dead in his jail cell. Their lawsuit was originally filed in 2024 against the Epstein estate's two co-executors, his longtime lawyer Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn. Both men have not been accused of abusing women or witnessing abuse. They've denied all liability to Epstein's victims and agreed to the settlement terms without admitting fault. A federal judge still has to approve the deal.
Turning now, Karen, to the latest in the search for Nancy Guthrie. Tomorrow will be three weeks since the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie was last seen at her home near Tucson. The FBI has received more than 20,000 tips, and Pima County Sheriff Chris Nano says every lead helps. When those tips dry up, this case goes cold.
We believe somebody out there knows who did this. We need that person to call us.
Pima Sheriff Chris Nano spoke to the ABC station in Tucson. He says DNA evidence found at Guthrie's home is still going through lab analysis and several hundred personnel from multiple law enforcement agencies are assigned to the case.
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Chapters
5 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–1:51
2
What are the current tensions between the US and Iran?
1:51–2:52
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How is the US military buildup affecting global markets?
2:52–4:47
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What is President Trump's stance on affordability issues?
4:47–6:45
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What updates are there on Prince Andrew's legal situation?
6:45–8:47
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