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U.S. forces are racing to rescue a missing pilot after Iranian fire brought down two American warplanes. Iranian media report strikes on a petrochemical zone. Ukraine strikes deals to export its drone expertise to Gulf nations. U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed surge in defense spending to $1.5 trillion. Netflix looks to build up its franchises post Warner Brothers deal. Plus, a statue-worthy rat in Cambodia. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Further Reading ⁠Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general⁠ ⁠US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say⁠ ⁠Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz⁠ ⁠A month into war, Lebanon's prime minister says no end in sight ⁠ ⁠Blue Owl limits withdrawals from two funds after historic surge in redemption requests⁠ ⁠Artemis capsule boost puts astronauts moon-bound for record-breaking journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump ousts Attorney General Pam Bondi, while Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth fires the Army’s top general. The U.S. military targets civilian infrastructure in Iran as the displacement crisis in Lebanon grows. Private credit firm Blue Owl faces a historic level of redemption requests. And astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II sort out a high-stakes plumbing problem. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Further Reading Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz A month into war, Lebanon's prime minister says no end in sight Blue Owl limits withdrawals from two funds after historic surge in redemption requests Artemis capsule boost puts astronauts moon-bound for record-breaking journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NASA’s Artemis II rocket blasts off for its historic moon mission. U.S. President Donald Trump uses a primetime address to tout gains in the Iran war but gives no timeline for its end – and threatens to bomb the country back into the "Stone Ages." We go inside the U.S. Supreme Court as a skeptical bench weighs Trump’s executive order to dismantle birthright citizenship. And Elon Musk’s SpaceX files to go public in what could be the biggest stock market listing. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor’s note: This podcast was delayed in publishing due to technical problems with our host platform. U.S. President Donald Trump says the end of the war in Iran could be in two to three weeks. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to NATO’s collective defense. The Supreme Court weighs a challenge to birthright citizenship. A judge orders Trump to stop his $400 million White House ballroom build. And the U.S. paves the way for private assets to be included in 401(k) retirement plans. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran attacks a crude oil tanker off Dubai after President Donald Trump warns the U.S. will obliterate Iran's power plants if it doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz. Spain closes its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran. Israel passes a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks. And record U.S. heat sees skiers take to the slopes in their bikinis. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pakistan says it's ready to host U.S.-Iran talks to end the war. Israel says Yemen launched a second attack as fears mount that the Houthis could block a second key shipping route. Ukraine looks to hold the line against a new Russian springtime offensive. And U.S. lawmakers plan to introduce a bipartisan bill to ban the government from buying humanoid robots made by China. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran warns Washington against a ground attack as regional diplomats push for to end the war. Thousands rally across all 50 states in "No Kings" protests over rising costs and Trump's handling of the Iran war. Major League Baseball introduces a "robot umpire" challenge system for the new season. Plus, pilgrims travel to a remote Taiwan temple in search of divine dreams. Watch the latest On Assignment Podcast Inside Iran: A video diary Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yemen’s Houthis launch missiles at Israel as the Iran war escalates. An exclusive report shows that U.S. intelligence can only confirm a third of Iran's missiles have been destroyed, despite the president's claims. Tiger Woods is released from jail after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. And new insights into the bond between humans and their dogs. Watch the latest On Assignment Podcast Inside Iran: A video diary Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*This podcast has been updated for the latest news on President Donald Trump ordering the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA workers. U.S. President Donald Trump extends a pause on attacks on Iranian energy sites into April. A U.S. judge hands Anthropic a win in its fight with the Pentagon over military use of its AI. And the Olympics announces new rules barring transgender athletes from women’s events. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A jury finds Meta and Google liable for harming children’s mental health by designing addictive social media platforms. Iran says it’s reviewing a U.S. ceasefire plan and wants Lebanon included in any truce. Israel’s defense minister says it will occupy south Lebanon up to the Litani River. Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro is due back in U.S. court amid a dispute over legal fees. And airport wait times hit a record high. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices