Simon Marks Reporting
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March 4, 2026: Explosions in Erbil as Washington reportedly grooms Kurds as a possible invasion force
Simon's live report for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC, as the US and Israeli war on Iran shows every sign of intensifiying.
March 4, 2026 - Rubio says he never said what he said, as Trump re-ups regime change as his goal
Simon's live update on the US government's continuing, contradictory efforts to explain why it attacked Iran, and what it wants to achieve. For James O'Brien's programme on the UK's LBC.
March 3, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Trump flays Starmer, deriding him as "no Winston Churchill"
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.
March 3, 2026 - "Wars can be fought 'forever' and very successfully", argues Trump as Iran criticism grows
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning show on the UK's LBC.
March 2, 2026 - As Middle East conflict widens, Trump U-turns, says regime change is not a U.S. objective
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Ingrid Hipkiss presenting.
March 2, 2026 - Trump finally delineates objectives of his war on Iran, but not the endgame
Simon's live report for South Africa's Newzroom Afrika TV, as President Trump indicates that his war on Iran could last a month or even longer. With Xoli Mngambi anchoring. Courtesy: Dstv405#Trump #Iran
March 2, 2026 - Trump says "the big wave" of US/Israeli attacks on Iran is to come
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.
March 2, 2026 - Trump, with no plan, tells Americans that US fatalities in Iran are "the way it is"
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning show on the UK's LBC.#iran #Trump #Starmer #news #lbc #simonmarks
March 2, 2026 - Trump warns American to brace for a month of military action in Iran
Simon's update for "Nick Ferrari At Breakfast" on the UK's LBC.
March 1, 2026 - Trump says Iran attacks could last a month, and more American fatalities are likely
Simon's weekly roundup for Nick Abbot's Sunday night/Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every week at 0045 UK time, or find it here on demand afterwards.#Iran #Trump #midterms #lbc #simonmarks
March 1, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: 3 US Troops killed, 5 others seriously injured in Iran conflict
Simon's breaking news report for South Africa's Newzroom Afrika TV with Linda Mnusi anchoring.#iran #Trump #mideast #midterms #news #newzroomafrika #dstv405
March 1, 2026 - Trump administration officials absent from airwaves, amid grim polling on Iran strike
Simon's live update for ABC Radio Sydney's breakfast programme with Craig Reucassel.
March 1, 2026 - Trump says he's willing to talk to the Iranian regime, as first US deaths occur in conflict
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand with Corin Dann.
February 28, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Iranian State TV confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead
Simon's live report on the latest breaking news from Iran, as the US and Israeli military strikes enter a second day.
February 28, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Trump confirms Iran's Supreme Leader is dead
Simon's live breaking news update for Nick Abbot's programme on the UK's LBC.
February 28, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Amid reports of Supreme Leader's death, Trump says he's open to finding an "off ramp" in Iran
Simon's live update for Natasha Devon's Saturday evening programme on the UK's LBC.
February 28, 2028 - White House says "days" of military action against Iran lie ahead, as Trump plays geopolitical 52-card pickup
Simon's live update for LBC, with Vanessa Feltz in the chair.
February 26, 2026 - Trump seeks to topple Iran's regime without any strategy for the country's future
Simon's live update for Newzroom Afrika, South Africa's leading 24/7 news channel, with Thabo Mdluli anchoring.#iran #trump #midterms
February 28, 2026 - US and Israel launch war to overthrow Iranian government
Simon's live update from Washington for India's NDTV.
February 27, 2026 - Bill Clinton tells House Committee he was unaware of Epstein's crimes
Simon's live update, wrapping up another busy week in Washington, for Newzroom Afrika, South Africa's leading TV news channel. The anchor is Nhlanhla Sehume. Courtesy: Dstv 405
February 27, 2026 - "American Week": Trump delivers longest-ever State of the Union, as Tommy Robinson is welcomed to town
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.This week:--Trump delivers the longest State of the Union speech in history, but fails to clarify the future of his trade war;--Fresh questions swirl about Trump's relationship with Epstein;-- the new British Ambassador takes up his post, as the Trump administration allows Tommy Robinson to visit Congress and the State Department.#Epstein #SOTU2026 #Congress #Trump #Democrats #Spanberger #midterms #TommyRobinson #USinUK #America250 #news #lbc #simonmarks
February 27, 2026 - U.S. Roundup: Fury after nearly blind refugee is dead after being 'abandoned' by Border Patrol in Buffalo
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on LBC.This week:-- refugee dies in Buffalo as the Border Patrol is accused of abandoning him;-- fresh warnings of threats to media freedom, as Paramount poised to secure ownership of CNN;-- Epstein questions swirl around Trump again.#Epstein #Buffalo #BorderPatrol #Paramount #CNN #Netflix #midterms #Clinton #lbc#simonmarks
February 26, 2026 - Hillary Clinton tells House Oversight Committee she never met Epstein
Simon's live update for CNA TV, with Julie Yoo and Arnold Gay anchoring.
February 26, 2026 - Hillary Clinton tells Epstein probe to depose President Trump instead
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Corin Dann presenting.#Clinton #Epstein #Trump #midterms #HouseOversight #news #simonmarks
February 26, 2026 - Clintons preparing to give testimony about Epstein to House Oversight Committee
Simon's live preview of the next two days in the lives of the Clintons, for The Claire Byrne Show on Ireland's Newstalk.
February 25, 2026 - Trump, in unusually focused performance, blames out-of-power Democrats for everything wrong in America
Simon's live update on Tuesday night's State of the Union Address for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.#Trump #SOTU2026 #uselections #midterms #politics #news #lbc #Democrats #simonmarks
February 24, 2026 - Democrats pressure Trump on Iran ahead of State of the Union speech
Simon's live update for CNA TV, the leading Asia-Pacific English language news channel from Singapore seen worldwide. The anchors are Liz Neo and Arnold Gay.#SOTU #Trump #Iran #midterms #tariffs
February 24, 2026 - Trump prepares for State of the Union facing worst polls of his presidencies
Simon's live update for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC.#trump #SOTU2026 #midterms #uspolitics #stateoftheswamp #news #lbc #simonmarks
February 23, 2026 - Longevity guru Dr. Peter Attia loses perch at CBS News over Epstein ties
Simon's report for Radio New Zealand's 'Midday Report' as the limited fallout from the Epstein files continues in the United States.#Epstein #Attia #CBSNews #Trump #politics #Midterms2026
February 23, 2026 - Trump warns trading partners not to try and take advantage of Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
Simon's live update for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC.#Trump #SCOTUS #Tariffs #EU #Starmer #uspolitics #midterms #SOTU2026
February 23, 2026 - Trump prepares for crucial State of the Union Address after tariffs ruled unlawful
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.
February 20, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Trump blasts Supreme Court decision on tariffs, says he is "ashamed" of 3 Republican-appointed justices
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's programme on LBC, after President Trump launched a broadside against the US Supreme Court which has struck down the tariffs that lie at the heart of his trade, foreign and national security policies.#Trump #Scotus #Trade #midterms #usnews #politics #lbc #simonmarks
February 20, 2026 - "American Week": The Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.This week, the breaking news that the US Supreme Court has found Trump's tariffs to be unconstitutional. And America gets a lesson in accountability over Epstein from the UK.#Trump #Americanweek #tariffs #midterms #Epstein #Andrew #news #politics #uspolitics #congress
February 20, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
Simon's breaking news report for Shelagh Fogarty's programme on the UK's LBC.
February 19, 2026 - UK teaches US lesson in accountability with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's programme on LBC.
February 17, 2026 - Jesse Jackson remembered by Obamas as "a true giant"
Simon's live report on the death of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Ingrid Hipkiss presenting.
February 17, 2026 - Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, dead at 84
Simon's live report on the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson at the age of 84, with particular focus on the role he played leading America's anti-apartheid movement. For South Africa's "Newzroom Afrika" TV with Xoli Mnamgabi anchoring. Courtesy: DStv 405#JesseJackson #Jackson #apartheid #Trump #Democrats #USpolitics #news #simonmarks
February 17, 2026 - Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff fuels presidential rumours, and the search continues for Nancy Guthrie
Simon's round up of news for The Claire Byrne Show on Ireland's Newstalk radio.Editorial Update: Authorities in Tucson now say there is NO match between the glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home and the DNA found inside the houses, despite initial suggestions to the contrary.
February 15, 2026 - US Roundup: Trump in search of a distraction after week of reverses and defeats
Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.
February 14, 2026 - Mandelson summoned to appear before House Oversight Committee on Epstein
Simon's Saturday afternoon update for Vanessa Feltz's programme on the UK's LBC.This week;-- Peter Mandelson and Pam Bondi face the music over Epstein.-- Marco Rubio plays "Mr. Nice Guy" in Munich.#Trump #Epstein #Mandelson #Bondi #Midterms #Rubio #MSC2026
February 14, 2026 - Rubio makes more measured, but still threatening speech to European leaders in Munich
Simon's live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC.This week: --Rubio's not-so-threatening, but still threatening speech to European leaders at Munich.--Reverberations from Bondi's Congressional testimony continue--What will Trump do next?Listen live most Saturdays at 12:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.
February 13, 2026 - "American Week": Trump posts racist meme about Obamas, while Bondi demonstrates contempt for democracy
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. This week:--Trump sparks Republican fury with a racist social media post depicting the Obamas as primates in a jungle;-- Bondi sparks Republican fury by displaying total contempt for the U.S. Congress;Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm on LBC, or find it here on demand afterwards.#americanweek #lbc #simonmarks #Trump #Obamas #racism #bondi #Congress #ossoff #Democrats #Jayapal
February 13, 2026 - Trump's U-turn in Minneapolis comes after a week of reverses for him
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC. Today....-- Trump's climbdown in Minneapolis-- a Wall Street Journal investigation makes damaging allegations against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem-- Attorney General Pam Bondi sparks fury over her contemptuous testimony in Congress#Minneapolis #ICE #BorderPatrol #Noem #Bondi #Trump #News #USpolitics #Democrats #midterms
February 12, 2026 - In major win for big oil, Trump blocks U.S. legal recognition of scientific finding on impacts of climate change
Simon's live update for Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC, as President Trump takes fresh steps to eviscerate U.S. efforts to combat climate change.#climate #Trump #cars #EVs #oil #midterms #Congress
February 12, 2026 - BBC told Trump defamation lawsuit will go ahead in February 2027
Simon's live update for Iain Dale's evening programme on the UK's LBC, after a court in Florida ruled that the BBC must engage in "discovery" with Trump's lawyers, and that the president's defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster over "Panorama" will be heard in February 2027.#BBC #Trump #lawsuit #politics #Panorama #journalism #news #uspolitics #lbc #simonmarks
February 12, 2026 - Trump's border czar announces end to "Operation Metro Surge" in Minneapolis
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report", on the apparent climbdown by the White House in Minneapolis following the killing of two American citizens there last month by federal agents. With Ingrid Hipkiss presenting,
February 11, 2026 - Attorney General Bondi shows unprecedented disdain for the Constitution, Congress and Epstein victims in testimony on Capitol Hill
Simon's live update on an edifying day in Washington that saw Attorney General Pam Bondi disgrace her office and lay waste to constitutional checks and balances that lie at the heart of U.S. democracy. Plus, some alarming news from the Gallup polling organisation.For Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC. #Bondi #Constitution #democracy #news #uspolitics #midterms #epstein #gallup #lbc #simonmarks
February 11, 2026 - Person of interest released as Nancy Guthrie hunt enters Day 11
Simon's live update for The Claire Byrne Show on Ireland's Newstalk.#guthrie
February 11, 2026 - Attorney General Pam Bondi stonewalls at travesty of Congressional hearing over Epstein
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.#Bondi #Congress #Epstein #lbc #simonmarks #news #midterms #Democrats #uspolitics #news
February 11, 2026 - Bondi testifies on Capitol Hill while Netanyahu visits Trump in the White House
Simon's live update from Washington for Shelagh Fogarty's afternoon programme on the UK's LBC. Pam Bondi has begun her testimony on Capitol Hill. Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived for White House talks with President Trump. And a person of interest in the Nancy Guthrie investigation has been released.#Trump #Epstein #Bondi #Democrats #Congress #Guthrie #Netanyahu #news #lbc #simonmarks