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Behind Trump's push to break the International Criminal Court

Sep 10, 2026 · 17m

Summary

The US is pressuring NATO allies to dismantle the International Criminal Court, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from European nations. Meanwhile, the EU unveils a new Affordable Housing Act to empower cities in regulating short-term rentals and vacant properties amid a deepening housing crisis. Additionally, a report reveals that criminal gangs are leveraging AI to locate sites for illegal tobacco factories across Europe.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: LinkedIn for small business growth Intro: US pressure on ICC and EU housing plans US attempts to dismantle International Criminal Court via NATO Interview: EU Affordable Housing Act and short-term rentals Commissioner Jorgensen on migration and personal life Criminal gangs use AI to locate illegal tobacco factories Weekender preview and listener survey call to action
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