Trump warns Europe over Canada deal; House passes sweeping Russia sanctions
Summary
Host Christian Bryant covers the EU’s invitation for Canada to become an associate member, prompting Trump to threaten tariffs. The House passed a sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia and its energy buyers, while the Fed raised interest rates for the first time in three years. Additionally, the segment discusses the delayed impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Leon Black’s contempt of Congress vote in the Epstein investigation, and NASA’s discovery of a massive new lunar crater.
Topics discussed
Intro: Canada-EU ties, Russia sanctions, and Fed rate hike
Welcome and summary of top stories
Canada invited to become EU associate member
House passes sweeping new sanctions bill on Russia
Russia attacks Ukraine; Fed raises interest rates
Trump reacts to Fed; House recess and Hegseth impeachment
Leon Black held in contempt in Epstein investigation
NASA discovers massive new crater on the Moon
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