Simon Marks
The Rev Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist, dies at 84
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84. Audio
Latest news from the United States
Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washington DC. Audio
British PM reveals he knew of Mandelson's links to Epstein
The British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is coming under increased pressure over what he knew about Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffery Epstein, when he appointed the former Labour minister as US… Audio
Fallout over Epstein files continues
The fallout from the latest release of Epstein files is continuing -- again showing the reach the late sex offender had with the rich and powerful. US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Latest news from the United States with Simon Marks
Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann from Washington. Audio
What is ICE and why does it seem to be tearing the USA apart?
Over the last few months there has been consistently heated debate around the tactics, and indeed presence of, immigration agents in the United States. That debate has reached fever pitch after the… Audio
Trump doubles down on Greenland threats
Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
US correspondent Simon Marks
US correspondent Simon Marks joins Anna to discuss the latest. Audio
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President Trump has ordered the suspension of the green card lottery, which allows up to 50 thousand people into the US through a random selection process. Audio
Latest on Trump and Epstein
In emails released this week, the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein wrote "the dog that hasn't barked is Trump." Audio
Election day arrives in New York as locals vote for mayor
New Yorkers are casting their final votes for a new mayor. Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Latest from the US
Donald Trump threw a nuclear curve ball this week saying he wants to start testing nuclear weapons so the US can keep pace with Russia and China. Audio
FBI on hunt for Kirk's gunman
The FBI has released photographs of a "person of interest" in connection with the shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was shot and killed at a Utah university event… Audio
US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk shot dead
U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck at a Utah university. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 19th August 2025
In today's episode, Donald Trump hopes there will be a chance for a trilateral meeting between himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after a meeting… Audio
Trump hopes for meeting with Putin and Zelensky
Donald Trump hopes there will be a chance for a trilateral meeting between himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after a meeting with European leaders… Audio
Trump and Putin in Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump are meeting at a military base in Alaska. Audio
NZ woman and son detained by US immigration
A Kiwi woman and her six-year-old son are being held at an immigration processing centre in Texas, after being detained by US immigration. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump places Washington DC police department under federal control
Donald Trump is placing Washington DC's police department under "direct federal control" and deploying National Guard troops to the US capital. US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Texas Democrats threatened with fines and arrests after fleeing state
In the US, Democrats are being threatened with fines and arrests - after fleeing the state of Texas to block a vote that could determine the balance of power in the US Congress. Correspondent Simon… Audio
