Geoff Bennett

President Trump has strained an alliance by scaling back joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited cost concerns, his relationship with Kim Jong Un, and Seoul’s refusal to join the Iran war as reasons for this shift. This action is presented as a transactional approach to international alliances.

A four-ton upper stage of a SpaceX rocket hit the moon at 5,400 mph due to solar activity and gravity. The rocket was launched last year to carry lunar landers, and scientists are discussing concerns about lunar litter.

President Trump is selling early access to his social media posts via Truth Social's subscription service, which costs up to $100,000 a month. Critics are concerned about paying customers viewing market-moving statements before the public.

Annie Jacobsen's new book 'Biological War: A Scenario' explores the premise of a national security threat involving a deliberately engineered pathogen. Geoff Bennett discussed America's preparedness for biological threats with Jacobsen on the PBS News podcast 'Settle In.'

Spain is deploying troops and resources to a North African territory after tens of thousands of migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco. Migrants later returned to Morocco.

David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss Todd Blanche's stalled attorney general confirmation, Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund,' turmoil in the Democratic National Committee, and the dropped Reflection Poll vandalism charges.

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has led Saudi Arabia to propose a maritime defense coalition to protect Red Sea shipping. Geoff Bennett interviewed Ian Ralby, a maritime security expert, for perspective on the issue.

The article discusses the U.S. and Iran exchanging strikes and the resulting regional conflict. Geoff Bennett interviewed Feisal Istrabadi, a former Iraqi diplomat and director of the Center for the Study of the Middle East at Indiana University Bloomington.

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s memorial brought together presidents, prime ministers, and senators. He served 30 years in the Capitol, known as a foreign policy hawk, a key presence on the Senate Judiciary Committee, and an ally of President Trump.

A shooting at a food festival in Seattle killed three people and wounded four others. One suspect is in custody, and another may still be at large.

Ben Wikler, former Wisconsin Democratic Party chair, authored 'This Is the Plan,' discussing lessons from Wisconsin's closely divided state for Democrats nationwide. Geoff Bennett interviewed him on the 'Settle In' podcast.

The Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Syrian and Haitian nationals has caused concern in the senior care industry, which relies on these workers to address staffing shortages. Industry leaders warn that losing these workers could exacerbate existing workforce challenges.

China's latest AI model is causing concern in Washington and Silicon Valley as Chinese companies narrow the AI gap. The White House plans to redirect funding from universities to individuals to accelerate AI innovation.

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia announced a deal allowing Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear program using American technology, potentially including uranium enrichment. Critics warn the agreement could increase nuclear proliferation risks.

The Trump administration announced new 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian imports, accusing Canada of unfair discrimination against American autos, dairy products, and alcohol. The tariffs cover goods such as cement and hockey sticks.

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW discuss President Trump's repeated false claims about the 2020 election and federal immigration enforcement tactics with Geoff Bennett. The conversation centers on the national political impact of these claims.

President Trump is attempting to cast doubt on the U.S. election process. Sue Gordon, a high-ranking intelligence official during Trump's first term, discussed this with Geoff Bennett.

The article discusses concerns about children and teens using AI daily, with critics arguing tech companies are not doing enough to protect them and need more regulation. The Omidyar Network, a tech philanthropic firm, is introducing a new approach, as discussed by Geoff Bennett with CEO Michele Jawando.

Congress advanced legislation to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide by passing the Sunshine Protection Act in the House. The bipartisan bill will now move to the Senate, where a similar effort previously stalled.

Election preparations involve state and local jurisdictions with federal support, but the agency aiding these efforts is currently nonfunctional. Thomas Hicks, a former member of the Election Assistance Commission, discussed challenges in this election year.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes this Sunday after over 100 games across three countries. Journalist Simon Kuper and Geoff Bennett discussed the tournament's highs and lows on the 'Settle In' podcast.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss the implications of Sen. Lindsey Graham's passing for South Carolina and the Senate, as well as Sen. Mitch McConnell's health and the Democratic efforts to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race.

The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, a Black man who disappeared during a Fourth of July trip to an island off Mississippi's Gulf Coast with three high school friends, is demanding a transparent investigation. His body was found days later in the water, and his family's attorney, Ben Crump, is involved in seeking answers.

David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss the fallout from the Maine Senate race with Geoff Bennett. Topics also include President Trump's comments at the NATO summit and Rahm Emanuel's criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

Rahm Emanuel called for a new approach to U.S.-Israel ties, criticizing Netanyahu’s government and advocating for changes in military aid and renewed efforts toward Palestinian statehood. The comments come amid divided American public opinion and the Democratic Party on support for Israel.

An ex-ambassador stated that the NATO summit revealed the alliance 'not in a great state.' Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration and current senior fellow at Harvard University's Belfer Center, discussed developments in Iran and the NATO summit with Geoff Bennett.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by ICE agents in Houston during an attempted arrest. Federal officials claim he tried to flee and 'weaponized his vehicle' toward an officer who fired. Family members and local officials are demanding a full investigation.

The EEOC is abandoning a tool for combating workplace discrimination that has been used for over 60 years. The Department of Justice is challenging the legal framework underpinning this work, as discussed with Jenny Yang, a former chair of the EEOC.

The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran following Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration revoked a key waiver permitting the sale of Iranian oil, and Geoff Bennett discussed potential impacts on global oil supply with maritime security expert Ian Ralby.

President Trump's 2025 financial disclosure reveals over $2 billion in income from his businesses, more than triple the previous year's amount, with significant gains from the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures. The report was discussed by Geoff Bennett with Eric Lipton of The New York Times.

The Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports. Geoff Bennett discussed the ruling with Katie Barnes, a senior writer for ESPN covering sports and gender.

The Supreme Court's conservative majority removed restrictions on political party spending for advertising and candidate-related expenses. Geoff Bennett and Rick Hasen discussed the ruling's implications.

The Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling striking down President Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The decision is among major rulings from the court’s term, which focused on significant political issues. The discussion was highlighted by Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe on SCOTUSblog.

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that President Trump cannot fire Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Board of Governors member. The decision was discussed by Cook's lead counsel, Abbe Lowell, with Geoff Bennett.

The Supreme Court expanded presidential authority while rejecting President Trump's effort to restrict mail-in voting. Trump is focusing on the SAVE Act, and progressive candidates are winning Democratic primaries.

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW discuss politics with Geoff Bennett, covering President Trump disrupting the GOP agenda, progressives winning Democratic primaries in New York, and Vice President JD Vance's defense of Richard Nixon.

Following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, entire neighborhoods in Caracas and surrounding communities have been reduced to ruins. The United States, the UN, and international aid teams are entering the disaster zone as the full scale of the catastrophe becomes clearer.

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Roundup's manufacturer, overturning a Missouri jury award for a man who claimed the herbicide caused cancer. The decision is expected to block thousands of similar lawsuits. Geoff Bennett discussed the topic with Dr. Chadi Nabhan, author of a book on the Monsanto trials.

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is planning to go public and aims to raise $75 billion through its IPO, which would value the company at $1.7 trillion, making it the most valuable publicly traded company in the world.

Spiking energy prices drove inflation to a 3-year high of 4.2% annually in May, with energy costs accounting for over 60% of the increase. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, rose 2.9%.