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Donald Trump could not hide his frustration over the lack of progress on a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, saying he is 'p***ed off' at Vladimir Putin whilst also hitting out at Volodymr Zelenskyy for 'backing out' of a rare earth minerals deal. US Correspondent Dan Rivers, former White House staffer Laura Schwartz, and host Lucy Watson discuss where this leaves the Trump-Putin relationship, and whether he can still secure a ceasefire and peace deal.  Also, the team discuss Trump's latest comments to NBC News about his plans for a third term in the White House being 'no joke'. Could it really happen, perhaps with JD Vance running for President then resigning, or is America heading for a constitutional crisis in 2028?  Also on the agenda is Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day' on Wednesday, and whether Americans are as excited about the imposition of sweeping new tariffs as Trump himself is - and how it will affect store prices as well as key industries such as car manufacturing.  Laura Schwartz describes how security really works inside the White House in light of the Houthi Signal group chat fiasco, and the team discuss why Elon Musk is controversially handing out $1 million dollars to voters ahead of Wisconsin's supreme court election on Tuesday. We're talking politics every week but what is it you want us discuss? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com  You can watch Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform.

In this brief episode of Talking Politics Q&A, with Anushka Asthana away, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston answer a range of questions, namely: * Isn't it time that all expenses for MPs and the Lords were stopped? * Do you think Trump is grooming and positioning his sons to run for presidency in four years to ensure a Trump presidential dynasty and the extreme MAGA movement continues? * Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith gave us the phrase: "the age of uncertainty". What age are we all living in now? * And... fun and politics do not go in the same sentence - agree or disagree? Got a question for us? Email on talkingpolitics@itv.com  You can listen or watch Talking Politics on Youtube, ITVX or your favourite podcast platform. Remember to subscribe so you NEVER miss an episode!

In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby is joined by Anushka Asthana (briefly) and Robert Peston for the duration to discuss: * The “fiction” at the heart of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement * Why Robert and Anushka have now both upset the Treasury * The future challenges the UK faces in the era of Donald Trump and his tariff wars * Why Robert is recoiling at the potential concessions the UK is making in trade talks in Washington * And whether MPs - even the "mediocre" ones! - deserve their above inflation 2.8% pay rise Do you have a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com for our Friday Q&A edition

In this episode of Talking Politics USA, Tom Bradby, Dan Rivers and Laura Schwartz react to the shocking pro-Putin sentiments being issued from Trump’s loyalists and the White House - in stark contrast to the brutality and war crimes Dan unearthed in Ukraine. The trio also discuss: * How Mark Carney is using Trump as the key campaign target for his bid to remain prime minister of Canada versus Pierre Poilievre. * Why Donald Trump’s tariff wars runs a major risk of alienating one section of core supporters. * How Vice President JD Vance and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff have deepened rifts with US allies while delighting the Kremlin. * Why Witcoff's warm words about Vladimir Putin have caused such offence amid peace negotiations over Ukraine. * The treasures in Greenland which have seen it become a territory of major interest to the Trump administration. * And why a painting hanging on the wall of the Colorado State Capitol building in 2019 has suddenly enraged Donald Trump. Do you have a question for the Talking Politics USA team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com You can WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vLyvOf-qZsM&list=PLFXSE3NhAYiZ8ymySHRegjBOZL5pBv1bq&index=1&pp=iAQB [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vLyvOf-qZsM&list=PLFXSE3NhAYiZ8ymySHRegjBOZL5pBv1bq&index=1&pp=iAQB]

"I hope I never have to go through something like that again!" Robert Peston opens up on his nightmare interview with a previous prime minister in the latest episode of Talking Politics Q&A special. He,Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana give their answers to a wide range of audience queries, namely: * Why do people think the Trump ‘problem’ will fade after four years? * Will this war be settled between Trump and Putin with Zelenskyy just a side show? * What will it take for Labour to abandon the Chancellor’s fiscal rules and raise taxes? * Kemi Badenoch will never win the Tories an election. Agree or disagree? * Who is the most powerful person in government we don’t know? * Who is the hardest person you’ve ever had to interview? Do you have a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and get us talking about what matters most to you...