Iran talks, Jerome Powell and the White House Correspondents' Dinner

Iran talks, Jerome Powell and the White House Correspondents' Dinner

April 25, 2026 · 12 min

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The episode discusses the cancellation of Trump's trip to Islamabad for Iran peace talks, the Justice Department's decision on Jerome Powell, and Trump's attendance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

President Trump cancels a planned trip by US envoys to Islamabad for Iran peace talks. The Justice Department drops its criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the path for Kevin Warsh's confirmation. SpaceX's IPO filing reveals Musk's compensation is tied to colonizing Mars. Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump attends the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time. *This podcast has been updated to reflect breaking news that Trump canceled the planned trip by US envoys to Islamabad. Follow on Apple or Spotify. Listen on the Reuters app. Watch to the latest On Assignment On tour with Pope Leo here Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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