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Podcast: Apple News Today
Episode: How Trump is using tariffs to help a political ally
Description: Trump unveiled a new set of tariffs across the globe as his deadline arrived. Manuela Andreoni from Reuters explains why he hopes higher duties on Brazil and sanctions against a judge will derail the country’s trial against former President Jair Bolsonaro.
One of Trump’s former personal lawyers was narrowly confirmed by Senate Republicans to a lifetime position as a federal appeals judge. Washington Post reporter Perry Stein explains why Emil Bove’s confirmation was so controversial.
A drug you’ve likely never heard of that’s stronger than fentanyl is killing hundreds of people eve...