Best Epoch Media Group Podcasts (2025)

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China Suspends Some Rare Earth Export Controls - China in Focus 23:20

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00:00 Intro 01:22 China Suspends Some Rare Earth Export Controls 03:01 China’s Designated Infants for Organ Transplants: Reports 07:53 Nexperia Resumes Exports on China-Made Chips 08:58 U.S. to Pause Port Fees on Chinese Ships for a Year 10:12 Takaichi: Japan Would Defend Taiwan if Attacked 11:25 EU to Shein: No Adult or Weapons Content on Platform…

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Senate to Vote on Reopening Gov't; Judge: SNAP Must Be Funded for Nov. | NTD Good Morning (Nov. 7) 1:11:13

2h ago1:11:13

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Senators are expected to meet on Friday for a 15th vote on reopening the government. Republicans made an offer to fully fund parts of the government while patching funds for the rest until January, plus a promised Obamacare vote. Until Thursday evening, the deal looked promising to secure the votes needed from Democrats. Now, however, key negotiato…

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DOJ Charges 3 Chinese Research Scholars - China in Focus 22:34

1h ago22:34

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00:00 Intro 01:18 DOJ Charges 3 Chinese Research Scholars 02:40 China to Limit Exports of Tungsten, Antimony, Silver 04:07 China, EU Launch Special Channel for Rare Earths 04:38 SCOTUS Questions Tariffs, Trump Admin Responds 07:20 Trump: World Would Shut Down Without Tariffs on China 08:06 Epoch Times, NTD Denied Access at Asia Summit 11:11 Senior …

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FAA To Cut Flights at 40 Airports; Bessent 'Very Optimistic' on Tariffs | NTD Good Morning (Nov. 6) 1:34:24

2d ago1:34:24

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The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to cut 10 percent of flights at 40 major airports as early as Friday if the government shutdown continues. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the move will ease pressure on air traffic controllers, who haven’t been paid in weeks. The cancellations are expected to disrupt many Americans' travel …

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U.S., China Ease Tariffs in New Fentanyl Trade Deal - China in Focus 22:04

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00:00 Intro 01:32 U.S., China Ease Tariffs in New Fentanyl Trade Deal 02:59 Supreme Court Hearing: Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs 03:30 Appeals Court Backs Florida’s China Property Ban 05:00 Missouri Bans Chinese Land Deals Near Military Bases 05:27 Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Election 09:01 Fmr. CIA Operative on China, Russia Honeypot Tactics 10:32 …

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Democrats Win Big in Key Elections; At Least 7 Killed in UPS Plane Crash | NTD Good Morning (Nov. 5) 1:50:37

1d ago1:50:37

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Democrats have swept the ballot box, winning several key races across the nation. Zohran Mamdani is projected to become the next mayor of New York City, beating out independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. In the New Jersey governor’s race, Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to beat out Republican Jack Ciattarelli. In V…

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Former VP Dick Cheney Dies at 84; Trump Backs Cuomo For Mayor | NTD Good Morning (Nov. 4) 1:33:44

2d ago1:33:44

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Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84, according to his family. The statement said his passing was “due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.” Cheney served alongside Republican President George W. Bush for two terms, from 2001 to 2009. He is considered one of America's most powerful modern vice presi…

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Trump: China, Russia Doing Secret Underground Nuke Tests - China in Focus 20:41

3d ago20:41

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00:00 Intro 01:02 Trump: China, Russia Doing Secret Underground Nuke Tests 04:10 Hegseth: U.S., China to Set Up Military Hotlines 06:00 Actor Yu Menglong’s Death Sparks Awakening Against CCP 10:13 Trump Won’t Let Nvidia Sell Advanced Chips to China 11:18 Trump: U.S. to Have 40–50% of Chip Market Within 2 Years 11:30 Trump: U.S. Is Always Watching C…

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SNAP Benefits May Be Back Soon; Key Races Taking Place on Election Day | NTD Good Morning (Nov. 3) 1:32:31

3d ago1:32:31

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said SNAP food benefits could be back by Wednesday, after a court ordered the Trump administration to continue the payments and pointed to the “irreparable harm” that could result if the benefits were stopped. Bessent also called on Democratic senators to join Republicans in passing a continuing resolution and, thus…

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U.S. Pledges to Secure Critical Supply Chains - China in Focus 22:02

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00:00 Intro 01:08 U.S. Pledges to Secure Critical Supply Chains 03:11 Hegseth Meets Defense Ministers at ASEAN Summit in Malaysia 04:26 U.S. to “Stoutly Defend Its Interests” in Indo-Pacific 04:57 Taiwan Rejects China’s Move to Control It 06:24 Takaichi, Xi Hold First Talks Despite China’s Red Lines 08:20 China Delays Parts of Rare Earth Export Con…

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JetBlue Passengers Hospitalized; Trump Greets Trick-Or-Treaters | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 31) 1:32:56

6d ago1:32:56

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A JetBlue flight made an emergency landing in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday after suffering a flight control issue en route from Cancun, Mexico, to New Jersey. Jet Blue and the FAA said the plane experienced a sudden drop in altitude, resulting in injuries to some passengers. The airline did not disclose the number of injured parties or the severity …

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Trump Cuts Fentanyl Tariffs on China to 10% - China in Focus 22:24

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00:00 Intro 01:42 Trump Cuts Fentanyl Tariffs on China to 10% 04:38 Trump Says He Will Visit China Next April 04:56 Trump, Xi Discuss Efforts to End Ukraine War 05:09 Nvidia’s Blackwell Chips Not Discussed in Meeting 05:53 CCP Media Report Omits China’s Promises to U.S. 06:27 Trump Directs Pentagon to Resume Nuclear Testing 08:56 Russia’s Burevestn…

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Trump Meets With Xi in South Korea; Government Shutdown Enters Day 30 | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 30) 1:33:19

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President Donald Trump ended his historic Asia trip with a high-stakes meeting with Chinese communist leader Xi Jinping, calling the talks “a twelve out of ten.” Trump said the two sides struck major deals, cutting tariffs on Chinese goods, resuming U.S. soybean sales, and pledging action on fentanyl. In another development, the president ordered t…

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Pres. Trump Expects Cut in China Fentanyl Tariffs - China in Focus 22:54

8d ago22:54

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00:00 Intro 01:07 Pres. Trump Expects Cut in China Fentanyl Tariffs 02:49 Trump to Discuss Nvidia’s Advanced Chips With China 03:52 U.S. Shifts Focus to Indo-Pacific 05:49 Trump Says Breakthrough Deal Reached With S. Korea 07:07 Hundreds Rally Against China Ahead of Xi’s Korea Visit 08:29 Asian Powers Position as Trump, Xi Set to Talk 09:01 Trump B…

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Melissa Makes Landfall in Cuba; President Trump Honored in South Korea | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 29) 1:34:00

10d ago1:34:00

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Hurricane Melissa has now made landfall in southeastern Cuba, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain. Officials say more than 735,000 people have been evacuated across the country. Authorities are warning of flash flooding, mudslides, and up to twelve feet of storm surge from the now Category 3 storm. In Jamaica, at least 7 people are reported d…

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Trump-Xi Meeting: Sticking Points for Discussion- China in Focus 23:47

9d ago23:47

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00:00 Intro 01:24 Trump-Xi Meeting: Sticking Points for Discussion 05:04 Trump to meet Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang 5:57 Chinese Narcotics Kingpin Extradited to the U.S. 06:38 U.S. Strikes 4 Alleged Drug-Running Boats, Killing 14 07:13 Trump, Takaichi Hail ‘Golden Age’ of U.S.-Japan Alliance 10:04 Trump Talks Big Investments From Japanese Companies 13:0…

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U.S.-Japan Sign Rare Earths Deal; Hurricane Melissa to Make Landfall | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 28) 46:37

12d ago46:37

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President Donald Trump is in Japan as part of his Asia tour, where he signed major deals on critical and rare earths minerals and economic security with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Trump also met with Japanese families whose loved ones were abducted by North Korea decades ago, and spoke to U.S. Navy personnel near Tokyo. Trump will head…

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US, China Reach “Basic Consensus”; Taiwan Won’t Be Traded - China in Focus 22:56

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00:00 Intro 01:27 US, China Reach “Basic Consensus”; Taiwan Won’t Be Traded 03:27 Trump Welcomed by Japan’s Emperor 04:09 Trump: Open to Extending Asia Trip to Meet N. Korea’s Kim 04:19 Trump Strikes Critical Minerals Deals in Southeast Asia 06:21 U.S. Helicopter & Jet Crash into South China Sea 07:13 CCP Builds “Taiwan Retrocession Day” Taiwan Pro…

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Americans Could Lose SNAP Benefits: U.S.-China Trade Deal Framework | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 27) 1:35:43

13d ago1:35:43

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The Department of Agriculture said more than 41 million Americans could lose their SNAP food benefits on Nov. 1 if Congress doesn’t act soon. Meanwhile, flights were delayed nationwide on Sunday as a shortage of air traffic controllers slowed travel from Los Angeles to Newark. The shutdown is forcing controllers to work without pay, and officials w…

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China Yet to Confirm the Talks Between Xi and Trump - China in Focus 23:17

13d ago23:17

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00:00 Intro 01:31 China Yet to Confirm the Talks Between Xi and Trump 03:29 AI Firm Finds TikTok’s Algorithm Promoting Mamdani 06:03 U.S. Launches Probe Into China’s 2020 Trade Deal 06:49 U.S. Probes Chinese Airbag Parts Maker After 6 Deaths 08:14 Japan Pledges Defense Spending Boost 09:19 U.S., Japan to Sign Deal on AI Amid China’s Rise 10:09 Trum…

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Trade Talks with Canada Terminated; Over 30 Charged in Gambling Bust | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 24) | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 24) 1:33:10

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President Donald Trump has ended all trade negotiations with Canada, blaming a $75 million Ontario TV ad that used former President Ronald Reagan’s image and voice to criticize tariffs. Trump called the ad “fraudulent,” saying it was meant to sway an upcoming Supreme Court hearing on his tariffs. The Reagan Foundation said the ad “misrepresents” Re…

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CCP Decides on Top Priority for the Next 5 Years - China in Focus 22:17

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00:00 Intro 01:15 CCP Decides on Top Priority for the Next 5 Years 03:46 What’s Next After Key Party Meeting: Gen. Stilwell 09:20 U.S. to Extradite Fentanyl Kingpin Jailed in Cuba 12:35 China, India Weigh Options on Russian Oil Sanctions 14:04 China Quietly Building Up Oil Reserves for Months 14:20 Top Trade Officials from U.S., China to Meet on Fr…

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U.S. Strikes Alleged Drug Boat; Government Shutdown Enters Day 23 | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 23) 1:34:50

17d ago1:34:50

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U.S. forces have carried out another lethal strike against a boat carrying alleged drug traffickers and their cargo—this time in the eastern Pacific Ocean. President Donald Trump said his administration may eventually go to Congress for authorization. Some lawmakers from both parties have expressed concern about the strikes. War Secretary Pete Hegs…

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Chinese Spy Tied to Elected US Official Pleads Guilty - China in Focus 22:28

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00:00 Intro 01:14 Chinese Spy Tied to Elected US Official Pleads Guilty 03:40 Trump Set to Embark on Asia Tour 07:09 Bessent, Greer Heading to Malaysia to Meet CCP Officials 08:26 China Requests Sensitive Info From U.S. Chipmakers 09:21 Cambodian Tycoon Charged With Fraud Linked to China Intel Agency 11:37 Japanese Shipbuilders to Invest $2 Billion…

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Government Shutdown Enters Day 22; Trump Set to Embark on Asia Tour | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 22) 1:33:17

18d ago1:33:17

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After over three weeks of a shutdown and 11 failed votes to reopen the government, federal workers are feeling the pinch of their missing paychecks. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has teed up a bill to pay those who are still on the job during the shutdown, but it's unclear if Democrats will support it. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schu…

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Trump: ‘We Built China’s Military’ Due to Unfair Trade - China in Focus 23:08

18d ago23:08

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00:00 Intro 01:27 Trump: ‘We Built China’s Military’ Due to Unfair Trade 02:23 US Warns Beijing Over Coercion Against US Industry 03:45 Analyst: Deal to Diversify Critical Minerals Supply 05:06 Analyst: Trump Wants Allies to Be More Independent 06:11 NY Governor’s Former Aide Linda Sun to Go on Trial 08:55 Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi Becomes First…

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Atlanta Airport Threat Foiled; US and Australia Sign Rare Earths Deal| NTD Good Morning (Oct. 21) 1:32:52

19d ago1:32:52

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Police in Atlanta say 49-year-old Billy Joe Cagle was arrested after threatening to shoot up Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Officers found him at the airport and took him into custody without anyone being hurt. Investigators say they found an AR-15 rifle and 27 rounds of ammunition in his pickup truck, which was parked outside the airpor…

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Trump Makes 3 Trade Requests to China - China in Focus 20:01

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00:00 Intro 01:11 Trump Makes 3 Trade Requests to China 03:33 U.S., Australia Sign Rare-Earth Minerals Deal 04:42 Cambodia Fraud Ring Crumbles, Founder From China’s Fujian 07:13 Xi Jinping Outlines 5-Year Plan at Key Meeting 09:52 Pressure Builds as China Avoids Normal Economy 12:37 Trust Issues Complicate U.S.-China Deal Prospects 14:00 Xi Faces T…

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AWS Outage Hits Major Sites; Cease-Fire Holds After Alleged Violations | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 20) 1:35:20

20d ago1:35:20

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Amazon Web Services reported a major outage on Monday morning, affecting a number of major companies. According to Downdetector.com, platforms like Venmo, Facebook, and Prime Video were among a number of sites affected. Amazon Web Services issued a statement, saying the root cause of the outage had been identified and that they were working to “acc…

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Top Generals Ousted Ahead of Key Leadership Meeting - China in Focus 22:11

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00:00 Intro 00:59 Top Generals Ousted Ahead of Key Leadership Meeting 02:41 Unpacking Military Shakeup Ahead of Key CCP Meeting 07:20 Trump: 100% Tariffs on China Not Sustainable 08:20 New Yorkers Name Preferred Candidates, Reject Socialism 10:22 Google, Microsoft, Amazon Move Production Out of China 11:21 US-Australia Missile Factory to Boost Defe…

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NYC Mayoral Candidates Face Off in Debate; Trump to Meet with Putin | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 17) 1:36:22

23d ago1:36:22

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NYC Mayoral Candidates Face Off in Debate; Trump to Meet with Putin | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 17)

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Trump: We’re in a Trade War With China - China in Focus 22:59

23d ago22:59

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00:00 Intro 01:27 Trump: We’re in a Trade War With China 02:29 Bessent: China Risks Forcing Global Decoupling 03:09 Bessent: U.S. to Take More Control in Critical Sectors 04:10 China Reacts to Pakistan’s Rare Earth Shipment to U.S. 05:20 FCC Moves to Bar Hong Kong Telecom Carrier in U.S. 06:13 FBI Going After Espionage Activities Related to China 0…

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Court Blocks Trump's Layoffs; Hamas: All Accessible Remains Returned | NTD Good Morning 1:34:34

24d ago1:34:34

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Court Blocks Trump's Layoffs; Hamas: All Accessible Remains Returned | NTD Good Morning A federal judge in California halted President Donald Trump's federal layoffs on Wednesday, with the government shutdown now entering day 16. Amid the gridlock between the two parties, a high-profile debate is set to take place between Speaker of the House Mike …

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Bessent Names CCP Official for Being Disrespectful - China in Focus 23:08

24d ago23:08

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00:00 Intro 00:52 Bessent Names CCP Official for Being Disrespectful 01:42 Bessent: CCP Commerce Official Threatens Global Chaos 04:53 World Financial Leaders Aim to Deter China’s Curbs 07:47 U.S., China Clash Over Soybean, Cooking Oil Trade 09:25 Top State Dept. Adviser Arrested Over Secret Documents 10:19 Report: 500+ U.S. Colleges Work With Chin…

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Israel Identifies 3 More Hostages; Senate Rejects Funding Plan Again | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 15) 1:35:27

25d ago1:35:27

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Israel Identifies 3 More Hostages; Senate Rejects Funding Plan Again | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 15)

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Bessent: China’s Economy ‘Weak,’ Aims to Hurt the World - China in Focus 22:47

25d ago22:47

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00:00 Intro 01:24 Bessent: China’s Economy ‘Weak,’ Aims to Hurt the World 06:27 U.S., China Roll Out Tit-for-Tat Port Fees 07:57 U.S., China Edge Closer to Trade War, Tensions Roar 11:04 The Epoch Times Receives White Powder From China 11:45 Taiwan: Chinese Spy Impersonated Epoch Times Reporter 12:42 Japan PM Vote Delayed Amid Coalition Split 14:58…

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Government Shutdown Enters 14th Day; Trump Set to Meet with Zelenskyy | NTD Good Morning 1:34:46

26d ago1:34:46

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Government Shutdown Enters 14th Day; Trump Set to Meet with Zelenskyy | NTD Good Morning Senators are returning to Capitol Hill on Tuesday with no deal in sight to reopen the government as the shutdown enters the 14th day. The Treasury Department said it’s adjusting payment processes to ensure active-duty service members can continue to be paid dur…

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Trump–Xi Meeting in South Korea Remains Uncertain - China in Focus 22:42

26d ago22:42

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00:00 Intro 01:19 Trump–Xi Meeting in South Korea Remains Uncertain 02:58 Bessent: Trump on Track to Meet Xi in South Korea 03:43 Trump Flips Tone on China Days After Tariff Threat 07:41 Analyst on China Restricting Rare Earth Exports 09:32 Chinese Actor’s Death Sparks Global Grassroots Movement 15:05 Trump: U.S. May Approve Tomahawk Missiles for U…

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President Trump Addresses Knesset; Government Shutdown Enters 3rd Week | NTD Good Morning 1:19:49

27d ago1:19:49

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President Trump Addresses Knesset; Government Shutdown Enters 3rd Week | NTD Good Morning President Donald Trump is in Israel on Monday as hostages held for more than 700 days return to their families. A huge sign on a Tel Aviv beach thanked him as Air Force One approached the Israeli coast. The president met with relatives of freed hostages and ad…

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China Faces 130 Percent US Tariff Over Rare Earths - China in Focus 22:36

29d ago22:36

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00:00 Intro 01:29 China Faces 130 Percent US Tariff Over Rare Earths 03:15 Trump: ‘No Reason’ to Meet Xi After Rare Earth Limits 04:11 Beijing Media Warns of Fallout If Trump Decouples 04:55 Trump Comments on China Amid Xi Health Rumors 08:50 China’s Tit-for-Tat Port Call Fees for US Ships 10:03 Trump May Ban Chinese Airlines From Flying Over Russi…

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Israel Says Ceasefire Now in Effect in Gaza; New York State Attorney General Letitia James Indicted | NTD Good Morning 1:32:20

30d ago1:32:20

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Israel Says Ceasefire Now in Effect in Gaza; New York State Attorney General Letitia James Indicted | NTD Good Morning

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Premier Li Qiang Makes Rare Trip to North Korea - China in Focus 22:39

1M ago22:39

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00:00 Intro 02:11 Premier Li Qiang Makes Rare Trip to North Korea 05:18 China Tightens Rare Earth Export Controls 06:18 New U.S. Sanctions Target Iranian Oil Buyers 07:02 U.S. Diplomat Fired Over Relationship With CCP-Linked Woman 07:49 U.S. Targets Chinese Companies Over Drones Used by Terrorists 08:34 Trump: Hostages Will Be Released Monday or Tu…

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Israel and Hamas Agree to Cease-Fire Plan; Hundreds of National Guard Troops Arrive in Chicago | NTD Good Morning 1:33:56

1M ago1:33:56

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Israel and Hamas Agree to Cease-Fire Plan; Hundreds of National Guard Troops Arrive in Chicago | NTD Good Morning Israel and the Hamas terrorist group have both signed off on the first phase of President Donald Trump's peace plan. Israel said its government will convene on Thursday to ratify the agreement. Trump said the first phase will involve th…

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce: 'Get Tough' on China - China in Focus 20:23

1M ago20:23

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00:00 Intro 01:29 U.S. Chamber of Commerce: 'Get Tough' on China 03:18 Anti-CCP Slogans Appear Ahead of Key Party Meeting 05:19 Chinese Hackers Target Top U.S. Law Firms 06:07 Bipartisan Effort to Counter China Threat in Indo-Pacific 09:30 Beijing Reacts After Taiwan Leader Calls on U.S. Support 10:30 Nominee: Taiwan Should Spend 10% of GDP on Defe…

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House Speaker Weighs Paying Troops as Shutdown Continue; Trump, Canadian PM Talk Trade at WH Meeting | NTD Good Morning 1:33:38

1M ago1:33:38

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House Speaker Weighs Paying Troops as Shutdown Continue; Trump, Canadian PM Talk Trade at WH Meeting | NTD Good Morning The government shutdown has entered day 8 as lawmakers remain at an impasse on a budget bill. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Tuesday that he's considering proposing a bill that would provide pay to military troops and air tr…

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Pres. Lai: China Could Shift Global Order if Taiwan Falls - China in Focus 23:36

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Gaza Ceasefire Talks Underway on Anniversary of October 7 Attack; Government Shutdown Enters Day 7 | NTD Good Morning 1:36:36

1M ago1:36:36

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Gaza Ceasefire Talks Underway on Anniversary of October 7 Attack; Government Shutdown Enters Day 7 | NTD Good Morning Negotiations are underway in Egypt to finalize a cease-fire between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group. The two sides are discussing a deal based on the 20-point peace plan unveiled by President Donald Trump during a meeting with …

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Chinese Actor Yu Menglong's Death Tied to CCP Leaders - China in Focus 22:00

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Judge Blocks Trump from Sending Guard to Portland; Gaza Ceasefire Talks Set to Take Place in Egypt | NTD Good Morning 1:35:13

1M ago1:35:13

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Judge Blocks Trump from Sending Guard to Portland; Gaza Ceasefire Talks Set to Take Place in Egypt | NTD Good Morning A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from deploying other states’ National Guard troops to Portland. The ruling followed an earlier decision against using Oregon’s own Guard. Oregon and California officials condemned t…

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K-Visa Debuts as China Struggles With Job Market - China in Focus 22:39

1M ago22:39

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00:00 Intro 01:01 K-Visa Debuts as China Struggles With Job Market 02:27 China’s Jobless Youth Express Anger Over K-Visa 02:57 Mexico Leans Toward U.S., China Threatens Retaliation 03:51 U.S. Avoids Clash w/ China on Hong Kong Diplomacy 05:44 State Sen. Mastriano: Raising CCP Flag a Terrible Idea 07:09 CCP Flag in Philadelphia Insults Chinese: Mast…

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