Global News Podcast Donald Trump names Gaza 'Board of Peace' members
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Jan 17, 2026 
Bernd de Boosman, a BBC Washington correspondent, unpacks the implications of Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, highlighting the absence of Palestinian voices. He also reveals intriguing internal schisms within the White House stemming from recent comments by Susie Wiles. Meanwhile, Philip Frank, a psychiatrist from University College London, sheds light on six midlife symptoms that could elevate dementia risk over time, opening a thoughtful discussion on mental health in adulthood.
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Revealed Splits In The Trump White House
- Susie Wiles' Vanity Fair interview revealed internal strains and candid character assessments inside the Trump White House.
- Bernd de Boosman says it offered the clearest indication yet of splits among senior officials since Trump returned to office.
Blockade Threat Raises Legal Questions
- President Trump announced a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers and designated Maduro's government a foreign terrorist organization.
- Peter Bowes warns the legal basis and international-law implications of a full blockade remain highly disputed.
Reiner Family Tragedy And Charges
- Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michelle Reiner, will be charged with their murder after they were found dead at home.
- Prosecutors say the case is heart-wrenching and could carry life or death sentences if convicted.