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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.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

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!Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

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 StatementWhy Robert and Anushka have now both upset the TreasuryThe future challenges the UK faces in the era of Donald Trump and his tariff warsWhy Robert is recoiling at the potential concessions the UK is making in trade talks in WashingtonAnd whether MPs - even the "mediocre" ones! - deserve their above inflation 2.8% pay riseDo you have a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com for our Friday Q&A editionGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

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.comYou can WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vLyvOf-qZsM&list=PLFXSE3NhAYiZ8ymySHRegjBOZL5pBv1bq&index=1&pp=iAQBGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

"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...Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

''What happened in that conversation between Trump and Putin actually brings us quite close to a crunch moment for the British prime minister.''In this week’s Talking Politics, Tom, Robert and Anushka discuss:Why Donald Trump cosying up to Vladimir Putin could soon pop Keir Starmer’s newfound confidenceHow a Trump-Putin deal would see Downing Street’s Ukraine strategy unravelThe possible growth reboot for the British economy amid the defence spending hikeThe furious fallout from the government’s welfare reforms, both among listeners and inside LabourWhether Chancellor Rachel Reeves has lost control ahead of next week’s Spring Statement or 'emergency budget'Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and get us talking about the things that matter most to you...Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

"How this showdown between the executive and the judiciary plays out is the drama of the next four years!"After U.S. authorities deported hundreds of Venezuelan and Central American men to El Salvador - potentially in defiance of a federal judge - the Talking Politics USA team discuss the latest court battle Donald Trump could be about to face.Tom Bradby, Robert Moore and former White House advisor Laura Schwartz also examine the impact of Elon Musk's ties to Donald Trump on Tesla, and the state of the Democrats.Plus, Laura has details from the Gridiron Dinner, one of Washington's most exclusive nights.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we're talking about what matters to you.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In our first Talking Politics Q&A special, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana give the listeners the answers to their key questions, burning concerns and a few less serious queries, namely:What would tip the UK to realise Trump can’t be counted as ‘one of the good guys’?How would Ukraine joining NATO affect the outcome of the war and America?Why has Starmer backtracked on so many promises in his manifesto before the election?Why does the media not cover stories on the Liberal Democrats? What’s one political buzzword you absolutely hate?If you could report on a different subject to politics or economics what would it be?Do you have a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and get us talking about what matters most to you...Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

"Backing out from the Tesla, I take the entire side off it…"Anushka reveals the expensive mistake which left her apologising to a Tesla driver as she, Robert and Tom discuss the damage Donald Trump and Elon Musk have done to the car’s market value amid the US president's continued assault on the world order.The trio also give the inside track on:The Downing Street response to the US president’s tariffs war with EuropeWhy Keir Starmer should ignore domestic pressure and be bolder with defence spendingHow the looming benefits cuts will hit our listenersAnd how Nigel Farage is handling yet another high profile public bust upTom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana are Talking Politics every Wednesday.Do you have a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and get them in the mix for our new Q&A special episodes…Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

"Donald Trump is what every politician dreams to be - attitude and swagger".Fifty days into the Trump presidency, the Talking Politics USA team discuss how the new administration is going down at home and abroad.Tom Bradby, US Correspondent Dan Rivers and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett look at how Trump is picking fights with America's allies and whether any divisions are appearing within his own top team.Plus, after a long haul flight, Tom ponders how films like Top Gun would land now with audiences worried about America's role in the world.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com