155. The Real Story Behind Trump’s ICE “Retreat”

Could missing pages of the Epstein files bring down the Trump administration? Were the pages lawfully withheld?  And what did Trump's State of the Union's speech achieve? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Listen to “Becoming Trump”.  Unpack how Donald Trump was made: hidden family history, New York legal battles, ruthless mentors, reality-TV reinvention, and his path to the White House. Available wherever you get your podcasts.  Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did a childhood built on family secrets, privilege, and paranoia shape Donald Trump’s worldview? What did Roy Cohn teach him about attacking, denying, and never apologising? And how did a discrimination case he didn’t win become his first “victory”? To hear the full episode, sign up at therestispoliticsus.com Join Katty and Anthony for the first episode of "Becoming Trump". New Episodes every Wednesday. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Written by: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Trump's new tariffs be terminal for the Republicans? Who’s really going to foot the bill for Trump’s latest round of tariffs? And what was America's role in Mexico's cartel crackdown? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Listen to “Becoming Trump”.  Unpack how Donald Trump was made: hidden family history, New York legal battles, ruthless mentors, reality-TV reinvention, and his path to the White House. Sign up to listen here on Wednesday. ⁠Sign up to our free newsletter here⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does the Supreme Court’s decision mean for Trump’s authority? How will this affect the American economy? What does this mean for the pockets of American people? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What was discussed at Trump's closed door midterm strategy meeting? Why should Trump be worried about the arrest of former Prince Andrew? And, at what point does Trump's endorsement become a liability? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Sign up to our free newsletter here Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does Rubio's Munich speech tell us about MAGA's change in foreign policy? Has the 2028 race already begun? And has Trump delivered on any of his economic promises? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Sign up to our free newsletter here Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Harold Lutnick be sacked over the latest Epstein file revelations? Why are millions of Epstein documents still being kept from Congress? And, what does the case of an Irish man held by ICE reveal about America’s immigration system? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Sign up to our free newsletter here Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the Super Bowl have lost Trump the Hispanic vote? Just how popular was Turning Point's alternative half time show? And, has Trump turned a Russia/Ukraine peace deal into a business opportunity? Katty Kay is joined by David McCloskey, former CIA analyst and host of The Rest is Classified to answer all of these questions and more Sign up to our free newsletter here Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Sign up to our free newsletter here Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Trump genuinely scaling back ICE – or is this a tactic? Why does he want to nationalise elections ? And how far does the Epstein trail really reach? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Sign up to our free newsletter here Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does the latest Epstein file dump tell us about Trump’s connections to Epstein? Will the Democrat win in Texas be spooking Trump? And, why is Tulsi Gabbard in trouble?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Sign up to our free newsletter Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices