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Trump Has 'Tough Stances Against Immigration, Yet His Businesses Rely On Short-Term Foreign Labor'

5/24/2024
Despite taking a hard-line stance on immigration, Donald Trump has long been more accommodating of temporary foreign workers–which his business uses extensively. Forbes staff writer Zach Everson joins Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2024/05/20/trump-organization-foreign-workers-mar-a-lago/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:08:13

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This Is How Much Kamala Harris Raked In Last Year, According To Her 2023 Financial Disclosure

5/24/2024
It was a mixed year for Vice President Kamala Harris, income-wise. Book royalties, plus some investment income, added to her $235,000 salary. Forbes money in politics reporter Kyle Mullins joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:07:37

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Guy Reschenthaler Demands Action From Biden About US Citizens Detained In Turks And Caicos

5/24/2024
On "Forbes Newsroom," Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) spoke about the dire situation of U.S. citizens who have been detained in Turks and Caicos, his discussions with a constituent who is one of those detainees, and what he wants the Biden Administration to do. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:17:15

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This Is How Inflation Impacted 'Middle Class Joe,' According To Biden's Annual Financial Disclosure

5/23/2024
Inflation isn’t just hurting voters. President Joe Biden’s variable interest rate on his home equity loan means he’s paying more to borrow these days, too. Forbes staff writer Zach Everson joins Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2024/05/15/biden-borrowed-at-least-50000-via-home-equity-loan-new-disclosure-reveals/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:07:16

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Whitehouse Calls For Alito Recusal From Trump & Jan.6-Related Cases After Flag Controversy

5/23/2024
On "Forbes Newsroom," Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and longtime champion of Supreme Court ethics reforms, called for Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from any cases relating to former President Trump and January 6 following the right-wing Justice's shocking flag controversies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:09:46

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Mark Penn: Bombshell New Survey Shows Why Advertisers Should Be Buying Space On News Publishers

5/23/2024
Mark Penn, founder and CEO of Stagwell, Inc. joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss a new major Stagwell survey about news consumption and advertising, which revealed major flaws in conventional wisdom around advertising on news products, audience and consumption behavior, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:11:21

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Why Donald Trump’s Most Valuable Towers Would Be So Hard To Sell

5/22/2024
Two anonymous office buildings have provided Donald Trump with massive windfalls in the past. Forbes money in politics reporter Kyle Mullins joins Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss why the former president shouldn’t count on them for cash now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:09:33

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Why JFK’s Instagram-Famous Grandson Will Likely Be Much Richer Than RFK Jr.

5/22/2024
The Kennedy riches are distributed unevenly throughout the family’s many branches, and Jack Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy's grandson, is likely set to get a much larger windfall than RFK Jr. Forbes money in politics reporter Kyle Mullins joins Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:09:18

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Meet Frank McCourt, The Billionaire Trying To Buy TikTok

5/22/2024
Billionaire investor and author of ‘Our Biggest Fight’ Frank McCourt is launching to buy TikTok through the company he founded, Project Liberty. This news comes less than a month after President Biden signed a bill into law that would force TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to divest from the app, or it would be banned in the U.S. On 'Forbes Newsroom' in March 2024, Project Liberty founder Frank McCourt joined Brittany Lewis to discuss his new book, 'Our Biggest Fight,' which dives into the problems the Internet poses and potential solutions. Read more from Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/phoebeliu/2024/05/15/who-is-frank-mccourt-the-billionaire-trying-to-buy-tiktok/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:36:17

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Who Was Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, The Late 'Butcher Of Tehran' Who Died In Helicopter Crash?

5/22/2024
War and conflict journalist Hollie McKay joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the life and legacy of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, known as the "Butcher of Tehran," who died in a helicopter crash. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:10:08

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Here's The 'Major Failure' From University Presidents That Led To Campus Protests: Stacy Gallin

5/21/2024
Dr. Stacy Gallin joins Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss protests and encampments at universities nationwide, the rise in antisemitism on college campuses and what it means for the future of ethical leadership. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:27:42

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Ian Bremmer: This Is What It Was Like Delivering Columbia Commencement Address After Campus Protests

5/21/2024
President of Eurasia Group Ian Bremmer joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom to discuss delivering the commencement address to Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, as well as the Israel-Hamas conflict, on-campus protests, and how it will affect the 2024 election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:26:02

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Meet Frank McCourt, The Billionaire Trying To Buy TikTok

5/21/2024
Billionaire investor and author of ‘Our Biggest Fight’ Frank McCourt is launching to buy TikTok through the company he founded, Project Liberty. This news comes less than a month after President Biden signed a bill into law that would force TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to divest from the app, or it would be banned in the U.S. On 'Forbes Newsroom' in March 2024, Project Liberty founder Frank McCourt joined Brittany Lewis to discuss his new book, 'Our Biggest Fight,' which dives into the problems the Internet poses and potential solutions. Read more from Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/phoebeliu/2024/05/15/who-is-frank-mccourt-the-billionaire-trying-to-buy-tiktok/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:36:17

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Biden Poll Surge Has Ended And Trump Is Back On Top, Says Top Pollster Mark Penn

5/20/2024
Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell Inc and Chairman of the Harris Poll, joins "Forbes Newrsoom" to break down the latest Harvard/Harris Poll showing former President Trump leading President Biden, why Trump is seeing strength he never showed in 2016 and 2020, the ongoing protests on college campuses, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:21:27

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Who Is Keith Davidson?: Trump Hush Money Witness Is Controversial Lawyer With Ties To Charlie Sheen

5/20/2024
Forbes reporter Zach Everson joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss Keith Davidson and the NYC hush money trial of former President Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:11:31

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This Is Why Trump Is Trouncing Biden In Bombshell New York Times Swing State Poll: RCP's Tom Bevan

5/20/2024
Tom Bevan, Co-Founder and President of Real Clear Politics, joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss a major new New York Times poll showing former President Trump leading President Biden in most swing states, why Democrats are running out of time convincing voters the economy is improving, comparing the polls today to those of past cycles, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:14:09

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This Is How Much Money Michael Cohen Has Made Publicly Hating On Trump | NYC Hush Money Trial

5/20/2024
Forbes reporter Zach Everson joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss Michael Cohen, former President Trump's lawyer who testified today at the NYC hush money trial, and how much money Cohen has made in his public crusade against Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:06:17

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Nicole Malliotakis: This Is What I Saw At Trump's NYC Hush Money Trial When Michael Cohen Testified

5/20/2024
On "Forbes Newsroom," Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) discussed attending former President Trump's NYC hush money trial when Michael Cohen testified, the former President's mood, why she is opposed the trial, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:14:28

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Biden Walking 'Very Fine Line' By Vowing To Withhold Weapons If Israel Invades Rafah: Analyst

5/19/2024
Eurasia Group Analyst Gregory Brew joined Brittany Lewis on 'Forbes Newsroom' to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and President Joe Biden's recent comments threatening to withhold weapons and artillery for Israel to use in Rafah should they invade the city. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/05/08/biden-says-im-not-supplying-the-weapons-if-israel-attacks-rafah/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:14:16

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Marjorie Taylor Greene's Possible Attempt To Oust Johnson Is 'Not Very Smart': Political Scientist

5/19/2024
On "Forbes Newsroom," political scientist Charles Lipson discussed a range of issues including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) possible new attempt to oust Speaker Johnson, the ongoing pro-Palestinian campus protests, and former President Trump's possible VP pick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:27:55