About this episode
Former FBI Director James Comey is indicted. U.S. President Donald Trump vows to block Israeli annexation of the West Bank. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calls an unprecedented meeting of military top brass. A fresh round of tariffs target imported furniture, trucks, and drugs. A looming government shutdown sees Democrats weighing support for funding against proposed Republican cuts. And former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is sentenced to five years in prison. *This podcast has been republished to correct the date to Friday, September 26.* Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here . Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here . Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices