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• The President’s Path: Another Oval Office ambush

  In an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, Donald Trump confronted South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa with video over discredited claims of a white genocide in South Africa. In this episode, the BBC’s Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Bernd Debusmann discuss how Trump handles meetings with foreign leaders visiting the Oval Office. They also examine the relationship between the Trump administration and the media.Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: [email protected]: Stefano FasanoEditor: Sergi Forcada Freixas(Picture: Donald Trump during his visit with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House. Credit: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)

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• The President’s Path: Trump’s Gulf tour

  US President Donald Trump has visited the Gulf on his first major diplomatic tour since returning to the White House. Caitríona Perry, Bernd Debusmann, and CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe discuss the significance of his trip. They also explore why President Putin skipped peace talks in Turkey between Moscow and Kyiv. Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: [email protected]: Aisling Taylor and Stefano Fasano Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas

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• The President’s Path: Trump’s wall

  Fewer people are crossing the US-Mexico border under President Trump. Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda and Bernd Debusmann chat about his immigration crackdown. Plus, Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’. Every weekend, we take a closer look at what’s happening in US politics and what’s going on behind the scenes at the White House and on Capitol Hill. If you'd like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]: Aisling Taylor. Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas

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• The President’s Path: Waltz out

  President Trump has ousted his national security advisor Mike Waltz. He had been under pressure since last month, when he inadvertently added a journalist to a Signal group chat where senior Trump officials were discussing military plans to strike Yemen. Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Bernd Debusmann examine the implications of this decision and what it signals for the Trump administration. Plus, concerns about the US economy. Every weekend, we take a closer look at what’s happening in US politics and what’s going on behind the scenes at the White House and on Capitol Hill. If you'd like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]: Aisling Taylor. Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.

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• The President's Path: 100 days

  President Trump has been in office for nearly 100 days. Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Bernd Debusmann discuss what voters think of his administration so far. Plus, we explore potential tariff and trade deals. Every weekend, we take a closer look at what’s happening in US politics and what’s going on behind the scenes at the White House and on Capitol Hill. If you'd like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]: Aisling Taylor. Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.

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