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Here's How Trump Made Millions From Books Consisting Mostly Of Other People’s Work

6/18/2025
President Donald Trump reported earning $3.4 million from Winning Team Publishing, which has published three books drawing heavily on material not created by Trump—including publicly available photos and private correspondence he owns the rights to—according to a financial disclosure filed Friday, which appears to cover around a 12-month period ending in December 2024. Forbes staff writer Zach Everson joined "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:00:10:11

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DHS Allows ICE Raids Targeting Agriculture To Resume— Here's Why 'Business Owners Are Freaking Out'

6/18/2025
On "Forbes Newsroom," staff writer Chloe Sorvino discussed how ICE workplace raids are impacting the agriculture industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:19:06

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Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Shows How He Is A 'Narcissistic Populist' President: Economist

6/17/2025
Clifford Winston, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss President Trump's leadership style in his second term, and how that is impacting his policymaking and the American people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:30:18

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Voters' Attitudes On Iran, Trump's Economy, And L.A. Protests Revealed In New Poll

6/17/2025
On "Forbes Newsroom," HarrisX Founder and CEO Dritan Nesho discussed a new Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll revealing voters' attitudes on the economy, Iran, the Los Angeles anti-ICE protests, 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:00:29:19

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Israel-Iran Conflict Is Not The Start Of World War III: Expert

6/16/2025
On "Forbes Newsroom," Mark Montgomery, Retired Rear Admiral and senior director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discussed the conflict between Israel and Iran, President Trump's response, and what outright hostility between the two nations means for the Middle East. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:17:18

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Mike Levin: 'I Was Shocked, I Was Stunned' When Republicans Voted Against This

6/16/2025
On "Forbes Newsroom," Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) spoke about his amendment, the Respect America's Constitution Amendment, which reaffirms that only Congress has the power to spend or not spend taxpayer dollars, and was unanimously voted against in the House Appropriations Committee by Republicans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:17:18

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Inside Donald Trump's Crypto Empire — And How He Can Thank The Industry For Most Of His Fortune

6/13/2025
Over nearly 50 years, Donald Trump expanded his father’s real-estate empire into a $2.5 billion fortune. Then, in less than five years, he created a crypto kingdom worth even more. Forbes senior editor Dan Alexander joined "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:00:13:58

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'If You Believe In Life' You Shouldn't Support Trump Bill: Leger Fernández Has Blunt Message For GOP

6/13/2025
On "Forbes Newsroom," Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) explained why she voted against President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," as well as what impact the legislation could have on Americans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:23:02

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Former GOP Rep David Jolly, Who Joined FL Gov Race As A Dem, Explains Why He Won't Bring Up Trump

6/11/2025
Former Congressman David Jolly, who served in Congress as a Republican, is now running for governor of Florida as a Democrat. Jolly joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss his campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:16:14

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'Trump Wants People To Get Riled Up': Andy Kim Responds To Trump Sending Military Troops To L.A.

6/11/2025
On "Forbes Newsroom," Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) discussed the GOP reconciliation bill, Trump-backed cuts to the NIH budget, and President Trump sending military troops to Los Angeles, California, amidst anti-ICE protests. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:14:54

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Newsom 'Looks Like A Petulant Child' By Feuding With Trump During LA Protests: 'Saving California'

6/11/2025
Dr. Houman Hemmati, who serves of the Board of Directors of 'Saving California,' joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the protests in Los Angeles over workplace ICE raids, as well as President Donald Trump deploying the National Guard and Marines against Governor Gavin Newsom's wishes in response. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:18:06

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The Government Has More To Your Personal Data Than You'd Think—Here's What Every Citizen Must Know

6/11/2025
Ethan Blevins, a Senior Legal Fellow, Pacific Legal Foundation, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the government's access to Americans' personal data. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:13:42

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Why The Outcome Of US-China Trade Talks Could 'Set The Precedent' For All Other Deals: Overhaul EVP

6/4/2025
David Warrick, EVP at Overhaul, joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the recent legal actions surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariffs, global trade negotiations, and how both are impacting the global supply chain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:24:49

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ADL CEO Greenblatt: Boulder Attack Comes Amid 'Relentless Unending Incitement Against Jewish People'

6/3/2025
ADL CEO Greenblatt gives the latest on the Boulder Attack with Forbes Senior Editor Maggie McGrath. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:25:21

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'People Will Die': Mike Levin Sounds The Alarm On Trump's 'Deeply Irresponsible' Big Beautiful Bill

6/2/2025
On "Forbes Newsroom," Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA) explained why he voted against President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," as well as what changes he hopes the Senate makes to the legislation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:20:47

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Here's What Global Business Leaders Should Do As Trump's Tariffs Face Legal Fight: ICC's John Denton

6/2/2025
John Denton, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce, joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the recent legal actions surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariffs and what it means for the international business community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:18:53

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Does Trump's 'Art Of The Deal' Work On Global Trade Talks?: ICC Director Reacts To EU Tariff Delay

5/28/2025
President Donald Trump threatened to escalate the trade war with the EU last week – in a social media missive, he suggested a 50% tariff on the EU starting June 1st. Days later, he walked that back and temporarily paused the tariffs until July 9. Andrew Wilson, Deputy Secretary-General and Global Policy Director at the International Chamber of Commerce, joined 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:00:17:25

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If HHS Doesn't Pay For Head Start, Society Will: Teaching Matters SVP Says Program Helps Taxpayers

5/23/2025
Last month in a draft budget, the Trump administration floated the possibility of cutting funding for Head Start. Since then, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before a Senate subcommittee vowing that his department will preserve the program. Mathew Moura, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Teaching Matters, joined 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:00:13:53

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House Passes Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'— It Now Faces These Hurdles In The Senate: GOP Strategist

5/23/2025
GOP strategist and Executive Director of Principles First Brittany Martinez joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the House narrowly voting to pass the budget bill, and what challenges await the legislation as it makes its way to the Senate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:13:47

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Lawyer Behind Lawsuit Against Trump's Tariffs Shreds DOJ's Argument After Federal Court Hears Case

5/23/2025
On "Forbes Newsroom," Ilya Somin, a legal scholar and attorney, discussed his and the Liberty Justice Center's lawsuit against the Trump Administration which aims to end the President's tariffs, as well as the recent hearing before the U.S. Court of International Trade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:18:40