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• The President’s Path: Trump’s troops

  Washington DC is hosting a military parade to mark the 250th anniversary of the US Army. The event falls on the same day as President Trump's 79th birthday. Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda and Bernd Debusmann Jr explore how the Trump administration is reshaping the US military with a deployment to quell unrest in Los Angeles, a big parade and changes to budgets and recruitment.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]: John RingerEditor: Sergi Forcada Freixas(Picture: US President Donald Trump arrives on stage to speak at Fort Bragg to celebrate the US Army's 250th anniversary at Pike Field at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA, 10 June 2025. Credit: Stan Gilliand/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

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• The President’s Path: Trump’s travel ban

  Donald Trump has signed a ban on travel to the US from 12 countries, citing national security risks. There are also seven additional countries whose nationals will face partial travel restrictions. Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Bernd Debusmann Jr. explore how the travel ban reflects Trump’s broader approach to immigration and national security. They also discuss the latest phone call between Trump and Vladimir Putin, analysing its potential implications for the ongoing war in Ukraine. 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]: John RingerEditor: Sergi Forcada Freixas(Picture: US President Donald Trump gestures as he departs the White House in Washington DC, June 6, 2025. Credit: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)

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• The President’s Path: Trump v Harvard

  As part of his wider crackdown on higher education, US President Donald Trump has moved to ban Harvard from enrolling international students, accusing the school of not doing enough to combat antisemitism on campus. Harvard filed a lawsuit in response, and a judge has halted Trump's ban for now. On this episode of The President’s Path, Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda and Bernd Debusmann Jr. unpack Trump's move against one of America's most prestigious universities. Plus, they also take a closer look at the Trump administration's growing ties to the cryptocurrency world - a once-fringe business the president and his allies have embraced in recent months. 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] Producer: Stefano Fasano Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas

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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] Producer: Stefano Fasano Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas

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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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