In this episode, Michelle opens with a welcome and an introduction to the day's top political stories. The discussion begins with an examination of ongoing US tariff investigations and new budget proposals from the White House, highlighting their potential economic impacts. The episode then covers recent antitrust actions and a US security summit featuring former officials, analyzing their significance for national security. A brief sponsor message follows, before delving into the implications of the Texas security summit. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a call to action for listeners to engage with the podcast for further insights into US politics.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction to top stories

(0:39) US tariff investigations and White House budget proposals

(5:34) Antitrust actions and US security summit with former officials

(9:46) Sponsor: 8VC, America's Frontier Fund, Overmatch Ventures

(10:21) Implications of the Texas security summit

(10:49) Closing remarks and call to action