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Scott Bessent, Donald Trump’s Secretary of the Treasury, appears to have lost six figures in a quick-turnaround real estate transaction earlier this year. Money in politics reporter Kyle Khan-Mullins joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kylemullins/2025/04/17/how-scott-bessents-llc-flipped-a-house-and-lost-100000-in-one-month/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," Don Clemmer, a writer and former staffer with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, discussed the life and legacy of Pope Francis, what's next for the Vatican, and who might become the new leader of the Catholic Church. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Trump is asked about the ongoing trade war with China and discusses a possible drop in tariff rates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President and CEO of Oxfam America Abby Maxman joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss DOGE’s attempts to cut and dismantle USAID in the Trump administration’s first 100 days. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pedestrians pushing a crosswalk button near the University of Washington earlier this week got to listen to “Bezos” spout on about not taxing the rich and even reference Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of United Healthcare’s CEO last year. Forbes money in politics reporter Kyle Khan-Mullins 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.

Barry Appleton, co-director and senior fellow of the Center for International Law at New York Law School, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss President Donald Trump's tariff negotiations with other world leaders, as well as the tit-for-tat trade war with China. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who served in President Trump's first term, gave his take on the new sweeping tariffs, present Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the "endgame" for the tariff push, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," Forbes Staff Writer Emma Whitford discussed her report detailing the 39 colleges and universities with the ability to resist President Trump, as Harvard has. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," Matt Taglia, Senior Director of Emerson College Polling, discussed a new poll on the California governor's race, as well as Gov. Gavin Newsom's approval rating and if his state's voters want to see him run for president. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennie Murray, the President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration in March. Garcia, a Salvadoran national, was granted “withholding of removal” status in 2019 after he fled gang violence and entered the U.S. illegally in 2011. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," attorney Daniel Wolff, a partner at Crowell, discussed the many legal challenges that have emerged to attempt to end President Trump's tariffs, the underlying arguments behind them, and whether they might be heard before the Supreme Court. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vivian Hoffman, longtime retail merchandizer and founder of Whim, a boutique retail company, spoke to ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath about the whiplash tariff policies and what it means for her business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC), member of the For Country Caucus, discussed his bill, the Military Installation Retail Security Act, and where he sees President Trump's negotiations with other nations on tariffs heading next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," HarrisX Founder and CEO Dritan Nesho discussed a new poll showing how voters feel about President Trump's tariffs, which may partly explain why the President issued a shock 90-day pause to most of them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wolff, partner and Crowell & Moring, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the legal challenges some of President Trump's tariffs are facing after a lawsuit alleges the president overstepped his authority by imposing levies against China using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Bahnsen, the founder, managing partner and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group, joined Forbes senior editor Maggie McGrath to talk about President Trump's announcement of a 90-day pause in most tariff implementation and the market's reaction to the news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," Forbes staff writer Kyle Khan-Mullins discussed how far the net worths of President Trump and his top backers have dropped since the "Liberation Day" tariff announcement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," Spencer Hakimian, founder and chief investment officer of hedge fund Tolou Capital Management, explained why he thinks President Trump's tariffs and their rollout will all but certainly cause a recession if not an "economic catastrophe," and discussed the stock market turmoil that has occurred since the announcements. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Newsroom," former Education Secretary Margaret Spellings shared her response to President Trump attempting to shut down the Department of Education. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Barbara Collura, President and CEO of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, spoke with ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath about the job cuts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and what it means for the division of the CDC specifically dedicated to studying infertility and IVF. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.