September 24, 2018 - Speculation rife about future of US Deputy Attorney General, pivotal figure in Mueller probe
Simon's report on a dizzying array of developments in Washington that may presage the departure of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein from his position later in the week, from Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with presenter Kim Hill.
5m Sep 24, 2018
5m
September 21, 2018 - Trump faces calls to fire Deputy Attorney General after "plot" allegations
Simon's breaking news report for Turkey's global broadcaster TRT World on the latest stunning developments in Washington.  The presenter is Jamie Owen.
4m Sep 21, 2018
4m
September 21, 2018 - AS IT BROKE: Trump's Deputy Attorney General denies plotting to oust him from power
More stunning Friday night news in the United States, as President Trump's Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein denies published reports that he offered to wear a recording device during conversations with the President, and proposed recruiting Cabinet members to oust Donald Trump from office.  Simon's report aired on the UK's LBC with presenter Andrew Pierce.
4m Sep 21, 2018
4m
September 19, 2018 - US trade war with China intensifies
Simon's update on the latest tit-for-tat between Washington and Beijing on LBC.  The presenter is Kevin McGuire.
3m Sep 19, 2018
3m
September 19, 2018 - Trump visits Carolinas in wake of Hurricane Florence
Simon's report for Turkey's global news network TRT World on President Trump's arrival in the Carolinas.
3m Sep 19, 2018
3m
September 14, 2018 - Manafort flips, is co-operating with Special Prosecutor
Stunning news from Washington, reported for radio stations worldwide.  Here via the UK's LBC.
1m Sep 14, 2018
1m
September 14, 2018 - AS IT BROKE: Manafort flips
Simon's breaking news report for Eddie Mair's drivetime show on the UK's LBC.
3m Sep 14, 2018
3m
September 12, 2018 - Trump declares "state of emergency" over foreign interference in US elections
Simon's report on President Trump's move to order the State and Treasury Departments to prepare a sanctions regime against any country meddling in America's mid-term elections.  Via Iain Dale's late-night programme on the UK's LBC.
2m Sep 12, 2018
2m
September 10, 2018 - Trump threatens sanctions against International Criminal Court
Simon's report for Iain Dale's evening programme on the UK's LBC.
3m Sep 11, 2018
3m
September 7, 2018 - Has "Anonymous" done President Trump a favour?
Simon's end-of-the-week analysis for Matt Stadlen's overnight show on the UK's top talk station LBC.
16m Sep 08, 2018
16m
September 7, 2018 - Trump's Torrid Week
Simon's review of President Trump's astonishing week, via Andrew Pierce's Friday night programme on LBC.
7m Sep 07, 2018
7m
September 6, 2018 - Trump suggests "anonymous" has committed treason
Simon's report on a very busy day of developments in Washington, after the publication of an anonymously-penned New York Times op-ed asserting the existence of a "resistance" to President Trump within his own administration.  This aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with presenter Guyon Espiner.
8m Sep 06, 2018
8m
September 6, 2018 - After Trump called for White House mole to be unmasked, White House slams media for its "obsession" with the manhunt.
Simon's live report on the latest twists and turns in Washington as the city plays a game of political Whodunnit?  Via Eddie Mair's programme on the UK's LBC.
7m Sep 06, 2018
7m
September 6, 2018 - Trump erupts in fury over "Anonymous" NYT op-ed
As White House officials started to deny they had scribed the anonymous New York Times op-ed that describes conversations among Cabinet members about invoking the 25th amendment and ousting the President from power, Simon spoke to James O'Brien on LBC.
8m Sep 06, 2018
8m
September 5, 2018 - Trump calls on NYTimes to "hand over" anonymous author from within US administration
Simon's report on the unprecedented events of the last few hours as President Trump's fury towards the New York Times grows.  This aired live on the UK's LBC Radio with presenter Darren Adam.
13m Sep 06, 2018
13m
September 5, 2018: AS IT BROKE - Top Trump official claims Cabinet considered ousting him from power
Simon's live report on the latest breaking news from Washington for Iain Dale's new evening programme on the UK's LBC.
4m Sep 05, 2018
4m
September 4, 2018 - White House dismisses Bob Woodward book as "fabricated stories"
Simon's report on the White House response to Bob Woodward's explosive book, in which the veteran Watergate journalist exposes an "administrative coup d'etat" in which Trump staffers try to prevent the President's excesses.  This aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with presenter Susie Ferguson.
6m Sep 04, 2018
6m
September 4, 2018 - Bob Woodward book contains explosive allegations about Trump Presidency
Simon's breaking news report for Eddie Mair's new programme on the UK's LBC, on the devastating revelations contained in Bob Woodward's new book on the Trump Presidency.
4m Sep 04, 2018
4m
September 1, 2018 - Former Presidents eulogize John McCain while the incumbent....plays golf.
Simon's live report on the latest disrespect shown to the late Senator John McCain by the man he banned from his own funeral - President Donald Trump.  This aired on the UK's LBC Radio with presenter Clive Bull.
6m Sep 01, 2018
6m
September 1, 2018 - Trump goes golfing as nation remembers Senator John McCain
Simon's live report for Channel NewsAsia on the memorial service at Washington's National Cathedral, honoring Senator John McCain.
5m Sep 01, 2018
5m
August 31, 2018 - The lives of Aretha Franklin and John McCain celebrated by Americans
Two remarkable lives were honored simultaneously in the United States on Friday:  The Queen of Soul, and Senator John McCain remembered in separate ceremonies in Detroit and Washington.  Simon's live report aired on Andrew Pierce's programme on the UK's LBC.
10m Aug 31, 2018
10m
August 31, 2018 - Aretha Franklin funeral, John McCain memorial underway in US
Simon's final report for "Iain Dale At Drive" on the UK's LBC.  From Monday, Simon will contribute to Eddie Mair's new programme from 4pm, and also to Iain's new programme from 7pm.
5m Aug 31, 2018
5m
August 31, 2018 - Ceremonies underway honoring Aretha Franklin and John McCain
Simon's round up, kicking off with the latest from Aretha Franklin's funeral in Detroit.  This aired live on the UK's LBC with presenter Shelagh Fogarty.
8m Aug 31, 2018
8m
August 28, 2018 - Trump claims Google 'rigged' to show negative news about him
Simon's report for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with presenter Susie Ferguson.
5m Aug 29, 2018
5m
August 28, 2018 - Trump searches for himself online, then claims Google is "rigged" against him
Simon's report for "Iain Dale at Drive" on the UK's LBC.
6m Aug 28, 2018
6m
August 28, 2018 - Trump pays tribute to McCain. Finally.
Simon's live report for the UK's rolling news station, LBC London News.  The presenter is Andre Morgan.
11m Aug 28, 2018
11m
August 27, 2018 - Trump announces new US/Mexico Trade Agreement; refuses to honor John McCain
Two developments dominate news at the White House today: the President's announcement of a successful trade renegotiation with Mexico, and the refusal of the President to sign a proclamation ordering the White House flag to fly at half mast in honor of the late Senator John McCain.  Simon's live update aired on LBC with presenter Ian Payne.
5m Aug 27, 2018
5m
August 26, 2018 - Tributes pour in for John McCain, but not from the White House
Simon's report for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report". The presenter is Susie Ferguson.
7m Aug 27, 2018
7m
August 26, 2018 - Tributes to McCain emphasize changing nature of US politics
Simon's live report on the global tributes following the death of Senator John McCain, and the conundrum now faced by President Donald Trump.  This aired on Turkey's global news channel TRT World with presenter Kim Vinnell.
6m Aug 26, 2018
6m
August 25, 2018: AS IT BROKE - Senator John McCain dies, aged 81
Simon's breaking news report on the death of Senator John McCain for the UK's LBC.  The presenter is Matt Stadlen.
18m Aug 26, 2018
18m
August 25, 2018 - Presidential lawyer Rudy Giuliani predicts "revolt" if Trump is impeached
Simon's wrap-up of the latest news in Washington for Andrew Pierce's Friday night program on the UK's LBC.
7m Aug 24, 2018
7m
August 24, 2018 - Trump caves to reality on North Korea
President Trump is finally conceding that North Korea has not made real progress on denuclearization, and he's canceling a visit to Pyongyang by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as a result.  Simon's live report aired on Turkey's global broadcaster, TRT World with presenter Maria Ramos.
5m Aug 24, 2018
5m
August 24, 2018: AS IT BROKE - Conceding lack of progress, Trump cancels Pompeo visit to North Korea,
Simon's breaking news report for the UK's LBC, with presenter Ian Payne.
5m Aug 24, 2018
5m
August 23, 2018 - Trump predicts economic crash if he's impeached
As President Trump's legal jeopardy intensified, he brushed off suggestions that he may eventually be impeached.  Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with presenter Susie Ferguson.
7m Aug 23, 2018
7m
August 23, 2018 - Trump criticizes South African government over land policy after watching Fox News report
In a late-night Tweet following a Fox News broadcast about the issue of land expropriation South Africa, President Trump suggested the State Department needs to be doing more to convey US angst to President Ramaphosa. On a huge day in the US / South Africa relationship, Simon appeared on "Today with John Perlman" on South Africa's Kaya FM.
20m Aug 23, 2018
20m
August 23, 2018 - Trump warns US economy will crash if he's impeached
The President's warning came in a wide-ranging interview with Fox and Friends, Donald Trump's favorite morning television programme.  Simon's live report aired on Shelagh Fogarty's programme on the UK's LBC.
9m Aug 23, 2018
9m
August 23, 2018 - Trump says he should't be impeached because he's "doing a good job"
Simon's report via the UK's rolling news station LBC London News, with presenter Andre Morgan.
10m Aug 23, 2018
10m
August 22, 2018: Trump under growing pressure following Manafort conviction, Cohen guilty plea
Simon's live report for Radio New Zealand's Morning Report, with presenter Susie Ferguson.
8m Aug 22, 2018
8m
August 22, 2018: "The President did nothing wrong" says White House after Cohen/Manafort disaster
Simon's latest live report on the day's developments in Washington via Clive Bull's evening show on the UK's LBC.
4m Aug 22, 2018
4m
August 22, 2018 - Trump hits out at former lawyer after plea agreement
Simon's latest update on Donald Trump's Tweets regarding Michael Cohen's plea agreement.
1m Aug 22, 2018
1m
August 22, 2018 - AS IT BROKE: Trump defends Manafort after conviction, rails against Cohen
Simon's news bulletin update on Trump's latest Tweets, airing on radio stations worldwide....and here, via the UK's LBC.
1m Aug 22, 2018
1m
August 22, 2018 - Trump's top aides facing years in jail after courtroom dramas
Simon's long-form report on the extraordinary developments in the Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen cases.  This aired on radio stations worldwide.
3m Aug 22, 2018
3m
August 21, 2018: Manafort conviction, Cohen plea strike fear into heart of White House
Simon's latest live update, this time for LBC and Darren Adam's overnight broadcast.
6m Aug 22, 2018
6m
August 21, 2018: AS IT BROKE - Manafort convicted, Cohen strikes plea agreement, Trump snookered
Simon's breaking news update on a very busy day in the United States, and a disastrous one for President Donald Trump.  Via LBC's late night show with Ian Collins.
4m Aug 21, 2018
4m
August 16, 2018 - In latest "Omarosa Tape", Trump's daughter-in-law heard trying to buy off White House aide
Omarosa Maginault-Newman, the ousted White House aide who first met Donald Trump on the set of "The Apprentice", has released another controversial, surreptitiously-recorded audio tape.  Simon's live report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with presenter Susie Ferguson.
6m Aug 16, 2018
6m
August 16, 2018 - President Trump leads tributes to Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul
Simon's report for the UK's LBC, with presenter Ian Payne.
5m Aug 16, 2018
5m
August 16, 2018 - Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, dead at 76
Simon's breaking news report on the death of Aretha Franklin, for Turkey's global broadcaster TRT World.
4m Aug 16, 2018
4m
August 16, 2018 - Trump strips prominent critic of security classification
Simon's report on the latest unprecedented developments in Washington via Shelagh Fogarty's programme on the UK's LBC.
9m Aug 16, 2018
9m
August 15, 2018 - White House "can't guarantee" Americans won't hear recordings of Trump using "N"-word
Confused about the Omarosa Maginault-Newman story in Washington?  Let me help you out.
3m Aug 15, 2018
3m
August 10, 2018 - Trump hits Turkey with punitive tariffs as lira free-falls
Simon's report on President Trump's decision to hit Turkey with tougher tariffs on steel and aluminium, as the Turkish currency hit new lows against the dollar.  Via LBC London News, the UK's rolling news station.
2m Aug 10, 2018
2m