September 21, 2016 - "Skittles" Tweet brings more opprobrium on Trump campaign
Donald Trump Jr's tweet, comparing refugees to "Skittles", continues to cause more fallout for his father's Presidential campaign. Simon covered the story live for ENCA, South Africa's top-rated 24-hour news channel.
7m Sep 21, 2016
7m
September 21, 2016 - Kerry calls for no-fly zone in Syria
In a dramatic U-turn, US Secretary of State John Kerry is calling for a no-fly zone in Syria as a last-ditch attempt to save a failed ceasefire in the country. Simon brought the story live to listeners of LBC on Iain Dale at Drive. #Syria #Kerry #Obama #Clinton
4m Sep 21, 2016
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September 13, 2016 - Hillary Clinton assailed by Trump over "deplorables" comment
Donald Trump is largely avoiding any mention of Hillary Clinton's health, instead choosing to round on his Democratic rival's "basket of deplorables" phrase. Simon's latest via LBC London News, the UK's rolling news station. And don't forget you can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
15m Sep 13, 2016
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September 13, 2016 - Bill Clinton says Hillary "looks like a million bucks"
Bill Clinton says his wife is making a full recovery from the pneumonia that was diagnosed on Friday, but only disclosed to the American public on Sunday. Mrs. Clinton says she decided to keep the news private because she "didn't think it was that big of a deal". Simon's report aired on radio stations worldwide.
5m Sep 13, 2016
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September 12, 2016 - Clinton team pledges to release more health information
The Clinton team pledged to release more information about their candidate's health, in light of her near-collapse during Sunday's 9/11 commemorations in New York. Diagnosed with pneumonia, Mrs. Clinton says she's anxious to get back on the campaign trail and is recovering well. But Simon told Keith de Souza of Singapore's 938 LIVE radio, the episode has sparked fresh questions about the Democr...
10m Sep 12, 2016
10m
September 12, 2016 - Clinton "anxious to get back out there"; will release more medical data this week
Hillary Clinton says she's raring to get back on to America's campaign trail, after an undisclosed case of pneumonia left her sidelined. Simon's report aired on all-news TV network Channel NewsAsia.
5m Sep 12, 2016
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September 12, 2016 - More fallout from Clinton's undisclosed pneumonia diagnosis
Donald Trump steered a very cautious path on Monday, trying not to be seen capitalizing on Hillary Clinton's previously-undisclosed pneumonia diagnosis while simultaneously vowing to publish his own health report. Simon's live coverage continued on Britain's LBC, on the nightly "Iain Dale At Drive" program. You can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://i...
11m Sep 12, 2016
11m
September 12, 2016 - Why Clinton's health matters
Simon's latest report on the politics surrounding the Clinton's team decision to try and cover-up her pneumonia diagnosis, and why it's changed the conversation on America's campaign trail. This aired on rolling news station LBC London News, 1152am and DAB across the UK. You can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
17m Sep 12, 2016
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September 12, 2016 - Hillary Clinton health alert
Simon's coverage of Hillary Clinton's undisclosed pneumonia diagnosis aired during the morning sequence on LBC London News across the UK. The host, Jim Diamond. You can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
4m Sep 12, 2016
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September 12, 2016 - Hillary Clinton cancels campaign appearances after pneumonia diagnosis
Simon's latest report on Hillary's pneumonia and its political implications, via Channel NewsAsia's flagship nightly newscast "Primetime Asia".
4m Sep 12, 2016
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September 11, 2016 - Clinton collapse leads campaign to disclose pneumonia diagnosis
In another set of extraordinary developments on the US election campaign trail, Hillary Clinton's campaign disclosed that the Democratic Presidential candidate was diagnosed with pneumonia on Friday....48 hours before she appeared to collapse as she was escorted away from the 9/11 commemoration in New York. Simon's breaking news report aired on LBC across the UK with host Ian Collins.
4m Sep 11, 2016
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September 10, 2016 - Clinton claims half Trump supporters are "basket of deplorables"
Hillary Clinton, at a fund-raiser on Friday night, described Trump supporters as a "basket of deplorables", a phrase that immediately came to dominate the Election 2016 conversation in the USA. Simon's report aired live on LBC in the UK with host Ian Payne.
6m Sep 10, 2016
6m
September 10, 2016 - Trump under fire over Russia comments
Donald Trump is under fire, this time from some of his fellow Republicans, over comments he's made expressing admiration for the leadership of Vladimir Putin. Simon's report aired on radio stations worldwide, including LBC London News in the UK.
4m Sep 10, 2016
4m
September 9, 2016 - Obama condemns North Korean nuclear test
Simon's report aired on Britain's LBC, with host Iain Dale.
4m Sep 10, 2016
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September 9, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: US House passes Saudi Arabia prosecution law
The US House of Representatives has passed a controversial measure that will allow the families of 9/11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia. Simon's report on that, and President Obama's threat of sanctions against North Korea, aired on Channel NewsAsia TV.
6m Sep 09, 2016
6m
September 9, 2016 - US threatens new sanctions on North Korea; Election campaign grinds on
A round up of the day's big stories in the US, via rolling news station LBC London News. Simon reports on President Obama's threat to impose new sanctions on North Korea, and on the latest twists and turns in the US election campaign. You can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
17m Sep 09, 2016
17m
September 9, 2016 - North Korean nuclear test challenges Obama
President Obama learned of North Korea's latest nuclear test while he was in the air, heading back to the US from Asia. Simon reported the US reaction for "PrimeTime Asia", the flagship nightly broadcast on Channel NewsAsia TV.
3m Sep 09, 2016
3m
September 8, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Lochte banned for 10 months; Clinton fires back at Trump
Simon reported live on LBC London News in the UK as news broke that swimmer Ryan Lochte is being banned from the sport for 10 months by the US Olympic Committee. He also reported the latest news from the US election campaign trail. The host was Chris Golds. Don't forget you can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
12m Sep 08, 2016
12m
September 8, 2016 - "What is Aleppo?" asks US Presidential candidate
Ignorance has once again been on open display in the US Presidential election campaign....this time, on the part of a third candidate in the race for the White House. Simon's report from Shelagh Fogarty's program on Britain's LBC. You can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
4m Sep 08, 2016
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September 8, 2016 - Obama calls Trump "wacky and uninformed" after Putin comments
President Barack Obama hit out at Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump after he praised Russian leader Vladimir Putin during a televised forum in the United States. Simon's report aired on Britain's LBC London News, with host Andre Morgan. You can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
12m Sep 08, 2016
12m
September 7, 2016 - Trump launches defense policy
In a speech in Philadelphia, Donald Trump provided more details than ever before concerning his defense and national security policies. He's pledging a major military buildup should he be elected President on November 8th. Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report". And don't forget to subscribe to his "Race for the White House" podcast here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
7m Sep 07, 2016
7m
September 7, 2016 - Biden expresses concern over Hillary campaign
Joe Biden urged Hillary Clinton to "open up" to the American electorate in a bid to head off her slide in the latest opinion polls. Simon's latest campaign update aired on LBC London News where the host is Chris Golds. And don't forget to subscribe to "The Race for the White House" here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
13m Sep 07, 2016
13m
September 7, 2016 - Polls bring fresh headache for Hillary Clinton
The latest opinion polls in the United States suggest that Donald Trump has eradicated the lead in national surveys that Hillary Clinton once enjoyed. Simon's report aired on radio stations worldwide, including - here - on Singapore's newstalk station 938 Live. Don't miss Simon's weekly "Race for the White House" podcast on iTunes here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
4m Sep 07, 2016
4m
September 6, 2016 - Obama cancels meeting with Filipino President; High drama at Fox News
Can the United States put its relationship with the Philippines back on-track, so long as Rodrigo Duterte is the country's President? And can Fox News put itself back on-the-rails, after weeks of self-inflicted set-backs? Simon's report aired on LBC London News, the UK's rolling news station, where the host is Chris Golds.
13m Sep 06, 2016
13m
September 6, 2016 - Obama ditches meeting with President of Philippines
After the President of the Philippines referred to Barack Obama as the "son of a whore", the White House abruptly cancelled a planned meeting between the two men on the sidelines of the G20 summit in China. Simon reported the background to the crisis in bilateral relations on the UK's LBC, where the host was Shelagh Fogarty.
5m Sep 06, 2016
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September 6, 2016 - Final spring begins in White House race; Obama cancels meeting with Filipino President
With the Labor Day holiday behind them, Americans are preparing for the final sprint in the race for the White House (62 days and counting). Simon covered that, and President Obama's refusal to meet the foul-mouthed President of the Philippines in this appearance on LBC London News with host Andre Morgan. Don't miss Simon's weekly LBC Podcast "The Race for the White House" online here: https://...
12m Sep 06, 2016
12m
September 2nd, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: E-mail problem intensifies for Clinton
Hillary Clinton's e-mail problem intensified on Friday, after the FBI released 58 pages of notes taken when she was interviewed by agents about her use of a private e-mail server during her time as Secretary of State. Simon reported the story live for LBC in the UK, with host Andrew Pierce.
6m Sep 02, 2016
6m
September 2, 2016 - Hurricane Hermine bears down on Florida
Not Simon Marks Reporting, but his FSN colleague Steve Mort reporting from Orlando on LBC about the imminent arrival of Hurricane Hermine in Florida. He spoke to LBC's overnight host Darren Adam
6m Sep 02, 2016
6m
September 1, 2016 - Trump's immigration plan sparks heated response
Donald Trump's visit to Mexico and subsequent speech on immigration in Arizona sparked a heated on both sides of the US/Mexico border. Simon's report aired on radio stations worldwide, including Singapore's all-news station 938 Live.
4m Sep 02, 2016
4m
September 1, 2016 - Trump's Jekyll and Hyde performance on immigration
More on the day that took Donald Trump to both Mexico City and Arizona. Simon spoke to host John Stapleton on Britain's LBC.
4m Sep 01, 2016
4m
September 1, 2016 - Trump sews more confusion over immigration policies
After a dizzying day that saw him making appearances on both sides of the US border with Mexico, Donald Trump tried to explain where he stands on the pivotal issue of immigration. But did he succeed? Simon's latest report aired on LBC London News, where the host is Chris Golds.
14m Sep 01, 2016
14m
August 31, 2016 - Trump visits Mexico as poll woes hit Hillary
Donald Trump's visit to Mexico came on the day new polling showed Hillary Clinton is now disliked by a record number of American voters. Simon reported both stories for LBC in the UK, with host John Stapleton.
6m Aug 31, 2016
6m
August 31, 2016 - Mr. Trump Travels to Mexico
As Donald Trump headed to Mexico City for a meeting with President Enrique Pena Nieto, Simon previewed the visit and a much-vaunted on immigration the Republican Presidential candidate will be making later in Arizon. He spoke to Chris Golds on Britain's rolling news station LBC London News.
16m Aug 31, 2016
16m
August 29, 2016 - Top Clinton aide separates from notorious "sexting" husband
Huma Abedin, a top aide to Hillary Clinton, announced that she's separating from her husband, former Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner after yet another "sexting" scandal. Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report".
5m Aug 29, 2016
5m
August 29, 2016 - Weekly News Roundup on Dubai Eye
Is the US Presidential Election, to-all-intents-and-purposes, already over? Simon's weekly news roundup via Dubai Eye.
9m Aug 29, 2016
9m
August 14, 2016 - Trump lashes out at media as polling numbers crater
It was another very difficult weekend for Donald Trump, who is now blaming the media for his beleaguered campaign for the White House. Mr. Trump says that if US journalists were being fair to him, he’d be 20 points ahead of Hillary Clinton in the polls. As it is, he’s trailing her nationally by around 8 points and in some of the swing states where the election will be won or lost she has an e...
4m Aug 14, 2016
4m
August 13, 2016 - Trump hints election will be rigged
Amid a slew of gloomy opinion polls and declining Republican confidence, Donald Trump has again warned the outcome of the November Presidential election could be rigged. It's a claim for which he has furnished absolutely no evidence, but he's now recruiting volunteers to monitor polls on his behalf. Simon's report aired on the UK's rolling news station LBC London News with host Chris Golds. #Tr...
15m Aug 13, 2016
15m
August 12, 2016 - Stage set for Trump / Republican crisis talks
Representatives of the Trump campaign are holding crisis talks with top Republican officials in Florida, after another battering week raised questions about the viability of Donald Trump's Presidential campaign. Simon's update aired on LBC in the UK with host Andrew Pierce.
6m Aug 12, 2016
6m
August 12, 2016 - Trump offers "sarcasm" explanation for ISIS comments; Hillary releases tax returns
Hillary Clinton piled pressure on Donald Trump to release his tax returns by putting hers into the public domain on Friday. Meanwhile, Donald Trump claimed that his description of Barack Obama as the "founder of ISIS" was intended as sarcasm, when clearly it wasn't. Simon's report aired on LBC London News in the UK with host Chris Golds.
13m Aug 12, 2016
13m
August 12, 2016 - Trump walks back ISIS comments
Donald Trump is attempting to claim that his oft-repeated argument that Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are the "co-founders of ISIS" was merely sarcasm. That, and the rest of the day's campaign news in this report on LBC London News, with host Andre Morgan. #Trump #Election2016 #RNC2016 #Obama
8m Aug 12, 2016
8m
August 11, 2016 - Trump supporters urge "more scripted" speeches
Top supporters of Donald Trump are urging him to moderate his performance on the campaign trail after he called President Obama "the founder of ISIS" in a speech on Wednesday night. Simon's report aired on LBC London News, with host Chris Golds. #Trump #Election2016 #Clinton #Obama
13m Aug 11, 2016
13m
August 11, 2016 - Trump calls Obama "the founder of ISIS"
In more intemperate remarks, Donald Trump called President Obama "the founder of ISIS" during an extemporized speech on America's campaign trail. The comments overshadowed his critique of Hillary Clinton's alleged influence-peddling at the State Department, as revealed by a new release of E-mails. Simon reported live for LBC London News with host Andre Morgan.
7m Aug 11, 2016
7m
August 10, 2016 - Trump insists "second amendment" comments were misunderstood
With reports that Donald Trump was approached by the Secret Service with regard to a comment he made that appeared to incite violence against Hillary Clinton, Simon reported live for LBC in the UK. The host is Clive Bull.
5m Aug 11, 2016
5m
August 10, 2016 - Clinton accuses Trump of "casual inciting of violence" as Secret Service reportedly intervenes
Hillary Clinton has accused Donald Trump of the “casual inciting of violence” against her after its was reported that the Secret Service has spoken to him about a comment he made on the campaign trail on Tuesday. Mrs. Clinton told supporters that “words matter” after another day of uproar concerning Mr. Trump’s suggestion that gun owners might find a way of preventing her from becoming US Presi...
6m Aug 10, 2016
6m
August 10, 2016 - Trump's "second amendment" comments eclipse Hillary e-mail latest
Trump's inability to control his daily messaging has come to leave him atop the news cycle again, despite damaging allegations about influence-peddling at the State Department under Hillary Clinton. Simon's latest campaign report from Washington aired on Britain's LBC, with host Shelagh Fogarty. #Trump #Clinton #Election2016
10m Aug 10, 2016
10m
August 10, 2016 - Trump faces more questions over guns comment
A second day of machinations is underway in the United States over Donald Trump's comments that appeared to suggest gun owners should act violently to stop Hillary Clinton from becoming President. Simon's latest report aired on LBC London News with host Andre Morgan.
10m Aug 10, 2016
10m
August 10, 2016 - Trump accused of encouraging gun owners to attack Hillary
The Trump campaign went into crisis mode on Tuesday after another off-the-cuff remark by the Republican Presidential candidate. Campaigning in North Carolina he appeared to suggest that America's gun owners might be able to find a way of stopping Hillary Clinton from becoming US President. Simon's report aired on radio stations worldwide, including LBC's Morning News. #Trump #Election2016 #Clinton
3m Aug 10, 2016
3m
August 9, 2016 - Trump campaign denies he encouraged Hillary's assassination
The Trump campaign went into full damage limitation mode following Donald Trump's outrageous comments in North Carolina. Simon reported the story live for Britain's LBC with host Ian Collins. #Trump #Clinton #Election2016
5m Aug 09, 2016
5m
August 9, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Trump appears to encourage violence against Hillary Clinton
The Trump campaign went into crisis mode after Donald Trump appeared to encourage American gun owners to consider assassinating Hillary Clinton. His breaking news report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with host Guyon Espinar.
4m Aug 09, 2016
4m
August 9, 2016 - Orlando gunman's father shows up at Hillary Clinton election rally
What was the father of the perpetrator of the Orlando nightclub massacre doing at a Hillary Clinton rally? Simon reported live for the UK's LBC where the host is Tom Swarbrick. #Clinton #Mateen #Trump #Election2016
4m Aug 09, 2016
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