Pivot
Pivot
New York Magazine
Trump Bullies Allies, Powell Stays Put, and Kalshi Faces Criminal Charges
1 hour 15 minutes Posted Mar 20, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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Kara and Scott unpack Trump lashing out at U.S. allies over Iran, rising oil prices, and the Pentagon's new spending request. Then, Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he'll stay on as Fed Chair until his successor is in place, while Bob Iger passes the Disney CEO baton (again). Plus, Meta’s metaverse future, OpenAI refocusing, and Kalshi facing criminal charges.
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