News. Views. Hughes - February 14, 2019 (17:00 ET)
Slim chance for breakthrough in US-China trade talks
A delegation of high-level US officials are in China to renegotiate the trade relationship between Washington and Beijing. They seek to alleviate trade tensions and extend their temporary truce over tariffs. Meanwhile, China has canceled talks with UK in the wake of British Defense Sec. Gavin Williamson’s comments. RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca has the details. Then former USTR official Steve Gill joins Scottie Nell Hughes to weigh in.
Trump full speed ahead on border wall
President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency on Thursday, vowing to finish the wall. This came after he signed the bill to continue funding the government although it did not contain what he deemed sufficient funds for border security. Critics of the President say that this is overreach and he is likely to face legal challenges. Former Georgia state Representative LaDawn Jones and Ned Ryun, CEO of American Majority join News.Views.Hughes to discuss the development.
Mars robot roves no more
After 15 years, NASA’s historic “Opportunity” Rover mission has come to an end. The space agency credits the robot for changing our understanding Mars alike, including the likely existence of water beneath the red planet’s surface. RT America’s Trinity Chavez has the story.