Ukraine's Deadliest Week, Tariff Standoff, and TikTok's $400 Million Bill

This episode of The Morning Rundown covers a deadly double-tap drone strike on a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, that killed 16 and wounded 130, along with the EU's sanctions threat and Iran's claims of victory as the U.S. shifts toward economic pressure. At home, the hosts break down the collapse of Canada-U.S. trade talks, new tariffs already taking effect, and a beef tariff exemption paused just ahead of the midterms, alongside tightened USPS mail-ballot rules and a Supreme Court decision allowing White House ballroom construction to move forward during litigation.Listeners will get a clear rundown of how international conflict, trade policy, and election-related rules intersect, plus a look at whether TikTok's $400 million settlement with the DOJ over children's data actually changes corporate behavior. The episode closes with a brief update on the Clancy trial and a lighter note on Meghan Markle's return to acting.Kryvyi Rih mall strike kills 16, wounds 130, prompting EU sanctions threat against RussiaIran claims victory as the U.S. pivots to economic pressure instead of military escalationCanada-U.S. trade talks collapse, new tariffs take effect, and a beef tariff quota pauses before the midtermsSupreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to proceed while hearing the underlying caseTikTok agrees to a $400 million settlement over children's data collection, raising questions about deterrence