What you need to know: the U.S. government just gave World Liberty Financial the green light to launch a bank.

Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle · Aug 17, 2026 · 41m

August 17th, 2026, 9am: The US and Iran extend a deadline to agree to a broad deal to end the war as the White House threatens to turn up the pressure on Iran's economy. Plus, the Trump family's crypto business gets a green light to launch a bank. And, the Democrats go on defense to safeguard polling places and voting rights ahead of the coming midterm elections. Susan Glasser, Vaughn Hillyard, Dasha Burns, Rick Newman, John Harwood, and Rory Kennedy join the Group Chat this morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted…