tax increases. china's foreign minister says there'll be "conflict and confrontation if washington doesn't change course." he claims the u.s. is engaging in suppression and containment of china rather than engaging in fair rules-based competition. he also suggests the recent balloon crisis could have been avoided. the u.s. says it wants to compete with china but does not seek conflict. i'm trace gallagher. >> tucker: russell brand has been an actor, comedian and podcast host for decades. all of a sudden, he's one of the most forceful voices of truth in the english speaking world. he's also a deeply interested person with a lot of insights about god. amazing. russell brand. here is a small part of our conversation with him on "tucker carlson today." >> as much as i might enjoy the feeling of privilege and luxury -- and i'm certainly making no claims to be an aesthetic -- i