CNN 5 Things Interest rate cut, ex-CDC director’s hearing, missing artifact & more
Sep 17, 2025
The podcast kicks off with the Federal Reserve's first rate cut under Trump, stirring economic discussions. Key insights emerge from the ousted CDC director during her congressional hearing, shedding light on her controversial firing. The search for justice intensifies as the family of a Black student found hanging seeks transparency. Satellite images raise significant questions about Israel's military presence in Gaza. A mysterious disappearance of a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet adds intrigue to the discussion about historical artifacts.
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Fed’s Risk-Management Rate Cut
- The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point as a risk-management move amid slowing jobs and elevated inflation.
- Chairman Jerome Powell emphasized weakening job-market signals and rising downside employment risks prompted the cut.
CDC Director Testifies About Firing
- Ousted CDC Director Susan Menarez testified she was fired for defending scientific integrity and refusing politically driven decisions.
- She said she resisted approving vaccine recommendations without evidence and warned political interference would harm public health.
Family Seeks Transparency After Student Death
- A Black student, DeMar Travion Treyreid, was found hanging on campus and investigators reported no immediate signs of foul play.
- His family is demanding transparency while authorities await autopsy results to clarify the circumstances.