NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — July 30
Jul 30, 2025
As tariff deadlines loom, the Trump administration celebrates promising economic data, while the Federal Reserve faces pressure over interest rates. Insights emerge on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth possibly running for office in Tennessee. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris announces she's stepping back from the California governor's race. The podcast also dives into the controversial intersection of trade policies and a high-profile murder case, alongside shifting political attitudes on humanitarian issues in Gaza.
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Historic Fed Dissent on Rates
- The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady despite President Trump's demands for cuts.
- Two Trump-appointed Fed governors dissented, calling for rate cuts, a first in over 30 years.
Colorado Dentist's Poisoning Plot
- A Colorado dentist was found guilty of poisoning his wife with multiple poisons, including eye drops in protein shakes.
- He enlisted his daughter to create a deep fake video to cover up his crime and solicited inmates to kill key witnesses.
Trump's Fed Frustration
- President Trump is frustrated by the Fed's refusal to cut rates but not surprised.
- He believes lower rates would boost the housing market and help first-time homebuyers.