NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Trump is embroiled in a new legal battle after dismissing a Federal Reserve governor. A heartwarming Good Samaritan story highlights a brave rescue of a driver from a sinking car. In a tragic twist, a family's lawsuit against an AI company raises critical questions about technology's impact on mental health. The podcast also discusses severe weather incidents, including a massive dust storm and wildfires, while exposing the rising threat of financial scams targeting the vulnerable.
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Fight Over Fed Firing Could Reach Court
- President Trump removed Fed Governor Lisa Cook claiming mortgage fraud but Cook says he has no authority to fire her.
- Cook plans to sue and the dispute could reach the Supreme Court and affect Fed independence.
Last-Second Marina Rescue
- Rideshare driver Peter Justy nearly drowned after driving down a marina ramp into rising water at night.
- Two Good Samaritans rushed in, pried open the door, and rescued him before the car fully submerged.
Scrutinize 'Easy Money' Investments
- Beware investment pitches promising outsized returns from foreign scooter ventures.
- Verify companies and avoid recruiting friends and family into deals that seem too good to be true.