Morning Wire Evening Wire: Fed Drops Rates & Trump Delays TikTok Ban | 9.17.25
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Sep 17, 2025 The Federal Reserve makes waves by cutting interest rates for the first time in nearly a year, triggering a stock market rally. In a gripping development, Secretary of State Rubio warns foreign nationals against celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Meanwhile, President Trump extends the timeline for TikTok's ban, stirring up political debate. From attacks on FBI offices to California's new age-verification law, the podcast covers a whirlwind of political, security, and policy news.
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Fed Prioritizes Jobs Over Inflation
- The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter point, signaling a shift toward prioritizing employment as job gains slow.
- Markets rallied on the move and now price in the possibility of another cut as soon as October.
Visa Revocations After Praise For Kirk's Murder
- Marco Rubio said the State Department is revoking visas for foreigners who praise Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- ABC's Matt Guttman faced backlash after describing texts between the suspect and his boyfriend as 'touching' and later apologized.
Trump's Second State Visit To Britain
- President Trump received full royal honors at Windsor Castle and met King Charles III and other royals.
- The visit included a carriage procession, wreath-laying at St. George's Chapel, and a state banquet at Windsor Castle.