CNN 5 Things Interest Rates, Epstein Records Ruling, Pro-AI Midterm Ads and more
Dec 10, 2025
The Federal Reserve may cut interest rates to boost the job market. A judge has decided to unseal records related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. There have been recent US strikes on suspected drug boats, with some survivors involved. A pro-AI super PAC is launching its first political advertisements, showcasing candidates in Texas and New York. Meanwhile, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner was notably absent during the award ceremony.
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Trump Frames Economic Message Around Blame
- President Trump framed the economy message by blaming Democrats for high prices while claiming his administration is lowering them.
- He also called affordability concerns a 'hoax' before acknowledging he'd been warned not to say that.
Fed Cuts Driven By Jobs, Not Lower Inflation
- The Fed is planning rate cuts mainly to support a weakening job market rather than because inflation has fallen.
- Officials face a hard call amid limited data after the government shutdown, creating greater uncertainty.
Epstein Records Could Reveal Prosecution Details
- Multiple judges have approved releasing Justice Department records tied to Jeffrey Epstein's cases across jurisdictions.
- The documents could shed light on prosecutions, but it's unclear how much new material will be publicly released.