The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year, dropping it by a quarter point. The change could have an impact on many lending rates and the Fed suggested two more cuts by year's end. To discuss the cut and what's ahead, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ron Insana, a contributor to CNBC and publisher of the Substack column, The Message of the Markets.
President Trump enjoyed a warm welcome to Britain's Windsor Castle, where his royal hosts put on a display of pageantry, pomp and military parades. It's an unprecedented second state visit for Trump, and it comes with both regal spectacle and real-world diplomacy, including a civilian nuclear power deal and a massive trans-Atlantic tech agreement. Amna Nawaz reports.
In our news wrap Wednesday, FBI Director Kash Patel faced bipartisan criticism for not releasing all Epstein information in the bureau's possession, FBI officials in Pittsburgh say they're treating a car ramming at their local field office as an act of terror and the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says new evidence proves her husband was poisoned before his death.
Former CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez gave her first detailed account of her high-profile firing during a Senate hearing. Monarez was ousted less than a month into the job, making her the shortest-lived director in the agency’s history. Questions about the future of vaccine policy were front and center during the hearing. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
An independent, international commission attached to the UN’s Human Rights Council released its report this week, accusing Israel of an ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The commission said statements made by Israeli authorities are “direct evidence of genocidal intent.” Nick Schifrin has two views on the report from Craig Mokhabir and Dr. Eran Shamir-Borer.
A U.S. citizen was caught in the middle of the Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement. Andrea Velez says she was wrongfully arrested this past summer in downtown Los Angeles during an ICE raid. She spent two nights in jail and faced a felony charge the Justice Department later dropped. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with Velez and her attorney, Luis Carrillo.
Colleen Shogan made history when she became the first woman to serve as Archivist of the United States in 2023. In February, President Trump fired her with no reason given. On Constitution Day, Shogan launched a national bipartisan effort called "More Perfect" to work on strengthening democracy. Amna Nawaz reports for our series, Art in Action, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.
Authorities did not identify the shooter, the officers or which police department they belonged to, or describe the circumstances of how they were shot. Police could not share many of the details because the investigation is ongoing
A U.S. citizen was caught in the middle of the Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement. Andrea Velez says she was wrongfully arrested this past summer in downtown Los Angeles during an ICE raid. She spent two nights in jail and faced a felony charge the Justice Department later dropped. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with Velez and her attorney, Luis Carrillo.
Authorities did not identify the shooter, the officers or which police department they belonged to, or describe the circumstances of how they were shot. Police could not share many of the details because the investigation is ongoing
An immigration crackdown in Washington has taken a toll on children attending the district's schools. Some children have had their parents swept up in the law enforcement surge.
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years. He says the freedom the company used to have to speak up on social issues has been stifled.
His final appeals denied, 63-year-old David Pittman is set to become the record 12th person executed in Florida this year.
Investigators say Tyler Robinson fired a single fatal shot from the rooftop of a building overlooking the outdoor venue where Kirk was speaking to about 3,000 people on Sept. 10.
In our news wrap Tuesday, a judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, President Trump is in London for his second state visit to the UK, the New York Times is pushing back against a $15 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Trump and Israeli forces unleashed a long-threatened ground assault to seize the center of Gaza City.
One focal point for investigators in the Charlie Kirk case is the messages that were found carved on the bullet casings believed to have belonged to the shooter. They contain several seemingly sarcastic, irreverent phrases that are common in gaming and online communities. To help decipher what some of these might mean, William Branham spoke with Ryan Broderick, host of the Panic World podcast.
In an exclusive interview, Brazil's president says Trump is "not emperor of the world".
President Trump greeted by the King and Queen and other senior royals at Windsor Castle.
Police suspect some of the victims were accused of witchcraft by others on the boat that had travelled from Senegal.
The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south.
An artificial intelligence model can predict the risk of more than 1,000 diseases, a team of scientists say.
Despite the forceful language, the measures appear unlikely to pass and have been condemned by Israel.
A photo of the 3,000-year-old bracelet has been sent to airports, seaports and border crossings to stop it being smuggled out of the country.
The former president criticised the response to the shooting by President Trump, who has vowed to tackle "radical leftists".
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Alan Sheehan says Swansea City have every right to believe again, as their Premier League scalp of Nottingham Forest showed their promise is more than just stars in the boardroom.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot enjoys a dramatic birthday as record signing Alexander Isak samples Anfield's Champions League power, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Tennis legend Bjorn Borg speaks to BBC Breakfast about his prostate cancer diagnosis and his rivalry-turned-friendship with John McEnroe.
Ange Postecoglou says his Nottingham Forest players got too "comfortable" as Championship side Swansea knocked them out of the Carabao Cup.
BBC Sport's Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink analyses Harry Kane's start to the season after the England captain scores twice to help Bayern Munich beat Chelsea in their opening match in this season's Champions League.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admits "regret" at clashes with Liverpool supporters at the end of a dramatic Champions League opener, which saw the Argentine sent off in his side's 3-2 defeat.
Virgil van Dijk scores in stoppage time, after Liverpool gave away a two-goal lead, to beat Atletico Madrid in a dramatic Champions League opener at Anfield.
Juventus will make move for Manchester City's Bernardo Silva as City plot shock move for Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo and Chelsea retain interest in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, plus more.
