US News
LAST UPDATE: September 15, 2025
Trump Expects a ‘Big Cut’ From Federal Reserve This Week
President Donald Trump predicted that the Federal Reserve will announce a significant interest rate cut in their meeting this week, pointing to economic signals like a slowing labor market and persistent inflation as justification.
Insight
Trump’s public expectation heightens political pressure on the Fed, but the central bank’s decision is likely to be influenced by inflation data and economic risk rather than political statements; markets may be overly optimistic.
Trump Makes New Push for Court Approval to Fire Fed’s Lisa Cook
The Trump administration has filed in court to ask for approval to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook ahead of a key interest rate vote, arguing allegations of mortgage fraud warrant her dismissal “for cause.”
Insight
This move raises serious concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve; if the removal succeeds, it could set a precedent for political interference with monetary policy decisions.
US Democrats press Trump for a trade deal that curbs China’s production
Democratic members of the U.S. House Select Committee on China sent a letter urging the Trump administration to include binding commitments from China to reduce industrial overcapacity in trade negotiations, especially in sectors like steel and solar panels.
Insight
The demand reflects growing bipartisan concern over China’s impact on global supply chains and domestic industries; pushing for structural change could complicate trade talks but may gain political support if framed as defending U.S. jobs.
US companies put brakes on hiring after Donald Trump’s tariffs hit
US firms in sectors exposed to the tariff regime (manufacturing, wholesale, energy, mining) are slowing hiring or laying off workers, attributing weakening demand and cost surges to trade policy.
Insight
The slowdown highlights how trade policy can ripple into the labor market, reducing growth momentum; this raises expectations that the Fed may cut rates to counteract weakening employment.
Trump vows national emergency in Washington, DC over ICE dispute
President Trump has declared a national emergency in Washington, D.C., concerning a conflict with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), asserting federal authority over immigration enforcement in the capital.
Insight
This escalation reflects growing tensions between federal and local authorities; invoking emergency powers may set legal precedent and impact federal-local relations on immigration policy.
