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What new details are officials releasing about the Utah shooting suspect Tyler Robinson?
Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh. Officials in Utah are releasing more information about Tyler Robinson. He's the alleged shooter. Conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson is not talking with investigators, but police say His roommate is helping authorities, and PR's Luke Garrett has a latest.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox tells ABC News Robinson was living with a transgender person. We can confirm that uh that his roommate was in indeed a boyfriend uh who who is transitioning from uh from male to female. Cox says the roommate, along with Robinson's family, are all assisting the authorities in their investigation. But the Utah governor says Robinson himself has not admitted to the assassination.
How is President Trump describing the alleged deal with China over TikTok?
He is not cooperating. Uh but uh but but all the people People around him are cooperating, and I I think that's uh that's that's very important. He expects more information to be released Tuesday when the FBI forensic report is filed in court. And top of mind for Cox is learning how Robinson, who he says was a 4.0 student from a close-knit family, ended up in this situation. Cox also criticized social media companies for stoking conflict, and he compared their products to fentanyl. Luke Garrett, NPR News, Washington.
President Trump is suggesting that his administration has reached an agreement with China on the social media app TikTok. NPR's Franco Ordonias reports Trump is expected to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week.
President Trump posted on social media that a weekend meeting between the United States and China went very well.
What is the Federal Reserve expected to do with interest rates this week?
He wrote a deal was reached on, quote, a certain company that young people in our country very much wanted to save. TikTok is facing a deadline this week to either divest its U.S. business or face a shutdown of the social media app in the country, though Trump was expected to extend the deadline as he has several times before. Trump said he would be following up with President Xi on Friday. He did not give specifics on the deal, but said that young people will be very happy. Trump has repeatedly credited TikTok with helping. Franco Ordonez NPR News The White House.
Well, the U.S. markets are waiting to see whether the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates and buy as much as President Trump wants. The Fed holds its latest policy making meeting tomorrow through Wednesday under heavier scrutiny.
Who is the Senate considering for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board?
Your Z NPR Scott Worsley.
The Fed is widely expected to order its first interest rate cut of the year this week in an effort to shore up the sagging job market. The Senate is set to vote this evening on President Trump's latest pick to serve on the Fed's governing board. If he's confirmed, White House economist and Trump ally Stephen Myron could join the Fed meeting, which begins tomorrow. It's still not clear whether Fed Governor Lisa Cook will take part in the meeting. A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's effort to remove Cook from the board, but the administration's asking an appeals court to reverse that decision by this afternoon. Scott Horsley, M Pair News, Washington.
This is NPR. Windsor Castle is preparing for President Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom this week. It'll be his second.
What preparations are underway for President Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom?
King Charles III is expected to welcome Trump with royal pomp and ceremony, including horse drawn carriages in a state banquet in the name of diplomacy. The UK is seeking stronger ties with the Trump administration whose policies have tested Britain. and other European allies on matters of trade and security. At the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, a number of winning actors were also first time nominees. NPR's Netta Ulibi has that story.
Emmy newcomers included Katherine Linasa for playing a good natured charge nurse on HBO's hospital show The Pit, and Jeff Hiller as a sweet natured best friend on somebody somewhere on the same network.
Thank you to HBO for putting a show about sweaty middle-aged people on the same network as the sexy teens of Euphoria.
Other first time winners included two actors on the Apple Plus show Severance. Brit Lauer won for Best Lead Actress, and Trammel Tillman became the first black man to win best supporting actor for drama.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What new details are officials releasing about the Utah shooting suspect Tyler Robinson?
0:01–0:44
2
How is President Trump describing the alleged deal with China over TikTok?
0:44–1:31
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What is the Federal Reserve expected to do with interest rates this week?
1:31–2:21
4
Who is the Senate considering for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board?
2:21–3:08
5
What preparations are underway for President Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom?
3:08–4:08
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Which newcomers won Emmys this year and why are their wins notable?
4:08–4:39