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What is the federal appeals court ruling on the firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook?

Shea Stephens 0:02

Live from MPR News in Washington, I'm Shay Stevens. A federal appeals court is blocking the firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook ahead of a key vote on interest rates. More from MPR Scott Horsley.

Scott Horsley 0:15

The appeals court voted 2 to 1 to block President Trump's effort to fire Lisa Cook, at least temporarily. Cook and her attorneys argue that her ouster would be a violation of the Federal Reserve Act, which is designed to insulate the central bank from political meddling by the White House. Trump tried to fire Cook over an unproven allegation from a Trump ally that she made false statements on a mortgage application. Cook has denied any wrongdoing. For months now, the President has been lobbying the Fed to make deep cuts in interest rates.

How might the upcoming Federal Reserve interest‑rate vote be affected by the Cook case?

Scott Horsley 0:43

The central bank is expected to order its first rate cut of the year on Wednesday. White House economist Steven Myron will participate in that vote. Myron was confirmed to a seat on the Fed board by a closely divided Senate Monday night. Scott Horsley, Imper News, Washington.

Shea Stephens 0:57

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Cotter. In wake of the Israeli attack on Hamas leaders there last week. Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Monday in Jerusalem. Where he called for a diplomatic end to the war in Gaza. Ukraine's President Zelensky says his nation can teach its allies how to shoot down Russian drones more cost effectively than NATO.

What does President Zelensky say Ukraine can teach allies about intercepting Russian drones?

Shea Stephens 1:20

НПІР СПІЛІНЯ ЛИТВИНОВА ГАЗТИТЕЛСІЙНГІЙ

Unknown 1:23

ДОЙАДРЕС Зеленський сед Росія із експлоринга тобри ворту Полан та Балтик Стаїс. Діс фолос Росіан дрон Поліш і Роменин айспас. Де України лідер болівс із кантрикан оформи вепнус то і цьому партнерс і термін в каунте Росія дрон

Domenico Montanaro 1:41

звісно у НАТО є Петріоти.

Unknown 1:44

Of course NATO has patriots, other systems and powerful fighter jets, he says, but we in Ukraine have much cheaper, more massive and systematic solutions. According to Zelensky, the country keeps developing and expanding domestic production of interceptor drones it uses as air defenses. Поліна Литвинова, Енпіар Ньюз, Київ.

Shea Stephens 2:07

Vice President J. D. Vance hosted the Charlie Kirk Show on Monday in a tribute to the slain conservative activists and Pierre's Domenico Montanaro reports.

Why does JD Vance credit Charlie Kirk with shaping the MAGA movement and influencing GOP leadership?

Domenico Montanaro 2:16

I think it really speaks to the importance of Kirk in MAGA World, you know, not just as an outside operator who helped convince many young voters, young men in particular, to become Trump voters, but also as an inside political player. Vance said he wouldn't be VP without him. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Kirk organized his endorsement event with Trump and advocated on his behalf to be Health and Human Services Secretary. Vance credited Kirk with pushing for White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. For example, to remain as campaign manager when others were calling for her ouster. And I think it also speaks to the concern Vance and others have about where the movement goes next. He said specifically he's worried about the quote unquote talent of who would be able to replace Kirk on these college campuses, for example.

Shea Stephens 2:58

This is NPR. President Trump says he's suing the New York Times for defamation and for libel. Trump alleges the Times is a mouthpiece for the Democratic Party and says the paper is smearing his reputation. He says the lawsuit seeks fifteen billion dollars in damages.

What are the details of President Trump’s defamation lawsuits against the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal?

Shea Stephens 3:17

Trump has a similar case pending against the Wall Street Journal over its reporting on a note the president allegedly sent to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The president has won judgments against Paramount Global. And ABC News. A new exhibit at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is marking the fiftieth anniversary of the movie classic Jaws. NPR's Corey Turner got a sneak peek. Along with the film's director Steven Spielberg.

What highlights are featured in the Academy Museum’s Jaws 50th‑anniversary exhibit?

Shea Stephens 3:47

The

Corey Turner 3:47

exhibit is full of props from the film and reminders for Spielberg that the ocean shoot was a nightmare of fickle tides and finicky mechanical sharks.