The Megyn Kelly Show
Inflation Report Beats Expectations, Dems Face Shutdown Pressure, Trump Warns Russia: AM Update 3/13
13 Mar 2025
The White House touts a better-than-expected inflation report and three weeks of declining gas prices. Democrats are in disarray as they decide whether to vote on the continuing resolution or allow the government to shut down. U.S. officials are traveling to Russia to discuss the next steps in the peace process as President Trump signals a willingness to apply economic pressure on Moscow. The Department of Education announces a 50% reduction in its workforce. Federal prosecutors are seeking to move Columbia University campus agitator Mahmoud Khalil's trial outside of SDNY.Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldGrand Canyon University: https://GCU.edu
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Good morning, everyone. I'm Megyn Kelly. It's Thursday, March 13th, 2025. And this is your AM Update.
I think the markets are going to soar.
There's tremendous optimism out there. The White House touting better than expected inflation numbers as markets shake in anticipation of further tariffs.
And I think that's one of our core responsibilities in the Senate or in the government here to ever allow the government to shut down.
Despite earlier tough talks, some Democrats balk at the prospect of a government shutdown. President Trump suggests he's ready to inflict economic pain on the Russians as Kremlin officials react coldly to calls for a ceasefire. All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM Update.
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With an A-plus rating from the Better Business Bureau and countless five-star reviews, text MK to 989898 and let the experts at Birch Gold help you secure your future today with gold. Some good economic news for President Trump. The inflation rate declined more than expected in February, coming in at 2.8%, down from 3.0% in January.
The core inflation rate, which excludes more volatile items like food and energy, also cooled to 3.1%, down from 3.2%. both figures coming in lower than analysts had predicted. The Federal Reserve's target rate for inflation is 2%. GasBuddy reporting the average price of gas dropping for the third straight week, now at $3.03 per gallon.
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