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Coming up next, the news with Mike Slater.

Thank you, Bill. It is Thursday, July 31st, 2025. Here's what's happening today in America.

Powell won't blink. Newest trade deal. Kamala's decision. And Puerto Rico calls the National Guard

that's all coming up,

then Bill is going to be here with your message of the day.

But first, the president made a trip to the Federal Reserve just a couple days ago,

a bit of a power move over the Federal Reserve chairman because of cost overruns on the

renovation of Fed office buildings, $3.1 billion worth.

But the chairman was unmoved. He said policy

independence gives central bankers the ability to make these very challenging decisions in a way

that are focused on the data, the evolving outlook, the balance of risks, and not on political

factors. The Fed did say that inflation is, quote, somewhat elevated and therefore decided to keep

rates the same. When Powell was asked about the president's visit, he said, quote, we had a nice

visit with the president. It was an honor to host him. Now, two Fed governors who were appointed by

the president dissented from the 12-member vote, saying they would have preferred a quarter point

rate cut.

This is the first time two Fed governors voted against the majority since 1993.

The GDP also grew at 3% for the second quarter, better than expected from most expert

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