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CNN 5 Things

Trump walks back firing Powell, Syria ceasefire, ‘American Idol’ double murder & more

CNN 5 Things

CNN

News, Daily News

3.71.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 July 2025

⏱️ 7 minutes

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We begin with President Donald Trump’s mixed messages on firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. There’s a new law aimed at cracking down on illegal fentanyl. After days of deadly clashes, Syrian government officials and the Druze religious minority announced a ceasefire. An investigation into trade practices marks a deepening spat between the US and Brazil. Plus, “American Idol” producers are mourning the loss of one of their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hello from CNN, I'm Afoma DK, with the five things you need to know for Wednesday, July 16th.

0:38.9

President Donald Trump says it's, quote, highly unlikely he would fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome

0:44.3

Powell. As a source said he suggested to lawmakers on Tuesday that he would. But Trump offered an

0:50.3

important caveat, quote, unless he has to leave for fraud. Trump has repeatedly railed against

0:56.3

the Fed chair for not lowering interest rates. The president addressed the matter from the Oval

1:01.3

Office today. He's doing a lousy job, but no, I'm not talking about that. We get, fortunately,

1:06.0

we get to make a change in the next, what, eight months or so. And we'll pick somebody that's good.

1:13.5

Some have warned that markets could freak out if Trump tries to fire Powell

1:17.6

and could include a possible collapse in the dollar and U.S. bonds.

1:22.5

We take a historic step toward justice for every family touched by the fentanyl scourge as we sign the

1:30.7

Halt Fentanol Act into law.

1:34.4

That's President Trump signing the new Haltz Fentanyl bill aimed at cracking down on illegal

1:39.2

fentanyl. The opioid is a key issue for Trump, who has claimed the illicit flow of fentanyl is one of the underlying reasons for his tariff threats against Canada, Mexico, and China.

1:50.0

The bill which was passed with bipartisan support will classify any fentanyl-related substances as Schedule 1 under the Controlled Substances Act, which specifies harsh penalties for convicted traffickers.

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