* The Federal Reserve maintained its key interest rate between 4.25% and 4.5% on Wednesday, despite President Trump's push for rate cuts.

The rate has remained the same since December, with projections of no cuts until possibly September - The Fed projected two additional rate cuts for this year.

* President Trump plans to give TikTok another extension, delaying a US ban on the app for the third time since taking office.

Trump told reporters Wednesday that he'd extend TikTok's deadline, saying, "We're going to probably make a deal-I think we'll need China's blessing on it.

* DOJ axes 4,000 jobs including plans to end 1,500 FBI positions - WashingtonExaminer.com

As part of a major DOJ overhaul, the Trump administration is cutting over 5,000 positions, including 1,500 from the FBI, while reallocating resources to border security, violent crime, and drug enforcement, saving $470 million through voluntary departures and realigning personnel to field operations.

* 80% Of Anti-Trump Lawsuits Are Filed In Courts Ruled By Democrat Appointees - TheFederalist.com

An analysis found that 80% of lawsuits against the Trump administration were filed in just 11 Democrat-leaning district courts, fueling bipartisan concerns over forum shopping and the growing use of nationwide injunctions to block presidential policies.

* Supreme Court upholds Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors - TheEpochTimes.com

The 6-3 ruling potentially sets precedent for similar laws in other states.

* Chief Justice John Roberts states the law uses age, not sex, as the basis for banning the care treatments.

The Court applies a rational basis review, suggesting states need only show the law is reasonable.

* Tennessee argues the treatment risks, like irreversible sterility and psychological impacts, justify the ban.

* The case does not address if transgender people are a protected class or if Bostock v. Clayton County applies to non-employment discrimination.

Radio Show Hour 1 – 06/19/2025