1A The News Roundup For September 19, 2025
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Sep 19, 2025 
Join Steve Clemens, an editor-at-large for The National Interest, Zoe Clark, political director for Michigan Public, Jack Datch, defense reporter at Politico, and Elizabeth Hagedorn, State Department correspondent at El Monitor, as they tackle pressing issues. The panel discusses the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show amid free speech concerns and critiques the UN report alleging genocide in Gaza. They also cover military developments in Ukraine, Trump's UK visit, and the implications of federal troop deployments, providing a sharp analysis of today's political landscape.
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Efforts To Politicize The Fed
- Stephen Myron's Fed confirmation highlights a push to reshape Fed independence toward presidential influence.
- Proposals include shorter terms and greater presidential control over Fed governors.
Immigration Crackdown Reaches Activists
- Mahmoud Khalil's deportation order underscores how immigration enforcement intersects with political activism.
- Even permanent residents married to citizens face heightened removal risks under the current administration.
Federal 'Show Of Force' In Cities Is Political
- The Memphis Safe Task Force mirrors prior federal deployments and serves political and show-of-force aims.
- Local leaders differ on effectiveness; some prefer more federal investigative agents over troop deployments.