Fed Cuts Rates; Kash Patel Part 2 Fireworks on the Hill

Drew opens with the Federal Reserve’s 0.25% rate cut and what it could mean for mortgage rates, inflation, gas, and grocery prices—plus chatter about two more cuts this year. Then it’s Kash Patel, Part 2: after a blistering Senate day, Patel clashes with House Democrats (Schiff, Hirono by reference, Goldman, Swalwell, Jayapal, Crockett) over FBI hiring standards, Epstein-file transparency, and “gotcha clip” politics. Drew breaks down the exchanges, the grand jury testimony trap, and why the viral-moment machine keeps failing.

Florida headlines: AG James Uthmeyer opens a probe into alleged DOJ/FBI targeting of political opponents tied to nearly 100 orgs/individuals, a statewide car-burglary ring hits women and seniors, and Melbourne moves to honor Charlie Kirk with a street renaming. Plus: St. Petersburg quietly drops “diversity” and “equity” from department names (rebranded as “community impact” and “supplier development”).

Also today: Byron Donalds’ DC Crimes Act passes the House (bipartisan), lowering “youth” to under 18 for charging and curbing judicial workarounds—Drew counters Dem pushback about “middle schoolers.” Media segment: ABC’s on-air ‘touching’ characterization of the Kirk suspect texts sparks backlash and a walk-back, and Bill Maher guest Billy Corgan surprises with sharp, industry-savvy takes.