Trump trades US tension for royal UK welcome | The Playbook Podcast

President Donald Trump is in the U.K. today for his second state visit, but the spotlight today will be pointed squarely back home in Washington. Attorney General Pam Bondi is attempting to define the debate over free speech one week after Charlie Kirk’s death. Susan Monarez, who was dismissed as head of the CDC, is set to appear before the Senate to detail the break with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that led to her ouster. And Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will announce the central bank’s highly anticipated decision on interest rates. Playbook’s Jack Blanchard and White House reporter Megan Messerly break down how it’s all playing out while Trump is abroad.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
1:08 Trump gets a royal welcome
2:38 UK protests against Trump
4:35 Backlash after Pam Bondi targets hate speech
7:25 Where does Trump stand?
8:17 Who is speaking at Charlie Kirk's memorial
10:35 Fired CDC director testifies in Senate
15:26 Fed to announce interest rate cuts

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