Trump Calls for Powell to Resign, FlyDubai Pilot Attack Probe, More
Oct 1, 2026 · 8m
Summary
President Trump demanded Fed Chair Powell's resignation following an IG report on the Fed headquarters renovation, which found management failures but no criminal wrongdoing. The episode also covers a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight emergency after a pilot attempted to stab his colleague, and Micron's strong AI-driven sales forecast. Markets reacted to cooler-than-expected core PCE inflation, while consumer spending remained resilient. Other news includes Paramount Skydance's new co-CEO, a $200 billion South Korea energy investment, a Cornell University investigation, and MLB Wild Card results.
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Trump reacts to Fed HQ renovation report
Dubai flight emergency landing after pilot attack
Micron Technology beats sales forecast on AI demand
US inflation cools, consumer spending resilient
Oil prices rise despite improved Middle East flows
Paramount Skydance names new co-CEO
Trump unveils $200B South Korea energy investment
Cornell University agrees to independent rape investigation
MLB Wild Card playoff results
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