BBC Trump Apology, US Taiwan Arms Sale, Epstein Documents Release, Fed Rate Cut Prediction

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Good afternoon, everyone. It is November 14, 2025. Here are the stories we’re praying about today:

1. BBC Apologizes to Trump Over Jan. 6 Speech Edit

The BBC issued a personal apology on November 13, 2025, to President Donald Trump for a misleading edit in its "Panorama" documentary that spliced parts of his January 6, 2021, speech, creating the impression of a direct call to violence. BBC Chair Samir Shah acknowledged the "error of judgment" in a letter to the White House, and the program will not be rebroadcast. However, the broadcaster rejected Trump's legal team's demand for a $1 billion defamation lawsuit, retraction, and compensation, stating no basis for such a claim exists. The controversy led to resignations of BBC Director-General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness.

2. U.S. Approves $330 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan

The U.S. State Department approved a potential $330 million sale of fighter jet spare and repair parts to Taiwan on November 13, 2025, the first such transaction since President Trump took office, to maintain Taiwan's F-16, C-130, and IDF aircraft readiness. The Pentagon stated the deal enhances Taiwan's defense against threats and supports regional stability. China strongly opposed the sale, calling it a "grave infringement" on its sovereignty, and vowed "all necessary measures" to protect its interests. Taiwan welcomed the approval as vital for its security amid tensions with Beijing.

3. House Oversight Releases 20,000 Epstein Documents

The House Oversight Committee released over 20,000 pages of documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate on November 12, 2025, revealing his global network of contacts from 2009 to 2019, including emails mentioning figures like Noam Chomsky, Steve Bannon, and President Trump. The files, subpoenaed earlier, do not implicate contacts in Epstein's crimes but highlight his influence as a registered sex offender. Democrats released emails suggesting Trump's knowledge of Epstein's activities, while Republicans countered with the full cache, calling Democratic selections "cherry-picked." The release has reignited scrutiny of Epstein's ties to elites.

4. Fed Expected to Cut Rates 25 Basis Points in December

A Reuters poll of economists released on November 12, 2025, shows 80% expect the Federal Reserve to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points in December to support a weakening labor market, up from last month's survey. The anticipated move would bring the fed funds rate to 3.25%-3.50%, amid FOMC divisions on further cuts due to limited data from the government shutdown. Inflation is projected to remain above the Fed's 2% target through 2027. The poll highlights uncertainty in the 2026 rate path.

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Sources: 

1. BBC Apologizes to Trump Over Jan. 6 Speech Edit 
2. U.S. Approves $330 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan 
3. House Oversight Releases 20,000 Epstein Documents
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