Trump’s Battle with the Federal Reserve Continues: What Next?

In today’s episode, we cover Trump’s ongoing battle with the Federal Reserve, Venezuela’s accusations against El Salvador, Russia-Ukraine peace talks, and the UK’s sanctions against the enablers of smuggling gangs.

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Sources:

✍️ US Treasury Secretary Calls for Probe into Federal Reserve

• https://on.ft.com/3TTxX6W
• https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/21/bessent-fed-powell-trump-inflation-00465434
• https://www.reuters.com/business/us-treasurys-bessent-calls-review-fed-non-monetary-policy-operations-2025-07-21/ 

✍️ Venezuela Accuses El Salvador of Torturing Prisoners

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg358vxx4ro 

✍️ Russia & Ukraine Set to Hold New Round of Peace Talks

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd6gdez1xx6o 

✍️ UK Announces Sanctions on Enablers of Smuggling Gangs

• https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/21/corrupt-foreign-border-officials-face-being-banned-from-the-uk
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg3lpwx41xo 
• https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/small-boats-immigration-channel-crossings-sanctions-lammy-b2793241.html 

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