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Trump walks back firing Powell, Syria ceasefire, ‘American Idol’ double murder & more
CNN 5 Things
Jul 16, 2025

We begin with President Donald Trump’s mixed messages on firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. There’s a new law aimed at cracking down on illegal fentanyl. After days of deadly clashes, Syrian government officials and the Druze religious minority announced a ceasefire. An investigation into trade practices marks a deepening spat between the US and Brazil. Plus, “American Idol” producers are mourning the loss of one of their own.