Vance and Charlie Kirk, Patel On The Hill, Fed Preview

This episode of Up First from NPR News covers three main stories: Vice President Vance's reaction to Charlie Kirk's death and his pledge to target political violence, FBI Director Kash Patel's upcoming testimony and the controversy surrounding his social media activity during the Kirk investigation, and the Federal Reserve's expected interest rate cut amidst pressure from President Trump and personnel changes on the Fed board. The podcast features reporting and analysis from NPR correspondents Franco Ordonez, Ryan Lucas, and Scott Horsley, providing updates and context on these developing situations.