Inside Sources Full Show April 17th, 2025: Gov. urges agencies to prepare for recession, Possible impeachment for Utah judge, SCOTUS to hear arguments on birthright citizenship

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Inside Sources Full Show April 17th, 2025: Gov. urges agencies to prepare for recession, Possible impeachment for Utah judge, SCOTUS to hear arguments on birthright citizenship

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Published on Apr 17, 2025, 3:27:16 PM
Total time: 01:06:21

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Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider 

Gov. Cox urging state agencies to prepare for a recession 
Governor Spencer Cox is telling state agencies to be prepared for a potential recession. It comes amid concerns from economists that the trade wars between the U.S. and foreign countries could throw the global economy into a tailspin. Governor Cox spoke about his guidance to state agencies this morning during his monthly press conference. He says ultimately, it's best to be prepared for the worst. 
 
State lawmakers may hold impeachment proceedings against Utah judge 
Nationwide, there have been calls for impeaching judges based on their decisions -- namely those who've ruled against President Trump. In Utah, lawmakers may begin impeachment proceedings for a judge accused of actual crimes. The Inside Sources hosts spend a few minutes talking about the novelty of impeachment and why it still matters. 
 
Trump administration continues fight against Harvard University 
The fight between the Trump administration and Ivy League universities continues today... with the focus ramping up on Harvard University. Now, there are reports that the IRS is looking for ways to remove Harvard’s non-profit tax status while the Department of Homeland Security looks to bar the university from admitting foreign students.
 
Pres. Trump says he can’t wait for Fed Chair to be terminated 
President Trump is lashing out at the Chair of the Federl Reserve Jerome Powell today after Powell told the Economic Club of Chicago that the President's tariffs were bound to result in "at least a temporary rise in inflation." Inside Sources talks about the independence the Fed is supposed to have and why it matters. 
 
SCOTUS to hear arguments on future of birthright citizenship 
A new development today in the fight to redefine who gets citizenship. The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments as the Trump administration moves to redefine the 14th Amendment. It comes after several nationwide injunctions on the President's executive orders to end Birthright Citizenship. 
 
Republican lawmakers continue to face angry constituents at town hall meetings 
Republican lawmakers have faced some rather rough town halls over the past few months. What are usually peaceful (boring) town hall meetings have turned loud and rambunctious thanks to angry constituents voicing frustration over things President Trump is doing. Republicans continue to hold those town halls and are even fighting back a bit themselves now. Inside Sources discusses a few of the events from this week. 
 
Democratic vice chair to fund challengers of “ineffective” incumbents in primaries 
During the 2024 election cycle, we spoke several times about infighting among Republicans and unity among Democrats. But now, the infighting could be moving into the Democratic Party. The new 25-year-old vice chair of the Democratic National Committee is taking a hard stand against traditional Dems, pledging to fund primary challengers who will do more than the incumbents..
 
 
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