Top News from WTOP – 4PM Update – July 16, 2025

This podcast delivers a concise news update, covering a range of topics including President Trump's stance on firing Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein files. It also reports on legislative actions such as the Senate's consideration of funding cuts for foreign aid and public broadcasting, as well as cryptocurrency legislation. Additionally, the podcast covers local news, including a fatal fire in Massachusetts, a farm worker strike in California, a human smuggling case in Maryland, and a propane explosion trial in Loudoun County, along with sports updates and financial news.