Trump Threatens to Pull AG Pick, Fed Holds Rates Steady Despite Inflation, Dodgers Owner Reportedly Under Federal Investigation, and Should AI Music Count on the Charts?

President Trump is threatening to drop Todd Blanche as his pick for Attorney General until he can lock down Senate approval. The warning comes after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn signaled they'd vote no — both objecting to a deal Blanche struck settling Trump's IRS lawsuit, including a controversial "anti-weaponization fund" Cornyn says protects Trump and his family from tax audits.

Plus, the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, even as inflation sits above the central bank’s target, with the war in Iran disrupting trade routes and pushing energy prices higher.

Meanwhile, The financial empire of Dodgers and Lakers owner Mark Walter is reportedly under investigation by federal prosecutors and the Securities and Exchange Commission over $16 billion in loans tied to companies he controls. Authorities are examining whether the transactions were properly disclosed, while Walter's representatives say he acted in good faith and is cooperating with investigators.

And, Major record labels — including Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group — are proposing new standards for how AI-generated music should be treated on official music charts. The guidelines say the songs can chart, but must meet strict requirements around copyright and human involvement. Songs that rely on fake streams or chart manipulation would also be disqualified. This comes as streaming platforms see a boom in AI-assisted songs, raising concerns about the future of the music industry.

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