Episode 141

Jason Allen spoke with a local pastor in Kerrville, Texas, as searchers there continue to look for the missing victims of the July Fourth floods. President Trump has relentlessly criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates. Tuesday night, he privately floated firing Powell. Nancy Cordes reports. President Trump is still facing calls from his supporters to release more information about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, death and the famous people who associated with him. Mr. Trump, meanwhile, is trying to move on. Scott MacFarlane reports. Nicole Sganga has been investigating the government's E-Verify program, which employers use to confirm the citizenship of would-be hires. Almost everyone she spoke with believes the system is broken by design. For many people who have outlived their friends and family, their final years can be lonesome. Lilia Luciano reports on companionship programs aiming to change that.