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AP NewsCast 4pm EDT

Sep 16, 2026 · 2m

Summary

AP News covers Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's decision to raise interest rates to combat elevated inflation, defying President Trump's push for cuts. The report also details the confirmation hearing for Dr. Nicole Saphire, Trump's nominee for Surgeon General, who faced scrutiny over her stance on childhood vaccinations. Other stories include the Trump-aligned board's vote to close the Kennedy Center for repairs, the House holding Leon Black in contempt over the Epstein investigation, and a building collapse in Gaza that killed at least 21 people. The broadcast concludes with the discovery of the f…

Topics discussed

Fed raises interest rates to combat inflation Surgeon General nominee questioned on vaccines Kennedy Center closure and Epstein contempt vote Building collapse in Gaza kills 21 Final Hurricane Helene victims located WebMD episode on rare immune disorder Eminem and iHeartRadio festival giveaway Greenies dental treats for dogs
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