NPR News: 08-29-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
Investors anticipate a Federal Reserve rate hike after Chair Powell highlighted inflation concerns. Meanwhile, Indigenous leaders criticize Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario, and the president honored Artemis II astronauts. The episode also covers a US-Venezuela oil deal, legal challenges facing Rep. LaMonica McIver, and the PGA Championship leaderboard.
Topics discussed
Intro and Angie.com sponsorship
Fed signals potential September rate hike
Indigenous leaders oppose Lake Ontario renaming
Trump honors Artemis II astronauts with medal
US-Venezuela oil deal announced
Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal charges
PGA Championship leaderboard update
Stock market close and outro
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