NPR News: 09-16-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates, while the administration consults Congress on a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel. Senate hearings examined HHS nominees, including a Surgeon General pick who affirmed vaccine efficacy despite her boss's anti-vaccine stance. Additionally, the Trump administration has frozen $177 billion in federal grants, and the San Francisco Opera cancelled performances due to an orchestra strike over proposed pay cuts.
Topics discussed
Trump criticizes Fed interest rate hike
Kevin Warsh takes over as Fed chair
US consults Congress on $2.8B munitions deal for Israel
HHS confirmation hearings for Surgeon General and others
Analysis of $177B in federal grant cuts
San Francisco Opera orchestra strike
Corn mazes honoring Dolly Parton
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