NPR News: 09-17-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
The Fed raised interest rates by a quarter point to combat persistent inflation, with Chairman Kevin Warsh noting that wartime price pressures remain a concern. In Washington, a federal judge set a deadline for the Trump administration to respond to an emergency hearing request regarding the Kennedy Center's closure, while the Interior Department plans to install signs warning against ideological bias at the Smithsonian. Internationally, the UN will vote on allowing Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to address the General Assembly via video after visa denials, and East Africa is bracing for …
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Schwab Investing
Trump criticizes Fed rate hike decision
Fed press conference and market impact
Wall Street losses and unanimous vote
Inflation concerns and Iran war impact
Kennedy Center closure lawsuit deadline
Smithsonian signs warning of bias
Senator Murley opposes Smithsonian signs
UN vote on Palestinian leader's address
East Africa braces for record El Nino
Dadaab refugee camp flood risks
Preparation for floods in refugee camps
National Toy Hall of Fame finalists
Promo: This American Life
Listen ad-free on Castria