NPR News: 09-17-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years due to inflation spikes from the Iran conflict, defying President Trump’s criticism. Meanwhile, a federal judge faces an emergency hearing over the sudden closure of the Kennedy Center, while UN Secretary-General Guterres urges diplomacy to end the Ukraine war and secure shipping routes. Additionally, a family in Texas is suing state officials over a death linked to abortion restrictions, and markets react to the Fed’s decision with mixed global stock performance.
Topics discussed
Fed raises interest rates amid inflation from Iran war
Inflation data and Trump's comments on Fed hostility
Legal battle over Kennedy Center closure and naming
UN Secretary General calls for diplomacy and de-escalation
Guterrez's agenda: Ukraine, Hormuz, Gaza, and West Bank
Trump returns to White House after NC campaign rally
Family sues Texas AG over death linked to abortion ban
Details on Tiara Walker lawsuit and legal arguments
Global markets react to Fed hike and oil prices
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