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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Trump Reacts as Federal Reserve Raises Interest RatesThe Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark inter...
09/17/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Trump Reacts as Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate to 3.75%–4%, marking its first rate U.Nincrease since 2023.

President Donald Trump has called for much lower interest rates, saying U.S. rates should be 1% or lower.

What does this mean for Americans?

Higher interest rates can affect mortgages, credit cards, business borrowing, investments and the wider economy.

The big question now: What happens next?

Watch the full report for the latest developments.

👇 What do you think about the Fed’s latest decision?

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Country star Kenny Chesney says concerts aren't the place for politics, arguing fans come to escape the nonstop politica...
06/25/2026

Country star Kenny Chesney says concerts aren't the place for politics, arguing fans come to escape the nonstop political noise, not hear ideological messages from the stage.

Facts.
06/25/2026

Facts.

06/25/2026

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake has struck northern Japan, with strong tremors felt across the region. Authorities have not issued a tsunami warning.

06/25/2026

US President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Washington, DC, to kick off the 250th anniversary celebrations of American independence. He told the crowd the US is the most exceptional country.

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has said Italy and France have agreed to launch a coalition to support Lebanon after the UNIFI...
06/25/2026

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has said Italy and France have agreed to launch a coalition to support Lebanon after the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission expires at the end of the year, Reuters reports.

'WE WON'T ALLOW IT': Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran against "the fantasy" of imposing fees on ships passing ...
06/25/2026

'WE WON'T ALLOW IT': Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran against "the fantasy" of imposing fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran negotiator Ghalibaf rejects claim unfrozen funds will buy US goods
06/25/2026

Iran negotiator Ghalibaf rejects claim unfrozen funds will buy US goods

Why is the tarp-covered scaffolding still up at the Kennedy Center’s exterior, 11 days after crews used it to take Presi...
06/25/2026

Why is the tarp-covered scaffolding still up at the Kennedy Center’s exterior, 11 days after crews used it to take President Trump’s name down?

A federal judge has directed the performing arts venue to give an answer.

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