NPR News: 09-16-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in over three years to combat inflation, a move that triggered a sharp drop in U.S. stocks. The episode also covers the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where Israeli strikes continue despite U.S. proposals for a ceasefire, and House Speaker Mike Johnson sending lawmakers home for midterm campaigns. Additionally, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to headline an anti-vaccine conference, and scientists announced the discovery of a rare, large new crater on the moon.
Topics discussed
Federal Reserve raises interest rates to combat inflation
Impact of rate hike on borrowing costs and gas prices
Fed Chair defends hike; retail sales and election context
House Speaker cancels business for campaign trail; impeachment
Israel continues attacks in Gaza; rejects US disarmament proposal
Casualties in Gaza: clinic shooting and double-tap strike
Israeli strike on tent kills man and child; Hamas commander
RFK Jr. to keynote anti-vaccine conference in DC
Andrew Wakefield appearance and retracted MMR study
Children's Health Defense lawsuits against states and Meta
Scientists discover large new crater on the Moon
Stocks fall on rate hike; tech leaders want to slow AI
Up First promotion and Middle East oil price outlook
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