NPR News: 09-16-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike, while the administration consults Congress on a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel. Confirmation hearings for HHS nominees featured debates over vaccines, and the San Francisco Opera canceled events due to an orchestra strike over pay cuts. Additionally, the report highlights $17.7 billion in federal grant cuts, farms honoring Dolly Parton with corn mazes, and concerns regarding Flock camera surveillance.
Topics discussed
Trump criticizes Fed after interest rate hike
Context on Fed chair transition and investigations
US consulting on large munitions package for Israel
Political opposition to Israel arms deal
HHS confirmation hearings and vaccine debates
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Analysis of $177B in federal grant cuts
San Francisco Opera strike over pay cuts
Musicians' perspective on the opera strike
Corn mazes honoring Dolly Parton
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