NPR News: 09-17-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve after a unanimous decision to raise interest rates to combat inflation, while a judge set a deadline for the administration regarding the Kennedy Center closure. The episode also covers the Trump administration's plan to install anti-bias signs at the Smithsonian, the UN vote on allowing Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to address the assembly, and preparations in East Africa for a record El Nino that could displace millions.
Topics discussed
Trump criticizes Fed rate hike decision
Fed Chair Warsh explains inflation and rate impact
Asian markets mixed after Wall Street losses
Fed unanimous vote to raise rates amid Iran war
Judge sets deadline for Trump admin on Kennedy Center
Smithsonian to install signs warning of ideological bias
Senator Murley opposes Smithsonian signage plan
UN vote on Palestinian leader's video address
East Africa braces for record El Nino floods
Preparation efforts in Dadaab refugee camp
National Toy Hall of Fame 2026 finalists announced
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