NPR News: 09-17-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in over three years to combat persistent inflation. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned Congress for seven weeks, delaying votes on a defense secretary impeachment and a veterans' benefits bill. In Turkey, dozens were arrested after protests against the detention of LGBTQ+ activists. Additionally, President Trump threatened heavy tariffs on the EU over a proposed Canadian associate membership, and psychedelic pop artist Peter Max died at age 88.
Topics discussed
Federal Reserve raises interest rates to combat inflation
House adjourns early, delaying impeachment vote on Pete Hegseth
Veterans' bill to close disability pay loophole stuck in Congress
Arrests of LGBTQ+ activists and protesters in Turkey
Wall Street futures rise ahead of the day
Trump threatens tariffs over EU-Canada associate membership
Latin Grammy nominations highlight folk and traditional music
Psychedelic pop artist Peter Max dies at 88
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