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Why did the Federal Reserve raise interest rates despite President Trump's opposition?
Live from MPR News, I'm Giles Snyder. The Federal Reserve defied President Trump and raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday. The decision marks the first time in more than three years that the central bank has raised rates. MPR Scott Horsley on what's behind the move.
In a word, inflation, and that is largely due to the US war with Iran. Back in February before the war started, inflation had fallen to just two point four percent. It looked to be headed towards the central bank's target of two percent. But with the fighting in the Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices have soared, gasoline and diesel prices are way up. And last month inflation was clocked at three point four percent.
But that the board as a whole is very hostile towards his administration. A federal judge in Washington DC is expecting to hear from the Trump administration later this morning. Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty has filed a request for an emergency court hearing regarding the Kennedy Center.
What is the legal battle over the Kennedy Center’s closure and President Trump's involvement?
After the center's board shut down the complex's main building, MBR's Anastasios Yokis says more.
Representative Beatty, Democrat from Ohio, is asking the federal court to force the board, including its chairman, President Trump, to explain why they closed the Kennedy Center so suddenly in what appears to be a major escalation of the fight over the future of the arts institution. Just this week, Judge Christopher Cooper had said he needed to approve any closure ahead of the renovation. Cooper also ruled that the board cannot add President Trump's name to the front of the building. The board has already filed an appeal and President Trump vowed on social media to take the fight all the way to the Supreme Court. Trump also said he will not renovate the center without his name on it. Anastasiat Silicus and PR News.
The United Nations Secretary General is gearing up for his last high level meeting next week.
How is the UN Secretary‑General urging de‑escalation in Ukraine, the Strait of Hormuz, and the West Bank?
Appealing for renewed diplomacy to end Russia's war in Ukraine and reopening key shipping routes in the Persian Gulf. Empio's Michelle Callaman reports.
World leaders gather at the United Nations next week in an era of deep uncertainty. That's how Secretary General Antonio Guterres describes the state of the world today.
The only pass forward is de-escalation, diplomacy and dialogue. And I will continue to press this message in my ongoing contact with leaders.
The Secretary General is calling for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Unrestricted aid for Gaza and the end of what he calls the creeping annexation of the West Bank by Israel. His term ends this year, but Guterres says he's looking ahead, not back, to push for peace. Michelle Kellaman, NPR News, the State Department.
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Why is President Trump campaigning in North Carolina for Senate candidate Michael Watley?
President Trump is back at the White House arriving there late Wednesday night after campaigning in North Carolina for Republican Senate candidate Michael Watley, a former party chair. Watley is locked in a challenging race against his Democratic opponent, former Governor Roy Cooper. The seat is critical to democratic efforts to flip control of the Senate. The family of a San Antonio woman is suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. They say she died because of the state's abortion ban. From Texas Public Radio, Jerry Clayton reports.
The family of thirty-seven year old Tierra Walker says she died after developing preclampsia and that ending the pregnancy was the only treatment that could stabilize her. The family alleges doctors failed to provide that care because of Texas's abortion restrictions. The suit filed in a state district court names Paxton, as well as the executive director of the University of Texas Health System and individual doctors.
What are the claims in the Texas lawsuit accusing Attorney General Ken Paxton of endangering a woman's life?
Molly D. Duane is one of the attorneys for the family.
The basic principle here is that you cannot take away someone's life as a state and not be held liable for for doing so.
Paxton's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. I'm Jerry Clayton in San Antonio.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why did the Federal Reserve raise interest rates despite President Trump's opposition?
0:01–1:09
2
What is the legal battle over the Kennedy Center’s closure and President Trump's involvement?
1:09–2:03
3
How is the UN Secretary‑General urging de‑escalation in Ukraine, the Strait of Hormuz, and the West Bank?
2:03–3:00
4
Why is President Trump campaigning in North Carolina for Senate candidate Michael Watley?
3:00–3:57
5
What are the claims in the Texas lawsuit accusing Attorney General Ken Paxton of endangering a woman's life?
3:57–4:36
6
How did global markets react to the Fed rate hike, Japan’s Nikkei move, and oil price changes?
4:36–4:53