Politics
Fed Rate Hike Fuels Political Tensions
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, intensifying political tensions for the Republican Party ahead of midterms. Critics argue that President Trump's handling of foreign policy has backfired.
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The Hill
Last April, President Trump scolded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on warfare. Trump told Zelensky, "When you start a war, you got to know you can win." That advice was inapt to begin with — Ukraine didn't start the defensive war in which it is now engaged — but it has aged especially poorly
2026-09-17 11:00 UTC
The Hill
In today's issue: ▪ Fed raises interest rates after three-year pause ▪ House leaves Washington ahead of midterms ▪ Ovechkin’s ties to Putin under scrutiny ▪ Iowa emerging as key battleground The Federal Reserve raised interest rates yesterday for the first time since July 2023, a clear sign that cen
2026-09-17 11:07 UTC