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Executive news — September 16, 2026

Publications tagged with Executive published on September 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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U.S.Executive Budget
Sep 16, 2026, 21:51 UTC
Trump Demands 1% or Lower Interest Rate After Fed Hike
President Donald Trump has demanded that the Federal Reserve reduce interest rates to 1% or less, following the central bank's first rate hike since 2023. Trump, who has previously criticized the Fed's policies, called for a swift reduction in interest rates, stating that it would benefit the United States.
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Politics Executive
Sep 16, 2026, 19:32 UTC
The Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years
The Federal Reserve has increased interest rates by 25 basis points, marking the first time in three years. The new rate stands at 3.75-4%. This decision was made under the leadership of Kevin Warsh, who took over as president of the central bank. The move aims to combat inflation and comes despite pressure from President Trump to lower rates.
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U.S.Executive Legislation Appointments
Sep 16, 2026, 19:03 UTC
US Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Amid Persistent Inflation
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has raised its key interest rate for the first time since 2023, hiking it by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75% to 4%. This decision comes amidst ongoing high inflation, driven partly by rising energy prices. The rate increase was widely expected and is seen as a move to mitigate inflationary pressures. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, appointed by US President Donald Trump, announced the decision. Trump had previously urged Warsh to lower rates, even threatening trade restrictions if the Fed did not comply.
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Politics Executive Corruption Israel
Sep 16, 2026, 17:38 UTC
FBI Agent Proposed Criminal Probe of Elon Musk Over DOGE Activities
An FBI agent, Kevin Gounaud, pushed for a criminal investigation into Elon Musk in 2025 after Musk asked federal employees to list their weekly accomplishments via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Gounaud argued that Musk's actions wasted official time, violated information security policies, and enriched Musk through his use of X (formerly Twitter). However, it's unclear if an investigation was opened.
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Trump Demands 1% or Lower Interest Rate After Fed Hike

The Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years

US Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Amid Persistent Inflation

FBI Agent Proposed Criminal Probe of Elon Musk Over DOGE Activities