Trump attacks Federal Reserve over interest rate hike

Beginning September 16, 2026, President Donald Trump publicly criticized the Federal Reserve after it raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, demanding rates be cut to 1% or less and calling current rates "artificially high." GOP senators defended the Federal Reserve's independence despite Trump's pressure.

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Trump offers fiery response to Federal Reserve rate hike

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President Trump offered a fiery response to the Federal Reserve’s decision to hike interest rates on Wednesday, demanding instead that rates be drastically lowered quickly. "Interest Rates in the United States should be 1%, or less, because we are the Best Credit in the World — BY FAR. Our Country is BOOMING with new Investment!”...

US Federal Reserve defies Trump with interest rate hike

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The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rates for the first time in three years, as it seeks to bring down high inflation. The policy decision sets up a potential confrontation between Chairman Kevin Warsh and President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the central bank to cut interest rates. Also in the show - France extends fuel subsidies as fishermens' protests gather moment

Federal Reserve delivers unwelcome news to Trump

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President Trump received unpleasant news on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh moved to raise interest rates despite the president's calls for rates to come down. The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it will hike interest rates by 0.25 percent to 4.0 percent, marking the first time the body has raised rates in...

The Federal Reserve defies Trump’s stupid demands

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The Federal Reserve defies Trump's stupid demands www.dailykos.com/stories/2026... President Donald Trump is likely fuming in his office adorned by gilded Home Depot ornamentals after the Federal Reserve Board unanimously voted to raise interest rates Wednesday. For months…

US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates for the first time in three years

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The US central bank raised its benchmark rate by .25 percent, with new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh defying President Donald Trump's desire for lower rates. Consumer banks and bond markets react. Also, OpenAI reveals new incidents of AI misconduct as fears grow that the technology could escape human control.

Trump Looks Isolated on Interest Rates

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The Federal Reserve’s unanimous vote to raise its benchmark lending rate has rankled President Trump, who continues to demand lower borrowing costs.

Trump Quietly Dumps Longtime Election Observer Group

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But really, he's VERY concerned about election fraud. Trump Quietly Dumps Longtime Election Observer Group newrepublic.com/post/215555/... via @newrepublic.com For the past two decades, every administration has invited the OSCE to observe federal elections in the U.S.—until now.

GOP Senators defend Federal Reserve's decision

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Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP senators rebuff Trump attacks on Federal Reserve President Trump’s sharp criticisms of the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates are making some Republicans uncomfortable. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press Trump declared that “Interest Rates...