President Donald Trump says the Federal Reserve was wrong to raise interest rates by a quarter percentage point. In a Truth Social post, he argued that US rates should be 1% or lower, while White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Chris Phelan said inflation is falling by any measure.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-16 22:07

Live coverage shows President Trump speaking at a North Carolina rally supporting Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley ahead of the midterm elections.

NNBC News2026-09-16 22:07

The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the first time since 2023, marking a major policy reversal. Chair Kevin Warsh said the move was partly driven by an economy increasingly shaped by the ongoing war in the Middle East. He said activity was expanding solidly, while geopolitical uncertainty remained elevated, and the hike aims to cool spending and prevent further pressure.

GGlobal News2026-09-16 22:04

Connor Leavitt was the first contestant eliminated in the season premiere of “Dancing with the Stars,” where male contestants also drew attention. The segment highlighted other trending stories, including a deadly Los Angeles helicopter crash and Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.

AABC News2026-09-16 22:03

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a news helicopter crash in Los Angeles that killed three people. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced an interest-rate hike despite pressure from President Trump. Former Biden administration economic adviser Jared Bernstein assessed the economy.

NNBC News2026-09-16 22:02

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the European Union’s first “associate member” as trade tensions with the United States intensify. Canada is locked in a trade war with its largest trading partner, adding urgency to efforts to build closer ties with the EU.

CCNN2026-09-16 22:00

The Justice Department arrested seven people in a crackdown on an illegal voting scheme. America First Legal president Gene Hamilton discussed data on ISIS-related terror charges and prosecutions involving non-citizen voting on “America’s Newsroom.”

FFox News2026-09-16 22:00

'The Five' examines Vice President JD Vance's comments on Democratic messaging for the midterm elections, including his criticism of Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.

FFox News2026-09-16 22:00

Fashion stylist Emily Evans shares what stood out during fashion week, while fashion business management professor Shawn Grain Carter discusses the fashion industry’s environmental impact.

AABC News2026-09-16 21:59

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh spoke after the central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points. Here are several key moments from his news conference.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-16 21:56

US CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins told Al Jazeera that US forces fully comply with the laws of armed conflict in Iran and target only “military targets”. Responding to Iranian claims that US attacks have killed civilians, Hawkins said the US has never targeted civilians, contrasting its conduct with Iran and especially the IRGC.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-16 21:55

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is bringing together some of the world’s leading investors in Toronto from Monday evening through Tuesday, seeking to attract more investment to Canada, reduce reliance on the US and diversify its markets.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-16 21:50

Renee Loiselle of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada and Jeff Hershenfield of Stikeman Elliott discuss the current sentiment around Canadian M&A after Prime Minister Mark Carney brought together some of the world’s top investors this week. Carney aims to use public funds and private capital to generate C$1 trillion ($720 billion) in investment over the next five years.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-16 21:50

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point and said it plans another increase later this year to contain inflation. A special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance examines the Fed’s decision, the case for higher rates, bond markets, central-bank credibility, global rates and market expectations.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-16 21:46

The Iran-backed Houthis claim they downed a Saudi fighter jet over Yemen as fighting with Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces intensifies. Saudi officials also accuse the group of sending a drone toward the Islamic holy city of Mecca.

BBBC News2026-09-16 21:45

California pilot Esteban Jimenez says he knew Eliana Moreno and George Marciniw, who died when a television news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo crashed in Los Angeles. The pilots were covering a fatal SUV–city bus collision.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-16 21:42

The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate for the first time in three years in an effort to reduce high inflation. The decision could set up a confrontation between Chairman Kevin Warsh and President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly urged the central bank to cut rates.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-16 21:39

The Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates by 25 basis points, its first hike since 2023. Chair Kevin Warsh said the dot plot showed many officials favoring further increases, defying President Trump’s sustained pressure for lower rates.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-16 21:39

Billionaire shale pioneer Harold Hamm’s Continental Resources is expected to announce an agreement to invest in Venezuela, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the Trump administration urges US companies to revive the country’s oil sector.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-16 21:38

The NTSB provided an update on the helicopter crash in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, that killed three people, including a reporter and a pilot.

AABC News2026-09-16 21:36

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023. Bloomberg’s The Close provides news and analysis around the Wall Street closing bell, with guests from the finance, economics and policy fields.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-16 21:35

At her State of the Union address, Ursula von der Leyen called for a new European security strategy as concerns grow that Russia’s threat is reaching beyond Ukraine. Incidents in Lithuania, Poland, Denmark and Germany have put governments on alert, while US pressure is prompting debate over Europe’s responsibility for its own defense.

DDW News2026-09-16 21:34

Ed Sheeran’s North and South American tour has been thrown into turmoil after Macklemore was dropped as an opening act over the rapper’s onstage pro-Palestinian comments. All of Sheeran’s other supporting acts have since withdrawn, including a group that performs with him during part of the show.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-16 21:31

Former Biden economic adviser Jared Bernstein says Trump is responsible for high prices. He discusses the Federal Reserve raising interest rates as gas prices climb, while the White House continues blaming the Biden administration for the cost increases.

NNBC News2026-09-16 21:31