The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday at Chair Kevin Warsh’s first rate-setting meeting since taking the reins of the central bank. In a unanimous decision, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained its baseline interest rate at a range of 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent. It marks a shift from the panel’s divided vote in May, in which four members dissented. #federalreserve #kevinwarsh #economy
Gov. Brian Kemp had called a special session so Republicans could secure one or more additional House seats in the 2028 elections. But lawmakers pulled the plug.
President Trump on Wednesday said that he would "rather not have" the North American trade agreement that was negotiated during his first term. Why it matters: The free trade pact that binds North America is up for review next month. The risk of the deal collapsing now appears greater than before. What they're saying: "I'm thinking about maybe we won't be able to make a deal. I would rather not have the USMCA," Trump told reporters in Paris, referring to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. - "I'd rather leave it unsigned, I'd rather have it terminated," the president said — though he added that he "may sign it." - "We do better as a country if we don't have an agreement." Between the lines: An implosion of the deal could be…
President Trump on Wednesday said that he would "rather not have" the North American trade agreement that was negotiated during his first term. Why it matters: The free trade pact that binds North America is up for review next month. The risk of the deal collapsing now appears greater than before. What they're saying: "I'm thinking about maybe we won't be able to make a deal. I would rather not have the USMCA," Trump told reporters in Paris, referring to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. - "I'd rather leave it unsigned, I'd rather have it terminated," the president said — though he added that he "may sign it." - "We do better as a country if we don't have an agreement." Between the lines: An implosion of the deal could be…Open
In this special episode of Raising America: 2026 Midterms, Elizabeth sits down with Republican Candidate for New York House of Representatives, Rep. Mike Lawler. Together, they discuss his re-election campaign, Iran's missile capabilities, and lowering affordability and health costs. Catch "The Hill's" New York election coverage on Tuesday, June 23. #MikeLawler #Iran #NewYork
Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi joins PragerU CEO @realtalkwithmarissa to explain why Panama matters far more to America than most people realize. They discuss the history of the Panama Canal, America’s role in Panama’s independence, and the rise of Chinese influence across Latin America. President Trump’s focus on the canal signaled that America was finally paying attention to this important small country because of its strategic location. Mayor Mizrachi also shares his remarkable personal story of surviving illness, political persecution, and six months in a Colombian maximum-security prison before becoming the mayor of Panama City. 00:00 Why Panama Matters to America 00:59 The U.S., Colombia, and the Birth of Panama 03:57 Is…
