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News Wrap: Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady

Season 2026 Episode 155 | 5m 22s

In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but three Fed officials voted in favor of raising rates amid ongoing inflation concerns and the spike in energy prices due to the Iran war, President Trump unveiled a $22 billion overhaul of Washington Dulles International Airport in his latest effort to remake the region and the earthquake death toll in Japan stands at 18.

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