No. 33 · Thursday, September 17, 2026
What action did the Federal Reserve take this week in Kevin Warsh's first major move as chairman?
CRaised interest rates
Why
The Fed raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023 to combat persistent inflation, according to the New York Times.
NYTPresident Trump said the Kennedy Center could be 'ripped down' if he doesn't get what?
BRecognition on the building
Why
Trump made the comment after a federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center board from adding a tribute to him on the building, per ABC News.
ABC NewsCongress passed a Russia and Iran sanctions bill this week named in honor of which late senator?
CLindsey Graham
Why
The bipartisan sanctions bill, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, passed the House and was sent to Trump's desk, per NBC News.
NBC NewsArtist Peter Max, who died this week at 88, became famous for Day-Glo art capturing the spirit of which era?
CThe 1960s counterculture
Why
Peter Max's euphoric, psychedelic style made him an icon of 1960s counterculture art, according to the New York Times.
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