Daily News Collage 9 16 26

Selected stories and sources

1. Fed Raises Interest Rates: The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate on September 16, its first increase since 2023. Reuters
2. House Recess Begins Early: The House adjourned early for campaigning amid a push to impeach the defense secretary. AP
3. House Passes Russia Sanctions: The House passed a sanctions package and sent it to the president; the illustration represents House passage, not enactment. AP
4. Kennedy Center Fencing Goes Up: Workers installed fencing September 16 after the board voted the previous day to close most of the complex for repairs. AP via ABC News
5. AI Environmental Concerns Grow: Environmental worries about AI drew attention as Congress considered regulation. Axios
6. LA News Helicopter Crash Investigation: September 16 coverage followed the investigation into the September 15 fatal news-helicopter crash; the panel depicts the investigation, not a new crash that day. NBC Los Angeles