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CDC Says Childhood Vaccination Rates Have Dropped Again  The New York Times Vaccine exemptions rise in 36 states  Axios Fewer kindergarteners are being vaccinated, CDC data show  The Hill Childhood vaccine exemption rates hit a record high, CDC data shows  NBC News US vaccination rates for measles, other diseases drop further, government data says  Reuters Source link

In a move that everyone was expecting, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell disappointed Donald Trump again yesterday by refusing to cut the base interest rate. Indeed, a hawkish Powell even used the dreaded r-word (“raise”)—having suggested he is responsive enough to calls to “look through” tariff-induced inflation by not increasing interest rates, a notion which likely would have sent …

The percentage of kids who didn’t get their recommended childhood vaccines rose again last school year, continuing the post-pandemic trend of Americans opting out of vaccinations. During the 2024-25 school year, 4.1% of kindergartners — about 138,000 kids — had a vaccine exemption, surpassing the previous record high of 3.7% during the prior school year. Nearly all exemptions are listed …

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Federal Reserve policymakers voted 9-2 yesterday to keep interest rates steady, despite President Trump’s months-long call for them to be lowered. The benchmark interest rate, which affects …

Fed leaves rates steady despite Trump pressure, gives no hint of September cut  Reuters Fed keeps interest rates unchanged for fifth-straight time  CNN Why did the Fed delay interest rate cuts again? Expert weighs in  KATU 2 Fed officials break ranks as Trump wages war on Powell  Politico Fed Keeps Rates Steady Despite Internal Divisions and Political Pressure  The New York Times Source link

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its key interest rate unchanged, a widely expected move that comes despite enormous pressure from the Trump administration to lower it. The Fed, in a statement announcing the decision, said that economic growth had moderated in the first half of the year but that inflation remained “somewhat elevated.” Two Federal Reserve officials, both appointed …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two top Federal Reserve officials could dissent from the central bank’s likely decision Wednesday to hold its key interest rate steady, a sign of division at the Fed that reflects the economy’s muddy outlook and possibly the jockeying to replace Chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May 2026. Based on their public comments in the …

The US Federal Reserve will announce its latest decision on interest rates today amid intense pressure from Donald Trump to lower rates. Despite an onslaught of attacks from the White House against the Fed, officials at the central bank are expected to leave rates unchanged. Data released on Wednesday underlined the resilience of the US economy, which bounced back faster …

A divided Fed will keep rates steady, but might signal future cuts  The Washington Post Fed Governors Could Break Ranks as Trump Intensifies Powell Pressure – WSJ  The Wall Street Journal The Fed is unlikely to cut rates Wednesday, but this meeting is packed with intrigue  CNBC Here’s where the economy stands as the Fed makes its interest rate decision  USA Today The Fed …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (right) and his colleagues are expected to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday, despite calls for lower rates from President Trump. The president toured the central bank’s headquarters renovation project with Powell last week. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday …