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Federal Reserve 2026

Fed holds rates at 3.5–3.75% in a 9–3 vote; Warsh takes questions

At his post-FOMC press conference, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh explained a 9–3 hold with three dissents, defended pulling back forward guidance so markets react “unfiltered,” and fielded pointed questions on why the Fed still hasn't tightened.

Interest ratesFOMCForward guidanceInflation
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Senate Homeland Security 2026

Dr. Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment at Senate COVID-19 origins hearing

Subpoenaed by Chairman Rand Paul, Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer nearly every question on COVID-19 origins and gain-of-function research, citing the Fifth Amendment. Ranking member Peters called the hearing partisan.

COVID-19 originsGain-of-functionFifth AmendmentOversight
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Senate Appropriations July 2026

Defense and Agriculture officials testify on the supplemental funding request

Secretaries Hegseth and Rollins and Gen. Dan Caine defended President Trump's supplemental — part of a $1.5 trillion defense budget — as protesters interrupted over Iran and senators pressed on war-powers authorization and disaster relief.

Defense budgetIranFarm reliefAppropriations
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Presidential Address July 2026

President Trump addresses the nation on election security

In a prime-time address, the president announced the declassification of intelligence he says reveals election-system vulnerabilities, made a series of contested claims about voter data and voting machines, and urged Congress to pass the “Save America Act.”

Election securityDeclassificationSave America ActVoter ID
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House Financial Services July 14, 2026

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh testifies on the state of the U.S. economy

In his first appearance as Fed Chair, Warsh made defeating five years of inflation the centerpiece — "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation" — held rates at 3.5–3.75%, and launched five task forces to rethink how the Fed works.

InflationInterest ratesAI investmentFed independence
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