September 17, 2026: Fed Raises Rates in First Major Step by Warsh to…; First data center bill clears House as both…; House passes Russia sanctions bill, sending it to…

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   Business · 2 sources

   Fed Raises Rates in First Major Step by Warsh to Contain Inflation

   The readThe Federal Reserve’s first increase to interest rates since July 2023 comes less than two months before the midterm elections.

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   World · 2 sources

   First data center bill clears House as both parties scramble for answers on affordability

   The readHouse approval moves the data-center electricity-cost debate from stated concern over affordability to a passed legislative measure.

   Why it mattersThe bill could place new obligations on states to evaluate whether technology companies, rather than residential customers, bear electricity costs associated with data centers. The supplied reporting does not establish the bill's exact requirements, enforcement mechanism, Senate status, or whether costs would change.

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   Politics · 3 sources

   House passes Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump’s desk

   The readSince Sept. 15, when The Hill reported that the bill cleared the House Rules Committee and Fox News reported it was heading to the floor, the House has passed it and transmitted it to Trump.

   Why it mattersThe bill now places its proposed tariff and Russia-sanctions authorities before Trump for action. If enacted, its described authorities would target countries purchasing Russian energy as well as impose tougher sanctions on Russia.

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   Politics · 6 sources

   EU rolls out red carpet to Canada to become its first 'associate member'

   The readThe European Union's top official backs the Canadian prime minister's push for his country to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks to deepen ties amid pressure from the U.S.

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   World · 2 sources

   British soldier who died in Ukraine road accident named by MoD

   The readTributes have been paid to Major Paul Wilks, who was described as a "gifted leader".

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   Politics · 3 sources

   US to bar some South Africans over claims of anti-white discrimination