White House Briefing Room Introduction

Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in

Trump's Reaction to Fed Decision

Economic Impact of Interest Rate Hike

Trump's Stance on Canada-EU Relations

House Passes Russia Sanctions Bill

President's Schedule for Thursday

The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years — and President Donald Trump is pushing back.

White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down the Fed’s unanimous decision to raise its benchmark interest-rate target by a quarter percentage point to 3.75%–4.00%. Fed policymakers said inflation remains elevated, while Chairman Kevin Warsh indicated that restoring price stability remains the central bank’s focus.

President Trump responded by arguing that U.S. interest rates should be significantly lower. Decker explains what the Fed’s decision could mean for consumers and borrowers as policymakers signal the possibility of additional tightening.

Also, tensions between the United States and Canada take another turn after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member.” Trump called the possibility a potential “hostile act” and threatened additional tariffs depending on how the arrangement develops.

Finally, Congress sends a major Russia sanctions package to President Trump. The House passed the legislation 262–159 after earlier Senate approval. The measure targets Russia and would give the president authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas.

The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years &mdash; and President Donald Trump is pushing back.
White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down the Fed&rsquo;s unanimous decision to raise its benchmark interest-rate target by a quarter percentage point to 3.75%&ndash;4.00%. Fed policymakers said inflation remains elevated, while Chairman Kevin Warsh indicated that restoring price stability remains the central bank&rsquo;s focus.
President Trump responded by arguing that U.S. interest rates should be significantly lower. Decker explains what the Fed&rsquo;s decision could mean for consumers and borrowers as policymakers signal the possibility of additional tightening.
Also, tensions between the United States and Canada take another turn after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening the door for Canada to become the European Union&rsquo;s first &ldquo;associate member.&rdquo; Trump called the possibility a potential &ldquo;hostile act&rdquo; and threatened additional tariffs depending on how the arrangement develops.
Finally, Congress sends a major Russia sanctions package to President Trump. The House passed the legislation 262&ndash;159 after earlier Senate approval. The measure targets Russia and would give the president authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas.

Go beyond the headlines and get a front-row seat inside the White House with veteran correspondent Jon Decker, who has covered every president since Bill Clinton. Broadcasting straight from the White House Press Briefing Room, Jon brings you a daily 15-minute briefing on the most important developments from the Trump administration, delivered with clarity, context, and no political spin.

With over 30 years of experience and unique access to both the West Wing and Supreme Court, Jon distills the chaos into facts you can trust. Whether you're heading to work or packing the kids’ lunches, this podcast will arm you with everything you need to know about what’s really happening in Washington. Start your weekday mornings with smart, fair, and concise White House coverage, Monday through Friday, right here.

Go beyond the headlines and get a front-row seat inside the White House with veteran correspondent Jon Decker, who has covered every president since Bill Clinton. Broadcasting straight from the White House Press Briefing Room, Jon brings you a daily 15-minute briefing on the most important developments from the Trump administration, delivered with clarity, context, and no political spin.
With over 30 years of experience and unique access to both the West Wing and Supreme Court, Jon distills the chaos into facts you can trust. Whether you're heading to work or packing the kids&rsquo; lunches, this podcast will arm you with everything you need to know about what&rsquo;s really happening in Washington. Start your weekday mornings with smart, fair, and concise White House coverage, Monday through Friday, right here.

The White House Briefing Room with Jon Decker

The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years — and President Donald Trump is pushing back.  White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down the Fed’s unanimous decision to raise its benchmark interest-rate target by a quarter percentage point to 3.75%–4.00%. Fed policymakers said inflation remains elevated, while Chairman Kevin Warsh indicated that restoring price stability remains the central bank’s focus.

Fed Raises Interest Rates as Trump Pushes Back, Canada Eyes Closer EU Ties

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