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Trump Says U.S. To Hit India With 25% Tariff Starting Aug. 1

The Indian government says it’s studying the implications of President Donald Trump’s announcement he'll impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of India’s purchasing of Russian oil. Trump says India is the United States' "friend” but its “Tariffs are far too high” on U.S. goods. The Republican president adds India buys military equipment and oil from Russia, enabling Moscow's war in Ukraine. Trump intends to charge an additional “penalty” starting Friday as part of the launch of his administration’s revised tariffs on multiple countries. India’s Trade Ministry said Wednesday it remains committed to negotiating a “fair, balanced and mutually beneficial” bilateral trade agreement.

Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

The Federal Reserve is leaving its key short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year, brushing off repeated calls from President Donald Trump for a cut. The Fed’s decision Wednesday leaves its key short-term rate at about 4.3%, where it has stood after the central bank reduced it three times last year. Chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed would likely have cut rates already if not for Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Powell and other Fed officials say they want to see how Trump’s duties on imports will impact inflation and the broader economy. Two Fed governors dissented in favor of a cut.

The Genocide You Know Nothing About

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Dissent Emerges at Federal Reserve Among Trump Appointees, But a Rate Change Remains Unlikely

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 reflecting the economy's muddy outlook as well as the jockeying to replace Chair Jerome Powell when his term ends next year. The division could be a preview of what might happen if President Donald Trump appoints a replacement who pushes for the much lower interest rates the White House desires. Other Fed officials could push back if a future chair sought to cut rates by more than economic conditions support.

Nebraska Plant Explosion Kills 2 Girls And Employee

Officials have confirmed that two girls and an adult missing since a massive explosion at a Nebraska biofuels plant are dead. The explosion happened Tuesday at Horizon Biofuels in Fremont. The two children were waiting for an employee to finish work. The blast destroyed part of the plant, and firefighters are still battling the blaze Wednesday. Officials suspect wood dust an elevator caused the explosion at the plant, which makes animal bedding and wood pellets. The structure's instability has made it difficult for crews to gain access inside. he company did not immediately respond to phone calls seeking comment.

Educational Freedom: Career Pilots/No College

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NTSB Finds Army Chopper in Fatal Midair Crash With Plane Was Above Altitude Limit

Investigators have found that a helicopter involved in a deadly crash with a passenger plane over Washington was flying above its height limit. The helicopter's altitude-measuring instrument was also inaccurate. These findings were revealed during the first day of National Transportation Safety Board hearings. The crash, which occurred in January, killed 67 people. The board is examining how the Federal Aviation Administration and the Army may have contributed to the incident. The hearings will continue for three days, focusing on military helicopter routes, collision avoidance technology, and air traffic controller training at Ronald Reagan National Airport.