Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced on Wednesday that interest rates will remain unchanged for the second consecutive meeting, as the central bank weighs the risks of the ongoing conflict in Iran. Following a series of three rate cuts in late 2025, the Fed maintained its benchmark range of 3.5%–3.75%.

Three sources told Semafor that Joe Kent is under investigation for leaking. The probe predates Kent’s resignation. Hopefully, he didn’t leak. Kent served his country honorably and he is a Gold Star husband. News: Joe Kent is under FBI investigation for allegedly leaking classified information, three sources tell me. I’m told the investigation pre-dates his […] The post Joe Kent Under FBI Investigation for Leaking appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Yes, Kate Middleton is the Princess of Wales and the next in line to be queen, but at her core, she’s a mom. Kate cares not only for her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, but also shows great compassion to thousands of children she encounters every year. It’s easy to see that she is a true nurturer at heart. This year on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, Kate Middleton saw many fans and enthusiasts at Tuesday’s parade at Mons Barracks. One girl positively stole the show, and Kate loved it. A very cute moment in the Sgt’s Mess at Mons Barracks, Aldershot, where The Princess of Wales met Irish Guards families after the St Patrick’s Day Parade Vienna and Mila (aged 3) were VERY excited to meet Catherine pic.twitter.com/Y8lYVobMcU— Cameron Walker (@CameronDLWalker) March 17, 2026 The Little Girl Was So Excited to See Kate Middleton on St. Patrick’s Day According to People, Vienna, the 3-year-old daughter of Irish Guardsman Lance Sergeant Mills ran right up to Kate Middleton during the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Kate kindly bent down to engage with the little child. “Are you excited?” She asked. The princess then complimented Vienna on her hair and dress. She also spoke with the girl’s sister, Mila. Cameron Walker captured Kate Middleton’s special moment at the St. Patrick’s Day parade and shared it on X. Fans loved seeing the genuine joy and love in the interaction. “My beautiful granddaughter with the beautiful Catherine this morning,” a family member wrote. “Where would the royal family be without that woman?” Anohter fan asked. Many feel like Kate Middleton is a magnet for children, not just on St. Patrick’s Day, but always. “Children, like everyone, love her. She is so warm and caring with them. How lucky are those two adorable little girls to have this moment with her,” a fan wrote. “She’s such a natural with children, they just gravitate towards her,” another agreed. “Unlike you know who!” This story’s featured image is by Richard Pohle – WPA Pool / Getty Images.

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