MTP NOW July 27 — Fed hikes interest rates; DOJ investigation into Jan. 6; NASA Astronaut talks Russia

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced a 0.75% increase to interest rates while downplaying recession fears, ahead of the release of GDP numbers on Thursday. NBC News Justice Correspondent Pete Williams and former senior prosecutor in the Mueller investigation Andrew Weissmann discuss the Department of Justice’s “fact gathering stage” of its January 6th investigation. NASA Astronaut Jessica Watkins joins from space to discuss cooperation on the International Space Station following Russia’s announcement to exit. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) reaches an agreement with Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on a reconciliation bill.