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Trump shields Warsh, blasts Fed board for rate hike
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Trump shields Warsh, blasts Fed board for rate hike
Trump blames the Federal Reserve board, not Chair Warsh, for the rate hike, calling members 'hostile' and 'political.'
House Forecast Tightens: Eight Seats Shift Toward Democrats
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House Forecast Tightens: Eight Seats Shift Toward Democrats
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted eight House races toward Democrats, with two Republican-held seats now toss-ups, signaling
Warsh Defies Trump, Raises Rates Despite President's Demands
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Warsh Defies Trump, Raises Rates Despite President's Demands
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25% to 4%, the first hike in three years, directly contradicting Presiden
Warsh: Fed monitoring AI's economic impact as Congress stalls on regulation
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Warsh: Fed monitoring AI's economic impact as Congress stalls on regulation
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said the central bank is closely monitoring AI's economic impact, even as Congress rem
Trump Hits Trail for Whatley as Polls Show Uphill Senate Fight
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Trump Hits Trail for Whatley as Polls Show Uphill Senate Fight
Trump stumps for GOP Senate hopeful Michael Whatley in North Carolina, but a new poll shows Whatley trailing Democrat Ro
Senate panel passes farm bill after McConnell's return
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Senate panel passes farm bill after McConnell's return
The Senate Agriculture Committee voted 12-11 along party lines to advance the farm bill after Mitch McConnell's return,
Susie Wiles announces she is cancer-free after treatment
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Susie Wiles announces she is cancer-free after treatment
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles announced she is cancer-free after treatment for early-stage breast cancer, thank
House holds Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoena defiance
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House holds Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoena defiance
The House voted to hold Leon Black in contempt for defying subpoenas in its Epstein investigation, sending the referral
Colbert: Late-Night News Coverage Was Like Daily Poison
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Colbert: Late-Night News Coverage Was Like Daily Poison
Stephen Colbert told Jimmy Kimmel he doesn't miss 'The Late Show,' comparing daily news coverage to poison, and defended
Warsh Presses Ahead With Rate Hike Amid Trump Pressure
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Warsh Presses Ahead With Rate Hike Amid Trump Pressure
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25% to a range of 3.75-4%, its first hike in three years, as Chair Kevin
Kennedy Center Fenced Off as Board's Trump Name Battle Hits Court
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Kennedy Center Fenced Off as Board's Trump Name Battle Hits Court
Fencing now surrounds the Kennedy Center after a Trump-appointed board voted to close it for renovations, while a judge
Massie: GOP Leaders Cut Session to Block Hegseth Impeachment Vote
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Massie: GOP Leaders Cut Session to Block Hegseth Impeachment Vote
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) claims House GOP leaders sent members home early to dodge a vote on his resolution to impeach