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Jay Powell is trying to avoid the fate of a 1970s predecessor. Biden and Trump are making that harder.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces a new round of ominous comparisons to the mid-1970s as inflation concerns heat back up and political pressures intensify.
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Investors cheered weaker-than-expected job numbers, which suggest inflation is abating. Voters will be harder to please.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows student Gaza protester demands will 'NEVER' be met. Here's how we got here.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a social media post Sunday that the University of Texas would not meet the demands of student protesters.
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Wage increases reveal another 'sticky' problem for the Fed
Tuesday's bigger-than-expected increase in wage data for the first quarter is the latest in a string of economic data that has Wall Street cautious about the Fed's next move.
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Jay Powell really wants Americans to know he is not thinking about politics
The Fed chairman went out of his way to make it clear this week that the Fed is free from personal or political bias as he continues to navigate a red-hot political year.
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Trump trial full coverage: Hope Hicks cries as Trump's lawyers begin cross-examination
The former president’s criminal hush money trial resumed Friday for the 11th day.
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Trump legal news brief: 3rd appeals court judge in 3 days rejects Trump motion to delay hush money trial
An appeals court judge rejects former President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to delay the start of the hush money trial on the grounds that presidential immunity protects him from being prosecuted.
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Key takeaways from Supreme Court hearing on whether Trump has presidential immunity that shields him from criminal trials
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a landmark case regarding former President Donald Trump's bid for criminal immunity. Here are the key takeaways.
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Trump trial updates: Hope Hicks testifies about Trump’s reaction to 'Access Hollywood' tape, affair allegations
Former President Donald Trump’s former campaign aide and White House communications director Hope Hicks testified Friday about her efforts to knock down negative stories about her boss during the 2016 campaign.
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Trump trial live updates: Prosecution calls more witnesses to establish Trump ties with Stormy Daniels, Karen McDougal
The former president’s criminal hush money is set to resume in Manhattan Friday when former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker returns to the witness stand to face cross-examination by the defense.
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Starlink terminals are reportedly being used by Russian forces in Ukraine
Starlink internet terminals are reportedly being widely used in Ukraine by Russian forces. There’s a thriving black market for the devices which stretches beyond Ukraine into Sudan.
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The world isn’t as messed up as you might think
Americans are in a gloomy mood, but new research points out that a lot of imortant things are going right.
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Trump trial updates: Prosecution plays Cohen’s secret recording of Trump discussing payment to Karen McDougal
During the 10th day of former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, jurors heard a secret recording made by former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen that captured his boss talking about a payment to former Playboy model Karen McDougal.
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Trump trial full coverage: Defense tries to paint Stormy Daniels's lawyer as a serial extortionist in hush money case
It's the 10th day of the hush money trial.
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McConnell stands by Trump immunity stance, criticizes Tucker Carlson's 'destructive' rhetoric
University leaders need to "control" pro-Palestinian protestors, the Senator said.
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What US taxpayers will get for another $61 billion to Ukraine
Congress is finally providing more of the aid Ukraine needs to survive. Here's why this is money well spent.
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Biden and Trump say they want to debate, but would they be better off if they didn't?
Both candidates have potential liabilities that could be highlighted under the bright lights of the debate stage.
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Iran launched 200 drones and missiles in a retaliatory attack on Israel. How we got here, and what happens next.
Here's what to know about the latest in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
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Quiz: How well do you know RFK Jr.'s policy positions?
Test your knowledge of the policy positions of third-party presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.