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MarketWatch - Business
Here are the pros and cons if the Fed cuts interest rates by 50 basis points instead of 25
Yardeni: Consumers would welcome a large interest-rate cut, but the Fed’s first step should be small.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes underscore dividing lines: Can Democrats and Republicans be friends?
When Brittany Mahomes, the co-owner of a professional soccer team and the wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, liked an Instagram post from former President Trump last month, a ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats target tax avoidance before cuts expire in 2025
Democrats are going after tax avoidance from big companies and wealthy individuals as the debate on taxes heats up ahead of tax code expirations scheduled for next year. A new set of proposed rules ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Wall Street Expects Half-Point Fed Rate Cut
The S&P 500 is hovering just below record territory, driven by a revived rally as bets have grown that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by half a percentage point.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
JD Vance echoes Trump, blames Democrats for apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump held a town hall in Michigan while Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia Tuesday. Trump and his running ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Lebanon, Syria point blame at Israel after pager explosions injure thousands
Presented by Lockheed Martin — Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded in Lebanon and parts of Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people, including members of the militant group Hezbollah, and ...Yesterday - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Trump appears at town hall in Michigan; Walz says Trump lost thousands of North Carolina jobs – live
Donald Trump will speak at town hall in Flint; Kamala Harris running mate suggests Trump’s ‘concept’ of a healthcare plan is ‘weak’. As far as the election campaign is concerned, this week the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
Trump thanks officers, blames Democrats after apparent assassination attempt
Former President Trump returned to the campaign trail for the first time after Sunday's apparent assassination attempt at his golf course in Florida. Trump praised the law enforcement response, and ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
GOP allies boost Jill Stein as Democrats try to remove her from ballots
Though Stein claims her candidacy has a legitimate path to victory without relying on what she calls "war machine" dollars, her campaign has accepted support from Republican allies as she works to ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Speaker Johnson ‘wasting’ time tying funding to proof of citizenship mandate: Budget Cmte. Democrat
Lawmakers are back in session and facing a deadline to pass a funding bill before the end of the month. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the legislative fight and ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats block Cruz attempt to pass GOP IVF bill
Democrats on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Republican Sens. Ted Cruz (Texas) and Katie Britt (Ala.) to pass a GOP in vitro fertilization (IVF) access bill through unanimous consent, repeating a ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans block Senate Democrats' IVF bill
Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bill that would have created a right to access in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and mandated that insurance plans cover the practice, deriding the vote as a ...2 days ago - Republican Party -
CBS News - Top stories
Latest news from Capitol Hill as Democrats move on IVF, Republicans work on government shutdown
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working to push forward their agenda in Congress. Senate Democrats hope to vote on legislation for in vitro fertilization protections, and House Republicans are ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Vance calls out Democrats, media after apparent Trump assassination attempt
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) slammed Democrats and the media Tuesday over their rhetoric about former President Trump, just days after the former president faced a second apparent assassination attempt. ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Point the blame for latest Eagles meltdown directly at Nick Sirianni
Nick Sirianni's Eagles fell to 2-7 in their last nine games with a fourth-quarter meltdown Monday night vs. the Falcons.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed should ignore Elizabeth Warren’s call to cut rates by 0.75 percentage points
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has managed to bring inflation back under control — after some early mistakes — by ignoring the easy-money caucus in Washington and Wall Street.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
12 Democrats urge quick approval for new gas exports for Ukraine
A dozen Democrats are urging the Biden administration to quickly approve new projects that can ship natural gas to Ukraine and other countries in Eastern Europe. In a new letter sent Friday but ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
The Hill - Politics
Harris holds 67-point lead over Trump among LGBTQ voters: Poll
Vice President Harris leads former President Trump among LGBTQ voters by a wide margin, with more than 70 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer voters indicating they will cast a ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Texas judge dismisses Paxton lawsuit targeting Democratic voter registration
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a voter registration drive in one of his state's most populous urban counties — and biggest Democratic strongholds — has failed in ...2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Dozens wounded after pagers detonate in Lebanon, officials point to Israel
Lebanese state media and security officials say dozens of people have been injured in Beirut’s suburbs after their handheld pagers exploded2 days ago - Israel -
CNBC - Business
Former Dallas Fed President Kaplan advocates for a half-point interest rate cut
Making the bolder move of 50 basis points would better position policymakers heading into the latter part of the year, Kaplan told CNBC.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Harris leading Trump by 3 points in battleground Pennsylvania survey
Vice President Harris is leading President Trump by 3 points in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, according to postdebate polling released Monday. The USA Today/Suffolk University survey ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Fed to cut rates by a quarter point with a soft landing expected, according to CNBC Fed Survey
The survey shows 84% of the 27 respondents, including economists, fund managers and strategists, see the Fed cutting by a quarter percentage point.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump blaming Democrats' rhetoric for apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, are blaming the rhetoric of Democrats and Kamala Harris for Sunday's apparent assassination attempt against Trump. CBS News campaign ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
German opposition Christian Democrats tap leader Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor
Germany’s opposition center-right Christian Democratic Union has chosen its leader Friedrich Merz to be its candidate for chancellor in next year’s national election2 days ago - Germany -
The Hill - Politics
Harris holds 6-point national lead over Trump in postdebate polling
Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump nationally by 6 points, according to a polling released a week after the first debate between the major party nominees. The Morning Consult ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Germany's Christian Democratic Union taps Friedrich Merz as its candidate for chancellor in next national election
Germany's Christian Democratic Union taps Friedrich Merz as its candidate for chancellor in next national election2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Senate to vote on IVF package as Democrats look to corner GOP
The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on legislation to protect access to IVF as Democrats look to draw attention to Republican senators' positions.2 days ago -