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The Hill - Politics
GOP lawmaker: 'It doesn't feel safe right now to be in politics'
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) said in a Wednesday interview on NewsNation's "Cuomo" that she is more concerned with her safety as a member of Congress than when she served in the military, ...2 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Political Cost to Kamala Harris of Not Answering Direct Questions
Questions can be crystallizing for candidates and voters, and some politicians have had their finest moments answering tough questions on their feet.2 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
The Hill - Politics
GOP lawmakers from Nebraska urge state to flip to winner-take-all electoral system
Republican members of Congress from Nebraska in a Wednesday letter called on their state to apportion all of its five electoral votes to the popular vote winner of the presidential election in the ...2 hours ago -
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ABC News - World
First people are sentenced under Hong Kong's tough new security law
A Hong Kong court has sentenced the first two people under a tough new Hong Kong national security law, including a man who was given 14 months in prison for wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump, Harris give lawmakers whiplash with costly campaign promises
Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are offering a flurry of ideas on spending and taxes that are fueling concerns on Capitol Hill that there's no end in sight for huge annual ...7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Lawmakers point fingers after apparent assassination attempt against Trump
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are pointing fingers over whether heated political rhetoric is contributing to violence in the wake of Sunday’s apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump. ...7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Lawmakers demand an end to 'sham' transaction fees on school lunches
A group of senators has demanded that U.S. officials prohibit transaction fees on school meal accounts.8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Take it from a former player: the NFL is brutal, violent and very tough to walk away from | RK Russell
Concern around Tua Tagovailoa’s health is understandable. But quitting football means athletes must confront life without a sport often crucial to their identity. Football is one of the most ...8 hours ago - NFL -
CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio says the Fed has a tough balancing act as the economy faces 'enormous amount of debt'
On Wednesday, Dalio listed debt, money and the economic cycle as one of the top five forces influencing the global economy.14 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Treasury-bill rates tumble after Fed delivers biggest interest-rate cut in years
Yields on Treasury bills maturing in up to three months tumbled on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a half-percentage-point interest-rate cut and signaled the likelihood of additional ...20 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
The Fed goes big — a nice jumpstart to lowering mortgage rates and boosting housing plays
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.22 hours ago - Mortgage -
NBC News - Top stories
Powell speaks on Federal Reserve decision to cut interest rates
After the Federal Reserve announced a 0.5% interest rate cut, Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the economy is strong and has made significant progress over the past two years. He noted that the ...23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Federal decision on Nippon-US Steel takeover to be pushed back
Japan’s largest steel maker, Nippon, is asking to refile its bid to acquire US Steel, a person familiar with the decision told The Hill, a move that will put off a decision on approving the deal ...23 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Treasury yields rise as investors look to Fed rate decision
All eyes are on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision expected for later in the day Wednesday.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
UK inflation is steady at 2.2% ahead of Bank of England's next rate decision
The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged after official figures showed Inflation in the U.K. holding steady at an annual rate of 2.2% in August, with higher airfares ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
Meta’s ‘from the river to the sea’ decision legitimizes hate speech
It is time to wake up, call a spade a spade and move to de-legitimize this poisonous slogan.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Why Uncertainty Still Hangs Over the Fed’s Rate Decision
Investors, economists and politicians are at odds over whether the central bank should cut interest rates by a quarter-point, or more.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Paul Whelan thanks lawmakers for bringing him home during Capitol Hill visit
Freed American Paul Whelan, who just completed a government resettlement program in Texas following his return from wrongful detainment in Russia, thanked the lawmakers.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Exploding pagers join long history of killer communications devices
Israel, blamed by Hizbollah for Tuesday’s attack, has long used telephones and their successors to track and kill enemiesYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on ThursdayYesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
US delays decision on Nippon Steel’s $15bn takeover of US Steel
Japanese group wins extension to probe of deal that is opposed by Biden, Harris and TrumpYesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Texas lawmakers show bipartisan support to try to stop a man's execution
A group of Texas lawmakers urge Gov. Abbott, state board to halt an execution.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says he'll appeal decision to deny bail
An attorney for Sean "Diddy" Combs spoke to reporters Tuesday following the music mogul's indictment and not-guilty plea on federal sex trafficking charges. A judge ordered Combs be held without ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher after exploding-pagers attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon
Oil futures finished higher Tuesday, appearing to get a lift after pagers carried by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded around the same time in an apparent attack — raising fears of a broader ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Bitcoin climbs above $60,000 ahead of Fed rate decision
Bitcoin reclaimed $60,000 on Tuesday as investors awaited details on the Federal Reserve's rate cutting plans.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
ESPN - Sports
Six questions on the Panthers' decision and what's next
What led to Carolina replacing Young, the former No. 1 overall pick, and what does it mean going forward?Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Bitcoin jumps while Dow falls ahead of the Fed’s interest-rate decision
Bitcoin jumped Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s key rate decision on Wednesday, as traders expect the central bank policymakers to deliver the first interest-rate cut in four years.2 days ago - Crypto -
Inc. - Business
TikTok Faces Tough Questions From Federal Judges in Court Fight to Survive in U.S.
Facing a ban, the social media platform takes its case to court, but gets skeptical reception from the bench.2 days ago - Tiktok -
Inc. - Business
Staying Composed Under Pressure: How Leaders Set the Tone in Tough Situations
Pressure can reveal a lot about your leadership style.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Bets on wild stock-market swings boom as traders face most uncertain Fed rate decision in recent memory
Some options traders are leaving nothing to chance ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy meeting.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Report on forced labor, child labor raises tough questions in green energy transition
A new report from the Department of Labor raises tough questions about whether and to what extent forced labor and child labor are intertwined with climate-friendly technology. The department ...2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Matt Ryan, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning were all stunned by Eagles' decision to pass
Matt Ryan, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning started a combined 782 games at quarterback in their NFL careers.2 days ago - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Jordan Chiles appeals Olympic medal decision in Swiss court
Jordan Chiles, the gymnast who had her bronze medal stripped from her moments after the 2024 Paris Olympics concluded, is fighting the decision in Switzerland's Supreme Court. "Jordan Chiles' ...2 days ago - Olympics -
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