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Are government workers going to stand up to Trump? | Judith Levine
If they capitulate to Maga, the government folds, and we all go down with it. Less than a week in office, Donald Trump gagged all public communications from the Centers for Disease Control and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump promised to lower housing costs. Mortgage rates stand in the way.
The 30-year mortgage rate fell for the first time in six weeks, but remains elevated.MarketWatch - 6d -
‘Setting us up for catastrophe’: alarm at Trump attack on federal disaster agency
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Standing Up to Donald Trump’s Fear Tactics
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Mortgages, credit cards, auto loans: Expert predictions for interest rates in 2025
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates further in 2025, paving the way for slightly lower borrowing costs for consumers.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
One Question for Pam Bondi’s Confirmation Hearing: Will She Stand Up to Trump?
Pam Bondi cast herself as an independent prosecutor who would keep politics out of the Justice Department if confirmed as President Trump’s attorney general.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
These are the stocks that Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson sees standing up to rising rates
Investors should stick to quality names amid rising rates, says a team led by Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Will Trump stand up to Russia and China, or appease their lust for power?
The world will soon see either a resolute or an appeasing Trump.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Where are mortgage, CD and credit card rates heading in 2025?
The Fed has been pushing down borrowing cuts since September, yet mortgage rates remain close to 7%. Here's what to expect in 2025.CBS News - Jan. 3
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