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Fed Rate Hike Odds Hit 90% After Worrying Inflation Data
A December Fed rate hike now looks likely after October consumer prices rose more than expected. Here…
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Public Land Sales: 5-Year Plan Draws Strong Opposition
The Interior Department's new 2026-2030 strategic plan calls for public land sales to states, tribes and local…
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Hegseth Impeachment Vote: 11 Democrats Miss Critical Tally
The House voted 211-204 to refer articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee as…
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Mississippi Senate Race: Colom Wins After 8-Day Ballot Count
AP called the Mississippi Senate race for Democrat Scott Colom over Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith after a long…
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SNAP Eligibility Rule: Trump Administration Proposal Could Cut Food Aid for 6.3 Million
A USDA proposal would end broad-based categorical eligibility for SNAP. The department estimates 6.3 million people could…