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Judge Rejects Hegseth’s Second Attempt to Restrict Reporters at Pentagon

A federal judge gutted a set of rules that were adopted after the court declared an earlier press policy unconstitutional, in a case brought by The New York Times.A federal judge gutted a set of rules that were adopted after the court declared an earlier press policy unconstitutional, in a case brought by The New […]

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Labor Secretary Faces Civil Rights Complaints From Department Staff

Three employees described a hostile work environment under Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.Three employees described a hostile work environment under Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. United States Politics and Government, Ethics and Official Misconduct, Inspectors General, Labor Department (US), Chavez-DeRemer, Lori, DeRemer, Shawn Read More

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White House and Crypto Industry Fight Bank Lobby Over Stablecoin Income

The Trump administration backed a proposal for stablecoin issuers to offer yield to investors.The Trump administration backed a proposal for stablecoin issuers to offer yield to investors. United States Politics and Government, Virtual Currency, Banking and Financial Institutions, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Law and Legislation, White House Council of Economic Advisers Read More

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Volkswagen to End E.V. Production at Tennessee Plant

The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models.The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Automobiles, Volkswagen AG, Chattanooga (Tenn), Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Tax

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I.M.F. Says Iran War Will Drag Global Growth Lower

Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, said the war in the Middle East could lead to another bout of inflation and higher interest rates.Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, said the war in the Middle East could lead to another bout of inflation and higher interest rates. Banking and Financial

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David B. Cornstein, Envoy Who Built U.S. Ties to Orban, Dies at 87

A former jewelry-counter magnate, he served in Hungary under his friend President Trump, strengthening relations between the two countries as Orban tilted rightward.A former jewelry-counter magnate, he served in Hungary under his friend President Trump, strengthening relations between the two countries as Orban tilted rightward. Cornstein, David, Deaths (Obituaries), United States International Relations, Diplomatic Service, Embassies

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America’s Furniture Stores Struggle to Survive a Frozen Housing Market

Retailers are going bankrupt and liquidating as record-low housing turnover leaves fewer customers looking to furnish homes.Retailers are going bankrupt and liquidating as record-low housing turnover leaves fewer customers looking to furnish homes. Furniture, Shopping and Retail, Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Bankruptcies, Customs (Tariff), United States Economy, Home Repairs and Improvements, Ashley Furniture Industries Inc,

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How the Strait of Hormuz Stifled a Market Rally

Questions about how freely ships can pass through the waterway have pushed up oil prices and weighed on stocks.Questions about how freely ships can pass through the waterway have pushed up oil prices and weighed on stocks. internal-storyline-no, Trump, Donald J, Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Strait of Hormuz, US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Oil (Petroleum)

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Fed’s Inflation Woes Preceded the War With Iran

An energy shock stemming from the fighting has added a layer of complexity to the Federal Reserve’s decision-making around interest rates.An energy shock stemming from the fighting has added a layer of complexity to the Federal Reserve’s decision-making around interest rates. Federal Reserve System, Powell, Jerome H, Williams, John C, Bullard, James B, Barr, Michael S,

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Markets Have Faced a Year of Chaos and Still Done Awfully Well

Most stock investors have lost money during the Iran war, but returns have been splendid for the year since the “Liberation Day” tariff announcement.Most stock investors have lost money during the Iran war, but returns have been splendid for the year since the “Liberation Day” tariff announcement. Stocks and Bonds, US and Israeli Attack on Iran

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