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Tariffs Dampen Expectations for Fed Rate Cuts

Rising concerns about tariffs' inflationary impact have led investors to lower their expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year; President Trump's trade policies, including tariffs on China, steel and aluminum, are contributing to this shift, despite postponements for Canada and M...

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Trump's Proposed Tax Overhaul: A $5-11 Trillion Gamble

President Trump is proposing a sweeping tax overhaul that could cost between $5 trillion and $11 trillion, facing challenges due to internal Republican divisions on funding and uncertainties about economic growth.

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Judge Blocks Trump's Federal Workforce Buyout Plan Amidst Wave of Lawsuits

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's plan to cut the federal workforce via buyouts, adding to numerous lawsuits challenging various policies, including immigration, transgender rights, and firings of civil servants, prompting Democrats to rely on litigation to counter the administration...

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Hurts' Super Bowl Victory: Turning Failure into Fuel

Jalen Hurts led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, overcoming a previous Super Bowl loss by using it as motivation, showcasing a valuable lesson for leaders in all fields.

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Judge Halts Trump Administration's Mass Buyout Plan for Federal Workers

A federal judge in Boston temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to offer mass buyouts to federal workers, extending the deadline for accepting the offer until he rules on a preliminary injunction following a lawsuit by unions alleging the plan is unlawful.

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House Freedom Caucus Unveils Budget Plan: Border Security, Spending Cuts, and Debt Ceiling Increase

The House Freedom Caucus proposed a budget plan pairing $200 billion in border security and defense spending with $486 billion in cuts over 10 years, a $4 trillion debt ceiling increase, and work requirements for some federal benefits, but excluding Trump's tax cuts.

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Alabama Man Pleads Guilty in SEC X Account Hack

A 25-year-old Alabama man, Eric Council Jr., pleaded guilty on Monday to federal charges related to last year's hack of the SEC's X account, which involved a SIM swap attack and the posting of a false announcement regarding bitcoin ETF approval, resulting in a temporary price spike for Bitcoin.

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Fox Corp. Acquires Podcasting Firm Red Seat Ventures to Expand Digital Media Presence

Fox Corp. acquired Red Seat Ventures, a podcasting support company backing conservative media stars, to expand into sports and entertainment, marking a strategic shift towards digital media and complementing Fox's existing streaming services like Tubi and Fox Nation.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Supreme Court Lawyer Rearrested for Alleged Bail Violation in Tax Evasion Case

Supreme Court lawyer Tom Goldstein was rearrested Monday after prosecutors alleged he hid over $8 million in cryptocurrency and transferred funds, violating bail conditions set in his ongoing federal tax evasion case, which involves accusations of failing to declare millions in poker winnings and us...

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Judge Halts Trump's "Fork in the Road" Federal Employee Resignation Program

Facing a lawsuit, a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's "Fork in the Road" program offering resignation packages to 2 million federal employees, with around 65,000 accepting before the halt; unions argue it is unlawful and arbitrary.

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Fed Cuts Interest Rate Projections Amidst Strong Job Growth

The Federal Reserve's projected interest rate cuts for 2024 have been reduced due to decreased unemployment (4%) and uncertainty surrounding new White House economic policies; economists now predict only one cut in 2025, impacting borrowing costs.

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40% Bias Score

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CFPB Shutdown: Musk and Trump Halt Consumer Protections

Elon Musk and the Trump administration are attempting to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an independent agency responsible for protecting consumers from unfair financial practices, halting its operations and potentially jeopardizing billions of dollars in consumer protecti...

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