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White House Freezes Federal Spending, Faces Legal Challenges

The White House temporarily froze federal spending on aid programs and proposed a voluntary resignation plan for federal employees to reduce costs, prompting immediate legal challenges and fierce political opposition.

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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Uncertainty and Trump's Economic Policies

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, pausing its rate-cutting cycle due to uncertainties around inflation and President Trump's economic policies, potentially increasing tensions between the central bank and the administration.

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Trump's Unfulfilled Price-Drop Promise Amidst High Food Costs

Despite President Trump's Day-One pledge to lower food prices, grocery costs remain elevated, prompting criticism from Democrats and highlighting complexities in controlling inflation and the influence of external factors such as bird flu and weather.

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French PM Averts Budget Crisis with Concessions

French Prime Minister François Bayrou reached a budget compromise, abandoning plans to cut 4,000 teaching jobs and new household taxes, while implementing an exceptional contribution from high earners and large companies to address a 23 billion euro deficit in social security; he faces further chall...

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House Democrats Shift Strategy to Counter Trump, Focusing on Economic Issues

Following President Trump's inauguration, House Democrats announced a strategic shift, prioritizing economic issues like inflation and the cost of living over cultural controversies, aiming to regain support from voters who switched to Trump in 2020 due to economic anxieties.

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Spanish Pension Average Exceeds €1,300 Amidst Record Spending and Fewer Early Retirements

In January 2025, Spain's average contributory pension reached €1,305, exceeding €1,300 for the first time, due to a 4.5% increase exceeding the 2.8% government revaluation; this rise is influenced by higher minimum pension increases and new entrants' contributions, leading to a record €13.432 billio...

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GOP Tax Plan Threatens Student Loan Interest Deduction

House Republicans propose eliminating the student loan interest deduction, potentially impacting 12.7 million taxpayers who saved over \$1.6 billion in 2020, adding to financial strain amid uncertainty over loan forgiveness and high debt levels.

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UK Labour's Growth Strategy: A Clash with Voter Priorities

The UK Labour government's pursuit of economic growth through deregulation and potential austerity measures clashes with voter concerns over the cost of living crisis, raising questions about its long-term political viability.

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Revised Spanish Decree Approved: Pension Increases and Aid Included, Tax Reforms Excluded

The Spanish government approved a revised decree including pension increases, extended public transport discounts, and aid for storm and volcano victims, but excluding tax reforms and some financial aid to regions after negotiations with Junts.

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China Sets Ambitious 2025 Growth Targets Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty

China's provincial "two sessions" meetings set 2025 GDP growth targets around 5 percent or higher, reflecting economic resilience and a focus on high-quality development via domestic consumption, technological innovation, and increased opening up to foreign investment.

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UK-US Tech Trade Deal Faces Big Tech Opposition

The UK seeks a tech-focused trade deal with the US, but faces opposition from US tech giants who, with Trump's support, may use negotiations to weaken UK digital regulations like its digital services tax and online safety laws, potentially impacting the UK's digital sovereignty.

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Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

The U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary on Monday in a 68-29 vote, marking a historic appointment as the first openly gay individual in the role; Bessent's priorities include balancing tax cuts, deficit reduction, tariff policy, and increasing domestic oil production.

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