Inflation & United States Congress

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Inc.com

inc.com/bruce-crumley/shrinkflation-fight-taken-up-by-us-senate.html

Mar 02

Shrinkflation Fight Taken Up by U.S. Senate: Democratic senators offer the Shrinkflation Prevention Act of 2024 to fight smaller amounts being sold at the same ...

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Biden hosts Czech leader at White House to promote Ukraine aid amid holdup in Congress

apnews.com/article/biden-ukraine-czech-republic-russia-congress-b18487902f93606159ce69809dfb42b7

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Despite concerns over human rights abuses in Gaza, around 90 US lawmakers are calling for approval of $14 billion in assistance to Israel www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/us-legislators-renew-push-for-additional-aid-to-israel-after-iran-attack

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George Santos Explains Why He’s Raised $0 for Return Congressional Bid: The disgraced former U.S. representative says he doesn’t want people to think he’s a ...

thedailybeast.com/george-santos-explains-why-hes-raised-dollar0-for-return-congressional-bid

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Johnson Says House Will Vote on Stalled Aid to Israel and Ukraine: The speaker, who has delayed for months amid G.O.P. opposition to funding for Kyiv ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/15/world/europe/johnson-israel-ukraine-aid-house-vote.html

Quick Glance: House Speaker Mike Johnson to Push for Aid to Israel and Ukraine

House Speaker Mike Johnson aims to advance aid for Israel and Ukraine this week to secure approval for a national security package.

Under political pressure, Johnson seeks support for Kyiv against Moscow's invasion and humanitarian aid for civilians in Ukraine and Gaza.

Despite internal Republican tensions, Johnson plans to package aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Asian allies for House approval.

While facing criticism from Trump and conservatives, Johnson navigates demands for urgent aid to Ukraine amid Russian aggression.

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German Police Shut Down Palestine Congress After Barring Prominent Speakers: Police in Germany raided and shut down a pro-Palestinian conference in Berlin on ...

democracynow.org/2024/4/15/headlines/german_police_shut_down_palestine_congress_after_barring_prominent_speakers

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Joe Biden’s approval rating on the economy is rising among US voters: FT-Michigan Ross poll finds president’s gains could be derailed by persistent fears over ...

ft.com/content/bdd37729-8225-4f52-ae88-a7edeb329bb5

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Fighting for voting rights, making 'good trouble' in John Lewis' name, now a partisan issue

usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/15/john-lewis-voting-right-act-fight-still-on/73279763007/

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Apr 14

Biden's new take on inflation: Trump would be worse: Biden's team knows there's not a lot it can do to lower it before the Nov. 5 election.

axios.com/2024/04/13/biden-trump-inflation-worse-tariffs

Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse

The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.

March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.

Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.

Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.

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Apr 15

Russia's arrogance grows due to sanctions evasion and delays in Congress – Zelenskyy

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/14/7451224/

Quick Glance: Zelensky Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel, Calls for International Support

President Zelensky condemned Iran's massive attack on Israel, urging international assistance to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

Israel reported an attack with 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles, with the majority being intercepted.

Zelensky emphasized the similarity between attacks in Ukraine and Israel, stressing the need for international unity against terrorism.

US Congressmen are considering whether to combine or separate aid for Israel and Ukraine in a pending bill, with funding decisions still pending.

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Apr 14

US and India stoke hopes of global growth in 2024 : FT-Brookings Tiger index shows ‘positive omens’ for modest pick-up compared with last year

ft.com/content/7d1199bb-8283-49c3-801e-249938bcbae8

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ZDF

zdf.de/nachrichten/wirtschaft/rentner-deutschland-steuern-grundfreibetrag-100.html

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Basic tax-free allowance: 244,000 pensioners do not have to pay taxes: The basic tax-free allowance was increased at the turn of the year to compensate for ...

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ZDF

zdf.de/nachrichten/wirtschaft/ezb-leitzinsen-banken-sparer-kredite-100.html

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What the key interest rates mean for savers: Inflation is falling - The ECB is heading towards a possible first interest rate cut. Consumers could already feel ...

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Behind Biden's delay on going "nuclear" at the border: Legal and political challenges have led the president to move deliberately on shutting down ...

axios.com/2024/04/15/behind-biden-delay-border-executive-order

businessinsider.com/california-fast-food-20-minimum-wage-restaurant-raise-pay-compete-2024-4

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Apr 14

California restaurant will up wages to compete with $20 fast-food pay: "Why wash dishes for $15 or $17 if I can go get $20 flipping burgers at McDonald's ...

Quick Glance: California eateries adjust wages to meet competition with $20 fast-food pay

A restaurant owner in California plans to raise wages to compete with the $20 per hour pay for fast-food workers.

Legislation is expected to drive up wages in various sectors as they strive to attract and retain employees.

The increased minimum wages worsen the existing challenges faced by independent restaurants in California.

Implementing price changes, cost-cutting strategies, and reduced operating hours could be potential measures to streamline operations.

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NPR

npr.org/2024/04/11/1242535266/taxes-irs-filing-money

Apr 14

Five things to know as the tax deadline looms: April 15th, the deadline to file your income taxes, is just around the corner. Filings so far this year are on ...

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Gold is back — and it has a message for us: The precious metal’s surge may herald a whole new world

ft.com/content/bdcb7d8a-e958-4910-9d1b-a6a519812503

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NPR

npr.org/2024/04/12/1244273973/forever-stamp-cost-price-going-up-usps-postage

Apr 14

The Forever Stamp is forever rising in price. How does the U.S. cost compare globally?

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Apr 14

Wall St Week Ahead Surging US energy shares reflect robust growth, inflation worries

reuters.com/markets/us/wall-st-week-ahead-surging-us-energy-shares-reflect-robust-growth-inflation-2024-04-12/

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Apr 14

Did your car insurance rate go up a lot even though you don’t drive much?: Drivers nationwide are facing the biggest car insurance rate increases since 1976.

cnn.com/2024/04/12/business/car-insurance-rate-go-up/

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Why the US dollar is setting off alarm bells around the world: Suddenly, tension and uncertainty have gripped financial markets, making them highly volatile.

theage.com.au/business/markets/why-the-us-dollar-is-setting-off-alarm-bells-around-the-world-20240415-p5fjta.html

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Apr 14

See the cast of 'Ghosts' experience their characters' history at the Library of Congress

usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/04/11/cbs-ghosts-cast-library-of-congress-visit/73292152007/

The Sydney Morning Herald

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smh.com.au/business/companies/multinational-giants-urged-to-front-supermarket-inquiry-for-playing-hardball-20240411-p5fj6q.html

Apr 14

Multinational giants urged to front supermarket inquiry for ‘playing hardball’: Australian retailers have turned their sights on global suppliers such as Nestle ...

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Apr 14

Wall Street traders keep underestimating America’s economic strength: It's the exact opposite of what happened in the 2010s

axios.com/2024/04/14/stock-market-bonds-interest-rates-us-economy

The Sydney Morning Herald

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smh.com.au/business/the-economy/coping-with-higher-prices-on-smaller-portions-and-chicken-nuggets-20240411-p5fj5t.html

Apr 14

Coping with higher prices on smaller portions and chicken nuggets: The past few years have been tough financially for many of us, and it’s potentially changing ...

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The Wall Street Journal

thehill.com/opinion/4580867-why-is-everyone-freaking-out-about-the-corporate-transparency-act/

Apr 14

The New Magic Number for Retirement Is $1.46 Million. Here’s What It Tells Us.: There is no single formula for how much you need to save in your 401(k).

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Apr 14

Why is everyone freaking out about The Corporate Transparency Act? : Maybe it’s unconstitutional and if so, then so be it. But I get why it exists and I don’t ...

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Apr 14

Fed chair Jerome Powell witnessed stronger-than-expected inflation numbers for the third time. With an election looming and price growth still high ... Show more www.reuters.com/breakingviews/powells-rate-cuts-may-go-steady-steep-2024-04-10/

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Social Security's COLA estimate rises. But seniors could struggle as inflation heats up.

usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2024/04/10/2025-cola-estimate-higher-inflation-social-security/73272852007/

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Apr 14

Morning Bid: De-risking, seeking safety as Middle East tensions rise: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

reuters.com/markets/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-04-14/

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Zelensky Urges United Global Response to Iran and Russia 'Terror': He added that the obvious collaboration between the two regimes in spreading terror ...

kyivpost.com/post/31107

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Opinion: Cowardice Stalks the US Congress: On all sides of the political spectrum, at this crucial moment in Ukraine and the West’s history ...

kyivpost.com/opinion/31092

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What China’s central bank and Costco shoppers have in common: Hint: it is not a fondness for cryptocurrencies

economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/11/what-chinas-central-bank-and-costco-shoppers-have-in-common

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Apr 14

Israel 'very much hope' to feature at a future Copa America after signing 'breakthrough' agreement...

dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13304187/Israel-Copa-America-agreement-CONMEBOL.html

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Apr 14

March's inflation data had good and bad news about food: It's getting increasingly cheaper to eat at home.

axios.com/2024/04/10/march-cpi-food-inflation

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Apr 13

Supreme Court to weigh if Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstruction: The justices on Tuesday will hear argument on whether prosecutors improperly stretched ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/13/supreme-court-jan-6-obstruction/

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Apr 13

Biden has a story to tell about the economy. Inflation gets in the way.: Voters repeatedly point to higher prices as a source of their unhappiness ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/13/biden-inflation-political-analysis/

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Apr 09

Schiff unveils AI training transparency measure: Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) unveiled legislation on Tuesday that would require companies using copyrighted ...

thehill.com/homenews/house/4583318-schiff-unveils-ai-training-transparency-measure/

Quick Glance: OpenAI and Meta Prepare New AI Models Capable of 'Reasoning'

OpenAI and Meta are on the verge of releasing new artificial intelligence models that are said to be capable of reasoning and planning.

These upgrades are part of a wave of new large language models being released this year.

Reasoning and planning are key steps towards achieving 'artificial general intelligence', allowing chatbots and virtual assistants to complete sequences of related tasks.

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Apr 12

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called out members of Congress who want to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ... Show more

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Apr 13

Hunter Biden Loses Bid to Dismiss Firearms Case Over Bias Claim: The US government’s decision to charge President Joe Biden’s son with firearm-related offenses ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-13/hunter-biden-loses-bid-to-dismiss-firearms-case-over-bias-claim

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Quick Glance: Judge Denies Hunter Biden's Attempt to Dismiss Federal Gun Charges

A judge in Delaware has denied attempts by President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden to dismiss three federal gun charges, all but ensuring a trial will move forward this summer.

Hunter Biden's lawyers had pinned their hopes for dismissal largely on the belief that an immunity provision in their plea agreement, which eventually collapsed, was validated upon both parties signing it. However, Weiss' office contended that the agreement necessitated approval from a probation officer, a requirement that was never fulfilled.

This ruling signifies another legal setback for Hunter Biden following a federal judge in California recently rejecting similar objections to a nine-count indictment related to tax offenses. The trial for this case is anticipated to commence shortly after the Delaware gun case.

Hunter Biden also alleged that Weiss succumbed to political pressure from Republicans and former President Donald Trump. Nonetheless, Noreika delivered a scathing criticism.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

smh.com.au/politics/federal/why-is-beer-so-expensive-20240411-p5fj5n.html

Apr 13

Why is beer so expensive?: Inflation for most goods and services has been falling since late 2022, but the price of beer has risen at its fastest rate in decades ...

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Apr 12

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in his address to the US Congress that Ukraine risks collapsing under Russia's onslaught without US support – a ... Show more reut.rs/3JhoVve

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Apr 12

Opinion | Republicans Are Fleeing the Stench of a Rotten Congress: The great 2024 exodus is all about Trump-era discord and dysfunction.

nytimes.com/2024/04/11/opinion/republicans-congress-trump.html

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Apr 13

Auto insurance premiums are skyrocketing. What's to blame?: Inflation accelerated more than expected in March, and an unsuspecting culprit may be to blame: auto ...

foxbusiness.com/economy/auto-insurance-premiums-are-skyrocketing-whats-blame

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Apr 11

LIVE: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses a joint meeting of US Congress

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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach

President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.

The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.

Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.

Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.

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Apr 12

FBI Chief Concerned About Threat of Moscow Concert Hall-Style Rampage in U.S.: Christopher Wray said he struggled to remember a time when America faced so many ...

thedailybeast.com/fbi-chief-concerned-about-threat-of-moscow-concert-hall-style-rampage-in-us

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Apr 13

Who Is to Blame for the War in Ukraine?: NATO expansion provoked the very conflict that is now being touted as justification for said expansion.

commondreams.org/opinion/who-is-to-blame-for-ukraine-war

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pbs.org/newshour/show/minneapolis-fed-president-on-inflation-uptick-and-when-to-cut-interest-rates

Apr 14

Minneapolis Fed president on inflation uptick and when to cut interest rates: Inflation came in higher than expected last month, raising concerns once again ...

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Insider (news website)

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Apr 13

Ukraine's army could collapse, Russia builds momentum, said US official: report : US official warns of a potential Ukraine's army collapse due to ammunition ...

businessinsider.com/ukraines-army-could-collapse-russia-builds-momentum-us-official-report-2024-4

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Apr 12

Biden administration raises costs to drill on public lands: The Interior Department finalized a rule Friday making it more expensive for oil and gas producers to ...

thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4590251-biden-administation-raises-costs-drill-public-lands/

Quick Glance: Biden Raises Drilling Costs on Federal Lands, Trump Courts Oil Donors

The Biden administration has finalized a new rule requiring oil companies to pay at least ten times more for drilling on federal lands to generate more revenue for taxpayers.

While Trump discusses easing drilling regulations with energy executives, the US is historically pumping a lot of crude oil, complicating regulations for Trump and Biden's climate agenda.

The rule mandates higher bonds and royalties for fossil fuels on federal lands to better compensate taxpayers and cover the costs of cleaning up abandoned wells.

In addition to reshaping fossil fuel production on federal lands, the administration has advanced renewable energy development on these tracts and significantly reduced rents and fees for clean energy projects.

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Apr 13

DOESN'T ADD UP: The overwhelming evidence debunking the president's claims that he inherited the country's economic issues.www.foxbusiness.com/politics/biden-claims-inflation-skyrocketing-took-office-despite-data-showing-opposite

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Apr 12

Poland criticises US for delay in aid to Ukraine: Radosław Sikorski, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, criticised the US Congress for prolonged delay in ...

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/12/7450924/

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Apr 12

An Urgent Call to Congress: Cease-Fire Now and Avoid a Wider War: In a grassroots effort, about 450 individuals from 50 organizations are participating in lobby ...

commondreams.org/opinion/congress-cease-fire-now

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Apr 11

Biden dares the courts to block his election-year executive actions: "[I]f I get shut down by the court, I get shut down by the court."

axios.com/2024/04/11/biden-executive-orders-courts-lawsuits

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Apr 13

Trump to host rally on Biden's home turf in northeast Pennsylvania: Donald Trump’s rally in northeast Pennsylvania, an area President Joe Biden considers home ...

abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/trump-host-rally-bidens-home-turf-northeast-pennsylvania-109189340

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Apr 11

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida told a joint session Congress Thursday the world needs the US to maintain its key role on the global stage and warned that Ukraine ... Show more bloom.bg/3PY0SoI

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Apr 13

Why Democrats are losing Asian Americans: Asian American voters in 2024 are increasingly engaged in politics given recent inflation, crime and education ...

thehill.com/opinion/4581602-why-democrats-are-losing-asian-americans/

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Apr 12

NYC Schools Chief to Testify as Congress Expands Antisemitism Inquiry: A congressional committee that questioned college presidents about how they have handled ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/12/nyregion/nyc-schools-chancellor-antisemitism-congress-hearing.html

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Apr 12

Want to Speak to an Adams Staff Member? Here’s a Form to Fill Out.: Mayor Eric Adams is now requiring any elected official, including members of Congress ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/11/nyregion/adams-city-council-permission.html

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pbs.org/newshour/world/ukraine-will-be-outgunned-by-russia-10-to-1-in-weeks-without-u-s-help-top-europe-general-says

Apr 11

Ukraine will be outgunned by Russia 10 to 1 in weeks without U.S. help, top Europe general says

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WATCH LIVE: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses joint meeting of Congress

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Quick Glance: Kishida Warns of Global Risks in US Congress

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasizes the need for US support to maintain hope in Ukraine and protect Asia from harsher realities in a speech to the US Congress.

Kishida urges the US to continue playing a crucial role in international affairs, especially in the face of threats posed by China, Russia, and North Korea.

Despite support for Kishida's remarks championing a free and open Indo-Pacific, some conservative Republicans remained seated during his call for support for Ukraine's fight against Russia.

Kishida and President Joe Biden unveiled a list of initiatives to deepen their military cooperation and jointly condemned China's 'dangerous and escalatory' actions in the region.

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Apr 11

US Tax Day Campaign Urges Congress to Stop Arming Israel's Genocide in Gaza: "This scale of devastation is only possible because of financial, political ...

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The Wall Street Journal

wsj.com/articles/expiring-trump-tax-cuts-create-a-chance-for-reform-2017-legislation-362f352e

Apr 13

Opinion | Expiring 2017 Trump Tax Cuts Create a Chance for Reform: The law created a fairer code and encouraged growth. Congress should now go even further.

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Apr 13

Trump’s rally in Pa. will be the last one before his hush money trial: The presumptive Republican nominee is scheduled to speak Saturday night at the ...

pennlive.com/politics/2024/04/trumps-rally-in-pa-will-be-the-last-one-before-his-hush-money-trial.html

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Apr 11

Congress honors real-life Rosie the Riveters: The Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to real-life Rosie the Riveters. These American women reshaped the work ...

theweek.com/politics/congress-rosie-the-riveters-medal

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Apr 12

The bad talking point comparing student loan forgiveness to PPP loans: Supporters of student debt relief have pointed to Republicans having their own loans ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/12/bad-talking-point-comparing-student-loan-forgiveness-ppp-loans/

Quick Glance: Biden administration announces more student loan cancellation

A new repayment arrangement by the Biden administration allows for the cancellation of student loans for an additional 206,000 borrowers.

Through the Education Department's SAVE Plan, nearly 8 million Americans have embraced the plan, with 4.5 million not paying due to lower incomes.

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Apr 11

Hot inflation may put Fed rate cut in thick of election season: Hot U.S. inflation data has put the Federal Reserve's debate over a first interest rate cut on a ...

reuters.com/world/us/hot-inflation-may-put-fed-rate-cut-thick-election-season-2024-04-11/

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pbs.org/newshour/economy/how-migrant-workers-have-contributed-to-strong-u-s-job-growth

Apr 12

How migrant workers have contributed to strong U.S. job growth: It turns out that the influx of foreign-born adults vastly raised the supply of available workers ...

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Apr 10

Bill Barr blasts Trump for call to kill FISA: ‘Crazy and reckless’: Former Attorney General Bill Barr on Wednesday denounced former President Trump’s exhortation ...

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Apr 13

Biden's bad news on inflation: Inflation is rearing its ugly head again and it's a nightmare for Biden on several fronts.

axios.com/2024/04/10/cpi-inflation-report-biden-march

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Apr 12

Biden heading to his Pennsylvania hometown to talk taxes: Despite the healthy job market, a near-record-high stock market and a decline in inflation ...

pennlive.com/politics/2024/04/biden-heading-to-his-pennsylvania-hometown-to-talk-taxes.html

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Apr 11

Sean Penn, Barbra Streisand join star-studded call for Congress to act on Ukraine

thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4585597-sean-penn-barbra-streisand-kate-mckinnon-jj-abrams-ukraine-aid/

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Apr 11

Producer prices come in softer than consumer prices in March: Producer prices rose less than economists expected in March after consumer prices came in hot ...

thehill.com/business/4588023-producer-prices-come-in-softer-than-consumer-prices-in-march/

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Apr 11

WWII Rosie the Riveters Are Honored in Washington: Rosie the Riveters, American women who filled a crucial labor shortage during World War II and reshaped the ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/10/us/politics/rosie-riveter-congressional-medal.html

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Apr 11

Why are auto insurance premiums so high? Blame inflation and a few other factors: Wednesday's inflation report showed consumer price growth continues to drift ...

nbcnews.com/business/consumer/auto-insurance-premiums-costs-high-prices-inflation-explainer-rcna147204

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Apr 11

WATCH LIVE: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses joint meeting of Congress

Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast

Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House

Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan

Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner

Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA

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Apr 13

Investors wrongfooted as ‘higher for longer’ rates return to haunt markets: Analysts tear up interest rate forecasts as inflation proves more stubborn than most ...

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