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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%
Quick Glance: Disappointing Q1 Economic Growth and Implications
  • The U.S. GDP grew at a rate of 1.6% in the first quarter, falling below expectations due to slower inventory replenishment and weak export growth.

  • Despite the disappointing growth last quarter, this could potentially alter the views of Fed officials who were not keen on cutting rates following an upsurge in consumer prices.

  • Some analysts believe that the weaker-than-expected report indicates the beginning of a broader economic slowdown.

  • The report also highlights the performance of other sectors of the economy, such as the surge in housing construction, business investment growth, slower government spending, and the impact of trade on economic growth.
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Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."
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Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?
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Justice Department fight with House GOP heats up over Biden recording: The letter from the DOJ on Thursday argues it has complied with the GOP's oversight of the ...
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Justice Department fight with House GOP heats up over Biden recording
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Aid to Ukraine seemed dead. Then secretive talks revived it.: In one meeting, Biden and others sprang a surprise effort to persuade Speaker Johnson to pass the ...
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Aid to Ukraine seemed dead. Then secretive talks revived it.
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
  • President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

  • Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

  • The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

  • Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
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Trump Says He Has ‘Good Chance’ of Winning New York in November: Donald Trump said he believes he has a chance of winning New York in the Electoral College in ...
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Trump Says He Has ‘Good Chance’ of Winning New York in November
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Whether Trump did or didn’t let loose, there’s a whiff of defeat about him: Just when you thought the most buffoonish member of the US right could not get any ...
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Whether Trump did or didn’t let loose, there’s a whiff of defeat about him
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Finley: Trump's right. Prosecution isn't fair. It's politics: The Democratic strategy to engage Donald Trump in the courtroom rather than on the campaign trail ...
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Finley: Trump's right. Prosecution isn't fair. It's politics
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White House doesn’t want to touch House speaker drama: Even though Johnson helped move his foreign policy aid package, the president isn’t going to intervene on ...
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White House doesn’t want to touch House speaker drama
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McConnell hits Biden for ‘sending a green light to Putin’ with Afghanistan withdrawal
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McConnell hits Biden for ‘sending a green light to Putin’ with Afghanistan ...
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Exclusive poll: America warms to mass deportations: Nearly two-thirds of Americans said illegal immigration is a real crisis, not a politically driven media ...
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Exclusive poll: America warms to mass deportations
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As usual, views of Trump guide views of his actions, not vice versa: New polling shows that Republicans are much less likely to view the Manhattan trial as ...
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As usual, views of Trump guide views of his actions, not vice versa
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Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down: Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to President Biden, will testify before the ...
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Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down
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Arizona House votes to repeal abortion ban, advancing issue to state Senate: GOP anxieties about the politics of a near-total abortion ban have led to an ...
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Arizona House votes to repeal abortion ban, advancing issue to state ...
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GOP senator bashes Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'She is dragging our brand down': Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., went after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Tuesday ...
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GOP senator bashes Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'She is dragging our brand ...
Quick Glance: The Right Grapples with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Impact
  • Kevin McCarthy's concessions led to repercussions for both him and the Republican Party.

  • Greene faces criticism from conservative media and politicians who see her as a liability to the party.

  • Her controversial actions and missteps have resulted in increased scrutiny, even from within her own party.

  • The GOP base is not fully aligned with Greene's pursuits, indicating growing doubts about her ability to represent the party.
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Union leader endorsing Biden: ‘We’re not gonna waste a lot of time’ on Trump supporters
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Union leader endorsing Biden: ‘We’re not gonna waste a lot of time’ on ...
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Poll: Trump remains vulnerable on abortion with independents, some Republicans: Half of voters in a new POLITICO-Morning Consult poll support states making their ...
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Poll: Trump remains vulnerable on abortion with independents ...
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US Supreme Court weighs Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution: The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday confronts a major test of the power of the presidency in ...
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US Supreme Court weighs Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Hears Trump Immunity Claim in Election Interference Case
  • The Supreme Court is considering Donald Trump’s assertion of total immunity from criminal charges over his attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.

  • Justices express concerns about whether certain presidential acts should be off-limits, casting doubt on the possibility of a trial taking place before the election.

  • The case scrutinizes the distinction between private and official acts of Trump, with the Court likely rejecting Trump's broadest arguments, potentially immunizing even acts such as ordering a military coup.

  • The focus remains on the legal question of whether a former president can be prosecuted for actions taken while in office, emphasizing the importance of the Court's ruling on the extent of official act protection and the implications for future presidents.
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Arizona indicts Trump aides over 2020 election scheme: A grand jury in Arizona has charged 18 Republicans, including lawyer Rudy Giuliani and reportedly former ...
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Arizona indicts Trump aides over 2020 election scheme
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Biden replaces coordinator for Gaza aid with head of US Institute of Peace: The Biden administration is appointing the head of the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) ...
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Biden replaces coordinator for Gaza aid with head of US Institute of Peace
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Exclusive: Trump brothers emerge as loyalty czars for dad's potential transition to White House
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Exclusive: Trump brothers emerge as loyalty czars for dad's potential ...
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George Will: House Republicans voted to endanger ‘civilization’ with Ukraine aid opposition
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George Will: House Republicans voted to endanger ‘civilization’ with ...
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Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican lawmakers were repeatedly and loudly heckled during a ...
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Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event
Quick Glance: Contentious Press Conference: Johnson and GOP Lawmakers Heckled at Columbia
  • A press conference at Columbia University was marked by loud heckling against Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP lawmakers who condemned antisemitism and pro-Palestine demonstrations on the campus.

  • The GOP lawmakers faced boos from protesters and struggled to be heard as they criticized the treatment of Jewish students on the campus and directly addressed the student demonstrators.

  • Johnson and his GOP colleagues called for the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, resulting in loud boos from the audience.

  • After an Orthodox rabbi advised Jewish students to return home, the university announced a shift to hybrid learning for the remainder of the semester until the situation on and around campus significantly improved.
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Biden notches another union endorsement as building trades back reelection: President Joe Biden secured another union's backing on Wednesday as the organization ...
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Biden notches another union endorsement as building trades back reelection
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US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine: The Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Biden on Wednesday signed ...
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US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine
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Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined Jesse Watters Wednesday to discuss the massive foreign ...
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Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
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"Mike you suck!": House Republicans face brutal hostility over Columbia University visit
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"Mike you suck!": House Republicans face brutal hostility over ...
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Democrats seen as more successful at passing legislation: Survey: Democrats are seen as more successful at passing legislation in the House of Representatives ...
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Democrats seen as more successful at passing legislation: Survey
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Cornel West: Both parties ‘beyond redemption’: Independent presidential candidate Cornel West said both major American political parties are beyond saving in an ...
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Cornel West: Both parties ‘beyond redemption’
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Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot: The Alabama State Senate unanimously approved a measure Tuesday that would ensure President Biden ...
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Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot
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Protesters urged Pa. Dems to cast ‘uncommitted’ votes against Joe Biden. The primary showed an uptick in write-ins.
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Protesters urged Pa. Dems to cast ‘uncommitted’ votes against Joe Biden ...
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Conservatives aim their fire at Texas Republican after ‘scumbags’ comment: The battle between Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and the GOP’s right flank is heating ...
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Conservatives aim their fire at Texas Republican after ‘scumbags’ comment
Quick Glance: House Republican Infighting Escalates Post Foreign Aid Vote
  • After passing a comprehensive $95 billion foreign aid package, intense disputes among House Republicans have heightened within the chamber.

  • Many Republican members are frustrated with colleagues who vote against laws instead of seeking compromises within the party.

  • A persistent bloc of Republicans advocates for ideological purity, insisting on a firm stance in negotiations with the Democrats.

  • The internal conflicts have spilled over into the campaign trail, with some Republicans advocating for measures against the hardline faction.
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How the House GOP’s Biden impeachment effort fell apart: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer was eager to take the reins of a high-stakes ...
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How the House GOP’s Biden impeachment effort fell apart
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Trump’s New Legal Bills Are Hiding an $8 Million Mystery: Trump is using a GOP compliance firm as a go-between to pay lawyers, allowing him to hide who he’s ...
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Trump’s New Legal Bills Are Hiding an $8 Million Mystery
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Amazon tacking on a new optional monthly fee to Prime membership: Brace yourself for more new fees and surcharges on top of regular subscription fees.
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Amazon tacking on a new optional monthly fee to Prime membership
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How Latino Voters Will Decide the 2024 Election: Latino voters are "geographically concentrated" in key states, meaning they will play a "decisive role" in the ...
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How Latino Voters Will Decide the 2024 Election
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NPR chief knocks ‘bad faith distortion’ of social media posts: NPR’s top executive is dismissing criticism from conservatives over social media posts she ...
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NPR chief knocks ‘bad faith distortion’ of social media posts
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GOP Megadonor Jeff Yass Poured $16M Into Anti-Muslim Groups: Report : Jeff Yass has reportedly contributed a total of $16 million to such groups in recent years ...
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GOP Megadonor Jeff Yass Poured $16M Into Anti-Muslim Groups: Report
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Centrist Democrats want to refocus on border security: The call comes just hours after Biden signed a foreign aid package into law.
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Centrist Democrats want to refocus on border security
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GOP lawmakers take Trump’s policy orders with a grain of salt: Republicans in Congress are taking former President Trump’s policy directives with more than a few ...
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GOP lawmakers take Trump’s policy orders with a grain of salt
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George Santos drops third-party bid for Congress: The former Republican representative was expelled from Congress last year.
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George Santos drops third-party bid for Congress
Quick Glance: George Santos ends independent bid for US House seat
  • Following his expulsion from Congress after a bipartisan vote on December 1, George Santos, a Republican representative from New York, is seen leaving the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, Santos announced his decision to withdraw his independent candidacy for New York's 1st Congressional District.

  • In order to prevent a split in the Republican ticket between himself and the incumbent Republican candidate, Nick LaLota, in case he secures the Republican nomination after the New York primary on June 25, Santos opted out of an independent run, as reported by Politico.

  • Nancy Goroff and John Avlon are currently competing for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat during the New York primary.

  • Despite concluding his independent candidacy, Santos hinted at a possible future congressional run. He expressed, 'The future holds countless possibilities, and I am prepared, eager, and capable to step up and fight for my country at any time.'
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Abortion-rights group knocks possible Trump VP picks’ ‘extremism’: EMILY’s List — which works to elect female candidates who support abortion rights — is ...
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Abortion-rights group knocks possible Trump VP picks’ ‘extremism’
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Anti-democratic warning signs are blinking in current polling: The Pew Research Center found indifference among Republicans about Donald Trump’s actions in 2020 ...
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Anti-democratic warning signs are blinking in current polling
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Senate passes TikTok ban: Once President Joe Biden signs it into law, as he's said he will, ByteDance will have 270 days to sell TikTok to an American company.
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Senate passes TikTok ban
Quick Glance: Potential Buyers for TikTok Revealed
  • The clock is ticking for TikTok to find a new owner. President Joe Biden signed a law that could ban TikTok in the US unless ByteDance sells the app. Possible buyers range from tech companies to retailers and investment bankers.

  • Established tech giants like Meta or Google are unlikely buyers due to antitrust hurdles. Large companies with deep pockets face regulatory skepticism, although they could have the resources to purchase TikTok.

  • Microsoft, which has shown interest in TikTok in the past, may have another opportunity after successfully navigating antitrust scrutiny with the Activision Blizzard deal. Oracle and former US government officials like Steven Mnuchin are also potential buyers.

  • Mnuchin has announced assembling a team of investors to acquire TikTok. His offer, however, might exclude TikTok's algorithm, sparking controversial discussions. Other potential buyers like Kevin O'Leary are also considering acquiring TikTok, with O'Leary suggesting an initial bid between $20 and $30 billion.
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Biden blames Trump for Florida’s 6-week abortion ban: President Biden blamed Donald Trump for Florida’s upcoming abortion ban and other restrictions across the ...
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Biden blames Trump for Florida’s 6-week abortion ban
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
  • The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

  • The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

  • The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

  • The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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Biden Signs Ukraine, Israel Aid Package That Would Also Ban TikTok: The president requested the money in October, but it was held up for months because of ...
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Biden Signs Ukraine, Israel Aid Package That Would Also Ban TikTok
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Biden Signs Foreign Aid Bill, Clearing Way for More Military Gear for Ukraine: The U.S. military aid to be quickly dispatched is expected to help Kyiv hold the ...
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Biden Signs Foreign Aid Bill, Clearing Way for More Military Gear for ...
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10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it: Nine Republicans and one Democrat in the Senate voted Tuesday to advance a package that includes ...
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10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it
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Jamie Dimon: ‘I want to help my country’: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Tuesday was noncommittal when asked about serving in government after he leaves the ...
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Jamie Dimon: ‘I want to help my country’
Quick Glance: JPMorgan CEO Dimon Praises US Economy
  • Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks to the Economic Club of New York.

  • Dimon expressed confidence in a robust U.S. economy with strong employment and healthy consumer finances.

  • However, he warned about the potential economic effects of rising national debt, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts.

  • Dimon also discussed the need for a more harmonious relationship between lenders and regulators, as well as praised U.S. leadership and economic power.
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The anti-college subtext to the right-wing response to Gaza protests: Not all the backlash against protests on college campuses is rooted in the right’s ...
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The anti-college subtext to the right-wing response to Gaza protests
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Tester's campaign against his own party: The senator's campaign in deep-red Montana could be the difference between Democrats keeping Senate control or ...
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Tester's campaign against his own party
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Biden’s Trade War on Chinese EVs Undermines His Climate Goals: EV prices have come down in recent years, but they’re still unaffordable for the majority of ...
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Biden’s Trade War on Chinese EVs Undermines His Climate Goals
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Is There Hope for Reviving the Iran-US Nuclear Accord?: After former President Donald Trump blew up the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ...
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Is There Hope for Reviving the Iran-US Nuclear Accord?
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What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine: After weeks of Russian advances, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.
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What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine
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There Is No TikTok in China, Only Douyin. Here’s What It Is.: ByteDance owns both TikTok and Douyin, and although TikTok has more users around the world ...
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There Is No TikTok in China, Only Douyin. Here’s What It Is.
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These 18 senators voted against Ukraine and Israel aid: The foreign aid package, which included a bill to force a sale of TikTok, easily cleared the Senate and ...
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These 18 senators voted against Ukraine and Israel aid