43 m. ago Can Washington state lawmakers cut their way out of a $2 billion shortfall?

Can Washington state lawmakers cut their way out of a $2 billion shortfall?  KUOW

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2 h. ago States say they need more help replacing lead pipes. Congress may cut funding instead

States say they need more help replacing lead pipes. Congress may cut funding instead  WBEZ Chicago

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2 h. ago Johnson warns of 'unintended consequences' in Trump's credit card rate cap idea

House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes back on President Donald Trump's credit card interest rate cap, citing concerns about "unintended consequences" on lending.

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2 h. ago Scott Adams, Creator of the Satirical ‘Dilbert’ Comic Strip, Dies at 68

His chronicles of a corporate cubicle dweller was widely distributed until racist comments on his podcast led newspapers to cut their ties with him.

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2 h. ago Trump cheers steady inflation numbers as affordability fight shapes 2026 midterm battle

New CPI report fuels political battle over affordability as Republicans and Democrats clash ahead of midterm elections, with inflation holding at 2.7%.

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2 h. ago GOP unveils plan to cut deficit by $1 trillion with second 'big, beautiful bill'

House Republicans unveil comprehensive plan for reconciliation bill that could allegedly cut federal deficit by over $1 trillion through various reforms.

Economics

3 h. ago CPI Report Shows Inflation Remained Steady at 2.7% in December

Surging grocery prices were offset by lower increases for appliances and vehicles in the last such report before the Federal Reserve meets to debate interest rates.

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3 h. ago Scott Adams, Audacious Creator of the ‘Dilbert’ Comic Strip, Dies at 68

His chronicle of a corporate cubicle dweller was widely distributed until racist comments on his podcast led newspapers to cut their ties with him.

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3 h. ago DOJ’s top civil rights prosecutors depart as office is cut out of key probes

DOJ’s top civil rights prosecutors depart as office is cut out of key probes  The Washington Post

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5 h. ago Apple launches ‘Creator Studio’ bundle of apps for $12.99 per month

The bundle includes access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad, as well as Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on Mac.

Politics

6 h. ago Global Central Bankers Rally Around Fed Chair Powell Amid Criminal Investigation

The defense comes after Jerome Powell pushed back on what he described as pressure by the Trump administration to cut interest rates in the United States.

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6 h. ago Inflation held firm in December, testing Fed amid DOJ probe into Powell

Inflation held steady in December, continuing to prove stubborn just days after reports of a Department of Justice probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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6 h. ago Core Consumer Prices Rise Less Than Expected, As Inflation Remains Tame and Shows No Tariff Pressure

Core goods prices—a measure which excludes food and energy that many economists would face tariff pressure—were flat for the month and up just 1.4 percent from a year ago. The post Core Consumer Prices Rise Less Than Expected, As Inflation Remains Tame and Shows No Tariff Pressure appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

7 h. ago Global Central Bankers Express Support for Fed Chair After Criminal Investigation

The defense comes after Jerome Powell pushed back on what he described as pressure by the Trump administration to cut interest rates in the United States.

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16 h. ago Boston’s homicide rate increases 30% from 2024, from 24 killings to 31

2025’s 31 homicides is still the lowest in the last two decades, excluding 2024, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said. The post Boston’s homicide rate increases 30% from 2024, from 24 killings to 31 appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

18 h. ago A Top Fed Official Conveys Little Urgency for Immediate Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady when it meets at the end of the month, keeping tensions high with President Trump.

Politics

20 h. ago Top Fed Official Conveys Little Urgency for Immediate Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady when it meets at the end of the month, keeping tensions high with President Trump.

Politics

22 h. ago RHOBH Alum Crystal Kung Minkoff Was ALSO Kicked Out Of Ashley Tisdale's 'Toxic' Mom Group: 'I Will Say...'

Ashley Tisdale is not the only one who was kicked out of her “toxic” mom group! The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Crystal Kung Minkoff has also been exiled! As Perezcious readers know, the High School Musical alum has been in the hot seat ever since writing an essay for The Cut exposing her [...] Read More... The post <i>RHOBH</i> Alum Crystal Kung Minkoff Was ALSO Kicked Out Of Ashley Tisdale's 'Toxic' Mom Group: 'I Will Say...' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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23 h. ago As birth rates tumble, some progressives say the Left needs to offer solutions

Many countries around the world including the US face aging and shrinking populations. Conservative groups have taken the lead talking about the issue. Some liberal thinkers say it's time to talk about the global population shift and offer progressive solutions

Politics

23 h. ago Meta Plans to Cut 10% to 15% of Employees in Reality Labs Business

The layoffs are set to be announced this week and would affect Meta’s work on the metaverse, as the company spends heavily on building artificial intelligence.

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