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US Politics · United StatesThe Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid, potentially setting up the biggest test yet of the president’s bid to assert sweeping authority over federal spending.
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow it to freeze billions in foreign aid
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Jerome Powell · United StatesInflation accelerated in August, according to data released Thursday by the Labor Department, complicating the Federal Reserve's efforts to balance interest rates amid intense political and economic pressure. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.4 percent last month, up from a monthly gain of 0.2 percent in July, and 2.9 percent over the past 12 months. The numbers were in line with the expectations of economists. The new inflation data comes l…See the Story
Inflation Heats up as Fed Faces Pressure From Trump, Labor Market to Cut Rates
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Environment · OlympiaWashington tribal leaders and environmental advocates are speaking out against the Trump administration’s plan to repeal protections for 2 million acres of national forests in the state. Read more...See the Story
Backlash mounts over proposed repeal of protections for 2M acres of forest in WA
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