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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates to 3.75%-4% as Inflation Remains Elevated

The Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point, its first increase since 2023, saying inflation remains elevated despite solid economic activity and resilient domestic spending.
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CISA Releases Election Security Plan 40 Days Before U.S. Midterms
Trump Uses United Nations Address to Defend U.S. Military Action Against Iran
Federal Judge Orders White House to Restore Access for CNN, Politico and MS NOW
US$87.6 Billion White House Supplemental Funding Request Remains Before Congress
House Leaves Washington With Hegseth Impeachment Vote Delayed Until After Midterms
Senate Rejects Resolution Seeking to Limit Trump’s Military Action Against Iran
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Restore Third-Country Deportation Policy
Fed’s Williams Signals Another Rate Hike May Be Needed This Year
Trump and Xi Hold White House Summit on Trade, AI and Taiwan
Election-Related Federal Records Case Faces Delays Ahead of US Midterms
Trump Administration Announces $54.6 Million for Rural Healthcare Projects in Arkansas
Trump Orders Tighter Importer Requirements and Expanded US Customs Enforcement
Trump Administration Orders Wider Use of AI Tools in Federal Cybersecurity
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