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The University of Harvard continued its robust lobbying efforts in the second quarter of 2025, paying the firm Ballard Partners $90,000, bringing its total payments to the firm in the year to $180,000. This comes as the University faces increased scrutiny from the Trump administration and congressional allies,
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A Federal Reserve official, Christopher Waller, urged the central bank to cut its key interest rate later this month, citing signs of weakening economy, including slowing consumer spending and cooling job gains. This stance stands in contrast to that of Chairman Jerome Powell, who has been criticized by the White
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Central banks' independence is sacrosanct, allowing policymakers to operate free from political meddling and set interest rates without interference. However, attacks on the Federal Reserve, the most influential central bank in the world, are causing concern among investors and economists. The threats to the Fed's independence risk
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As the global trade community waits with bated breath to see how far US President Donald Trump will take his tariff war, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the American economy is in for a rough ride. Faced with mounting opposition from his own base, the courts, and trading partners,
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President Donald Trump is demanding that Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chairman, lower interest rates amid growing controversy over a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Fed's headquarters. The project, which began during Powell's tenure as administrative governor before his appointment as chairman, has been
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As the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee concluded its consideration of President Donald Trump's nominee to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, Emil Bove, Senate Republicans voted 12-0 to recommend his nomination to the full Senate despite allegations of unethical behavior and opposition from Democratic members. The vote
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As the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee concluded its consideration of President Donald Trump's nominee to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, Emil Bove, Senate Republicans voted 12-0 to recommend his nomination to the full Senate despite allegations of unethical behavior and opposition from Democratic members. The vote
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Senate Republicans have taken a major step towards confirming Emil Bove, a former defense attorney for President Donald Trump, to the US Appeals Court despite mounting criticisms from Democrats and over 80 former judges. Bove's nomination has been marred by allegations of abuse of power, bribery, and disregard
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As the Senate Judiciary Committee prepared to vote on President Donald Trump's Court of Appeals nominee Emil Bove, Democrats walked out of a meeting in protest, citing concerns over Bove's alleged unfitness to serve on the federal bench. Bove, a personal attorney-turned-Justice-Department-official, has faced pushback from
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Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were friends for at least 15 years, with their relationship spanning from the 1980s to the early 2000s. The two were spotted together at parties, with Epstein even flying Trump on his private jets on multiple occasions. However, their friendship came to an end in
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Russian officials and commentators have expressed skepticism over President Trump's new ultimatum aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, with many questioning whether the US president has truly reversed course and is committed to supporting Ukraine. Despite Trump's call for a 50-day peace deal and the
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A Federal Court judge has ruled in favor of Angel Jenkel, a 24-year-old non-binary multimedia artist from Minnesota, halting their deportation from Canada. The decision acknowledges the deteriorating conditions for LGBTQ+ individuals in the United States since President Donald Trump took office. Immigration lawyers have reported a surge in inquiries
