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Defense for Bob Menendez rests without New Jersey senator testifying

The defense for Sen. Bob Menendez has rested without the New Jersey Democrat testifying at his New York bribery trial.

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At debate, Biden meant to say he had beaten 'big pharma,' not Medicare

At least one mystery about President Joe Biden’s often convoluted answers during the presidential debate has been solved.

Biden vows to keep running as signs point to rapidly eroding support for him on Capitol Hill

President Joe Biden is vowing to keep running for reelection as he rejects pressure from within his Democratic Party to withdraw after a disastrous debate performance raised questions about his readiness.

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GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide

General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles don’t comply with emissions and fuel economy standards.

A conservative leading the pro-Trump Project 2025 suggests there will be a new American Revolution

The leader of a conservative think tank planning for a massive overhaul of the federal government says we are in the midst of “a second American Revolution” that will be bloodless “if the left allows it to be.”.

Harris tries to hold the line for Biden as some Democrats panic over election

Vice President Kamala Harris has been the White House's first line of defense after President Joe Biden's faltering performance in last week's debate with Donald Trump.

Federal Reserve minutes: Inflation is cooling, but more evidence is needed for rate cuts

Federal Reserve officials at their most recent meeting welcomed recent signs that inflation is slowing and highlighted data suggesting that the job market and the broader economy could be cooling.

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Stock market today: Wall Street hits records as a slowing economy boosts hopes for lower rates

Wall Street's record-breaking rally kept going after weak reports on the economy kept the door open for possible cuts to interest rates.

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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs for the first time since late May to just under 7%

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose this week, pushing up borrowing costs on a home loan for the first time since late May.

Judge rules that federal agency can't enforce abortion rule in Louisiana and Mississippi

A federal judge on Monday granted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, as well as employers in two Southern states, temporary relief from complying with a federal rule that would have required them to provide workers with time off and…

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Leaders of Russia and China meet at a Central Asian summit in a show of deepening cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have met for the second time in as many months as they visit Kazakhstan for a session of an international group founded to counter Western alliances.

Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’

Compared with its economic peers, the United States lacks social safety net programs like sick time, vacation time and health care.

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US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week, but remain at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest rates.

Southwest Air adopts 'poison pill' as activist investor Elliott takes significant stake in company

Southwest Airlines has adopted a ‘poison pill’ following activist investor Elliott Investment Management taking a significant stake in the company.

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Supreme Court opinion conferring broad immunity could embolden Trump as he seeks to return to power

A Supreme Court opinion giving broad immunity to former President Donald Trump matters in the current presidential race.

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UN experts say Russia violated international law by imprisoning Wall Street Journal reporter

United Nations human rights experts say Russia violated international law by imprisoning Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and should release him “immediately.”.

Biden proposes new rules for heat protection regulations in the workplace

President Joe Biden has proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace.

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Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies

Investment in electric vehicle manufacturing is booming in Morocco, a country that neighbors Europe and enjoys a free trade agreement with the United States.

Iran's presidential candidates discuss economic sanctions and nuclear deal ahead of Friday runoff

Iranian presidential candidates have discussed the impact of economic sanctions imposed on their country by the United States and other Western nations, and presented their views about reviving a nuclear deal with world powers.

Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students

A federal judge in Kansas has blocked a federal rule expanding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students from being enforced in four states and a patchwork of places elsewhere across the nation.

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Giuliani is disbarred in New York as court finds he repeatedly lied about Trump's 2020 election loss

Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, federal prosecutor and legal adviser to Donald Trump, has been disbarred in New York.

Black farmers' association calls for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after company cuts DEI efforts

The National Black Farmers Association is calling on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO to step down, days after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts.

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Biden plans public events blitz as White House pushes back on pressure to leave the race

The White House says President Joe Biden will meet with Democratic lawmakers and governors and sit for a network TV interview in the coming days as he pushes back against growing pressure to step aside in the 2024 race.

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FTC says gig company Arise misled consumers about how much money they could make on its platform

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a gig work company, saying it misled people about the money they could make on its platform.

Pressure is building on Biden to step aside. But many Democrats feel powerless to replace him

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s not confident President Joe Biden can win the election this fall in the wake of last week's debate.

California advances unique safety regulations for AI companies despite tech firm opposition

California lawmakers have advanced a bill that would regulate powerful artificial intelligence systems.

Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democrat in Congress to call for Biden's withdrawal from 2024 race

A House Democratic lawmaker has become the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic nominee for president, citing Biden’s debate performance against Donald Trump failing to “effectively…

Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies may be linked to a death and nearly 50 illnesses, FDA says

Federal health officials are investigating a possible death and dozens of illnesses tied to recalled microdosing candies sold online and at vape shops.