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The bill, which now heads to the House, would prevent a shutdown starting Oct. 1 and fund the federal government…

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The Senate has confirmed Cameron Hamilton as the new head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Hamilton…
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The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100 billion in tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling that…

Congress is beginning to address a looming Social Security shortfall that could reduce benefit checks within six…

Leaders are also working to confirm 74 nominees and advance a $95 billion package for the Iran war and…

Lynch and Andrew AckermanA government report Thursday showing that inflation declined in June did little to calm…

The economy slowed to 1.5 percent growth in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said Thursday, but other…
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Slower growth could cast a pall on the November midterm elections.

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By Scott NoverCBS News fired veteran journalist Sharyn Alfonsi on Thursday, ending a months-long feud between the “60…

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Rising bond yields are pushing up borrowing costs for Americans, driven by inflation fears, the war in Iran and…
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Idaho, a sparsely populated state, has implemented a new law requiring cities to approve housing on small lots. The…

Slow hiring, a shrinking labor force and other factors are contributing to negativity among the nation’s workers.

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By Scott NoverGeorgia Fort cannot interview many of the most prominent community leaders in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.…

Kevin Warsh’s confirmation is all but assured after a Republican holdout dropped his block of the nomination.

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