Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite political pressure
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged, balancing concerns about inflation and a softening job market, while facing pressure from President Trump to lower rates more aggressively.
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Tesla reports significant profit decline and loses top EV seller position
Tesla's annual profit dropped 46% as the company lost its position as the world's top electric vehicle seller to Chinese automaker BYD, while shifting focus toward autonomous vehicles and robotics.
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FBI executes search warrant at Georgia election office for 2020 records
The FBI conducted a court-authorized search at Fulton County's election office near Atlanta, seeking records related to the 2020 presidential election amid ongoing scrutiny of election processes.
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Bruce Springsteen releases protest song about Minneapolis ICE shootings
Bruce Springsteen released 'Streets of Minneapolis,' a protest song condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents' violence and memorializing individuals killed in recent Minneapolis shootings.
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Government shutdown looms as Democrats demand immigration policy changes
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New videos emerge showing altercation before Minneapolis man's death
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Amazon announces major corporate layoffs affecting thousands
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Russia offers incentives to replenish troops in Ukraine war
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Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight due to global threats
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Trump's National Guard deployments projected to cost over $1 billion
Sources: NPR