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Trump Takes Aim at China in Memo on Investment, Trade
The Trump administration is targeting China with a series of moves involving investment, trade, and other issues as President Donald Trump rolled out a memorandum in recent days telling a key government committee to curb Chinese spending...
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Rep. Tim Moore on House GOP Budget Bill Progress
Rep. Tim Moore (R) North Carolina discusses the House Budget Committee's progress on the Budget Bill and states Republicans are united in creating one big piece of legislation. He talks about the large amounts of spending cuts the House...
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First House hearing on DOGE provides mixed reviews of Musk's efforts
GOP leaders praised Musk's vision for a streamlined government amid scrutiny from Democrats. (Scripps News)
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BOE Cuts Rates But Strikes Hawkish Tone
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted to cut interest rates to 4.5%, a 19-month low, but struck a hawkish tone by signaling that only two more reductions are needed to bring inflation back to the 2% target. Seven of the...
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Judiciary Committee Democrats force delay on Trump FBI nominee Kash Patel
Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats managed to delay a vote on Kash Patel's nomination by a week, demanding he return to answer additional questions. (Scripps News)
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RFK Jr. Endorsed by Senate Committee, Heads to Full Vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was endorsed by the Senate Finance Committee to head the US Department of Health and Human Services. Kailey Leinz reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest."
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Crash Speculation Hurts: Rep. Graves on DC Collision
Rep. Sam Graves (R) Missouri and Chair of the Transportation Committee discusses the closure of two runways in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport along with the FAA shutting down a corridor and whether these closures are permanent...
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RFK Jr. Senate hearings conclude as future of his confirmation remains uncertain
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s second day of Senate hearings on Capitol Hill has concluded, with his confirmation to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services now hanging in the balance. (Scripps News)
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How Did RFK Jr.'s Confirmation Hearing Go?
Bloomberg's Laura Davison weighs in on RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing and how President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services did during questioning. Laura also talks about the Trump Administration...
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Fed Is Not in Hurry to Lower Rates, Powell Says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says officials are not in a hurry to lower interest rates, citing a strong economy and solid labor market. He speaks in Washington after policy makers voted unanimously to keep the federal funds rate...
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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Says Economy Is Solid
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as it pauses to assess the inflation outlook. The FOMC voted unanimously on Wednesday to keep the federal funds rate in a range of 4.25%-4.5%, after lowering rates by a full percentage...
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Fed Is Waiting to See What Trump Policies Are Enacted, Chair Powell Says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it's too soon to tell how any policies from the Donald Trump administration impact the economy or economic policy. He speaks in Washington after policy makers voted unanimously to keep the federal...
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Allegations against Pete Hegseth’s past behavior shared with lawmakers in new affidavit
Senators received a sworn affidavit Tuesday from the former sister-in-law of President Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, expressing concern over Hegseth’s ability to serve. (Scripps News)
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Pete Hegseth, Trump's Defense Department pick, faces fiery confirmation hearing
Hegseth faced scrutiny after a woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Hegseth after he took her phone. (Scripps News)
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Biden rejects Nippon Steel's proposed deal to acquire US Steel
The decision comes just weeks before the Democratic president is set to leave office and could damage relations between the U.S. and Japan. (Scripps News)
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FBI releases new video of a suspect planting a pipe bomb near DNC offices on the eve of the Capitol riot
The FBI is releasing more information about its investigation into the individual who planted pipe bombs the day before the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. (Scripps News)
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USW's McCall Says US Steel Is Viable, Backs Biden Decision
USW International President David McCall reacts to President Joe Biden's decision to block the sale of US Steel to Nippon Steel on "Bloomberg The Close."
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House Ethics report claims former Rep. Matt Gaetz 'engaged in sexual activity' with 17-year-old
The committee had been looking into alleged sexual misconduct by Gaetz, along with accusations of illicit drug use. (Scripps News)
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Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.25%-4.5%. This was the third straight time the Fed cut rates. Policymakers also reduced the number of expected cuts in 2025. Bloomberg's Michael McKee...
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NCAA head warns of the dark side of college sports gambling
Prop bets that allow wagers on individual athletes’ performances have led to a dramatic spike in online and in-person threats against college sports players, the head of the NCAA testified on Tuesday. (Scripps News)
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A Lot of Good in NDAA: Rep. Smith
Rep. Adam Smith (D) Washington weighs in on the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act in the House and talks about his opposition to language in the bill that bans healthcare for transgendered children of military members....
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Trump Considers Raising SALT Write-Off Limit
Bloomberg's Kate Ackley discusses President-elect Trump possibly considering raising the SALT write-off limit to $20,000 and Rep. French Hill (R) Arkansas becoming the chair of the House Financial Services Committee. She speaks with...
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Senate panel questions airline executives over "junk" fees
Senators grilled airline executives Wednesday over "junk" fees — the additional service fees airlines charge, including for selecting a seat and checking a bag. (Scripps News)
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Upcoming Congressional committees take shape on Capitol Hill
As Washington prepares for Republicans to take control of the crucial trifecta of the House, Senate, and White House, details are emerging of important committee assignments and leadership. (Scripps News)