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Wages Set to Avoid Price-Spiral as Private-Sector Jobs Surpass Pre-Pandemic Rate
The Fed’s plans for aggressive rate hikes are based on a concern for a 1970s-type wage-price spiral.
Japan’s Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Assassinated During Campaign Speech
Abe was fatally shot while campaigning for a member of his party, days before Japan's parliamentary elections.
Corporations and Trade Associations Gave Nearly $2M to Election Objectors in May
The majority of companies that pledged to stop political donations after January 6 have restarted giving.
Poll Reveals Gov. Greg Abbott’s Lead Over Beto O’Rourke May Be Shrinking
Meanwhile, Abbott’s disapproval rating is higher than ever, the poll shows.
GOP Lawmakers Consider Next Moves on Abortion, Including Nationwide Bans
One proposal, which already has 163 Republican co-sponsors, would ban “abortion” at the moment of fertilization.
Democrats Want to Extend Medicare Solvency by Closing Trump-Era Tax Loophole
The plan would be included in the latest reconciliation bill, which top Democrats are negotiating with Joe Manchin.
Boris Johnson Announces Resignation, But Could Remain Prime Minister for Months
Johnson's resignation came after 59 members of his own government left their posts in protest of his leadership.
Montana Abortion Clinics Restrict Pill Access for Out-of-State Patients
States bordering Montana have “trigger laws” in effect or pending, but will the state provide care to outside patients?
Congress Members Propose Slashing Military Budget by $100 Billion
Representatives Barbara Lee, Mark Pocan, and others are pushing to reverse historically high military spending.
Warren Slams McConnell for Saying Labor Shortage Is Due to the Stimulus Checks
Sen. Mitch McConnell's statement is “absurdly out of touch,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.