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"We've seen the early stages of what economists call stagflation. The '-flation' part is inflation, and you've all felt that at the grocery store. The 'stag-' part is stagnation, which is we've got rising unemployment and slower economic growth than we otherwise would have."
November 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
"We've seen the early stages of what economists call stagflation. The '-flation' part is inflation, and you've all felt that at the grocery store. The 'stag-' part is stagnation, which is we've got rising unemployment and slower economic growth than we otherwise would have."
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President Donald Trump used the accusation as a basis to seek her firing, the first time a president has sought to remove a Fed governor in the central bank's 112-year history.
Fed's Cook blasts mortgage fraud allegations against her as 'baseless' in letter to AG Bondi
Lawyers for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday disputed allegations by a Trump administration official that she committed mortgage fraud, an accusation that President Donald Trump used as a
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November 18, 2025 at 3:15 AM
President Donald Trump used the accusation as a basis to seek her firing, the first time a president has sought to remove a Fed governor in the central bank's 112-year history.
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“.. the same economic anxieties helped propel Trump to the White House .. appear to be undermining his party’s political goals in 2025 ..”
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Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump's GOP. Takeaways from Election Day 2025
Democrats are dominating the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
“.. the same economic anxieties helped propel Trump to the White House .. appear to be undermining his party’s political goals in 2025 ..”
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I’m just going to say it…
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
November 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I’m just going to say it…
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
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On the new 10% tax on Americans who buy stuff from Canada: "The powers he would be using are the Emergency Powers Act. The Emergency Powers Act both says nothing about tariffs and requires a national emergency. And the president having his feelings hurt is by no means a national emergency. "
October 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
On the new 10% tax on Americans who buy stuff from Canada: "The powers he would be using are the Emergency Powers Act. The Emergency Powers Act both says nothing about tariffs and requires a national emergency. And the president having his feelings hurt is by no means a national emergency. "
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So here's one idea. Maybe don't fire artillery shells over a civilian interstate, even if the vice president thinks it'd be a cool way to own the libs.
October 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
So here's one idea. Maybe don't fire artillery shells over a civilian interstate, even if the vice president thinks it'd be a cool way to own the libs.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Edelweiss for Today: Epstein Files; A Sound of Music Challenge for Trump
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September 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Federal regulators have detected possible radioactive contamination in a second food product sent to the U.S. from Indonesia, even as recalls of potentially tainted shrimp continue to grow.
After massive shrimp recalls, the FDA finds radioactive contamination in spices too
Federal regulators have detected possible radioactive contamination in spices exported from Indonesia. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration found cesium 137, a radioactive isotope, in a sample of cloves sent
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September 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Federal regulators have detected possible radioactive contamination in a second food product sent to the U.S. from Indonesia, even as recalls of potentially tainted shrimp continue to grow.
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Your war correspondent on the ground in battle-ravaged inner northeast Portland
September 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Your war correspondent on the ground in battle-ravaged inner northeast Portland
A man has been arrested in Alabama after he opened fire on a medical helicopter responding to a call, later telling investigators he believed he was shooting at a drone, according to reports. A flight nurse was injured when the aircraft was struck.
Alabama man fires at medical helicopter; says he thought it was a drone
A man has been arrested in Alabama after he opened fire on a medical helicopter responding to a call, later telling investigators he believed he was shooting at a drone, according to reports. A flight...
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September 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
A man has been arrested in Alabama after he opened fire on a medical helicopter responding to a call, later telling investigators he believed he was shooting at a drone, according to reports. A flight nurse was injured when the aircraft was struck.
"OPmobility said Thursday it will hire 81 employees in Normal for logistics, assembly, loading, and other roles. They’ll make at least 20% above the average wage for that job classification across McLean County."
Bumper business will be the first in Rivian's new supplier park in west Normal
OPmobility plans to assemble bumpers in Normal for Rivian’s new lower-cost R2 model that goes into production next year. It's expected to start at $45,000.
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September 19, 2025 at 1:27 AM
"OPmobility said Thursday it will hire 81 employees in Normal for logistics, assembly, loading, and other roles. They’ll make at least 20% above the average wage for that job classification across McLean County."
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“Honky Tonk Women” hits #1 as a single in the US today in 1969 — a tune Jagger and Richards wrote as a country lick while hanging out on a Brazilian ranch.
“.. We did it in this very sort of laid-back country style,” said Jagger, “and then we thought, ‘Let’s do it as a rocker.’”
“.. We did it in this very sort of laid-back country style,” said Jagger, “and then we thought, ‘Let’s do it as a rocker.’”
August 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
“Honky Tonk Women” hits #1 as a single in the US today in 1969 — a tune Jagger and Richards wrote as a country lick while hanging out on a Brazilian ranch.
“.. We did it in this very sort of laid-back country style,” said Jagger, “and then we thought, ‘Let’s do it as a rocker.’”
“.. We did it in this very sort of laid-back country style,” said Jagger, “and then we thought, ‘Let’s do it as a rocker.’”
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A draft plan that's circulating aims to boost the Democratic margin to 48 of California’s 52 congressional seats, according to a source familiar with the plan who was not authorized to discuss it publicly.
California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas' move to pad Republican margin
California Democrats are weighing new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning state while bolstering Democratic incumbents in other battleground districts. The tentative proposal comes
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August 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A draft plan that's circulating aims to boost the Democratic margin to 48 of California’s 52 congressional seats, according to a source familiar with the plan who was not authorized to discuss it publicly.
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The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many.
State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter the US
The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States. It's a move
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August 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many.
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The Corn Belt was soaked in rain today thanks to steady rain and thunderstorms for the first half of the day, and Central Illinois was no exception. Rain reports of 1 to 2.5 inches are coming from across the region, especially for those along I-72.
A break from the rain tonight, more on the way for Sunday
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Corn Belt was soaked in rain today thanks to steady rain and thunderstorms for the first half of the day, and Central Illinois was no
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July 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Corn Belt was soaked in rain today thanks to steady rain and thunderstorms for the first half of the day, and Central Illinois was no exception. Rain reports of 1 to 2.5 inches are coming from across the region, especially for those along I-72.
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Nine puppies from parts of Texas submerged by catastrophic flooding that killed at least 132 people arrived Wednesday at the no-kill shelter PAWS Chicago, joining dozens of puppies that had already arrived.
Puppies rescued from flood-stricken Texas arrive at Chicago shelter
Dogs and puppies from parts of Texas submerged by the catastrophic flooding that killed at least 132 people have arrived at the no-kill shelter PAWS Chicago. The new arrivals have
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July 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Nine puppies from parts of Texas submerged by catastrophic flooding that killed at least 132 people arrived Wednesday at the no-kill shelter PAWS Chicago, joining dozens of puppies that had already arrived.
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A prominent Georgia Republican was running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors of at least $140 million, federal officials alleged in a complaint.
Federal officials say a prominent Georgia Republican was running a $140 million Ponzi scheme
Federal officials are accusing Georgia Republican Brant Frost IV of running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors of $140 million. The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a federal civil
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July 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A prominent Georgia Republican was running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors of at least $140 million, federal officials alleged in a complaint.
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Our founder, @jbpritzker.bsky.social, is making it clear that he will stand up for health care access. He just signed bills that will lower medication costs and improve health care availability for Illinoisans! www.riverbender.com/news/details...
Gov. Pritzker Signs Healthcare Bills Lowering Prescription Drug Costs
PEORIA — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Attorney General Kwame Raoul, healthcare advocates, independent pharmacists, and legislators to sign
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July 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Our founder, @jbpritzker.bsky.social, is making it clear that he will stand up for health care access. He just signed bills that will lower medication costs and improve health care availability for Illinoisans! www.riverbender.com/news/details...