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Fed holds interest rates for a seventh-consecutive month, underscoring inflation concernsExternal Link
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged for the seventh month despite concerns about inflation that continues to pressure U.S. households.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:40 GMT
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Pope Leo details family’s slavery history in interview with Tom LlamasExternal Link
For the first time on camera, Pope Leo XIV discussed his family’s history with slavery. “I come from a family that my grandparents were immigrants. On my mother’s side we have people who were both slaves and slaveowners.” Pope Leo discusses what defines his love for America and his role as the first American pope tonight on “Nightly News”.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:02:50 GMT
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Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment over 100 times during Senate hearingExternal Link
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right 106 times during a Senate hearing on the Covid pandemic response. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports on the questions Fauci was asked and his opening statement saying Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has an "unhinged obsession" with him.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:35 GMT
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Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conductExternal Link
Multiple women accused actor and musician Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct in a new BBC documentary. In a statement, Leto responded that he has “never sexually assaulted anyone.” NBC News' Chloe Melas reports.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:45:55 GMT
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Trump’s IRS carveout threatens to hold up Todd Blanche attorney general nominationExternal Link
WASHINGTON — Todd Blanche’s path to confirmation as the next attorney general of the United States faced a setback Wednesday as two key Republicans pressed the Justice Department to commit in writing to kill an “anti-weaponization” fund that could give money to President Donald Trump’s allies and restrict the scope of the tax audit immunity given to him and his family members.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:14:23 GMT
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