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U.S. consumer confidence declined in January amid inflation and labor market concerns, highlighting economic uncertainty and policy challenges ahead.
Jan 28, 2025 2:40 PM EST

Trump Administration Halts Federal Grants and Loans Pending Comprehensive Review
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Trump Again 'Jokes' About Running for Third Term: 'Am I Allowed to Run Again?'
President-elect Donald Trump questioned House Republicans if he could run for president again after a Republican congressman introduced a resolution to allow Trump to run for a third term.

Google Maps To Reflect Trump's Renaming Of Gulf of Mexico To 'Gulf of America'
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Federal Aid In Limbo: Trump Administration Freezes Loans And Grants
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U.S. Freezes Foreign Aid, Exempting Military Assistance to Israel and Egypt
The U.S. has frozen most foreign aid, excluding military assistance to Israel and Egypt, during a 90-day review of aid alignment with strategic goals.
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