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Texas Democrats Prepare Final Show of Resistance Against Republican-Backed Redrawn Maps

Texas Democrats Prepare Final Show of Resistance Against Republican-Backed Redrawn Maps

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats are preparing their final show of resistance against a mid-decade redraw of the state’s congressional map. Democratic state Sen. Carol Alvarado said on social media that she plans to stage a filibuster that would push a Senate vote into Saturday in a last-ditch bid to delay passage. The filibuster…MORE

Powell Signals Fed May Cut Rates Soon Even as Inflation Risks Remain

Powell Signals Fed May Cut Rates Soon Even as Inflation Risks Remain

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday opened the door ever so slightly to lowering a key interest rate in the coming months but gave no hint on the timing of a move and suggested the central bank will proceed cautiously as it continues to evaluate the impact of tariffs…MORE