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The Supreme Court’s view of expanded executive power leaves one open question: the Fed

The Supreme Court’s view of expanded executive power leaves one open question: the Fed

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court for the past year has repeatedly allowed President Donald Trump to fire heads of independent agencies, but it appears to be drawing a line with the Federal Rese...

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Trump sues JPMorgan for $5B, says the bank closed his accounts for political reasons after Jan. 6

Trump sues JPMorgan for $5B, says the bank closed his accounts for political reasons after Jan. 6

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump sued banking giant JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion on Thursday over allegations that JPMorgan stopped providing banking services to him...

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Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years

Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years

WASHINGTON (AP) — Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its f...

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Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable

Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable

President Donald Trump ‘s plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest rates on home loans and credit cards, and banning large institutional i...

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Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board

Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed inclined to keep Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in her job, casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s bid to wrest control of the nation...

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World shares steady while gold price hits a record ahead of Trump’s speech at Davos

World shares steady while gold price hits a record ahead of Trump’s speech at Davos

HONG KONG (AP) — U.S. futures were higher and world shares traded mixed Wednesday ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Markets have app...

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