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Apr 2025
12m 3s

El Salvador ruling, townhall anger, Fed ...

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Trump administration officials could face criminal contempt charges for violating a U.S. federal judge's order halting El Salvador deportations. Congressional Republicans hear from angry voters at townhalls. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says they'll wait for more data on the economy's direction before changing interest rates. And the UK’s top court ru ... Show More
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