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Speaker Johnson pulls a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

WPTF StaffSep 11, 2024
Speaker Johnson pulls a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a vote Wednesday on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months as it became increasingly clear the…

US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates

US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to…

US commemorates 9/11 attacks with victims in focus, but politics in view

US commemorates 9/11 attacks with victims in focus, but politics in view

By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. is remembering the lives taken and those reshaped by 9/11, marking an anniversary laced this year with presidential campaign politics. Sept. 11 — the date…

Harris and Trump detail their starkly different visions in a tense, high-stakes debate

Harris and Trump detail their starkly different visions in a tense, high-stakes debate

By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE, JILL COLVIN and JOSH BOAK Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sparring on politics and personality, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased their starkly different visions for the country on abortion, immigration…

Wall Street drifts as Oracle soars and banks and oil slump

Wall Street drifts as Oracle soars and banks and oil slump

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Tuesday following several weeks of sharp swings. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to pull within 3% of its…

Congress bestows its highest honor on the 13 troops killed during Afghanistan withdrawal

Congress bestows its highest honor on the 13 troops killed during Afghanistan withdrawal

By STEPHEN GROVES and ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday posthumously presented Congress’ highest honor — the Congressional Gold Medal — to 13 U.S. service members who were…