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American Incomes Hit A Record High
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Bessent, Patel testify to Congress1:22
- Scott Bessentopinion
His Treasury bond market intervention was successful even though yields remain high, since they might have climbed higher without the buyback plan
- Scott Bessentassertion
Trump's plan to pay each adult citizen $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress is 'very real'
Pentagon war costs and munitions2:17
- Congressional Budget Officeclip
The war with Iran cost about $38 billion so far and will require at least five years to replace missile interceptors, likely costing $2-3 billion more per month
- Pentagon chief spokesmanclip
Claims of U.S. munition shortages are false
Kennedy Center closure and naming dispute2:44
- Kennedy Center boardassertion
The building is in such disrepair it endangers visitors and employees, justifying immediate closure per consultant recommendation
- Trumpclip
The venue will close immediately but renovation can't start until an appeals court rules on the naming dispute, and he'll go to the Supreme Court if he loses
- Federal judgeclip
Trump's name cannot go back on the Kennedy Center building because only Congress can rename the institution
Crypto Clarity Act fails in Senate3:39
- Vicky Ge Huangopinion
The bill could be refiled soon, but industry insiders and lobbyists see very low odds of it being resurrected in 2026. Despite the failed vote, the crypto sector is positioned for short-term stability due to SEC and CFTC rulemaking efforts, though the industry prefers permanent Clarity Act rules
Markets, oil, mortgage rates ahead of Fed decision6:12
- WSJ Newsassertion
Rising oil prices from the Iran war have driven mortgage rates near 7%, deepening a fourth year of stagnant home sales
- CME Group dataspeculation
Investors see a 94% chance the Fed hikes rates by a quarter point at tomorrow's decision
Record median household income but uneven gains7:07
- Rachel Wolfeopinion
Income gains in 2025 were concentrated among upper-income households while lower-income households saw no real improvement, reflecting a K-shaped economy
- Rachel Wolfespeculation
Black Americans and women saw notable pay gains, likely due to delayed post-pandemic recovery for Black workers and job growth concentrated in female-dominated, AI-proof healthcare roles
- Rachel Wolfeopinion
The current economy shows a widening bifurcation: those with assets or jobs are doing well, while those without are in a totally different situation
China exit restrictions and Canada tax overhaul10:19
- WSJ Newsassertion
China's tightened exit restrictions and export controls reflect Xi Jinping's focus on national security and curbing talent flow amid the U.S. tech race
- Canadian governmentclip
The new productivity mega deduction is one of the most significant changes to Canada's business tax system in half a century
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