POLITICS

The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points

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The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, trimming its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points amid cooling inflation. The expected move by the U.S. central bank provides additional relief to millions of Americans grappling with high borrowing costs.  The Fed cut, half the size of its September reduction, lowers

Bernie Sanders Calls for Major Changes in Democratic Party

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‘Those of us concerned about grassroots democracy and economic justice need to have some very serious discussions,’ Sanders said. After the Democratic Party posted losses during the 2024 election, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called for a realignment of sorts within the Democratic coalition to focus on “working class people.” On Nov. 6, the longtime senator

What is South Korea’s 4B movement, and why is it trending in the US?

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After President-elect Donald Trump’s victory against Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election was driven in part by young male voters, some are calling for the use of South Korea’s “4B Movement” in the United States.  The presidential election was seen by many as a referendum on women’s rights. Trump has been found

What is South Korea’s 4B movement, and why is it trending in the U.S.?

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After President-elect Donald Trump’s victory against Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election was driven in part by young male voters, some are calling for the use of South Korea’s “4B Movement” in the United States.  The presidential election was seen by many as a referendum on women’s rights. Trump has been found

How Will Trump’s Election Win Impact His Criminal Cases?

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WASHINGTON—Experts told The Epoch Times that President-elect Donald Trump’s victory on Nov. 5 spells the end of multiple prosecutions against him and effectively foreclosed the possibility of him serving any related prison sentence. Trump has already said that he would quickly fire the man in charge of his two federal prosecutions—special counsel Jack Smith—upon entering