Inflation rises, Trump looms

November 13, 2024

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Warren: Government waste agency co-led by Musk and Ramaswamy is 'really efficient'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joked Thursday about President-elect Trump's decision to appoint Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as co-chairs of a new government efficiency commission.

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The world of lobbying: AirBnB publishes new federal affairs chief

AirBnB has appointed Aquila Powell as head of federal affairs. She most recently served as Managing Director of Prime Policy Group and is also a General Motors alumnus.

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Stephen King addresses 'rumors' about mask insults and banning of X

Author Stephen King mocked tech billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday, addressing rumors that he was removed from social platform X.

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Chairman of the Federal Reserve System Jerome Powell I am planning to give a lecture at dallas fed bank at 3 p.m.

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$1 billion proposal is the latest plan to renovate and preserve the iconic Houston Astrodome

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's Astrodome has been in limbo ever since, waiting for a chance at a second life…

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What you need to know

Business and economics news from other news outlets:

American debt We are growing, but our income is also increasing (CNN)
Lighthizer and his allies lay the foundation for the Trump administration huge new tariffs (politiko)
Musk a Lago: Inside Elon Muskrole on the Trump transition team (wall street journal)

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President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will become director of national intelligence, a stunning reversal for the former Democratic lawmaker accused of spreading the Russia story. . read more