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Retailers claim credit card swipe fees are driving inflation – Scripps News

Inflation has eased since its peak in 2022, but retailers say credit card processing fees aren't helping to lower inflation. The National Retail Federation sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee this week urging Congress to take action to limit credit card transaction fees. What is a swipe fee? Businesses are charged a fee […]

‘One conversation really changed my mind’: the personal stories driving MPs’ decisions on assisted dying | Assisted dying

During Labor's away day before the last election, the party's candidates debated their positions as parliamentary debaters. The chosen topic, assisted dying, was an intentionally tricky problem designed to test their analytical skills. But just a few months later, many new members find themselves faced with very practical decisions about changing the law. “I'm going […]

Thune ‘adamant’ about Trump support, driving MAGA agenda despite tense past relationship

Senate Minority Leader John Thune (R.D.) told Republican senators before they selected him to replace Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). He was “adamant” that he would carry out President-elect Trump's policies as party leader. Wednesday. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, said, “Senator Thune said many times in this long meeting that he supports President Trump 100%, […]

California Keeps Driving Up Gas Prices With ‘Layers And Layers’ Of Green Rules And Regs

California's latest law cracking down on fuel refiners in the state will likely push already high prices at the pump higher, according to multiple energy experts. Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed ABX2-1 into law on October 14, forcing state officials to impose certain restrictions on refiners to prevent alleged price gouging by energy companies […]

Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy

This is a trend that surprises many. Why do Americans continue to spend at a brisk pace in retail stores and restaurants, despite the pressure of high prices? One of the main reasons is relatively simple. That's because wealthier consumers are increasingly driving spending, driven by significant increases in income, home equity, and stock market […]