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Coal Plant Saved from Retirement in $175M Energy Overhaul

Two dual-fuel power plants in North Carolina once scheduled to retire by 2035 will now operate at least through 2040.

ICE Crackdown Rocks Minneapolis Economy

Minnesota Democrats are calling for $200 million in taxpayer assistance after federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

Economy Surges Past Expectations with 130K Gains

The United States created 130,000 new jobs in January after economists had projected only 70,000 jobs would be added.

Treasury Predicts 2026 Boom as Dow Smashes Record

The Treasury Secretary predicts a blockbuster 2026 U.S. economy as the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaches a historic milestone.

Housing Bill Passes as Trump Targets Broken Market

The House passed a bipartisan housing bill as President Trump sharply criticized the nation’s worsening housing affordability crisis.

Trump Expands Argentine Beef Imports, Ranchers Reject Price Impact Claims

President Trump’s executive order expands Argentine beef imports to address high prices, drawing sharp criticism from U.S. ranchers.

Waters and Treasury’s Bessent Spar Over Trump Economic Agenda in Fiery Hearing

Rep. Maxine Waters and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clashed sharply at a House hearing over President Trump’s economic agenda.

Democrat Chaos Erupts as Schumer Deal Triggers Shutdown Revolt

House Democrats revolt against a Schumer-negotiated deal with the Trump administration, risking a longer federal shutdown.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon Retires as Retail Giant Attracts Wealthier Shoppers

Walmart’s CEO Doug McMillon is retiring as the retailer attracts more higher-income shoppers amid inflation and evolving consumer habits.

Fed Freezes Rates as Inflation, Politics Begin to Boil

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday in a 10‑2 vote, signaling a pause in its recent cycle of monetary easing and pointing to signs that the labor market is stabilizing.

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