Who are the four people Trump and the DOJ have proposed for special master?

Former President Trump and the Justice Department (DOJ) have submitted a total of four candidates to be potentially appointed as special master in charge of reviewing the documents the FBI took at Mar-a-Lago last month.  The submissions cam

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Biden to attend premier Hispanic Heritage Month event

President Biden is scheduled to attend the keystone event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Washington, The Hill has learned. Organized by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the Annual Awards Gala hosts a who's who of Latinos in politics, culture and advocacy. Biden's attendance at the 45th annual gala is the first by a president since former President Obama delivered an address at the 39th edition in 2016. "It's an example of the commitment of our nation's highest ranking leaders to our community and desire to engage with us directly – to

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Gavin Newsom faces new challenge with rising temperatures in California

Story at a glance  Large swaths of California experienced triple-digit temperatures since the unprecedented September heat wave kicked off just before Labor Day Weekend. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and the state’s grid operator, the California Independent System Operator (ISO), urged residents to help conserve power for more than a week by keeping thermostats at 78 degrees or highe

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DeSantis, democracy, abortion: How Kamala Harris is trying to convince people to vote

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The fight against inflation may cause pain. Here’s how Americans will feel it

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sounded a warning to Americans last month as the central bank continues its efforts to combat high prices: The fight against inflation is going to be painful.   "Higher interest rates, slower growth and softer labor market conditions will bring down inflation. They will also bring some pain to households and businesses," Powell said last month.  The Fed has hiked interest rates four times this year already in an effort to stanch price increases.   When the Fed raises interest rates, money becomes more expensive

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