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How the Federal Reserve interest rate hike will affect your mortgage and credit cards

If the Fed raises interest rates, it would be the first hike in more than three years

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Texas Democrats see opportunity in potential GOP-drawn ‘dummymander’

SAN ANTONIO — Johnny Garcia donned his signature cowboy hat, grabbed a stack of candidate brochures and hit the neighborhoods of northern Bexar County on a sweltering Saturday morning. Campaigning for a House seat redrawn to favor Republicans, the Texas Democrat approached Matthew Naef and launched into his pitch. “I…

Roll Call · Sep 15

Democrats Want Answers About Donald Trump Jr.'s Island Wedding Party Funded By Russian Oligarch

The ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee has launched an inquiry into Donald Trump Jr.'s May wedding celebration in the Bahamas after learning that the event was apparently bankrolled by a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin.

International Business Times · Sep 15

Trump Goes Postal On Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett

What did the Justices tell Trump during their interviews to make the President think otherwise?

Reason · Sep 15

Trump Jr. Confirms Russian Oligarch Paid for Private Island and Other Wedding Expenses

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump confirmed Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev funded key expenses for their wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, prompting calls for investigation from Congressional Democrats.

Latin Times · Sep 15

Attorney General Blanche Defends Trump Mail-Ballot Rules as Courts Block Them — 'There's a Lot of Evidence'

Attorney General Todd Blanche defended proposed mail-ballot rules following a Supreme Court rejection, claiming common sense and evidence point to fraud risks while confirming ongoing DOJ investigations into voter eligibility across multiple states.

Latin Times · Sep 15

'Set America back at least 100 years': Trump attacks Supreme Court after ballot ruling; accuses 'Radical Left' of bullying & cajoling justices

Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of recent Supreme Court rulings, particularly its decision on mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterm elections. He also raised concerns about the court’s rulings on tariffs and birthright citizenship, accusing the justices of being influenced by what he called the “Radical Left”. Trump…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

U.S. Supreme Court leaves order blocking USPS absentee/mail-in voting rules in place for 2026 election

On Sept. 14, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to reverse a lower court order blocking the implementation of an executive order President Donald Trump (R) issued in March that would prohibit the delivery of absentee/mail-in ballots to anyone not enrolled by state election officials in a U.S. Postal Service portal.

Ballotpedia · Sep 15

Trump Loses Mail-In Ballot Case. Justices Say States Wouldn't Have Enough Time To Make Changes.

The change would have allowed the US Postal Service to withhold ballots found in violation of the new rules.

International Business Times · Sep 15

Trump promises $5,000 for every American adult: How will it affect US economy

US president Donald Trump on Wednesday promised a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in the November midterm elections, in a striking bid to bolster his party’s weakening electoral position.

The Times of India · Sep 15