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US Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold

A statement by the US central bank, the first under chairman Kevin Warsh, has removed any guidance about future interest rate moves.

AAP · Jun 17

Parliamentary panel moots higher education spending, says NEP's 6% GDP target unmet

A parliamentary committee has flagged current higher education funding as inadequate. It urges an increase to six percent of GDP, aligning with the National Education Policy-2020. The committee noted a lack of significant growth in enrollment ratios. The government stated allocations are based on departmental needs and within budget ceilings.

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Bill Gates admits that Epstein had ‘sensitive information’ about his extramarital affairs to launch pressure campaign

Microsoft co-founder details relationship with late sex offender in testimony to members of Congress

The Independent UK · Jun 10

GOP-led House committee asks DOJ to investigate two Epstein associates

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The Independent UK · Jun 4

What's Next for Judge Eleanor Ross? A 2009 Impeachment May Provide Some Clues

A guest post from Professor Arthur Hellman

Reason · May 30

Pam Bondi admits to ‘redaction errors’ in Epstein files but defends DoJ’s handling

Ex-attorney general tells House committee she did not ‘lead every aspect’ of effort but rather delegated to Todd Blanche

The Guardian - US · May 29

Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh hails Centre's decision to form panel on demographic change

The Chief Minister of Manipur has praised the Union Government for establishing a High-Level Committee aimed at examining demographic changes throughout India.

The Economic Times · May 27

Prediction markets put under spotlight by House Oversight panel

Prediction markets are under new scrutiny from Congress as lawmakers mull a ban on members betting on the platforms. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee officially launched an investigation Friday into insider trading on the platforms, spurred by suspicious bets on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and…

Roll Call · May 22

Clean power by 2030 target ‘extremely ambitious’, MPs warn

The Scottish Affairs Committee has also urged the UK Government to introduce a flat rate for electricity standing charges across the UK.

Evening Standard · May 20

Republicans push to extend daylight savings and stop clock switching

House Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee have considered adopting the Sunshine Protection Act after the president renewed a push for it last year

The Independent UK · May 19