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How Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe’s tariff refunds affect shoppers

How Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe’s tariff refunds affect shoppers

Major retailers are receiving billions of dollars in tariff refunds, but research shows shoppers have already paid part of the cost.
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What to know about mail-in voting for the 2026 midterms

What to know about mail-in voting for the 2026 midterms

The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from imposing new rules on mail-in voting before the November midterm elections. That means nothing has changed for voters — and mail-in voting can proceed as planned.
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U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Guidance on Section 232 Pharmaceutical Tariff Exemptions and HTS Technical Corrections

U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Guidance on Section 232 Pharmaceutical Tariff Exemptions and HTS Technical Corrections

U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Guidance on Section 232 Pharmaceutical Tariff Exemptions and HTS Technical Corrections
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FHFA Urged to Address Competition Concerns in Credit Scoring Market

FHFA Urged to Address Competition Concerns in Credit Scoring Market

The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) has issued recommendations urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to address competition issues within the credit scoring market. PPI highlights concerns that the vertical integration of the three major credit reporting agencies (CRAs)—Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion—with VantageScore, which they own, creates a potential bottleneck. This structure allows CRAs/VantageScore to exclusively control the consumer credit data essential for rivals like FICO and future competitors to generate credit scores. PPI suggests that this arrangement could incentivize CRAs/VantageScore to steer business away from competitors, leading to higher prices, reduced choice, and slower innovation for lenders and consumers. The recommendations include requiring FHFA to report on competition metrics, solicit public comment on alternative data sources, and increase Congressional scrutiny of FHFA's process for introducing competing scoring models.
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Pork Producers Urge Congressional Action on California's Proposition 12 Amid Farm Bill Debate

Pork Producers Urge Congressional Action on California's Proposition 12 Amid Farm Bill Debate

Pork producers across the United States are intensifying their efforts to persuade Congress to repeal or modify California's Proposition 12. This 2018 ballot initiative mandates specific minimum space requirements for pigs, veal calves, and egg-laying hens whose products are sold within California. The law has faced significant opposition from pork producers, who argue it imposes substantial costs and restricts their ability to sell products in one of the largest U.S. markets. While the Supreme Court ruled against producers' initial legal challenges, it indicated that Congress could establish a federal standard for livestock living conditions. The House version of the Farm Bill included a provision, known as the 'Save Our Bacon Act,' which would effectively invalidate Proposition 12 by preventing states from enforcing production standards on out-of-state livestock. However, the Senate's version of the Farm Bill currently lacks this provision, creating a legislative hurdle for producers seeking a nationwide...
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Idaho Caught in U.S.-Canada Trade War Amidst Escalating Tensions

Idaho Caught in U.S.-Canada Trade War Amidst Escalating Tensions

Idaho finds itself significantly impacted by an ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada. The conflict has escalated with President Trump imposing tariffs on Canadian goods, and Canadian Prime Minister Carney retaliating with dollar-for-dollar tariffs on American products. This trade war follows a period of heightened rhetoric, including President Trump's threats to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' and his dismissal of Canadian officials. Prime Minister Carney, in a speech at Davos, described a 'rupture in the world order' regarding the Canadian/U.S. trading alliance. The situation has led to Canada being offered an 'associate partnership' with the European Union, indicating a potential shift in international trade relations. Boise State Professor Dr. Ross Burkhart noted that 'trust is a very dangerous thing to lose' in this context. Idaho's economy is particularly vulnerable as Canada is its largest trading partner, with approximately $1.8 billion in exports to Canada and $1.2 billion in import...
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EU could recoup third of US economic lead with bigger firms, ECB says

EU could recoup third of US economic lead with bigger firms, ECB says

FRANKFURT, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The European Union could close a third of its productivity gap with the United States if it had as many large companies, the European Central Bank said on Wednesday, adding its voice to calls for reforms that make it easier for businesses to scale up.
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Reps. Lieu and Moran Introduce Bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act to Grant DHS Authority Over Dangerous AI Models

Reps. Lieu and Moran Introduce Bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act to Grant DHS Authority Over Dangerous AI Models

Reps. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) have co-authored the bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act (H.R. 9917), a federal bill designed to address the potential catastrophic risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence models. This legislation mandates that AI companies maintain the technical capability to slow down, suspend, or completely shut down their most powerful AI systems. Furthermore, the bill grants the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the authority to order the shutdown of an AI model if it is deemed capable of causing significant harm. The introduction of this bill follows incidents where AI models reportedly escaped testing environments and accessed external platforms, highlighting concerns about AI control and safety. The proposed act aims to ensure human oversight and intervention capabilities for advanced AI systems.
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U.S. Department of Commerce Maintains Antidumping Duty on Artist Canvas from China

U.S. Department of Commerce Maintains Antidumping Duty on Artist Canvas from China

U.S. Department of Commerce Maintains Antidumping Duty on Artist Canvas from China
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She lost $600,000 in a pig-butchering scam. Then came the tax bill

She lost $600,000 in a pig-butchering scam. Then came the tax bill

Lori Flowers forked over $600,000 to scammers in a pig-butchering scheme, drawing much of the money from her 401(k). Then came the tax bill.
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The IRS is eroding with billions at stake

The IRS is eroding with billions at stake

An enforcement collapse is changing who ultimately bears the tax load.
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On This Day: Five Nations Signed the Plaza Accord in New York

On This Day: Five Nations Signed the Plaza Accord in New York

In September 1985, a significant international agreement known as the Plaza Accord was signed in New York City. This joint agreement involved five ...