After Fed hike, average 30‑year mortgage rate nears 7% and borrowing costs bite
Mortgage and loan rates near 7% hit home purchases, refis and credit cards for households.
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White House enforces ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico; reporters turned away at gates
It’s a direct clash between the presidency and the press that raises First Amendment and access questions.
USPS chief says work stopped on mail‑voting computer system after Supreme Court rejection
With midterms weeks away, a contested USPS plan tied to new mail‑ballot rules is paused after court defeats.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023, signals more could come
Higher rates hit mortgages, auto loans and credit cards while testing the Fed–White House relationship.
News helicopter crashes near Chatsworth bus collision, killing three and injuring one
Aerial news crew deaths during coverage of a fatal bus crash raise fresh questions about media flight safety and emergency response in a major U.S. city.
Supreme Court rejects Trump administration’s bid to tighten mail-ballot rules before the midterms
It settles how millions of mail ballots will be handled this fall and averts last‑minute election rule changes.
Second federal judge blocks USPS rule tied to Trump’s mail‑ballot order as Supreme Court weighs next step
The ruling affects how millions of mail ballots could be handled weeks before the midterms.
Unranked Oklahoma State shocks No. 6 Oregon 39-31 to snap 21‑game FBS skid
A massive upset breaks a long losing streak and scrambles early Top 25 expectations.
Average 30‑year mortgage rate climbs to 6.76%, highest since June 2025
Higher rates hit homebuyers’ monthly payments and affordability.