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Political Turmoil and Economic Concerns

Updated 2026-10-09 11:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Former U.S. representatives argue against seasonal tariffs, while a contentious Senate race in Michigan heats up. Treasury hires a controversial former Fed board pick as an adviser.

Coverage timeline — 6 articles
The Hill
In today's issue: ▪ Nobel Peace Prize awarded ▪ Trump says no Iran strikes before midterms ▪ Kimberly Guilfoyle’s debt controversy ▪ Spain’s housing movement reignited The Michigan Senate debate between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers on Thursday night quickly got personal as the
2026-10-09 11:28 UTC
The Hill
Former Reps. Christopher Shays and Richard Swett argue that the Trump administration should reject proposed seasonality protections for Florida produce growers to avoid disrupting the North American food supply chain and inviting Mexican retaliation.
2026-10-09 11:30 UTC
CNBC
Shelton's controversial economic ideas led the Senate to block her nomination to the Federal Reserve. Now she's be a counselor to the Treasury secretary.
2026-10-09 11:50 UTC
The Hill
A pastor linked to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized President Trump over an artificial intelligence (AI) image appearing to depict him as Jesus Christ, which the president said was an image of himself as a doctor healing people. “I am glad he deleted it, and glad that he rejected the idea o
2026-04-14 15:11 UTC
The Hill
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could push more than 30 million people around the world into poverty, according to new projections by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The findings, released Tuesday via a 27-page brief, found that as many as 32.5 million people may fall into poverty du
2026-04-14 15:11 UTC
The Hill
McKesson’s case poses high stakes for freedom of speech.
2026-04-14 15:30 UTC
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