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CFPB pushing to give consumers more control over their financial data

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday proposed a new rule to increase competition among banks by requiring…

U.S. State Department issues ‘worldwide caution’ alert as tensions in the Middle East soar

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide caution alert on Thursday due to soaring tensions in the Middle East and…

Powell says inflation is still too high and lower economic growth is likely needed to bring it down

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged recent signs of cooling inflation, but said Thursday that the central bank would be…

A $7.40 fee could ruin your next trip to Europe. Miss it and ‘you won’t board the plane,’ expert says

Americans will soon have to apply for a travel authorization to visit Europe, and failing to get one may ruin…

Jim Jordan speaker bid to face third House vote after GOP ditches plan to empower Patrick McHenry

The House of Representatives on Friday will vote for a third time on Rep. Jim Jordan’s floundering bid the become…