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Category: News

NEWS

Dick Durbin is Retiring.

PULSE POINTS: ❓What Happened: Dick Durbin, a Democratic senator from Illinois, announced he will not pursue reelection. 👥 Who’s Involved: Durbin, an 80-year-old veteran legislator serving as the…

ECONOMY

Bessent Blasts IMF’s Woke Mission Creep.

PULSE POINTS: ❓What Happened: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for diverting resources to social issues over economic stability, warning against mission drift. 👥…