'Why is pessimism worse than at times when the economy was objectively worse?'
Claudia Sahm at Bloomberg
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'Biden's numbers now resemble Hillary's from 2016'
J.T. Young in the Washington Examiner
President Biden's likely 2024 race against former President Donald Trump is looking like "a rehash," says J.T. Young in the Washington Examiner. Not of Biden's victory over Trump in 2020. It's looking more like Trump's win over Hillary Clinton in 2016. Thanks to economic and foreign policy failures, like the Afghanistan withdrawal, "Biden has dug himself into a Hillary Clinton-sized pit in just three years." The question is, can he "dig himself out?"
'Transform the rhetoric of birth equity into a tangible reality'
Jeanine Valrie Logan in USA Today
Birth equity — access to "optimal conditions" for all soon-to-be moms — "remains an unattained goal for Black women and birthing people," says Jeanine Valrie Logan in USA Today. Black women "are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women." Increasing the number of Black midwives would help reduce the "systemic disregard for Black lives" that allows this to happen, and make birth equity a reality, instead of an empty promise.
'In our moment of need, Jews feel alone'
Dana Milbank in The Washington Post
"This is a frightening time to be a progressive Jew in America," says Dana Milbank in The Washington Post. Hamas' massacre of 1,400 Israelis ignited a conflict that "has inspired a wave of antisemitism around the world and, most painfully," in the United States. Progressive Jews are caught between far-left pro-Palestinians "who glorify murderers" and right-wingers who "defend even Israel's most egregious policies," like "reckless" settlements on Palestinian land. Louder support from "our friends" would help.
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Should you downsize for retirement? Here's what to consider.The Explainer Moving to a smaller place may seem easier, but there are also some real benefits to staying put
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What to do if you want to move but don't want to give up your low mortgage ratethe explainer 30-year mortgage rates are currently averaging 7% — and homeowners who secured rates closer to 3% during the pandemic are reluctant to sell their homes
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Lisa Cook and Trump's battle for control the US FedTalking Point The president's attempts to fire one of the Federal Reserve's seven governor is represents 'a stunning escalation' of his attacks on the US central bank
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Why is Trump suddenly interested in his enemies' mortgages?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION As the president continues targeting adversaries, he's turned to a surprising ally to provide ammunition for an emerging line of attack
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Truck drivers are questioning the Trump administration's English mandateTalking Points Some have praised the rules, others are concerned they could lead to profiling
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DC prosecutors lose bid to indict sandwich throwerSpeed Read Prosecutors sought to charge Sean Dunn with assaulting a federal officer
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Trump soaks up adoration in his made-for-TV Cabinet meetingsIN THE SPOTLIGHT The president's televised sessions have become a platform for his top lieutenants to demonstrate executive flattery
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