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DC  |  Frank Corder  • 
December 11, 2025

Existing, emerging threats to U.S. homeland to be discussed in House Homeland Security hearing

Mississippi Congressmen Michael Guest (R-MS 3) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS 2) serve on the House Homeland Security Committee.
DC  |  Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  • 
December 10, 2025

Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions

In a set of quarterly economic projections, Fed officials signaled they expect to lower rates just once next year. Wednesday’s cut reduced the rate to about 3.6%, the lowest it has been in nearly three years.