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Paycheck growth accelerated in Q1, a possible concern for the Fed

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 9:47 am

Pay and benefits for America’s workers grew more quickly in the first three months of this year. The Labor Department says compensation as measured by the government’s Employment Cost Index rose 1.2% in the January-to-March quarter. That’s up from a 0.9% increase in the previous quarter. It’s a trend that could contribute to higher inflation and raise concerns about the future path of price increases at the Federal Reserve.

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Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in IndonesiaTue, Apr 30, 2024 at 9:45 am
Cities are raising taxes to expand child care accessTue, Apr 30, 2024 at 9:44 am
McDonald’s posts weaker-than-expected Q1 resultsTue, Apr 30, 2024 at 9:42 am

Greg Clugston SRN News White House correspondent

Trump held in contempt of court, fined for violating gag order

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 10:10 am

Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court and fined in his New York criminal trial. Judge Juan Merchan concluded that the former president repeatedly violated a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his New York criminal trial. The judge rebuked Trump, holding him in contempt of court and fining him nine-thousand dollars — one thousand dollars each for nine violations. The former president had insisted he was exercising his free speech rights with his comments and social media posts.

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Biden offers condolences after officers killed in CharlotteMon, Apr 29, 2024 at 8:45 pm
Trump and DeSantis make peace during private meetingMon, Apr 29, 2024 at 4:10 pm
U.S. Intelligence: Putin did not directly order Navalny’s deathMon, Apr 29, 2024 at 4:08 pm

Bob Agnew SRN News U.S. Senate correspondent

Trump, Johnson To Hold Joint Press Conference At Mar A Lago

Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 4:14 pm

Election integrity will take center stage on Friday as House Speaker Mike Johnson [R-LA] and former President Trump hold a joint press conference at Trump’s Mar a Lago resort in Florida. The two have long had amicable relations..Johnson supportive of Trump’s effort to challenge certification of the 2020 election, and has endoresd his bid for reelection. The joint apperance also comes at a time when Johnson can benefit from a strong show of support from the former Commander in Chief. He’s facing the threat of being ousted as Speaker , an effort being lead by fellow Trump supporter , Georgia Repreentative Marjorie Taylor Green.

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Senator J.D. Vance Shaping Up As Likely Trump Running MateWed, Apr 10, 2024 at 1:38 pm
McConnell Says Failure To Pass Ukraine Aid Would Be “Strategic And Moral Malpractice”Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 1:05 pm
Pew: Republicans Making Big Gains In Party Affiliation Among Registered VotersTue, Apr 9, 2024 at 6:10 pm

Bernie Bennett SRN News U.S. House correspondent

Michael Harrington SRN News religion desk editor

Evangelicals want action on immigration

Fri, Mar 1, 2024 at 10:25 am

Evangelicals want action on immigration

VERBATIM: According to a new survey by LifeWay Research, the surge in illegal border crossings during the Biden administration is worrying Evangelical Christians. 80% want Congress to take action to stop the flow. Lifeway spokesman Scott McConnell says “The urgency continues to grow for Congress to act this year to improve laws around immigration.” The poll also finds that Evangelicals are concerned for the welfare of illegal aliens and want to share the gospel with them. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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