Presidential Election of 2024 – Page 8

The $8 Billion Children’s Vaccine Fund Kennedy Would Oversee

If confirmed by the Senate to be the nation’s health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would have vast powers over immunization policies for children and adults.

By Christina Jewett and Sheryl Gay Stolberg

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The Fed Is About to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts. Here’s Why.

Faced with a solid economy and mounting inflation concerns, the U.S. central bank has said it will “move cautiously” on cutting interest rates.

By Colby Smith

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The Fed Is About to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts. Here’s Why.

Faced with a solid economy and mounting inflation concerns, the U.S. central bank has said it will “move cautiously” on cutting interest rates.

By Colby Smith

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Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

Bessent, a hedge fund manager, becomes the nation’s 79th Treasury secretary. He will lead President Trump’s economic agenda.

By Alan Rappeport