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Congressional Leaders Say They Will Act to Prevent Rail Strike

President Biden said that the prospect of a strike next month had put the U.S. economy “at risk.”

By Michael D. Shear

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Chaos Over Taylor Swift Ticket Sales Prompts a Senate Hearing

A committee led by Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota will examine the ticketing industry after failures last week frustrated millions of the superstar’s fans.

By Lora Kelley

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Democratic Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Elon Musk’s Twitter

Seven Democratic senators urged the Federal Trade Commission to examine whether the social media company, under Mr. Musk’s ownership, had violated a 2011 privacy agreement.

By David McCabe

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Yellen Urges Congress to Raise Debt Limit Beyond 2024 Election

Republicans might try to use the borrowing cap as leverage if they achieve a majority in the House or Senate, but the Treasury secretary cautioned against a “devastating economic self-inflicted blow.”

By Alan Rappeport