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A partial government shutdown that affects the Department of Homeland Security has led to long lines at airport security counters. Now, there's a real chance the impasse may force some smaller airports to shut down. |
A long wait on interest rates? |
The Federal Reserve acts on interest rates today, and the panel is widely expected to leave them alone. The bigger question, perhaps, is whether rate cuts are still on the table at all in 2026. |
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