TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
James Comey Indicted Over Infamous ‘8647’ Seashell Post
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday related to a now-deleted social media post from May 2025, according to multiple reports.
Cracks Emerge In Swamp’s Pork-Stuffed Farm Bill As Lawmakers Revolt Over Big Pesticide Immunity
As a massive farm bill heads toward a House floor vote this week, its more than 300 amendments and disputes over key provisions are raising questions about whether the bipartisan coalition behind the legislation can hold.
Global Impact
Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military equipment for 1st time in nearly two decades
Russia’s traditional parade marking the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II this year will take place without tanks, missiles and other military equipment, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement late Tuesday.
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Australia becomes second largest consumer of methamphetamine globally, wastewater monitoring reveals
Methamphetamine use in Australia has almost doubled in the past decade and stimulants are being taken at record highs, new wastewater monitoring reveals.
Economic Pulse
Interest rates expected to hold steady at Fed meeting likely to be Powell's last as chair
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady Wednesday, at what is likely to be Chair Jerome Powell’s last policy meeting as the leader of the world’s most influential central bank.
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The bond market is testing Washington again: Chart of the Day
The US 30-year Treasury yield (^TYX) is back near the danger zone that has sent stocks tumbling before.
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Quick Takes
Prada seeks to mend ties with 'Made in India' sandals
Criminal Minds’ Paget Brewster Recalls Being Fired From Show, Negotiating a Return With Equal Pay
Humanoid robots to become baggage handlers in Japan airport experiment
16th century shipwreck found by naval vessel during military exercise off coast of Sweden
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