Fed holds rates steady
How does the Fed set interest rates?
The Federal Reserve sets interest rates by having the Federal Open Market Committee meet regularly to review economic data.
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Supreme Court rules on Voting Rights Act
How does redistricting shape representation in Congress?
Redistricting affects representation in Congress by redrawing the boundaries of congressional districts after population counts change.
Dive deeperDACA policy changes
What data is there about DACA recipients?
There are about 505,900 people with active DACA status as of September 2025, with records showing how participation varies by state.
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Dive deeperTariff proposals
How much revenue does the federal government collect from tariffs?
Tariff headlines connect to customs duties, which are taxes and fees paid by US importers and collected by the federal government.
Dive deeperTrade deficit
How much does the US import and export?
Trade data shows the scale of imports and exports, plus the gap between what the US buys from and sells to the rest of the world.
Dive deeperInflation update
What is the current inflation rate in the US?
Inflation measures how quickly prices are rising, using government data on consumer prices across major spending categories.
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