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Inflation Rose to 3.7%: What the September Report Means for Your Budget
September inflation reached 3.7% as gasoline prices climbed. Understand the CPI numbers, household-budget effects and what the report can—and cannot—tell you.
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Inflation Rose to 3.7%: What the September Report Means for Your Budget
September inflation reached 3.7% as gasoline prices climbed. Understand the CPI numbers, household-budget effects and what the report can—and cannot—tell you.
Early Voting and Mail Ballot Deadlines: What to Check Before November 3
Early voting is underway and mail-ballot deadlines are approaching. Check key state dates, ballot return rules and your official voting plan before November 3.
Trump Waives Russia Sanctions After Diesel Deal: What It Means for Ukraine
Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver follows the diesel deal. Learn what changed, which sanctions remain and what it means for fuel prices and Ukraine.
Russian Diesel Deal Explained: How Much Fuel Is Promised—and What It Means for Ukraine
How much Russian diesel is promised? Understand the fuel volumes, sanctions changes, potential price effects and implications for U.S. support for Ukraine.
2026 Midterm Voting Guide: Early Voting and Mail Ballot Rules in Every State
Find 2026 midterm early voting dates, mail ballot rules, request and return deadlines, and official election links for every state and Washington, D.C.
2026 Voting Checklist: Check Registration, Mail-Ballot Rules and Ballot Status
A practical 2026 voting checklist: check registration, state deadlines, polling places, mail-ballot instructions and ballot status using official election-office links.
Who Counts in the 2030 Census? What the Proposed Rule Could Change
The Census Bureau proposes new rules for the 2030 apportionment count and demographic questions. What could change, who is affected, and how to comment by October 13.
2026 Voting Checklist: Check Registration, Mail-Ballot Rules and Ballot Status
A practical 2026 voting checklist: check registration, state deadlines, polling places, mail-ballot instructions and ballot status using official election-office links.
760,000 People Removed From ACA Marketplace Coverage: What to Check Now
CMS canceled about 315,000 unauthorized ACA Marketplace enrollments covering more than 760,000 people. Here is what happened and what consumers should check now.
Senate Rejects Iran War Powers Resolution 49–50: What the Vote Means
The Senate rejected H. Con. Res. 89 by a 49–50 vote on September 24. The result leaves U.S. military policy unchanged and does not authorize war with Iran.
