Trump Suspends Immigration After Guard Attack, Holiday Economy, Retail Spending
Episode
13 min
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2 min
Topics
Economics & Policy
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What It Covers
National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies after Afghan man's attack, prompting Trump immigration suspension while holiday retail spending reaches trillion-dollar milestone despite consumer confidence dropping.
Notable Moment
Fed governor Chris Waller explains wealthy Americans drive most spending while middle-income families reduce purchases, creating economic vulnerability despite stock market gains.
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