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Fed Holds Rates at 3.75%–4% as Inflation Keeps Pressure on Household Budgets

by African American News Editorial StaffOctober 28, 2026

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.75% to 4% in a 10–2 vote, leaving household borrowing costs elevated as inflation remains above target.

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FEC Filing System Offline After Reported Hacking Attempt Days Before Midterms

by African American News Editorial StaffOctober 28, 2026

The Federal Election Commission’s electronic filing system remains offline after a reported hacking attempt, delaying last-minute campaign-spending disclosures but not affecting voting.

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Fort Bend ISD Bars Guards From Polling Sites After Signs, Workers Removed

by African American News Editorial StaffOctober 28, 2026

Fort Bend ISD removed contracted guards from election assignments after campaign signs and lawful election participants were improperly removed from a school polling site.

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Harris County Weighs Faster Ankle-Monitor Alerts After Defendant’s Escape

by African American News Editorial StaffOctober 27, 2026

Harris County is developing faster ankle-monitor alert procedures after a defendant removed his device and fled overseas, exposing gaps in after-hours supervision.

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Fed Opens Two-Day Meeting as Inflation and Borrowing Costs Squeeze Households

by African American News Editorial StaffOctober 27, 2026

Federal Reserve policymakers opened a two-day meeting as inflation remains above target and families face elevated credit-card, auto-loan and mortgage costs.

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Federal Judge Holds Trump Officials in Civil Contempt Over Unlawful Immigration Arrest

by African American News Editorial StaffOctober 27, 2026

A federal magistrate judge held three senior Trump administration officials in civil contempt after immigration agents arrested Nain Vasquez Gonzalez despite a court order requiring his release.

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Tesla Expands Driverless Robotaxi Service Across Central Houston

by African American News Editorial StaffOctober 26, 2026

Tesla’s Houston robotaxi zone now reaches parts of Bellaire, the Heights, Montrose, Midtown, downtown and East Downtown, expanding beyond its original Jersey Village area.

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Six Citizens Challenge White House Media Bans, Citing Public’s Right to Know

by African American News Editorial StaffOctober 26, 2026

Six Americans have sued the Trump administration over White House press restrictions, arguing that citizens have a First Amendment right to receive independent reporting about their government.

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12 Injured, Including Six Minors, in Shooting Near Florida A&M Homecoming

by African American News Editorial StaffOctober 26, 2026

Tallahassee police are seeking witnesses, photos and video after 11 people were shot and another was injured while fleeing near Florida A&M University’s homecoming celebration.

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Texans’ Late Rally Falls Short in 27–21 Overtime Loss to Giants

by African American News Editorial StaffOctober 25, 2026

Houston tied the game with 52 seconds left, but Devin Singletary’s 30-yard overtime touchdown handed the Texans a 27–21 home loss.

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African American News Editorial Staff

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Fed Holds Rates at 3.75%–4% as Inflation Keeps Pressure on Household Budgets

FEC Filing System Offline After Reported Hacking Attempt Days Before Midterms

Fort Bend ISD Bars Guards From Polling Sites After Signs, Workers Removed

Harris County Weighs Faster Ankle-Monitor Alerts After Defendant’s Escape

Fed Opens Two-Day Meeting as Inflation and Borrowing Costs Squeeze Households

Federal Judge Holds Trump Officials in Civil Contempt Over Unlawful Immigration Arrest

Tesla Expands Driverless Robotaxi Service Across Central Houston

Six Citizens Challenge White House Media Bans, Citing Public’s Right to Know

12 Injured, Including Six Minors, in Shooting Near Florida A&M Homecoming

Texans’ Late Rally Falls Short in 27–21 Overtime Loss to Giants

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