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Washington, D.C. 4j5238
Brendan Cullerton

Brendan Cullerton ed the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist after spending four years covering state, local, and federal politics for the CBS in Milwaukee. 5w3p3r

Brendan has also reported politics for TV stations in Illinois and Missouri. He has interviewed political figures from former House Speaker Paul Ryan to former Vice President Mike Pence and even former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Brendan has covered multiple presidential cycles, congressional races, and the mostly virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee.

Brendan is from the Chicagoland area and received his journalism degree from the University of Missouri. Before reporting on television, Brendan reported on politics for KMOX radio in St. Louis and online for ABC News while he interned at their Washington Bureau.

When not reporting, Brendan likes to play pick up basketball and root on Chicago’s sports teams. (Go Sox!)

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Army's 250th birthday parade

A military parade in D.C. as protests happen across the U.S. 30573f

Updated: 35 minutes ago
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By Brendan Cullerton
The parade was expected to cost somewhere between 25 and 45 million dollars.

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Student chefs travel to Washington D.C. for national cooking contest

Student chefs travel to Washington D.C. for national cooking contest 716z4d

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Students from across the country compete in national cooking contest

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Trump istration announces fresh travel ban

Trump istration announces fresh travel ban 1h352j

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton and Priscilla Huff
The Trump istration is outright banning travel for citizens of 12 nations, and restricting travel for another 7, similar to the travel ban of his first istration.

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30 year old Yaron Lischinsky and 26 year old Sarah Milgrim were gunned down outside of the...

Alleged shooter in Capital Jewish Museum case appears in federal court 3v5b46

Updated: May 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton, Joshua Crompton and Priscilla Huff
Alleged shooter in Capital Jewish Museum murders appears in federal court, is eligible for federal death penalty.

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30 year old Yaron Lischinsky and 26 year old Sarah Milgrim were gunned down outside of the...

Suspect arrested in shooting at Capitol Jewish Museum 4w4e1f

Updated: May 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Two staffers from Israeli embassy killed Wednesday night outside an event at the Capitol Jewish Museum by a suspect who later shouted, "Free Palestine."

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Contaminated drinking water

EPA declares Flint, Michigan water safe to drink 2t6p42

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton and Priscilla Huff
EPA declares samples now show the water for Flint, Michigan is safe to drink more than a decade after an emergency was declared.

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Ashtian Barnes

Supreme Court rules in “excessive force” case 3k1rx

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton and Priscilla Huff
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a rare unanimous ruling in Barnes versus Felix. Barnes versus Felix concerned the use of excessive force during a traffic stop.

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American Catholics react to Pope Leo XIV

American Catholics react to Pope Leo XIV 3a2ab

Updated: May 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Americans react to first ever U.S. born pope

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Trump istration plans overhaul of U.S. air traffic control systems

Trump istration plans overhaul of U.S. air traffic control systems 5b463c

Updated: May 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
The Trump istration plans to overhaul the Nation’s air traffic control system

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Calling on Congress to protect public lands

Calling on Congress to protect public lands 6l5c2b

Updated: May 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
The Trump istration wants to open up more public lands for economic development but a new Congressional Caucus is pushing back.

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FILE - The air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is pictured,...

DOT unveils plan to boost air traffic controller numbers 645p6h

Updated: May 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
The U.S. Department of Transportation says they have a new plan, and are on track to hire 2,000 additional air traffic controllers by the end of the year.

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Student working on an assignment

Supreme Court to hear charter school case 2n306w

Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Charter schools operate in a middle ground between public and private institutions.

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Small business owner talks impact of Chinese tariffs

Small business owner talks impact of Chinese tariffs 24d2z

Updated: Apr. 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
President Donald Trump already rolled back many tariffs, but large tariffs on Chines imports remain leading some businesses to wonder if they can stay afloat.

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Supreme Court to hear emissions case

Supreme Court to hear emissions case 4v56a

Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
The Supreme Court to hear Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. EPA, which concerns the differing environmental standards in California versus the other 49 states.

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Mark Zuckerberg takes stand defending FTC antitrust lawsuit

Mark Zuckerberg takes stand defending FTC antitrust lawsuit 3k5x1a

Updated: Apr. 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand to defend Meta against a government antitrust lawsuit

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Supreme Court hears case on blocking Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

Supreme Court hears case on blocking Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood 4wdw

Updated: Apr. 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Supreme Court weighs whether states can pull Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood

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Taliban released American held for two years

Taliban released American held for two years 2l4x1i

Updated: Mar. 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Taliban releases U.S. prisoner held for two years.

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Fed declines to cut rates, lowers economic growth forecast for 2025 163d29

Updated: Mar. 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Powell says maintaining the current rate is the best way to balance employment and inflation.

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TikTok influencers push STEM feed for students on Pi Day

TikTok influencers push STEM feed for students on Pi Day 48503z

Updated: Mar. 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
TikTok launches Pi Day campaign with influencers advocating for STEM feed

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Democrats push crackdown on voting rights violations

Democrats push crackdown on voting rights violations 48442v

Updated: Mar. 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
A group of Democrats want to make it easier for voters to make it to the ballot box.

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Trump delivers t Session Address

Trump delivers t Session Address 6b6e59

Updated: Mar. 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
Trump set a record for the longest speech to Congress

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DOGE impact during early days of Trump istration

DOGE impact during early days of Trump istration 5h634i

Updated: Mar. 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
DOGE has made waves in Washington. The Trump istration says waste and fraud are costing taxpayers money, but critics argue the actions are illegal and are not producing results.

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Ahead of Trump address - where does U.S. economy stand?

Ahead of Trump address - where does U.S. economy stand? 6f45k

Updated: Feb. 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
The Conference Board reported February saw the most significant monthly drop in consumer confidence in four years.

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Supreme Court preview: death row DNA challenge

Supreme Court preview: death row DNA challenge 16164s

Updated: Feb. 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
Ruben Gutierrez does not deny planning the robbery that resulted in the death of an 85 year old woman

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Sen. Mitch McConnell announces he won’t seek reelection

Sen. Mitch McConnell announces he won’t seek reelection 23l27

Updated: Feb. 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
Senator Mitch McConnell has served in since 1984.

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Trump signs Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs plan

Trump signs Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs plan 6s2d2c

Updated: Feb. 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
Donald Trump signs off on plan to enact reciprocal trade policy with U.S. trade partners. Trump has instructed the istration to study other countries practices, and have a U.S. response by April.

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Pres. Trump attacks CFPB

Pres. Trump attacks CFPB 2w23u

Updated: Feb. 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton and Priscilla Huff
“Let us work! Let us work!” chanted workers outside the building just a few blocks from the White House.

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Rep. Nancy Mace lays serious allegations of assault

Rep. Nancy Mace lays serious allegations of assault 6y6t5q

Updated: Feb. 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton and Priscilla Huff
“We’re talking about rape. Non-consensual photos. Non-consensual videos of women and underage girls and the premeditated, pre-calculated exploitation of underage girls,” Rep. Mace said on the floor.

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Judge blocks deadline for Trump federal worker buyouts

Judge blocks deadline for Trump federal worker buyouts 2b6w4a

Updated: Feb. 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
A federal judge blocked the deadline for federal workers to decide on taking a buyout from the Trump istration Thursday, Feb 6. The judge scheduled a hearing to consider the issue Monday

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RFK Jr. nomination es through Senate Finance Committee

RFK Jr. nomination es through Senate Finance Committee 6c6x6o

Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
RFK Jr. nomination for director of Health and Human Services es out of the Senate Finance Committee on a 14-13 party-line vote

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Congress, agencies promise investigations into Wednesday airline crash

Congress, agencies promise investigations into Wednesday airline crash 2ly3b

Updated: Jan. 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton and Priscilla Huff
The search and recovery efforts continue through a second night.

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What to expect from Trump’s second term

What to expect from Trump’s second term 2g1026

Updated: Jan. 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
Donald Trump became the first Republican to win the popular vote in 20 years. What to expect from his second term as president

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Justice Department could release special counsel's report on Donald Trump as soon as Tuesday,...

Block lifted on release of special counsel reports 4d5l6v

Updated: Jan. 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
The Justice Department could release the final reports of Special Counsel Jack Smith as early as Tuesday, January 14.

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The casket of the 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter lies under the dome of the...

Washington re Jimmy Carter 73d2h

Updated: Jan. 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton and Priscilla Huff
Official Washington and the public pay their respects as Jimmy Carter lies in state under the dome of the U.S. Capitol.

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Opening the flood Gaetz: Ethic committee set to release report

House Ethics releases Gaetz report 3m1r31

Updated: Dec. 24, 2024 at 9:31 AM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
The House Ethics Committee report details alleged drug use and possible violations of Florida statues.

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Defense Department prepares for Inauguration Day

Defense Department prepares for Inauguration Day 4u2p5j

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 3:27 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
The t Task Force – National Capital Region prepares to include 12,000 people, including 5,000 service in the Inauguration Day events. The Department of Defense says it is a massive undertaking to ensure safety.

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Jan. 6th sentence handed down to Adams, Connell

Jan. 6th sentence handed down to Adams, Connell 6f2h59

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 5:48 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
Federal Judge Paul Friedman gave an imioned speech in the courtroom today – saying he does not care if Donald Trump pardons January 6 defendants – he cannot re-write history.

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DOT predicts busiest U.S. travel season on record

DOT predicts busiest U.S. travel season on record 714951

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 12:43 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
The Department of Transportation predicts the busiest Thanksgiving travel season on record for the U.S.

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New Trump “border czar” Tom Homan lays out immigration strategy

New Trump “border czar” Tom Homan lays out immigration strategy 1j3qv

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 4:48 PM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
New Trump “Border Czar” Tom Homan sits down with Gray Television’s WWNY to discuss his immigration plans in the Trump istration.

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ELECTION DAY: noon update

ELECTION DAY: What to expect 2b64n

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 11:41 AM CST
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By Brendan Cullerton
The candidates are done campaigning.

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What does Tim Walz bring to the Harris ticket?

What does Tim Walz bring to the Harris ticket? 5012t

Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 2:48 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Democrats hope Tim Walz can help Kamala Harris win the Midwestern “Blue Wall” states in the presidential election. Republicans have attempted to paint the Minnesota governor as an extreme liberal.

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Trump, Harris pitch crime and border strategy

Trump, Harris pitch crime and border strategy 5k326v

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 12:56 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Crime rates are shaping up to be an important factor in the 2024 presidential election, what are candidates saying about their policy?

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Demographics shaping the 2024 presidential election

Demographics shaping the 2024 presidential election 714r37

Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 2:38 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Donald Trump is polling better with minority voters than he did in 2020, while Kamala Harris is running up the score with women. The key demographics shaping the race for the White House

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“Democrats have no room for error:” Senate election map appears to favor GOP

“Democrats have no room for error” Senate election map appears to favor GOP w2x30

Updated: Oct. 14, 2024 at 2:31 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Republicans are favored by election forecasts to hold a small majority in the Senate after voters head to the polls November 5.

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Control of House of Representatives shaping as a “toss up”

Control of House of Representatives shaping as a “toss up” 1f514s

Updated: Oct. 11, 2024 at 12:17 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
The balance of power in the House of Representatives appears likely to come down to swing districts in New York and California when voters head to the polls on Election Day.

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Supreme Court to take up “ghost guns” case

Supreme Court to take up “ghost guns” case 111v4

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 4:25 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
The Supreme Court to hear arguments on whether the Biden istration can regulate so-called “ghost guns” like regular guns

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Navient, formerly Sallie Mae, ordered to pay $120 million for illegal student loan practices

Navient, formerly Sallie Mae, ordered to pay $120 million for illegal student loan practices k2m2w

Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 4:11 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Navient ordered to pay $120 million in fines and is banned from servicing federal student loans after settling a lawsuit that claimed the company engaged in illegal practices

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Democrats, Republicans react to presidential debate

Democrats, Republicans react to presidential debate 1a5f2h

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
A contentious debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump had both sides feeling their candidate won portions of the debate. Harris ers seemed to feel better about her performance.

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Some retailers begin charging cash back fees, CFPB reports

Some retailers begin charging cash back fees, CFPB reports 6c413d

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
The Biden istration is now looking into a group of retail chains charging fees to receive cash back

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Secretary of Labor highlights Biden priorities for Labor Day

Secretary of Labor highlights Biden priorities for Labor Day 5d5qs

Updated: Sep. 3, 2024 at 3:17 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Biden claims 16 million jobs added during his presidency

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