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Two years of supply chain constraints had car inventory low and prices high. Here are the reasons now is the time to buy in Five for Friday.

EV price cuts to tax refunds: 5 reasons you can buy a car again

As egg prices soar in the U.S., more people are trying to score deals south of the border. One problem: It's illegal to cross the border with raw eggs.

Egg seizures soar at the border as more Americans try to escape US prices

House Republicans unanimously approved a resolution to remove Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee. Getty Images

Midday rundown: Omar voted off House committee, FBI investigates Santos

The U.S. and the Philippines agreed to increase America's military presence in the country by providing access to military bases. AP

Morning rundown: US expands military presence in Philippines; Phil sees his shadow

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes for the second meeting in a row, bringing the fed funds target range to 4.5% to 4.75%, its highest level since 2007. Getty Images

Fed hikes rate by 25 basis points, its first ‘normal’ increase since March 2022

President Biden's lawyer says the Justice Department is searching his beach house in Rehoboth, Delaware, for classified documents. Getty Images

Midday rundown: Biden’s beach house searched, Tom Brady retires

Winter storm Mara continues to bring freezing rain and sleet to the southern Plain states. 1,400 flights have been canceled this morning. Reuters

Morning rundown: Severe winter storm continues; Tyre Nichols laid to rest

The new $7,500 EV tax credit went into effect Jan. 1, but at least one Senate Democrat wants to temporarily yank back the perk. Reuters

The $7,500 EV tax credits are being handed out for vehicles that don’t qualify

More than 40 million people are under winter weather alerts as an ice storm pounds the midwest for the next 48 hours. Reuters

Midday rundown: Deadly winter weather, Santos steps down, US’ No. 1 problem

The Biden administration is reportedly considering cutting off Huawei from all American technology, inspired by fears Huawei helps China spy. Getty Images

Biden weighs cutting off Huawei from US tech, China calls it ‘abuse of state power’

President Biden has informed Congress that he is ending the national emergency and public health emergency for covid on may 11. Getty

Morning rundown: COVID emergency ending; winter storm grounds flights

While the BLS initially reported a net gain of 1.2 million jobs last spring, a new report shows the private sector had a net loss of 287,000. Getty Images

US lost 287,000 jobs while government was reporting +1 million in gains

Russia's deputy foreign minister says his country is on the verge of a direct collision with the U.S. and NATO. Reuters

Midday rundown: Russia on verge of ‘collision’ with US, TikTok CEO to testify

According to The Wall Street Journal, a research institute in China has bought American-made semiconductors at least 12 times since 2020. Getty Images

WSJ: China research institute buying semiconductors made in US

Nationwide protests against police brutality sparked after newly released footage showed Tyre Nichols being beaten by Memphis police.  Reuters

Morning rundown: Police brutality protests; Fed to raise rates

Three Iranians have been arrested and charged in an assassination attempt against a U.S. journalist who resides in New York.

Midday rundown: Iran targets US journalist, COVID booster linked to stroke

M&M's may have gotten rid of its spokescandies over pressure from Tucker Carlson, but these brands are thriving by choosing a side.

M&M’s bows to political pressure but these 5 brands embrace the divide

Morning rundown: US takes out ISIS leader; gas prices surge

California Senate candidate Rep. Adam Schiff was given a rude welcome to San Francisco on Thursday as he was reportedly a victim of a theft just hours before a ritzy campaign dinner.

Midday rundown: Schiff seeks Senate seat, DOJ cracks down on cybercrime

The U.S. economy grew 2.1% in 2022, despite widespread fears the country was heading toward a recession, according to the latest GDP figures.

US economy grew 2.1% in 2022, bouncing back from negative first half

Russia has hit Ukraine again this morning, battering the capitol and shutting off power in several regions.

Morning rundown: Russia’s retaliation, Trump’s Facebook reinstated

Out with greenwashing, in with greenhushing. More companies are keeping climate goals close to the vest, facing an increasingly politicized environment.

The ‘greenhushing’ era? Political climate has companies staying quiet on climate

President Biden just announced his administration is sending more than 30 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, following Germany's offer to Poland.

Midday rundown: US sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine; ‘eggflation’ investigation

Classified documents were found at the home of Mike Pence and Joe Biden has been sued over his migrant sponsorship plan.

Morning rundown: Pence classified docs; Biden sued by 20 states