Wednesday's interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve had led some to hope that mortgage rates would also go down. CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald explains how the Fed's rate cuts can - and can't - help in lowering mortgage rates.
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Wednesday's interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve had led some to hope that mortgage rates would also go down. CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald explains how the Fed's rate cuts can - and can't - help in lowering mortgage rates. Discover more videos, including live streams and exclusive storytelling, on our Watch page.

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Wednesday's interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve had led some to hope that mortgage rates would also go down. CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald explains how the Fed's rate cuts can - and can't - help in lowering mortgage rates.
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor, narrowly defeating democratic socialist state Assemblymember Francesca Hong. CNN's Jeff Zeleny breaks down the race and what it means for the progressive movement heading into November.
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A total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people on Wednesday. CNN's Jackie Wattles explains where the path of totality will be and best safety tips for viewing a solar eclipse.
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President Donald Trump's Patriot Games are now underway as part of the celebrations of America's 250th anniversary. CNN's Isabelle Khurshudyan explains what we know about the participants competing for college scholarship money in the youth sports event.
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Jury selection began Monday for Duane Keith Davis - known as Keffe D - who was indicted in 2023 for Tupac Shakur's murder. CNN's Nick Watt explains why Davis is being brought to trial now, 30 years after the rapper’s death.
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The US labor market unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs last month, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. CNN's David Goldman explains why the July report fell far short of economists' expectations and what that means for the state of the US economy.
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Even with President Donald Trump's endorsement, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) lost to former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher in the GOP primary for the state's newly redrawn 5th District on Thursday. CNN's David Chalian explains how Ogles' loss makes winning the House seat harder for Democrats in November.
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Multiple outbreaks of salmonella are under investigation, with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tying the cases to eggs and jalapeños. CNN's Meg Tirrell explains how to protect yourself from this foodborne illness.
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A federal judge on Wednesday confirmed the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, an immigration benefit granted to foreign nationals in the United States whose home countries are unsafe to return. CNN's Priscilla Alvarez explains how the decision is impacting the roughly 350,000 Haitians covered by the program.
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Progressive Abdul El-Sayed won the crucial Michigan Democratic Senate primary, narrowly defeating more moderate Rep. Haley Stevens. CNN's Jeff Zeleny explains how El-Sayed's win sets up a high-stakes November election for the open Senate seat.
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