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In a contentious California primary, progressives are challenging the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s support for moderate candidate Jasmeet Bains over Latino candidate Randy Villegas in a heavily Hispanic district. The DCCC’s backing highlights ongoing tensions within the party over its approach to Latino voters and candidate selection.

Inflation in the US rose slightly in October, halting recent progress in stabilising prices. According to the Labor Department, consumer prices increased by 2.6% over the past year, up from 2.4% in September, driven largely by higher housing and food costs.  

Billionaire Elon Musk has been tapped by Donald Trump to co-lead a new body aimed at overhauling government operations. The body aims to streamline bureaucracy and cut federal spending. Trump described the organisation as an external advisory body working alongside the White House and the Office of Management and Budget.

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