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Global conflict, Washington action, rising rates, and record household income collide in this edition of Raw Naked Truth. The U.S. House passes a major Russia and Iran sanctions bill while also approving new legislation focused on protecting ratepayers from data center-related infrastructure costs. The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023 as inflation remains elevated, putting borrowing costs back in focus. Meanwhile, U.S. median household income reaches a new record, even as gains remain uneven across income groups. Overseas, Houthi advances and attacks intensify pressure on Saudi Arabia, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes a new “associate member” relationship with Canada. Get the essential facts, major developments, and stories shaping the day in one fast, focused news brief. Listen to Raw Naked Truth now.