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The Wall Street Sights Staff desk covers U.S. domestic news, public health, and policy stories relevant to American readers and their finances.
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America’s Housing Market Splits in Two: Luxury Sales Climb as Starter-Home Buyers Get Squeezed

Wall Street Sights StaffAugust 11, 2026August 11, 2026

A widening gap between luxury and entry-level housing is reshaping the U.S. real estate market, as affluent buyers keep spending while first-time buyers face mounting affordability pressure.

Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General in Narrow 50-49 Vote
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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General in Narrow 50-49 Vote

Wall Street Sights StaffAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a narrow 50-49 vote early Saturday, after Sen. Bill Cassidy’s last-minute support offset opposition from fellow Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski.

Senate Votes Down Iran War Powers Resolution
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Senate Votes Down Iran War Powers Resolution

Wall Street Sights StaffAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

The Senate voted down a resolution that would have limited military action against Iran, after Sen. John Fetterman crossed party lines to vote with Republicans, leaving the administration’s current authority unchanged.

SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion Space Force Contract for 18 Falcon 9 Launches
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SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion Space Force Contract for 18 Falcon 9 Launches

Wall Street Sights StaffJuly 30, 2026July 30, 2026

SpaceX has won $1.6 billion in orders from the US Space Force to launch 18 Falcon 9 missions through 2027, carrying Pentagon satellites for detecting and tracking airborne threats.

NYT vs. White House: What the Reporter Subpoena Fight Is About
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NYT vs. White House: What the Reporter Subpoena Fight Is About

Wall Street Sights StaffJuly 25, 2026July 28, 2026

The New York Times argued in court this week that the White House used subpoenas to intimidate its journalists after a story about Air Force One angered President Trump.

Cyclospora Outbreak Spreads to Nine States: What to Know
U.S.

Cyclospora Outbreak Spreads to Nine States: What to Know

Wall Street Sights StaffJuly 25, 2026July 28, 2026

The CDC says the nation’s largest known cyclospora outbreak has spread to nine states, with nearly 2,000 confirmed cases linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.

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