Jackie DeFusco

Jackie DeFusco is a Washington Correspondent who joined Hearst Television in March of 2023. Prior to her role in the nation's capital, she covered the State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia for six local television stations. During this time, she reported on various transformative issues such as COVID-19 responses, the dismantling of Confederate statues, and significant political reforms including marijuana legalization and the end of the death penalty in Virginia. She began her TV news career as an enterprise and investigative reporter in Johnson City, Tennessee. Jackie graduated from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts with a degree in journalism. She also completed an internship for NBC's Nightly News in Washington, DC and participated in a journalism fellowship that took her to Albania. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar (albeit slowly), seeking out karaoke bars, and exploring DC's beaches and outdoor activities. As a former college softball player, she also likes yoga, running, and biking. You can reach Jackie at Jackie.DeFusco@hearst.com or follow her on Twitter @JackieDeFuscoTV for story ideas.

Biography:  https://www.wlwt.com/news-team/e462a082-e496-46d1-b8ca-825c7919eaf9

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Fed predicted one rate cut before the end of 2024.
  • The Fed is projecting fewer cuts for 2024.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Projects Fewer Cuts in 2024 Amid Persistent Inflation

Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Projects Fewer Cuts in 2024 Amid Persistent Inflation

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and projected fewer cuts for 2024, despite easing inflation in May. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the need for caution to maintain progress towards the 2% inflation target, with persistent issues in housing and ongoing high benchmark rates at 5.3%. The Fed raised its long-term rate forecasts to 2.8%, suggesting a shift from previous expectations.