Labor Department Reports Easing Inflation; ICE Considers New Officer Equipment

Why it matters locally: The reported easing of inflation could offer some relief to households across West Virginia, potentially impacting the cost of living and consumer purchasing power.

WASHINGTON – Inflation eased in the past month, the Labor Department announced. This development indicates a shift in economic trends. Separately, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to supply its officers with conducted energy devices. The agency intends to implement the use of these tools among its personnel. ICE has not publicly detailed the specific models or operational guidelines for these devices.