Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave little indication on Wednesday of bowing anytime soon to…
US economy rebounds strongly in the second quarter with 3% growth
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing…
Trump, in another break from the norm, interviews 4-star general candidates
WASHINGTON – In a break with past practice, President Donald Trump now meets with candidates for promotion to…
Questions emerge about NYC gunman’s mental health and Las Vegas job
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The man who stormed a Manhattan office tower with a gun, killing four people…
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announce $85 billion transcontinental railroad deal
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific wants to buy Norfolk Southern in a $85 billion deal that would…
Federal Reserve likely to air divisions as it keeps rates unchanged | Business
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two top Federal Reserve officials could dissent from the central bank’s likely decision Wednesday to…
Virginia judge bars university board appointments rejected by Senate Democrats
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A judge ordered that eight public university board members tapped by Republican Gov. Glenn…
UnitedHealth falls short of second quarter expectations and offers weak outlook for 2025
UnitedHealth delivered disappointing second-quarter earnings and went conservative with its 2025 forecast as soaring medical costs continue to…
Trump’s religious rhetoric clashes with Canada’s secular politics
MONTREAL (AP) — Throughout his new term, starting with his inaugural address, President Donald Trump has said he…
EPA moves to repeal landmark finding that allows climate regulation
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the…
Trump tariffs could increase factory costs by up to 4.5%: analysis
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump prepares to announce new tariff increases, the costs of his policies…
US job openings fell to 7.4 million last month as job market continues to cool
WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers posted 7.4 million job vacancies last month, a sign that the American job market…