Trump, DeSantis lead Republican candidates in fundraising
Jul 17, 2023
Trump raised $35 million while DeSantis took in $20 million in second quarter.
Inflation drops to lowest rate in nearly two years
Jul 13, 2023
The Labor Department reported on Wednesday that consumer prices rose only 3 percent during the 12 months ending in June. That’s down significantly from May’s number of 4% […]
U.S. nears eradication of all its chemical weapons
Jul 10, 2023
U.S. started stockpile destruction in 1997.
Supreme Court bars affirmative action in college
Jun 30, 2023
Six justices agree use of race as factor violated equal protection clause of 14th Amendment.
Fed says banking system strong, resilient
Jun 30, 2023
Computer simulation finds banks could withstand a recession.
Inflation shows signs of easing
Jun 15, 2023
Federal Reserve may approve another interest rate hike in July.
Fed softens stance on inflation control
May 4, 2023
Federal Reserve raises interest rates another quarter point.
GDP growth weakens in first quarter
Apr 27, 2023
Inflation remains high as Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates again.
Labor Department reports 236K added jobs in March
Apr 8, 2023
Average hourly wages up 4.2 percent from last year.
Consumer price growth slows down
Apr 3, 2023
Report comes after Federal Reserve recently raises interest rates.
Fed raises interest rates a quarter point
Mar 23, 2023
The Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to raise interest rates for the ninth time since last March comes amid turmoil in the banking sector. Fed Chairman […]
Yellen says bank system sound, stabilizing
Mar 22, 2023
Several major banks recently prop up First Republic Bank to prevent collapse.
Treasury secretary says U.S. economy is sound
Mar 16, 2023
Janet Yellin addresses Thursday's Senate Finance Committee hearing.
Government inspects nursing homes’ antipsychotic use
Jan 19, 2023
Evidence mounts that some nursing homes wrongly report patients having schizophrenia.
Consumer prices decline, raise hopes
Jan 13, 2023
U.S. might be over worst bout of inflation in 40 years.
House votes to block rail strike, Senate next
Dec 1, 2022
National railway strike could start by Dec. 9.
Nicole downgraded but still wallops Florida
Nov 10, 2022
Power outages affect more than 300,000 in Florida on Thursday.
Labor Department releases October jobs report
Nov 7, 2022
Number of long-term unemployed people remains around 1.2 million.
Fed raises interest rates, hints at pullback
Nov 2, 2022
Increase marks sixth raise in 2022 as Fed tries to tame inflation.
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine for immunizations
Oct 21, 2022
CDC experts decide vaccine should be added to recommended immunization schedule for adults and children.