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Musk a ‘coward’ if he won’t testify before Congress: House Democrat
Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) said tech billionaire Elon Musk would be a “coward" if he refuses to testify before Congress about what the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is doing to ...The Hill - 16h -
Fed Vice Chair Jefferson advocates remaining cautious on rates as policy drama unfolds
Jefferson echoed recent statements from other officials that it's in the Fed's best interest to move slowly as it evaluates evolving conditions.CNBC - 2d -
Acosta targets Musk in first netcast since leaving CNN: 'What is his job?'
Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta questioned why billionaire Elon Musk should be handed power to fire federal employees or granted access to sensitive information about American taxpayers. "What is his ...The Hill - 2d -
The deadliest week in U.S. aviation since Nov. 2001
On Friday night, a small medical jet carrying a young girl who'd just completed treatment at Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia was going home to Mexico when something went terribly wrong right ...CBS News - 4d -
Ken Martin wins election as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee
Ken Martin, the longtime leader of the state Democratic Party organization in Minnesota, will be the new Democratic National Committee chair after winning Saturday’s election, as his party looks to ...NBC News - 5d -
What to know about Ken Martin, the next chair of the DNC
Minnesota Democrat Ken Martin won the race to be the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) next leader on Saturday afternoon, taking the reins from outgoing chair Jaime Harrison. Martin won the DNC ...The Hill - 5d -
Ken Martin elected next DNC chair
Minnesota state party chair Ken Martin was elected on Saturday as the next leader of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) after securing more than 246 votes out of the 428 members who voted, ...The Hill - 5d -
Democratic National Committee Picks Next Chair: What to Watch For
Party insiders are gathering to elect the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, who will help steer the party forward after its crushing 2024 defeats.The New York Times - 5d -
Central bank decisions — as they happened: Powell says no rush to adjust Fed policy stance; Canada cuts rates for sixth consecutive meeting
US central bank holds rates steady as it resists Donald Trump’s calls to cut borrowing costsFinancial Times - Jan. 30 -
Bond ETFs slip as Fed Chair Powell waits on White House policies
The Fed has paused its rate-cutting cycle.MarketWatch - Jan. 30 -
Trump accuses Fed, Powell of creating inflation on heels of rate decision
Trump, who appointed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, has called for lower interest rates and said the president should get a say on the Fed's rate decisions.CNBC - Jan. 29 -
How RFK Jr. testified at his Senate confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, testified for his first Senate confirmation hearing. Kevin Sheridan, a former spokesman for the ...CBS News - Jan. 29 -
Watch live: RFK Jr. testifies in first confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to lead the sprawling Department of Health and Human Services, is appearing Wednesday morning for his first of two confirmation hearings this week. ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Watch live: Fed's Powell gives first remarks under new Trump admin
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is holding a press conference Wednesday afternoon, the first since President Trump began his second term. Powell, who is expected to serve out the rest of his ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
The Fed meets for the first time since Trump's term started. Here's what to expect
If virtually every indication so far is accurate, the new leader of the free world is unlikely to get what he wants, at least not yet.CNBC - Jan. 29 -
Powell’s goal for Fed today: ‘Trying not to make a splash’
Just over a week after Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Federal Reserve officials are gathering in Washington to discuss the outlook for interest-rate policy, with a goal of simply trying ...MarketWatch - Jan. 29 -
Healthy Returns: Trump made sweeping changes to health care in his first week
Trump kicked off his first with sweeping changes to U.S. health care. Meanwhile, Change Healthcare cyberattack affected more than half of U.S. population.CNBC - Jan. 28 -
3 CD account mistakes to avoid after this week's Fed meeting
With a new Fed meeting set for this week, prospective CD account holders should avoid these mistakes now.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Republicans in Congress Who Love Trump Now Disagree With Some of His Policies
G.O.P. lawmakers who long cozied up to President Trump now find themselves disagreeing with him. That complicates the task of pushing his agenda through Congress.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Trump vs Powell: Who will drive the stock market as the Fed holds its first meeting of the year?
The Federal Reserve’s first meeting of 2025 this week may throw a wrench into the stock-market rally just as investors worry President Donald Trump’s potentially inflationary policies could ...MarketWatch - Jan. 27 -
The Cheat Sheet on Trump’s First Week
It was a whirlwind. Here’s what business leaders need to know.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
Trump's first week: Congress, courts consider their "checks and balances"
In his first week back in office, Trump wasted no time shattering norms – from a blizzard of transformative executive orders, to pardoning January 6 defendants and threatening the territories of ...CBS News - Jan. 26 -
Trump spends first week building a framework for his mass deportations vow
President Donald Trump is closing out the week with military troops on the border, empowered immigration officers kicking off arrests and raids, and more immigrants at risk of deportation as part ...NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Almost everything Trump did in his whirlwind first week
The new president promised to make heads spin on day one. The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins tries to keep up with what just happened.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
Jim Cramer's week ahead: Fed meeting and Big Tech earnings
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlighted what he's paying attention to next week as Wall Street launches into earnings season.CNBC - Jan. 25 -
In Trump's first week, FCC chair signals headaches ahead for media giants
The action by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr shines a spotlight on fears that President Trump will use his power to threaten media outlets that don't support him.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 24 -
Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers testifies that he didn't choke or shove his accuser
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has finished testifying in his assault and battery trial after denying he choked or shoved his accuserABC News - Jan. 24 -
Trump piles pressure on Fed chair Jay Powell to cut interest rates
US central bank widely expected to hold borrowing costs steady at meeting next weekFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
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South Korea's Yoon defends martial law decree in first public appearance since arrest
South Korea’s impeached president has denied that he ordered the military to drag lawmakers out of the National Assembly to prevent them from voting to reject his martial law decree last month, as ...ABC News - Jan. 21 -
US stocks post best week since Donald Trump’s election win
Easing underlying US inflation pressures and strong bank earnings ‘emboldened the bulls’ on Wall StreetFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Gilts post best week since July after run of poor economic data
Investors increase bets the Bank of England will be more aggressive in cutting rates as FTSE 100 hits record highFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Bruce Willis shakes hands with first responders in rare public appearance
Amid the devastating wildfires in Southern California, Bruce Willis took time to thank first responders.The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Former Bernie Sanders campaign manager makes his case to be DNC Chair
Faiz Shakir, former campaign manager for Sen. Bernie Sanders, is the latest candidate to enter the race for Democratic National Committee chair. He joins "America Decide" to explain why he is ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
In Crawford, Johnson picks an Intel chair with ‘America First’ leanings
In choosing Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) to chair the House Intelligence Committee, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has tapped a veteran conservative with “America First” leanings to steer one of the ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Stacey Abrams backs Wisconsin state party chair as next DNC leader
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams threw her support behind Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler in the race to take the helm of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). “Ben ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.93%, the Highest Since July
Borrowing costs have been rising for months, tracking yields on government bonds. The move threatens to push more buyers and sellers to the sidelines.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Walz endorses Minnesota Democratic chair as next DNC leader
Former vice presidential hopeful Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is backing Ken Martin, the Democratic state party chair in Minnesota, in his bid to take the helm of the Democratic National Committee ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand
Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.CNBC - Jan. 8
