Ahtra Elnashar

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on Friday, in Moran, Wyoming. (AMBER BAESLER/AP)

Odds of higher interest rates are soaring after Fed Chair Warsh’s remarks

August 31, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.

Immediately after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish remarks at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on Friday, the probability of an interest rate hike at the Fed's next meeting...

One year and seven months after taking the oath of office, President Donald Trump continues to blame his predecessor for the high cost of living. (MANUEL BALCE CENETA/AP)

Inflation data delivers blow to Republicans campaigning on economic strength

August 28, 2026 at 1:05 p.m.

President Donald Trump's denial about the high cost of living, the issue topping Americans voters' minds, has left some Republican candidates walking a thin line between distancing themselves from the...

In a social media post, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a CNN report on low munitions was "NOT TRUE." In late July, however, Hegseth made an urgent plea to senators for more than $67 billion in supplemental funding for the rest of the fiscal year, part of a larger $1.5 trillion request for 2027. (JACQUELYN MARTIN/AP FILE)

Reports: US military running low on key munitions, may compromise readiness

August 6, 2026 at 10:29 a.m.

A Pentagon spokesperson who responded to a report said the military has everything it needs to execute orders from the president. Last week, responding to earlier reports of strained stockpiles, President...

Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said the true number of cases is probably 10 to 20 times higher than what has been reported because many who have been infected are asymptomatic, have only mild symptoms or do not get tested. (J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE/AP FILE)

Former head of FDA says cyclosporiasis outbreak not ‘fully under control’

July 28, 2026 at 9:45 a.m.

Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said the true number of cases is probably 10 to 20 times higher than what has been reported because many who...

Americans' personal data has become an indispensable asset for AI companies, advertisers, data brokers and other digital revenue players. These days, that data is used for much more than targeting advertisements; its used to build smarter, faster, more personalized AI products and systems.(ELISA AMENDOLA/AP FILE)

Your personal data has a dollar value, but you’re not the one who will profit

May 29, 2026 at 8:11 a.m.

Americans' personal data has become an indispensable asset for AI companies, advertisers, data brokers and other digital revenue players. These days, that data is used for much more than targeting...

Between 1976 and now, there have been 18 cases in which sitting members of Congress were found to have engaged in sexual misconduct toward staff or other personnel on Capitol Hill, or resigned amid the allegations. (RAHMAT GUL/AP)

Women in Congress lead effort to hold colleagues accountable for sexual misconduct

May 22, 2026 at 8:34 a.m.

Between 1976 and now, there have been 18 cases in which sitting members of Congress were found to have engaged in sexual misconduct toward staff or other personnel on Capitol...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Wednesday. (ALEX BRANDON/AP)

Bessent: ‘Record refunds’ for Americans with Trump’s tax policies in effect

April 16, 2026 at 9:25 a.m.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said 45% of American taxpayers have taken advantage of at least one of the federal tax cuts implemented in President Donald Trump's signature domestic policy package...

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-S.C., has announced a confirmation hearing for Fed chair nomiee Kevin Warsh, above, will be next week. The announcement followed Warsh's public disclosure of his personal finances, a prerequisite for a confirmation hearing.(ALASTAIR GRANT/AP FILE)

Will Trump’s nominee for Fed chair be confirmed in time to take over for Powell?

April 15, 2026 at 9:04 a.m.

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-S.C., has announced a confirmation hearing for Fed chair nomiee Kevin Warsh will be next week. The announcement followed Warsh's public disclosure of his...

A UAE navy ship sails next to a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Poll finds majority in US are affected by rising oil prices because of Iran war

March 23, 2026 at 10:13 a.m.

When Americans are asked how well they're doing with the economic fallout of the war, "extremely well" isn't the answer for most, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. Fifty-five percent...

In a TV interview on Feb. 3, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau had already "put out all the information that we possibly and legally can while protecting any ongoing matters that are unrelated" to the assassination attempt in Butler. Nine days later, a Freedom of Information Act Request by a watchdog group yielded documents that indicate otherwise. (JACQUELYN MARTIN/AP FILE)

New release of Butler shooting files fuels criticism of DOJ transparency

February 16, 2026 at 9:24 a.m.

n a TV interview on Feb. 3, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau had already "put out all the information that we possibly and legally can while protecting any...

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