World Apr 21 U.S. defends tough trade stance at global finance meeting The United States is resisting pressure to back off President Trump's America First trade policy at a meeting of global finance leaders worried about the threat of a damaging trade war.
Economy Mar 21 Federal Reserve raises key interest rate, says it expects 2 more hikes this year These steps show confidence that the economy remains sturdy nearly nine years after the Great Recession ended, officials said.
Making Sen$e Feb 21 Fed officials: Stronger economy boosts chance for rate hikes Federal Reserve officials at their January meeting believed that a brightening global economic picture and the effects of recently passed tax cuts had raised the prospect for solid growth and continued interest rate increases.
Politics Feb 04 Yellen disappointed not to get a second term as Fed chair Janet Yellen said she was disappointed that President Donald Trump didn't offer her a second term as Federal Reserve chair, but supports her central bank successor, Jerome Powell, who takes over on Monday.
Nation Jan 23 Senate approves Jerome Powell as next chair of the Federal Reserve Powell will succeed Janet Yellen, the first woman to lead the Fed, when her term ends Feb. 3.
Politics Nov 28 WATCH: Trump’s Fed nominee Jerome Powell testifies at Senate confirmation hearing Jerome Powell's confirmation hearing is scheduled to begin at 9:45 a.m. ET today. Watch the hearing here.
Politics Sep 12 White House says it’s hopeful for tax bill by year’s end White House legislative director Marc Short says its principles for the tax overhaul will be released "in a matter of days, not weeks."…
Nation Aug 31 Steven Mnuchin won’t say if Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on $20 bill During last year's campaign, Donald Trump praised Jackson, the nation's seventh president, for his "history of tremendous success" and said the decision to replace him with Tubman was "pure political correctness."…
Politics Jun 19 Jovita Carranza sworn in as U.S. Treasurer As Treasurer, Carranza will oversee the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which produces the nation's paper currency, and the Bureau of the Mint, which producers U.S. coins.
Politics May 22 Trump’s proposed $4.1 trillion budget eyes deep domestic cuts The budget slashes safety net programs for the poor, targeting food stamps and Medicaid, relying on rosy projections about the nation's economic growth.