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Justice Department probe of Powell could backfire on Trump and keep Fed chair in office

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has for months wanted to remove Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. But instead, an investigation by one of his own officials could end up extending Powell's time at the top of the central bank even after his term…

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.22%, highest in more than 3 months

By Alex Veiga, Associated Press

When mortgage rates rise, they can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for home shoppers, limiting what they can afford to buy.

Why experts say the Iran war underscores risks of Trump's all-in focus on oil

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

As crude oil prices rise above $100 a barrel and gasoline prices surge toward $4 a gallon, Trump's strategy of blocking clean energy such as wind and solar power has left Americans with fewer alternative energy sources and thus more vulnerable to supply shocks…

U.S. stocks sink on worries about inflation as gold falls below $5,000 per ounce

By Stan Choe, Associated Press

U.S. stocks are sinking Wednesday after a report said inflation was primed to worsen even before oil prices began spiking because of the war with Iran.

What to know about the Jones Act as the Trump administration unveils a 60-day waiver

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press

Passed in 1920, this law aims to protect the American shipping sector — but it's also faced criticism over the years for slowing the delivery of goods, including critical aid during time of crisis.

Trump's tariffs are causing harm to American manufacturers instead of benefiting them

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The White House says the Republican president's policies will take time to make a difference.

WATCH: Fed Chair Powell holds news briefing after interest rate left unchanged

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Federal Reserve officials expect the Iran war will worsen inflation this year while having little impact on growth, but they still expect to cut their key rate once in 2026.

The media's year of 'change or die'

By Geoff Bennett

The media and entertainment industries face a period of great turmoil, including unprecedented business and political pressures. Evan Shapiro, the so-called “Media Universe Cartographer,” speaks to Geoff Bennett about those challenges and the future.

OneMain Financial sued by 13 attorneys general over hidden loan add-ons

By Ken Sweet, Associated Press

A bipartisan group of 13 attorneys general sued the financial company OneMain Financial on Monday, alleging the company placed unwanted additional products and other hidden costs on its loans that led to higher costs for its borrowers.