Politics

WATCH: Powell says Fed can wait on interest rate moves as tariff battle with China continues

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve can stay patient and wait to see how tariffs and other economic policies of the Trump administration play out before making any changes to interest rates, Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday.

IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden expected to be named acting chief of the tax collection agency

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

An IRS whistleblower who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden’s taxes is expected to be promoted to IRS acting commissioner, two sources familiar with the plan tell The Associated Press.

WATCH: Sanders, AOC deliver remarks in Missoula, MT as part of 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

This week, the duo drew the same types of large crowds that they got in liberal and battleground states.

Iran confirms that 2nd round of nuclear talks with the U.S. will be in Rome

By Jon Gambrell, Nasser Karimi, Associated Press

Iran confirmed Wednesday that the next round of nuclear talks with the United States this weekend will be held in Rome after earlier confusion over where the negotiations would be held.

Security review planned for Pennsylvania governor's official residence after arson attack

By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press

Pennsylvania police said the review will be a risk and vulnerability assessment of the governor’s official residence following the arson attack, which caused extensive damage and forced Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family to flee.

California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America

The state's Democratic governor says the president lacks the authority to impose a 10% tariff on all imports.

Trump to join his top economic advisers for trade negotiations with Japan at the White House

By Darlene Superville, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

The Republican president said in a social media post that he’ll attend the meeting alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick who have a central role in his trade and tariff policies.

WATCH: RFK Jr. holds news briefing for CDC findings on the increase of autism prevalence

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Kennedy described autism as a “preventable disease,” although researchers and scientists have identified genetic factors are associated with it. Autism is not considered a disease, but a complex disorder that impacts the brain.

WATCH: Bondi announces lawsuit against Maine over transgender athletes playing in girls sports

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

The lawsuit announced Wednesday by Attorney General Pam Bondi escalates a dispute over whether the state is abiding by a federal law that bars discrimination in education based on sex.

As NOAA shrinks under Trump's cuts, employees speak out

By Joshua Barajas

Current and former employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say fewer people working with fewer resources could whittle away the agency’s ability to carry out its mission.