Sep 17 The Federal Reserve wrestles with how many interest rate cuts to make and how fast By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press There are typically two different approaches the Fed takes to lowering borrowing costs: Either a measured pace that typically reflects a modest adjustment to its key rate, or a much more rapid set of cuts as the economy deteriorates in… Continue reading
Sep 17 Alexei Navalny’s widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned By Associated Press Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, died in February 2024 while serving a 19-year sentence. Continue reading
Sep 17 Trump basks in pageantry at Windsor Castle to start his 2nd state visit to UK By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Prince William and his wife Catherine met Trump's helicopter as it landed in the private Walled Garden on the vast estate, and they walked the American president and first lady Melania Trump over to be greeted by the king and… Continue reading
Sep 17 WATCH: FBI Director Patel grilled on Epstein files in House hearing By Associated Press The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee sharply criticized FBI Director Kash Patel in a hearing Wednesday. Continue reading
Sep 17 WATCH: Ousted CDC head Monarez warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health By Amanda Seitz, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press America’s public health system is headed to a “very dangerous place” with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his team of anti-vaccine advisers in charge, fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief Susan Monarez warned senators on Wednesday. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 5:57 Kash Patel defends record as FBI director and handling of Kirk case in tense hearing By Liz Landers, Winston Wilde On Capitol Hill, FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with Democratic senators on his handling of the Charlie Kirk investigation and on his leadership of the agency. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch 5:38 Ex-FBI agent analyzes Patel’s performance, staff shakeups and bureau’s direction By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz In a Senate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel defended his record from the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s murder to the firings of career officials. To discuss Patel’s hearing and his tenure so far at the FBI, Amna Nawaz spoke with… Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch 8:54 Manchin reflects on Senate career and outlines his vision of leadership in ‘Dead Center’ By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold From his roots in West Virginia to his pivotal role in some of Washington’s fiercest battles, Joe Manchin built a career on bucking partisan lines and pushing for pragmatism over ideology. In his new memoir, he recounts stories from the… Continue watching
Sep 16 Trump extends TikTok deadline for 4th time after reaching framework deal with China By Darlene Superville, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump formally extended the deadline to keep the social media app TikTok available in the United States until Dec. 16. Continue reading
Sep 16 3 takeaways from Kash Patel’s tense oversight hearing By Joshua Barajas FBI director Kash Patel spent hours Tuesday reassuring senators he is fit to lead the bureau. Continue reading