Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
NEW YORK (AP) — The White House cannot lapse in its funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,…
Italy’s Parliament approves 2026 budget with deficit-cutting measures
ROME — Italy’s Parliament on Tuesday approved the government’s 2026 budget, including deficit-cutting measures. The budget of about…
US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs
NEW YORK — It was a scary good year for investors. It was scary because the U.S. stock…
Asian shares follow Wall Street lower as AI worries drag tech stocks lower
BANGKOK — Asian shares slipped further on Thursday after declines for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to…
EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders are about to attempt something they’ve never tried before. The chances of…
EU set to lock up Russia’s frozen assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t veto their use for Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is expected on Friday to lock up Russia’s assets held in Europe…
European leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years but using Russian assets poses a major test
BRUSSELS — Almost four years into Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine, European Union leaders have committed to funding…
Canada’s US Envoy to Step Down; Mark Wiseman Seen as Likely Successor
Canada’s ambassador to Washington is preparing to leave office, and Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering a former…
Federal Reserve set to cut rate but may signal a pause to come
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome…
Why Trump is giving a speech in Pennsylvania on affordability
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will road-test his claims that he’s tackling Americans’ affordability woes at a…
Trump is proposing a $12B farm aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package on Monday — a boost…
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she won’t seek fourth term
WASHINGTON (AP) — Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C., announced on Tuesday that she will not be…