Monetary policy currently in right place, hesitant about cutting rates
By Michael S. Derby BOSTON (Reuters) -Federal ​Reserve Bank of Boston President ‌Susan Collins said Saturday that she’s…
Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut
WASHINGTON (AP) — What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks…
House passes bill to end historic government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a bill Wednesday to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, sending the…
The Latest: Supreme Court keeps a block on SNAP payments, as shutdown potentially nears an end
The Supreme Court extended an order blocking full SNAP payments Tuesday amid signals that the government shutdown could…
Most Senate Democrats against colleagues’ shutdown deal
The deal cut by some Senate Democrats to reopen government has refueled the party’s tussle over strategy and…
Maine candidate Graham Platner says tattoo linked to Nazi symbol is covered
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — His U.S. Senate campaign under fire, Maine Democrat Graham Platner said Wednesday that a…
Maine Senate candidate tries to ride out tattoo controversy
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner revealed Tuesday that he was tattooed years ago…
Shutdown grinds into a second week, but quiet talks emerging
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tours at the Capitol have come to a standstill. The House is keeping its doors…
Subdued US Job Growth Expected in Advance of Fed Meeting
Commuters wait for a red line train at a metro station in Washington, DC, on Sept. 23. (Bloomberg)…
Trump blocks $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has told House Speaker Mike Johnson that he won’t be spending $4.9…
Senate confirms Trump lawyer Emil Bove for appeals court amid whistleblower claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed former Trump lawyer Emil Bove 50-49 for a lifetime appointment as a…
Federal Reserve likely to stand pat on rates this week, deepening the gulf between Powell and Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is expected to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday for…