Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time…
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s 2025 gifts broken down
The billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits Tuesday, bringing her overall giving…
Trump administration expands militarized zone at California border
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border…
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein halts Medicaid rate cuts amid litigation and GOP pushback
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions he initiated…
Companies offer $279 million for Gulf of Mexico drilling rights in first of 30 planned oil sales
WASHINGTON — Oil companies offered $279 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday in…
Greenpeace blasts Dallas-based Energy Transfer for ‘pattern of pollution’
Dallas-based Energy Transfer was accused by Greenpeace USA of a “years-long pattern of pollution and corporate abuse.” Greenpeace…
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander launches US House bid
Brad Lander, the chief fiscal officer of New York City, announced Wednesday that he is challenging U.S. Rep…
Judge orders end to California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles
The Trump administration must stop deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and return control of the…
Texas Senate race shows Democrats split on Trump in midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Dallas congresswoman opened her Senate campaign by telling voters that she “has gone toe…
Royal Caribbean sued by the family of a man who died on cruise to Mexico
The fiancee of a man who died on a cruise ship has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against…
Opponents of Trump-backed Missouri redistricting seek to force a vote
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map submitted thousands of petition signatures Tuesday calling…
EPA alters site to erase fossil fuels as climate change cause
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency has removed any mention of fossil fuels — the main driver…