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Following the conclusion of their most recent two-day policy meeting, the first to be held during the second Trump administration, Federal Reserve members held interest rates constant on Wednesday. Despite pressure from President Donald Trump on officials to decrease rates, that choice was made. One indication of the central bank's reasoning is that in its press release announcing the decision, which analysts usually interpret as a sign of the way forward, it removed a portion of a line stating that inflation has moved closer to its 2% target, noting only on Wednesday that it is still somewhat elevated. In December, consumer prices were 2.9% higher on average than they were during the same period last year. This yearly pace has been above the Fed's 2% target for months. Following the annou...

Following the conclusion of their most recent two-day policy meeting, the first to be held during the second Trump administration, Federal Reserve members held interest rates constant on Wednesday. Despite pressure from President Donald Trump on officials to decrease rates, that choice was made. One indication of the central bank's reasoning is that in its press release announcing the decision, which analysts usually interpret as a sign of the way forward, it removed a portion of a line stating that inflation has moved closer to its 2% target, noting only on Wednesday that it is still somewhat elevated. In December, consumer prices were 2.9% higher on average than they were during the same period last year. This yearly pace has been above the Fed's 2% target for months. At 2:30 p.m. ET, Fe...

Following the conclusion of their most recent two-day policy meeting, the first to be held during the second Trump administration, Federal Reserve members held interest rates constant on Wednesday. Despite pressure from President Donald Trump on officials to decrease rates, that choice was made. At 2:30 p.m. ET, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will discuss the central bank's current outlook on interest rates and the status of the economy. Trump stated last week in a comprehensive videoconference speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that he would seek an immediate cut in interest rates and that they should be falling globally. Interest rates ought to track us everywhere. The remarks continued Trump's practice of making his monetary policy opinions public, which previous Amer...

Washington According to a new White House letter a source gave to NBC News, President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday revoked an order that placed a broad suspension on the majority of federal grants and loans in the face of intense criticism. The Office of Management and Budget ordered the revocation, which was verified Wednesday by a senior administration official. The first order caused uncertainty and mayhem throughout Washington, but a federal district judge temporarily stopped it Tuesday night. Soon after the memo was made public on Wednesday, Democrats, who fiercely opposed the White House decision, applauded its revocation. "Americans fought back and Donald Trump backed off," said Chuck Schumer, the Democratic minority leader in the Senate from New York. "Though the Tr...

Wegmans Food Markets' frozen, fully cooked breaded chicken breast nuggets were the subject of a public health alert on Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service because they may contain bone fragments. Wegmans Family Pack Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat packages weighing 46 ounces have been recognized as the impacted product. On the reverse of the container, you will see the best if used by date, which is August 26, 2025. On the packaging, the code P-33944 is printed inside the USDA inspection seal. According to the notice from the public health department, the product was manufactured on August 26, 2024. Wegmans stores in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washingto...

Former Senator Bob Menendezi is set to be sentenced Wednesday afternoon in federal court in New York on accusations of bribery and corruption. Prosecutors are recommending that he be imprisoned for 15 years. The 71-year-old former leader of the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee calls the plan "vindictive and cruel" and "a life and death sentence" for the New Jersey Democrat. Prosecutors accused Menendez of accepting bribes, including cash and gold bars, to benefit the governments of Egypt and Qatar, and he was found guilty in July of extortion, conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and operating as a foreign agent. Additionally, two co-defendants were convicted guilty and given sentences of several years in prison on Wednesday. Menendez entered a not guilty plea and promised to ...

Washington According to a memo a source gave to NBC News, President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday revoked a broad block on the majority of federal grants and loans, just one day after it was announced amid intense criticism. The directive was reversed on Wednesday, according to a senior administration official. On Tuesday night, a federal district judge temporarily suspended the order that caused confusion and pandemonium around Washington. Federal agencies were instructed by the Office of Management and Budget to "temporarily pauseall activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, and other relevant agency activities that may be implicated by the executive orders, including, but not limited to, financial assistance for foreign aid, non...

One day after it was issued, the administration of President Donald Trump on Wednesday revoked an order that sought to halt the majority of federal aid expenditures. On Tuesday night, a federal district judge temporarily suspended the order that caused confusion and pandemonium around Washington.

The temporary protection from deportation that departing President Joe Biden provided Venezuelans in the United States earlier this month will expire after about a year. Biden's most recent Temporary Protected Status extension, which permitted qualified Venezuelans to remain and work until October 2, 2026, was revoked by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday. On September 10 of this year, TPS for Venezuelans who have had it since March 11, 2024, will expire. People who are already in the United States who are unable to return due to circumstances in their home country, such as natural catastrophes or political unrest, are awarded Temporary Protected Status. Individuals with TPS cannot begin the process of becoming citizens unless they are sponsored by a family member or busine...