Under intense senatorial grilling on Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlined his plans to head the Department of Health and Human Services while reversing his earlier positions against vaccines and in favor of abortion. Kennedy, a former independent presidential candidate, is one of President Donald Trump's more unconventional Cabinet choices, as both the left and the right have expressed doubt over his candidacy. While Democrats posed the most aggressive questions during his three-and-a-half-hour appearance before the Senate Finance Committee, Kennedy also faltered when he was questioned about Medicaid by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., a physician who is anticipated to be crucial to his confirmation. Kennedy claimed that the deductibles and premiums for Medicaid were excessively costly and t...

Following the conclusion of their most recent two-day policy meeting—the first to be held during the second Trump administration—Federal Reserve officials kept interest rates unchanged. 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 announcement, all...

Dank Demoss, a rapper from Detroit, is suing Lyft, claiming that because of her weight, she was denied access to a car she had requested. On January 19, Demoss, whose real name is Dajua Blanding, posted a video to Instagram showing her interacting with a purported Lyft driver who turned her down for a ride. I apologize. I have no room. In the video, the driver remarked, "My car is small." This car can accommodate me. 29-year-old Demoss answered. You can't, I assure you, so I apologize. The driver responded, "I'm going to cancel [the ride], and you won't be charged." Are you saying that because I can't get in your car, I can't get into the Lyft? Are you saying that I need to order another Lyft because I'm too big to fit in your car? Demoss uttered those words. "Yes, you need to order a ...

You already know how much time it takes to clear pathways and sidewalks for your automobile if you live somewhere that receives a lot of snowfall each year. For this reason, selecting the ideal snow blower for your house can have a significant impact on winter home maintenance. Although simple, snow shovels aren't as thorough or quick as a snow blower. Having saying that, finding the best snow blower requires a fair amount of research. When I was shopping for the appliance, I sought advice from specialists in snow and ice management. GO Ahead and SkipHow did I choose the best snow blowers? What are the many stages of snow blowers? Which snow blowers are the greatest? Why should I trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks Best budget pick Westinghouse 1...

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...