Fed lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in first cut since 2024
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
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Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger running to be Georgia's governor
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the latest high-profile politician in the running to be Georgia's next governor.
U.S. adding more questions to citizenship test
The U.S. government is adding more questions to the civics test that applicants need to pass to become American citizens.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces questions on Epstein files at House hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a second day of questioning by lawmakers.
Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testifies about RFK Jr., vaccines
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry testified before a Senate panel weeks after departing in a dramatic shakeup at the health agency.
Obama says America is at "inflection point" amid political violence
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
Trump attends banquet dinner with King Charles during 2nd state visit to U.K.
President Trump received the royal treatment from King Charles on a historic second U.K. state visit, but he's been greeted also by protests over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Spanberger backed by 2 former GOP lawmakers in bid to be Virginia governor
Early in-person voting in the Virginia governor's race between Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger starts Friday.
With ACA costs on the rise, Trump team promotes more limited plans
Tens of millions of people face sticker shock enrolling in Affordable Care Act insurance for 2026. To save money, the Trump administration wants them to consider less generous coverage.
Ousted CDC director to warn of "real risk" of reduced vaccine access
Susan Monarez will testify before a Senate panel Wednesday about why she believes she was fired.
Parents testify to Congress on AI chatbots after their teens died by suicide
The families of teens who died by suicide spoke at a Senate hearing on the harms posed by AI chatbots.
Trump delays TikTok ban enforcement again ahead of expected China deal
The president signed an executive order Tuesday extending the pause on enforcing the law until at least Dec. 16.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder, could face death penalty
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, was charged with aggravated murder.
House GOP leaders unveil plan to fund the government until Nov. 21
House Speaker Mike Johnson said a Friday vote is expected in the House on the the legislation, which would keep the government funded until Nov. 21 and provide additional funds for security for lawmakers and other officials.
Trump unlikely to escape Epstein scandal on historic state visit to U.K.
The ongoing fallout over Epstein is likely to follow Trump on his formal state visit to the U.K., which just lost its ambassador in D.C. to the scandal.
Trump says he'll start paying for ads after pushback over taxpayer funding
Jim Bakker, who co-founded "The PTL Club" but fell into disgrace, dies at 86
Trump suggests letting Iran "take out" LA, San Diego during rally
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