Two governors rebel as Fed keeps rates steady amid Trump pressure
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its key interest rate steady as expected, but two of President Donald Trump's appointees voted to lower rates.
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Virginia councilman hospitalized after being set on fire
Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler was hospitalized Wednesday after a man entered his workplace, poured gasoline on him, and set him on fire, according... Read More.
Lawmakers question USDA’s plan to relocate over half of D.C.-based workforce
With the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announcing a major reorganization plan, lawmakers met to grill Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden about why Congress wasn’t... Read More.
Trump, Congress allocate nearly $6.2 billion in state education grants
The Trump administration’s Department of Education has begun releasing more than $6 billion of grant money to states through five programs, including funds for... Read More.
State financial officers urge financial institutions to abandon ESG
A group of 26 financial officers from 21 states sent letters to 18 major financial institutions this week, warning them to abandon environmental, social,... Read More.
Army Chaplain Corps celebrates 250 years
After the U.S. Army celebrated its 250th birthday on June 14, the Army Chaplain Corps celebrated the same milestone on July 29.
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U.S. economy picks up in Q2 after contracting earlier this year
The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 3% between April and June, marking a shift after it shrank during the first quarter for... Read More.
FTC to receive public comments on gender-affirming care on minors
Following its workshop on the deceptive practices in “gender-affirming care” for minors, the Federal Trade Commission launched a public inquiry in order to learn... Read More.
Trump announces 25% tariff on India
India will pay a 25% tariff on goods it exports to the U.S. starting Aug. 1, President Donald Trump said in a Read More.
National teachers union, its mission questioned in congressional proposal
Tennessee Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn introduced her second bill this month targeting the nation's largest teacher's union.
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ICE Houston nabs more than 200 charged with, convicted of child sex crimes
In the past six months, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have arrested more criminal illegal foreign nationals in the Houston area who were... Read More.
Trump has yet to extend tariff truce with China
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Tuesday that President Donald Trump will decide if the tariff pause with China continues after two days of... Read More.
