Opinion | The Fed on a Wing and a Prayer
The central bank makes a sensible decision to stand pat on rates. Source link
Gas prices rise as oil hits $111 a barrel
Gasoline prices in the U.S. jumped on Wednesday, as the Iran war continues to take a toll on energy infrastructure in the Middle East and slow shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Drivers now pay an average of $3.84 per gallon, up from $2.92 a month ago and the highest level since September 2023, according … Read more
Almost 200 House Dems vote against deporting people who commit welfare fraud
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation Wednesday to crack down on illegal immigrant welfare fraud, despite fierce objections from most Democrats. Lawmakers voted 231-186 to approve the Deporting Fraudsters Act with 186 Democrats opposing the measure. The bill, sponsored by Rep. David Taylor, R-Ohio, would amend … Read more
Opinion | Brendan Carr and the TikTok Dodge
The FCC chief aims at networks few watch, while Trump gives the Chinese site a break. Source link
Cesar Chavez accused of abusing girls for years, New York Times reports
Labor leader Dolores Huerta said Wednesday that the late Cesar Chavez assaulted her in the 1960s. Huerta’s statement comes after a New York Times report released earlier Wednesday detailed allegations of abuse against Chavez. CBS News’ Elaine Quijano has the details. Source link
‘How do you sleep at night?’ Moreno slams ‘disgraceful’ shutdown leaving 260,000 workers without pay
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, lambasted his Democratic colleagues for blaming Republicans for the partial government shutdown during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday, calling their behavior “disgusting” and “disgraceful.” Moreno used his allotted time during Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation hearing for the Department of Homeland Security … Read more
Powell has ‘no intention of leaving’ the Fed until Trump’s DOJ probe is closed
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he will not step down from the central bank’s board until an investigation launched by President Donald Trump’s Justice Dept. into Powell’s congressional testimony last year is fully put to rest. “I have no intention of leaving the board until the investigation is well and truly over with transparency … Read more
Opinion | Trump Hasn’t Lost His Voters Over Iran
MAGA voters turn out not to agree with the noisy podcasters who oppose the war. Source link
Which Illinois primary candidates spent the most money per vote in the 2026 election?
The road to the U.S. Capitol proved to be very expensive for some candidates in the Illinois primary elections. Ads, mailers and other campaign elements can cost millions. The CBS News Data Team analyzed vote totals and dollars spent by the top candidates and made some fascinating discoveries. In the race for U.S. Senate, the … Read more
Illinois results solidify JB Pritzker’s ‘powerhouse’ role — and set up a White House run
Carol Moseley Braun — the former U.S. senator from Illinois and first Black woman to hold the office — had just ended a call with newly minted Democratic Senate nominee Juliana Stratton on Wednesday when she reflected on why the victory was “obviously” good for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. “He’ll have a senator on his … Read more