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When the Fed hiked rates in 2022 and 2023, the interest rates on most consumer loans quickly followed suit. Even though the central bank lowered its benchmark rate three times in 2024, those consumer rates are still elevated, and are…

By JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS Updated: 17:08 EDT, 7 May 2025 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- The US Federal Reserve last night…

On the heels of a stronger-than-expected jobs report and elevated inflation readings, the Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting this week — despite pressure from President Donald…

A sign for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is seen on its building headquarters on Feb. 18, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.Kayla Bartkowski | Getty ImagesThe CEOs of NPR and PBS said they're looking into options to challenge the Trump…

U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on May 1, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump plans to unveil his budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year on Friday and send…

Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, during a meeting with US President Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's president, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, April 14, 2025. Al Drago | The…

Hannah Dugan speaks as she was seeking election to Milwaukee County Circuit Court during a forum at the Milwaukee Bar Association in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., March 15, 2016. Mike De Sisti | Via ReutersFederal authorities have…

By ALEX BRUMMER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Updated: 17:00 EDT, 22 April 2025 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- The downgrade to…

Traffic moves along midtown Manhattan on February 19, 2025 in New York City. Earlier in the day, the Trump administration terminated approval of New York City congestion pricing. Alex Kent | Getty ImagesNew York City's $9 congestion toll…

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on on the day he signs executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 17, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersU.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday his…