The Fed’s rate cut had nothing to do with politics. That’s not holding politicians back
Jerome Powell, the unflappable Federal Reserve chair, would never march into a press conference, declare victory over inflation and drop the mic while giving a middle finger to his haters. That’s not his style.
Trump Says Fed's Rate Cut Was 'Political Move'
Most people thought it was going to be half of that number, which probably would have been the right thing to do," Trump said in an interview with Newsmax. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kicked off what is expected to be a series of interest rate cuts with an unusually large half-percentage-point reduction.
Trump seizes on Fed rate cut to open new line of attack on economy
Trump attributed the rate reduction to either a "very bad" economy or to the Fed's "playing politics" to help Democrats.
Federal officials to cut interest rates by half-percent. What it means for Kentuckians
The Federal Reserve moving ahead with its first rate cut in four years on Wednesday, lowering its key interest rate by a hefty half percentage point. With the slowing labor market posing a growing risk to economic expansion,
Fed Outsized Rate Cut Draws Muted Reaction, but Calm May Not Last
One reason for the muted market reaction on a close-to-close basis has to do with how asset prices moved in the days leading up to the Fed decision, said Sonu Varghese, global mac
How the Fed rate cut is playing in Florida
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved forward with an aggressive rate cut that’s already recalibrating how Florida politicians talk about the economy. The decision, issued 48 days before the election,
The Fed rate cut affects the US dollar. Should international travelers worry?
Because the rate cut has been forecast for so long, it's largely already been priced into the value of the dollar in international markets. “Exchange rates tend to adjust when a
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Lander Political Sign Thief Targets Republicans And Democrats
An apparent political sign thief in Lander, Wyoming, has gone bipartisan, plucking yard signs for Republicans and Democrats.
TxDOT is enforcing political campaign sign laws
With political campaign season in full swing, the Texas Department of Transportation advises political parties, candidates, and their supporters of where campaign signs can be placed along Texas ...
The FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats. It's another sign of foreign meddling
From Iranian hacking to Russian influence campaigns, the 2024 presidential campaign is encountering a spate of efforts by ...
Why are we still talking about cat memes in the 2024 campaign?
Far be it from anyone to identify a defined strategy in the cat memes that have overtaken the American political conversation in a pivotal election year.
‘Show of force’: are North Korea’s missile tests a sign it has given up on diplomacy with US?
Experts say the tests show North Korea will continue to strengthen its nuclear deterrence regardless of external pressures.
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A sign of the times? Reports of altered Measure F signs debunked
In mailers sent to Eureka residents, the yes on F campaign claimed political yard signs have been stolen and vandalized, with ...
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Pastor Mark Driscoll refuses city order to take down 'Jesus Christ 24' sign: 'We will not comply'
Controversial Pastor Mark Driscoll says he doesn t plan to comply with an Arizona city order to take down a campaign-style ...
Venezuela’s opposition ex-candidate says he was forced to sign letter that effectively admits defeat
Venezuela’s former opposition candidate says he was coerced into signing a letter effectively recognizing his defeat in ...
Campaign sign restrictions on state highways
As the 2024 election season continues, political candidates and campaign workers for elected offices or ballot measures are reminded about a state law governing the placement of “Temporary Political ...
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Northern Virginia’s Political Sign Wars Heat Up as the Presidential Election Approaches
The sleepy days of summer are over. The memories of primary signs are behind us. It's game time for political sign season in ...
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'Not a good sign of democracy': Experts say this of Trump assassination attempts
Politics is a rough and tumble game that local political experts and historians say is currently filled with anger, finger ...
The consequences of vandalizing political signs on someone’s property
This political season is raising the temperature across the country. Wausau police are reminding people to respect the ...