Appeals court hands win to Trump in emoluments case
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday scored a victory in a Democratic-backed lawsuit that accused him of violating anti-corruption provisions of the U.S. Constitution with...
Powell’s testimony raises hopes of rate cut
Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell testified to Congress on Wednesday that overall growth has ‘moderated,’ raising hopes of an interest rate cut later this month....
Labor Secretary Acosta defends Epstein plea deal
U.S. Labor Secretary Alex Acosta on Wednesday praised the new case against financier Jeffrey Epstein on sex trafficking charges and defended the role he played...
Trump’s labor chief Acosta defends Epstein plea deal, calling him ‘a sexual predator’
U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta on Wednesday defended a non-prosecution agreement he approved more than 10 years ago with financier Jeffrey Epstein, who has now...
World stocks rise, dollar drops as Fed chair remarks boost rate-cut hopes
A broad index of world stock markets edged higher on Wednesday while the U.S. dollar fell as comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell bolstered...
Powell testimony bolsters chance of July rate cut
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told the House Financial Services committee on Wednesday concerns about trade policy and a weak global economy are clouding the...
ICE raids ‘absolutely’ going to happen: Cuccinelli
Ken Cuccinelli, the acting head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, said on Wednesday migrant roundups mentioned by U.S. President Donald Trump last week were...
Breakingviews TV: Friendly fire
WarnerMedia is taking the hit comedy series “Friends” away from Netflix for a reported $425 mln, to burnish its new streaming service HBO Max. That’s...
World Cup champ Rapinoe: “Love more, hate less”
The U.S. Women’s World Cup champions were honored with ceremonial keys to the city of New York on Wednesday during a victory celebration that attracted...
Trump’s labor chief Acosta to address Epstein plea deal
U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta called a news conference on Wednesday to address his role in a non-prosecution agreement more than 10 years ago with...