European Union delays tariffs on U.S.
The European Union is delaying its proposed tariffs on imports from the United States.
Politics
South Carolina public health chief’s confirmation hearing overshadowed by COVID anger
As the first director of South Carolina’s newly organized health agency, Dr. Edward Simmer has a vision of reducing infant mortality, fighting childhood cancers and reducing drug overdoses.
People named in JFK assassination documents are not happy their personal information was released
Sensitive personal information including Social Security numbers was unveiled in the newly unredacted John F. Kennedy assassination documents released this week, and that is not sitting well with the people affected.
Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year, keeps key rate unchanged
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year even as it sees inflation staying stubbornly elevated.
Trump will order a plan to shut down the US Education Department
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S. Education Department, according to a White House official, advancing a campaign promise to eliminate an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives.
Trump says his administration is set to release JFK files with no redactions
President Donald Trump says files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy will be released Tuesday without any redactions, making good on a promise he made during his campaign.
Trump and Putin agree to an immediate ceasefire for energy and infrastructure in Ukraine war
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call Tuesday to an immediate pause in strikes against energy and infrastructure targets in the Ukraine war, but the Russian leader stopped short of backing a broader 30-day pause in fighting that the U.S. administration is pressing for.
Trump Administration faces judge for concerns over deportation orders
The Trump Administration had to face a judge Monday over concerns it is violating deportation orders after actions taken this past weekend
Putin and Trump will speak on Tuesday about the war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a possible pivot point in efforts to end the war in Ukraine and an opportunity for Trump to continue reorienting American foreign policy.
Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects
Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You’ll be paying more to do so.
