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Trump demands 1% or lower interest rate after first Fed hike since 2023
President Donald Trump demanded the Federal Reserve slash interest rates to 1% “or less,” hours after the central bank announced its first rate hike since 2023.
Analysis: Warsh rate hike reinforces Fed independence after Trump pressure
The Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates by a quarter point despite repeated calls from President Donald Trump for lower rates.
Boeing CEO: 737 Max production taking ‘a little bit longer’ to stabilize than expected
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said wing production at its Renton, Washington, factory is a hold up, adding the company has plans to address it.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she’s cancer free
Susie Wiles oversaw Trump’s winning 2024 presidential campaign and has wielded major influence in his second administration.
House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein subpoenas defiance
Billionaire Leon Black is suing the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee seeking to block subpoenas it issued him in its probe of Jeffrey Epstein.
Sen. Blumenthal urges AI oversight: ‘We’re on the verge of losing control’
The Trump administration argues that beating China in the race to AI dominance is an all-important goal.
Pentagon CTO says U.S. government shouldn’t take stakes in tech giants, questions adding AI regs
President Donald Trump has angrily pushed back on the calls from industry and lawmakers for an AI slowdown or greater regulation.
House set to pass sweeping Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham
The Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor.
Ukraine’s message to Asian nations: your chips are turning up in Russian missiles
Ukraine’s sanctions envoy said Russia could be forced to retreat from the war within six months if its oil revenues are halved.
Canada could become ‘first associate member’ of EU, bloc’s chief says
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.