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Trump: Fed Should Cut Rate 2.5 Points
President Donald Trump said Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is costing the U.S. "hundreds of billions of dollars" because the prime interest rate should be 2.5 points lower.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:44:55 EDTPresidential Doomsday Plane's Arrival in D.C. Raises Concerns
The arrival of the Air Force's "Doomsday Plane" at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland has elevated fears that the U.S. may be on the verge of a major confrontation in the Middle East.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:15:01 EDTRussian Hardliners: Time For Putin to Declare War on Ukraine
Russian hardliners are pushing President Vladimir Putin to formally declare war on Ukraine, saying his "special military operation" against the neighboring country is not enough, particularly after Ukraine's surprise attack on Moscow's air bases.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:37:46 EDTCancer Drug May Stop Parkinson's Progression
Researchers have discovered that a drug already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat cancer may hold the key to successfully combatting Parkinson's disease. This is welcome news as Parkinson's disease cases are expected to rise by 60% in the U.S.,...
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:50:09 EDTBuss Family to Sell Lakers, Valued at $10 Billion
The Buss family agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter, doing so with a franchise valuation of $10 billion — the highest ever for a professional sports franchise
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:12:50 EDTIranian Missile Attack Hits Israeli Hospital, Wounds Over 200
The latest missile barrage from Iran hit the main hospital in southern Israel along with several residential buildings Thursday, wounding at least 240 people.Israel's defense minister overtly threatened Iran's supreme leader in response, as Israel struck a heavy water...
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:32:11 EDTTrump: 'Real Dummy' Fed Chair Powell 'the Worst'
President Donald Trump continued his criticism of "real dummy" Jerome Powell by sharing an article about a federal regulator calling for the Federal Reserve chair to lower interest rates or resign.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:53:23 EDTTrump: Tucker Called to Apologize
President Donald Trump indicated a detente in his war of words with Tucker Carlson, saying the former news host called him to apologize "because he thought he said things that were a little bit too strong" about his involvement with the growing conflict between Iran and Israel.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:33:49 EDTReuters/Ipsos Poll: Democrats Want New Leaders, Focus on Pocketbook Issues
Democrats want new leaders for their party, which many feel isn't focusing enough on economic issues and is over-emphasizing issues like transgender rights and electric vehicles, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:43:43 EDTZelenskyy Calls for More Pressure on Russia After Deadly Kyiv Missile Strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday said a Russian missile strike on a nine-story Kyiv apartment building was a sign that more pressure must be applied on Moscow to agree to a ceasefire, as Moscow intensifies attacks in the three-year war.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:01:10 EDTUncertainty Over ICE Raids Disrupts Workforce, Businesses
Farmers, ranchers, and hospitality industry leaders welcomed President Donald Trump's pause on immigration raids, which had led to workforce disruptions and concerns among foreign-born employees."There was finally a sense of calm,'' said Rebecca Shi, CEO of the American...
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:47:31 EDTNYC Pride Turns to Community as Sponsors Pull Back
New York's Pride parade, the highest-profile annual U.S. LGBTQ gathering, is increasing efforts to raise funds from individual community members as corporate donations decline amid political challenges to diversity initiatives in Washington.Following shifts in federal...
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:15:55 EDTUS Dancers in Israel Trapped in Conflict Zone
As war flared once again in Israel, an unlikely and uplifting story of resilience and cultural courage has emerged from a group of American families - dancers and musicians of the Celtic Throne II Irish dance production - now stranded in the Holy Land.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:27:00 EDTExtremely Dangerous Hurricane Erick Looms Over Mexico's Pacific Coast
Hurricane Erick, now an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm, was located very near Mexico's southern Pacific coast and is expected make landfall on Thursday, authorities said. The hurricane was located 55 miles...
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:09:59 EDTFord to Recall 197K SUVs Over Back Seat Problem
Ford Motor is recalling 197,432 vehicles in the U.S. due to a risk of back seat occupants getting trapped due to inability of entering or exiting the vehicle in case of an emergency, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:40:54 EDTSpaceX Starship Explodes During Routine Test
One of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starships exploded during a routine test late Wednesday in Texas, law enforcement said, in the latest setback to the billionaire's dream of turning humanity into an interplanetary species.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:10:23 EDTSen. Hawley Demands Biden's Autopen Consent Records
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., called on former President Joe Biden to release internal records verifying whether he approved the use of a mechanical autopen to sign clemency grants amid allegations that the device was often deployed even while Biden was present in Washington.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:40:34 EDTBluesky Suspends/Reinstates VP Vance's New Account
Vice President JD Vance had his Bluesky social media account temporarily suspended on Wednesday following his initial posts quoting the recent Supreme Court ruling on transgender surgeries for minors.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:26:11 EDTColumbia Univ Survey: Two-Thirds of Jewish Students Feel Alienated
Columbia University on Wednesday released a survey that found nearly two-thirds of its Jewish students said they didn't feel accepted for their religious identity since the school became the epicenter of nationwide on-campus anti-Israel protests.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:14:13 EDTUS Judge Invalidates Biden Rule Protecting Privacy for Abortions
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a rule adopted by the administration of former President Joe Biden that strengthened privacy protections for women seeking abortions and patients who receive gender transition treatments.U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in...
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