Everyday Economics: Fed decision looms as private hiring weakens
This week starts with a look into the rear view mirror with JOLTS data (job openings, layoffs, quits) for the month of June. Job... Read More.
National
Trump announces EU trade deal with 15% tariff on imports
President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the European Union on Sunday that will require imports from the 27-nation bloc to face a... Read More.
Officials seek terrorism charges for man who stabbed 11 in Michigan
Two victims remain in serious condition Sunday and a Michigan man is facing terrorism charges related to stabbing 11 people at a Walmart in... Read More.
Districts brace for growing costs as cyber criminals target schools
When hackers stole a rural school district's computer system last year, students in the middle of midterm exams were left frustrated, but concerns went... Read More.
Scandals heat up Washington as Congress begins to simmer
As Congress heads into August, conflicts and scandals are poised to derail a seemingly quiet end to the summer in Washington, with the investigations... Read More.
Cooper will seek U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Tillis
Roy Cooper will lead the North Carolina Democrats’ effort to win a U.S. Senate election for the first time since 2008.
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Analysts: Ending digital service taxes, strict regulations must be part of EU trade deal
President Donald Trump is set to meet Sunday with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to continue talks on a trade deal.
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Report: Feds allowed 1,000s of juvenile gang members, criminals to become citizens
Congress has created several programs to allow illegal border crossers claiming to be minors to remain in the U.S. Despite years of documented abuse... Read More.
Trump administration to release all $6.8B in education funds
The Trump administration announced Friday it will release all previously withheld $6.8 billion in education funds back to the states.
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Hamadeh introduces bill addressing VA health care staffing
U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Arizona, is sponsoring a bipartisan bill to address staffing shortages at the Veterans Health Administration.
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