White House withdraws CDC director nomination just before his Senate confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON — The White House has withdrawn the nomination of former Rep. Dave Weldon, R-Fla., whom President Donald Trump had ...
Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say
Potential plans range from partnering more closely with the Panamanian military to a less likely option of U.S. troops ...
Trouble is brewing for local beer companies as Trump slaps tariffs on aluminum
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect Wednesday, putting some small brewers in a tough spot.
Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates drop for the sixth straight week
Total mortgage applications rose 11.2% week to week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted ...
Person of interest identified by U.S. investigators in search for missing University of Pittsburgh student who vanished on spring break trip
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office in Virginia said U.S. investigators interviewed a person of interest at length.
Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near
After meeting with his conference, the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "Republicans do not have the votes" to ...
What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities
The layoffs are the first step toward dismantling the department, a goal espoused by President Donald Trump and his education ...
Live updates: Trump threatens 200% tariff on European alcohol; Democrats push for new bill to avoid a government shutdown
Live updates and the latest news as the Senate turns to a government funding bill to avoid a shutdown and Trump's pick to ...
Wife details arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil as judge blocks deportation
A federal judge said Khalil will remain in the U.S. as the court weighs a challenge to his planned deportation, as President ...
Trump's economic troubles put Republicans on the defensive
The administration is in the awkward position of explaining why Trump's election didn't lead to the promised economic boost.
Want to get married or have kids? Companies hiring in China are being warned to stop asking
Female job applicants in China, which is trying to raise its birthrate, have long been discriminated against by employers who ask about their marriage and childbearing plans.
Wall Street turmoil rattles retirement savers, turning financial planners into therapists
Turmoil on Wall Street is keeping financial planners’ phones ringing as 401 (k) holders watch their retirement account balances fall with the stock markets they’re tied to. For the most part, they’re ...